HMFL 98 Cuenca vs MacKenzie PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain comes to the cage accompanied by I Love this Road (Emerson Drive). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Cain
vs
Tate

185 cm
33
209 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

189 cm
29
215 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Tate!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tate does no damage.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cain throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Cain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tate doesn't seem phased though.
Tate tries to clinch but Cain moves away

and Cain counters with a takedown into side control.
Tate is looking for a sweep.

Cain tries for a kimura but Tate is defending well.
Tate gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tate tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.
Cain passes to full mount!
Tate is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate is still trying to improve position.

Cain swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tate is now in Cain's guard. A big mistake from Cain there, giving up the dominant position!
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.
Tate working some strikes from top position.
Cain wants to stand up but Tate is controlling him.
Tate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Tate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tate has managed to get both his arms back between Cain's legs - danger averted.
Cain is pulling down on Tate's head. It's preventing any offense from Tate, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tate manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cain wants to pass the guard but Tate is keeping the position.

Cain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tate!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cain struggling a bit here.
Tate scores with punches from side control.
Cain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tate's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tate works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cain tries to buck Tate off but he can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tate wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Cain wants to hold on but Tate pushes him away.
Cain looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tate looking to finish Cain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cain!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tate avoids the attempt from Cain to control.
Tate cracks Cain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

It looks like Emerson Cain has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Tate is trying to get an arm triangle but Cain is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Tate is trying to get an arm triangle but Cain is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tate grinds an elbow into Cain's temple.
Cain is looking to reverse the position.
Cain struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cain controls the position for a moment.
Cain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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 Emerson Cain will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Emerson Cain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cain is trying to get back to full guard.

Tate seems to be working for a kimura but Cain defends the submission attempt.
Bobby Tate has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cain defends it well.

Cain looking for submissions off his back.
Tate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Tate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cain is just riding it out for now. Tate eventually gives up the hold.
Cain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cain wants to get back to his feet but Tate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tate throwing strikes but missing.
Cain managing to control the position.
Tate stops Cain from standing up.
Tate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain keeping moving, preventing Tate from controlling successfully.
Cain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tate wants to pass the guard but Cain is keeping the position.
Tate preventing the sweep.
Tate stops Cain from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cain looks to land a combination but Tate avoids it well.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Cain lands with a nice combination. Tate backs away looking to recover.

Tate feints and as Cain raises his hands in defense, Tate changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tate prevents Cain from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tate is pressing down on Cain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Tate is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tate off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tate defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cain's arms.

Cain is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tate wants to get back to his feet.

Tate defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cain's arms.
Tate rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Tate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bobby Tate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Emerson Cain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cain keeps the fight on the outside.
Cain throws a series of punches but Tate avoids them all with ease.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Emerson Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tate shoots in for a takedown but Cain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tate tries for a takedown but Cain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cain misses with a body shot.
Cain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tate.
Emerson Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tate.
Cain connects with a body shot that sends Tate's belly button to the back.
Tate dives in and grabs Cain's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cain pushes down on Tate's head and hops out.
Tate fails to land the takedown.
Tate takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cain wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tate dives in for a single leg takedown but Cain sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Cain wants the takedown. Tate is fighting it off but Cain persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Tate's guard against the cage.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Cain from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Emerson Cain wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cain throws a series of punches but Tate moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tate doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Tate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cain lands a lovely overhand right.
Tate moves out of range as Cain throws a body kick.
Tate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tate somewhat.
Cain connects with a right hand. Tate shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tate misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain connects with a jab.
Cain cracks a nice hook into Tate's ribs.
Cain delivers a nice body kick.
Cain scores with a jab to the body.
Cain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tate backs up against the cage.
Cain scores with the left hand. Tate knows he should have avoided that one.
Tate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tate takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cain jabs at Tate's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Tate shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Tate looking to sit in guard and control but Cain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tate can't keep his opponent in guard - Cain advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Cain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cain is thwarting Tate's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tate tries to roll over but Cain keeps him under control.

