OFC 31: Aftermath PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Kingswood
vs
Nash

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kingswood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pluto Nash!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kingswood shoots in and bounces Nash off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kingswood tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard.
Kingswood wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Kingswood working some strikes from top position.
Kingswood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nash works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Kingswood from controlling successfully.
Nash is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Nash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kingswood defends it easily.
Kingswood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nash's guard.
Kingswood not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingswood trying to control the action but Nash is working from the bottom.

Nash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kingswood decides to stand up.
Nash closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kingswood circles away.
Nash fails with the takedown

and Kingswood counters with a shoot takedown. Nash fights it but they end up in guard.
Kingswood wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.
Kingswood works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to control but Kingswood is keeping busy.
Nash tries to roll over but Kingswood keeps him under control.
Well, if Kingswood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nash wants to control but Kingswood is keeping busy.
Nash is not content to let Kingswood control the position.
Kingswood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nash moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingswood tries to free his leg and advance position but Nash is retaining full guard.
Kingswood is breathing heavily.
Kingswood wants to control from the top but Nash keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kingswood is looking to slow Nash down with leg kicks.
Nash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nash closes the distance but Kingswood moves to the side

and Kingswood counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kingswood.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nash controls Kingswood momentarily but Kingswood frees himself.

Kingswood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kingswood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kingswood postures up in Nash's guard and throws a big left but Nash blocks it.
Kingswood wants to stand but Nash is controlling his posture from full guard.

Nash is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kingswood has his hands clasped together but Nash extends an breaks Kingswood's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Nash.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pluto Nash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Coldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Hart has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hart
vs
Coldwell

176 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Coldwell!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coldwell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Coldwell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hart swivels and escapes.
Hart explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hart throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hart tries to clinch up.
Hart pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hart throws a push kick but Coldwell slaps the foot to one side.
Coldwell tries to clinch there but Hart circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Coldwell blocks the leg kick.
Hart lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hart leaves Coldwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart misses with a body kick.
Hart will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hart is looking to clinch but Coldwell is avoiding it.

Coldwell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Coldwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hart is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Hart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coldwell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hart is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Coldwell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hart knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hart wants to control but Coldwell postures up.
Coldwell working the strikes but Hart uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Hart pushes Coldwell off looking to stand but Coldwell dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hart manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hart is trying to keep Coldwell in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart keeping moving, preventing Coldwell from controlling successfully.
Coldwell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Coldwell passes Hart's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coldwell won't allow Hart to get back to his feet.
Hart has his hands on Coldwell's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Coldwell postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hart is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Coldwell, into his guard.
Coldwell looks gassed!
Hart stopping the sweep attempt from Coldwell.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Coldwell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hart has his hands clasped together but Coldwell extends an breaks Hart's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Coldwell.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Coldwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renard Lavac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Treyark Olso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renard Lavac had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Lavac
vs
Olso

178 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renard Lavac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Treyark Olso!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lavac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Olso misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olso works the jab nicely.
Lavac shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Olso pinned against the cage. Olso gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olso tests Lavac's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lavac slips a jab and a cross from Olso.
Olso fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olso misses with a series of wild punches.
Treyark Olso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lavac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olso scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Olso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Olso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Olso does no damage.
Olso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lavac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lavac is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renard Lavac. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olso scores with a one two! Lavac had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lavac takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lavac is breathing heavily.
Olso scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Olso lands a lovely overhand right.
Olso is looking to clinch.
Olso is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Olso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lavac circles away quickly and effectively.
Olso connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lavac takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Olso tries to close the distance and clinch but Lavac swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Treyark Olso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olso wants to clinch up but Lavac keeps it at a distance.
Olso throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Olso Rushes Lavac and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Lavac is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Olso Piles on the pressure and Lavac crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Treyark Olso!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

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

Ha
vs
Ferguson

175 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Ha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Teddy Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
Ferguson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ha misses with a kick to the body.
Ferguson throws a combination. Ha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Ferguson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ferguson can't get the takedown.
Ferguson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ha fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ferguson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ha napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferguson working the strikes but Ha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ha regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferguson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ha swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Ha has his foot on Ferguson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ferguson works his way back into a safe position though.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
Ferguson