Cain seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Emerson Cain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cain has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krist Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes to the cage accompanied by Man In The Box. Nelson has chosen Hyper - We Control as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Burton
vs
Nelson

193 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

188 cm
27
242 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krist Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Burton avoids nicely.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson lands a body shot.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Burton shoots in.
Burton misses with a shot to the body
and Nelson counters with a good, hard body kick but Burton shrugs it off.
Burton lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Burton is breathing heavily.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Nelson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nelson stuffs the takedown attempt from Burton. Burton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krist Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nelson feints a jab promting Burton to slip. Nelson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Burton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton throws a hook but Nelson blocks it.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson throws a combination. Burton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Burton misses the shot to the body.
Burton slips under a jab from Nelson.
Nelson throws a wild body kick that Burton sees coming a mile off.
Burton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a leg kick which misses Burton's front leg but catches the back leg as Burton tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body. Burton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nelson.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.

Burton moves into the clinch.

Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson misses with an uppercut.
Burton connects with the punch.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burton lands the left hand.
Burton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nelson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Burton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws the kick towards the body but Burton avoids it.
Burton avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a front kick that sends Burton stumbling back into the cage.
Roy Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Nelson.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson tries to bum rush Burton with a series of wild strikes but Burton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice straight punches there by Burton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burton lands the left hand.
Burton dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Burton's head and hops out.
Burton jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Burton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nelson ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Nelson thows a body shot but no joy.
Burton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Burton avoids nicely.
Burton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nelson can pounce on him.
Burton jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burton's head.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Roy Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burton connects with a looping right hand.
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roy Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nelson pinned against the cage. Nelson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krist Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Burton shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
Burton throws an overhand right that lands on Nelson's shoulder, as Nelson tries to avoid the shot.
Burton lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson scores with a punch to the head.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
Burton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Burton persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Burton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Burton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nelson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton counters with a right hand to the body.
Burton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice combination there by Nelson.
A jab lands there for Burton.
Nelson swings for the body but Burton moves out of range.
Burton shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Burton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Burton slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
Nelson 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.
Burton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krist Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Nelson 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Nelson lands with an overhand left.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Burton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burton scores with a shot to the body.
Burton cracks Nelson with an open hand slap.
Sloppy strikes from Nelson. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Burton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Burton.
Nelson scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton fails with the takedown.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson leaves Burton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Burton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krist Burton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burton throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Burton lands an overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Burton avoids it well.
Burton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burton somewhat.
Nelson throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Nelson stuffs the takedown.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Burton moves out of range easily.
Burton lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
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!
Burton fails with the takedown.
Nelson scores with a jab. Burton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Burton misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nelson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nelson fakes the leg kick and cracks Burton in the body.
Nelson delivers a nice body kick.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nelson.
Burton shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nelson scores with a body shot.
Burton slips a straight right by Nelson.
Burton lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Nelson.
Burton clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nelson thuds a left hand into Burton's body.
Nelson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roy Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson misses with a hook. Burton ducked under it nicely.
Nelson throws a head kick but Burton moves out of range.
Burton lands with a cross.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Nelson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nelson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burton's calf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton dives in for a single leg takedown but Nelson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burton.
Krist Burton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Burton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Krist Burton had this to say: 'Yeah uhm sorry bout that. '.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Magellan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Snake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Magellan's chin.

Snake
vs
Magellan

188 cm
25
188 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricky Magellan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magellan dives in for a single leg takedown but Snake sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Knees to the body from Snake.
Snake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snake stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snake.
Magellan looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Snake - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Snake prevents the takedown attempt.
Snake lands a damaging elbow.
Snake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Snake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Snake scores a nice knee to the body.
Snake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Magellan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Snake stalling.
Snake working Magellan over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake stalling the fight.
Snake connects with a knee to the head.
Snake has Magellan pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jim Snake.

Snake pushes Magellan up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake scores a nice knee to the body.
Snake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Snake lands a knee to the head.

Magellan is rocked!
Snake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magellan's face.
Magellan is still on wobbly legs! Can Snake finish him?
Snake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snake lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Snake controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jim Snake!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caco Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian King could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caco Vera's chin.

King
vs
Vera

200 cm
30
160 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

185 cm
29
168 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caco Vera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King slips a jab and a cross from Vera.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera throws a head kick that misses.
King dives in and grabs Vera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vera pushes down on King's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
King is looking to clinch but Vera is avoiding it.
Vera throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Vera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
King swinging wildly here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King misses with a combination
and Vera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King throws a looping overhand right but Vera ducks down to avoid it.
King moves in looking to clinch but Vera pushes him off.
King throws the left hand but Vera avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Vera.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vera.
Vera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on King. That did some damage!
Vera stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
King tries to clinch there but Vera circles away.
King has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A shot to the liver by Vera. Beautiful body 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!
Vera moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caco Vera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donk. Vera catches King right on the button with a cross.
King misses with a takedown attempt - Vera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
King is breathing heavily.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

King is rocked!
Vera lands a nice leg kick that just misses King's sensitive parts.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vera throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Vera! King is backing up but he can't get away as Vera lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops King and ends the fight. Great knockout.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Caco Vera!
Our winner, Caco Vera, 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
100%

Undercard bout

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

St pierre
vs
Kramer

196 cm
34
156 lbs
19 - 17 - 0

175 cm
25
168 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George St pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damian Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St pierre smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kramer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by St pierre.
St pierre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Kramer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kramer.
Kramer fails with an attempt to clinch.
St pierre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kramer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kramer. St pierre does a little dance to reset his feet.

Kramer closes the distance and clinches.
Kramer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Kramer.

Kramer breaks the clinch.
St pierre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
St pierre slips a straight right by Kramer.
Kramer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St pierre.
St pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kramer.
St pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

St pierre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kramer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kramer wanted to stand there but St pierre had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kramer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

St pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kramer stands and throws St pierre's legs to the side, diving into side control.
St pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kramer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
St pierre manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kramer's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer wants to stand but St pierre has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kramer is controlling the pace.
It looks like Kramer is going to stand back up.
St pierre is trying to stand.

St pierre is defending against the submission attempts here by Kramer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kramer tries to stand but can't do so whilst St pierre controls his leg.
St pierre is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kramer trying to control the pace.

Damian Kramer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
St pierre throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kramer misses the target.
St pierre ducks under a wild hook from Kramer.
St pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kramer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and St pierre counters with a two punch combo.
Kramer swinging wildly here.
St pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Kramer stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Kramer misses.
Kramer misses with a hook.
St pierre swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kramer throws a series of punches but St pierre moves out of range.
Kramer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St pierre checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kramer lands a lovely overhand right.
Kramer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer throws a nice looking combination but St pierre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kramer throws a jab when St pierre was well out of range.
St pierre slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.

St pierre closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - St pierre lands in his opponent's guard.
St pierre trying to control but Kramer is working from the bottom.
St pierre stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kramer swivels though and keeps the full guard.

St pierre postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kramer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of St pierre, into his guard.
Kramer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

St pierre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kramer is aware though and is defending well.
Kramer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Kramer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kramer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
St pierre wants to get back to his feet but Kramer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
St pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kramer pushing down on St pierre's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kramer is controlling the pace.
St pierre gets back to full guard.
Kramer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

St pierre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kramer passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kramer lands a few punches from side control.
St pierre is looking for a sweep.
Kramer wants to stand but St pierre has his arm trapped.
St pierre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St pierre gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St pierre works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kramer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kramer is one step ahead there.
St pierre looking to control.

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

St pierre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kramer uses it to pass to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St pierre tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kramer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 George St pierre will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Left hook, right uppercut from Kramer.
Kramer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. St pierre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kramer throws a right hand that St pierre ducks under and follows up with a left that St pierre also avoids with ease.
Kramer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
St pierre misses with a wild combination.
Kramer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kramer misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from St pierre.
A swing and a miss from Kramer.
Damian Kramer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kramer misses with a straight right.
Kramer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before St pierre has time to react.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St pierre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St pierre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and St pierre duly obliges.
St pierre misses with the combination.
Kramer swinging wildly here.
St pierre fails to land with a series of punches.
St pierre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kramer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kramer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
St pierre misses with a two punch combination.
St pierre looks to land a combination but Kramer avoids it well.
St pierre checks a leg kick.

Kramer moves into the clinch.
St pierre on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kramer tries to throw a body punch but St pierre avoids it by throwing Kramer back against the cage.
St pierre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kramer to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St pierre.

Kramer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kramer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St pierre's calf.
A nice combination there by Kramer.
St pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kramer misses with a right hand
and St pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer throws out a loose jab but St pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kramer doesn't manage to clinch there - St pierre circles away.
St pierre swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer thows a left - swing and a miss!
St pierre tries to bum rush Kramer with a series of wild strikes but Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kramer works the jab nicely.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
St pierre throws a series of punches but Kramer avoids them all with ease.
Kramer misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kramer misses with an uppercut. St pierre saw that one coming.
Kramer goes for a double leg but St pierre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as St pierre continues to drive forward.
St pierre is trying to pull guard but Kramer has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kramer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St pierre slips under a jab.
Kramer misses with a few strikes there.
George St pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.
St pierre goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kramer scores with a leg kick.
St pierre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kramer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
St pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
St pierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown but Kramer shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St pierre closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kramer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kramer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kramer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but St pierre moves away.
Kramer misses with a few strikes there.
Kramer tries to clinch there but St pierre circles away.
Kramer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kramer stuns St pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
St pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
St pierre throws a series of punches but Kramer moves out of range.
St pierre staying out of range there.
Kramer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Kramer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kramer 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Kramer!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stryker has chosen Die Motherfucker Die by Dope as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lockyer
vs
Stryker

189 cm
29
194 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

188 cm
33
193 lbs
25 - 20 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Stryker!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer throws a right hand that Stryker ducks under and follows up with a left that Stryker also avoids with ease.
Lockyer throws a looping overhand right but Stryker ducks down to avoid it.
Stryker has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lockyer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lockyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Stryker throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Lockyer's head coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lockyer throws an overhand right that lands on Stryker's shoulder, as Stryker tries to avoid the shot.
Lockyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Stryker.
Stryker throws out a loose jab but Lockyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stryker lands a really nice looking cross but Lockyer seems unphased.
Stryker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stryker punishes Lockyer's body with a nice straight punch.
Lockyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stryker avoids the body shot from Lockyer.
Stryker slips a jab from Lockyer.
Lockyer throws a lazy right hand but Stryker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockyer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stryker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lockyer's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockyer swinging wildly here.
Lockyer misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lockyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stryker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lockyer misses with a straight right.

Stryker clinches up against the cage.
Stryker prevents a body shot from Lockyer.
Lockyer trying to stall but Stryker improves his position.
Lockyer has Stryker pressed against the cage.
Stryker lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lockyer breaks the clinch.
Lockyer misses with the combination.
Lockyer misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker scores with a jab. Lockyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stryker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circling - Lockyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stryker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lockyer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stryker lands a jab to the nose.
Lockyer misses the jab.

Stryker closes the distance and pushes Lockyer back into the cage.

Lockyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stryker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stryker lands with a straight right. Lockyer didn't see that one coming.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A combination from Lockyer does no damage.
Lockyer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stryker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Lockyer misses.

Stryker gets a clinch.
Lockyer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stryker throws a head punch that misses.
Stryker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lockyer's elbow.
Lockyer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stryker misses with the head strike.
Lockyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stryker.
Stryker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stryker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockyer blocking some punches.
Lockyer lands with a left to the head.
Stryker lands a hook that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
Lockyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker scores with a hook to the body.
Lockyer tries to circle away but Stryker has him pinned against the cage.
Lockyer lands a left hand.
Stryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stryker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lockyer backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stryker can't find room to land a body shot as Lockyer controls the action.
Stryker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stryker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stryker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stryker connects with a looping right hand.
Stryker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stryker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Lockyer lands a left and a right that send Stryker crashing to the mat, dazed. Lockyer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stryker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lockyer fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Stryker to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Stryker looks to clinch but Lockyer throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Stryker taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren Lockyer!
Darren Lockyer 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Asbolus Pholus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephen Cerrone acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pholus
vs
Cerrone

178 cm
29
183 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
32
180 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asbolus Pholus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pholus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cerrone looks to land a combination. Pholus sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Asbolus Pholus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pholus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cerrone swivels and escapes.
Pholus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cerrone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cerrone duly obliges.

Pholus is rocked!

Cerrone is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Pholus is in big trouble! Cerrone is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Pholus. Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Stephen Cerrone!
After winning the bout, Stephen Cerrone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricard Cuenca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy MacKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuenca kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2pac - Troublesome '96. MacKenzie has chosen Kettel - My Dogan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cuenca
vs
MacKenzie

189 cm
26
196 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

180 cm
28
197 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Backyard Fighting

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Merciless Gladiators

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricard Cuenca!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy MacKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuenca doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuenca staying out of range there.
MacKenzie shoots in for a double leg but Cuenca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been told by Cuenca's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

MacKenzie clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacKenzie.
Cuenca misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Cuenca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacKenzies head.
Cuenca misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie effectively controlling the action here.
Cuenca lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacKenzie backwards.
MacKenzie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cuenca prevents a body shot from MacKenzie.
Cuenca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacKenzies head.
Cuenca gets through MacKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuenca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuenca lands a hook that snaps the head of MacKenzie backwards.
Cuenca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie can't find room to land a body shot as Cuenca controls the action.
MacKenzie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuenca has a couple of punches blocked by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuenca is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacKenzie tries a body shot but Cuenca blocks it.
Cuenca prevents a body shot from MacKenzie.
Cuenca prevents a body shot from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie digs a right hand into Cuenca's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cuenca's gas tank.
Cuenca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacKenzie.
MacKenzie stalling against the cage.
MacKenzie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ricard Cuenca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy MacKenzie.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Cuenca avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Cuenca avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
Cuenca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie misses with the head strike.
MacKenzie lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacKenzie takes a shot to the head.
MacKenzie throws a head punch that misses.
Cuenca is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuenca prevents a body shot from MacKenzie.
A short left from Cuenca.
Cuenca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cuenca misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Cuenca is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacKenzie is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cuenca to the mat. Cuenca regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
MacKenzie is working Cuenca over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
MacKenzie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cuenca keeping moving, preventing MacKenzie from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca looking to hit a scissor sweep but MacKenzie is one step ahead there.
MacKenzie content to stall in guard here.

Tommy MacKenzie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cuenca moves out of range as MacKenzie throws a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca tries to work over MacKenzie's front leg with a kick but MacKenzie checks it.
Cuenca throws a looping overhand right but MacKenzie ducks down to avoid it.
Cuenca is looking to clinch.
Cuenca checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
MacKenzie dodges the punch combination from Cuenca.
Jab by Cuenca.
MacKenzie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuenca checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Cuenca. That snapped MacKenzie's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacKenzie checks a leg kick.
MacKenzie misses with an uppercut. Cuenca saw that one coming.
MacKenzie throws a front kick aimed at Cuenca's knee but Cuenca avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cuenca closes the distance and pushes MacKenzie back into the cage.
MacKenzie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacKenzie can't get the takedown.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Cuenca avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
We've been informed that MacKenzie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuenca.
MacKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuenca misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard Cuenca has scored more points in the clinch so far.
MacKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacKenzie trying to control the position but instead, Cuenca has worked for underhooks and has pushed MacKenzie into the cage.
A right hand to the body from MacKenzie.
Nice body punch from Cuenca - that landed with a thud.
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!

MacKenzie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cuenca regains guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuenca manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cuenca can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacKenzie is looking to escape.
MacKenzie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cuenca tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cuenca is looking to take a break and control but MacKenzie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Ricard Cuenca has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cuenca uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from MacKenzie.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cuenca.
MacKenzie misses with a looping left.
MacKenzie rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cuenca counters with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuenca is just out of range.
MacKenzie misses with a low kick.

MacKenzie has closed the distance and engaged Cuenca in a clinch.
Cuenca takes a shot to the head.
MacKenzie tries to work over Cuenca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuenca can't find room to land a body shot as MacKenzie controls the action.
MacKenzie tries to work over Cuenca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
MacKenzie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuenca lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuenca working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacKenzie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuenca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuenca as MacKenzie tries to tie him up.
Cuenca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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!
Cuenca works on MacKenzie's body with a couple of short punches.
MacKenzie fails to pull guard.
Cuenca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuenca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacKenzie's defenses.
MacKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cuenca as MacKenzie tries to tie him up.
Cuenca lands a hook that snaps the head of MacKenzie backwards.
A short left from MacKenzie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy MacKenzie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cuenca slips under a jab.

Cuenca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuenca throws an elbow but it misses.
MacKenzie swings wildly with an uppercut but Cuenca uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cuenca on the inside.
MacKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie digs a right hand underneath Cuenca's ribcage. Cuenca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
MacKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
MacKenzie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuenca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacKenzie avoids it.
Cuenca lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Tommy MacKenzie has been cut.
Cuenca misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuenca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuenca blocks a body shot from MacKenzie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuencas head.
Cuenca taking a breather.
MacKenzie misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie takes an elbow to the temple.
Cuenca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cuenca tries to work over MacKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacKenzie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuenca tries to work over MacKenzie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuenca misses with a punch to the body.
MacKenzie is looking to control Cuenca's arms but Cuenca gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacKenzie has his back to the cage.
Cuenca gets through MacKenzie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuenca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
MacKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacKenzie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cuenca throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cuenca tries to throw a body punch but MacKenzie avoids it by throwing Cuenca back against the cage.
MacKenzie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cuenca is trying to maintain a safe position but MacKenzie gets an underhook and turns Cuenca into the cage.
MacKenzie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cuenca or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuenca.
Cuenca lands a shoulder strike.
Cuenca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacKenzie.
Cuenca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cuenca throws a head punch that misses.
MacKenzie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
MacKenzie lands a body punch.
Cuenca misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuenca blocks a body shot from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie lands a nice uppercut.
Cuenca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
MacKenzie is looking to control Cuenca's arms but Cuenca gets an underhook and turns him. Now MacKenzie has his back to the cage.
Cuenca working aggressively here.
Cuenca tries to throw a body punch but MacKenzie avoids it by throwing Cuenca back against the cage.
Cuenca lands a right hand.
Cuenca scores with a shoulder strike.
MacKenzie prevents a body shot from Cuenca.
MacKenzie looking to stall.
MacKenzie lands a body shot.
Cuenca misses with a body punch.
MacKenzie prevents a body shot from Cuenca.
MacKenzie misses with a body punch.
MacKenzie lands with a right to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cuenca throws an elbow but misses.
Cuenca misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacKenzie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cuencas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacKenzie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacKenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
MacKenzie prevents a body shot from Cuenca.
Cuenca lands a body punch in the clinch.
MacKenzie misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuenca cracks MacKenzie with a nice body shot.
Cuenca lands a hook that snaps the head of MacKenzie backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuenca.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cuenca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
MacKenzie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ricard Cuenca did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy MacKenzie's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

MacKenzie throws a low kick but Cuenca avoids it.
Cuenca looks to land a left hand but MacKenzie moved out of range nicely.
Cuenca displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick
and Cuenca counters with a nice body shot.
Cuenca slips a jab from MacKenzie.
MacKenzie throws a leg kick
and Cuenca counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. MacKenzie is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cuenca tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacKenzie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacKenzie will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
MacKenzie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuenca sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten MacKenzie somewhat.

MacKenzie takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuenca looking to throw knees to the head but MacKenzie is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cuenca.
Cuenca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacKenzie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacKenzie.
MacKenzie misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacKenzie taking a breather.
Cuenca slowing the pace effectively.
MacKenzie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cuenca is keeping busy.
MacKenzie misses with a body punch.
MacKenzie tries to throw a body punch but Cuenca avoids it by throwing MacKenzie back against the cage.
MacKenzie tries to stall but Cuenca uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cuenca creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through MacKenzie's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacKenzie lands with a right to the head.
MacKenzie digs a right hand underneath Cuenca's ribcage. Cuenca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MacKenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cuenca is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
MacKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuenca controls his hands.
Cuenca digs a right hand into MacKenzie's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacKenzie's gas tank.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Cuenca - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
MacKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Cuenca.
MacKenzie struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuenca controls his hands.
MacKenzie has a couple of punches blocked by Cuenca.
A head punch on the inside from Cuenca fails to land.
MacKenzie misses with a body punch.
A short right from Cuenca on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacKenzie.

Cuenca drops MacKenzie with a big knee straight up the middle! MacKenzie is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

MacKenzie is rocked!
Cuenca cracks MacKenzie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends MacKenzie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cuenca pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! MacKenzie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Cuenca!
Ricard Cuenca retains his middleweight title!
Ricard Cuenca really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Tommy MacKenzie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I let a kid beat me?!? Maybe I should retire...'.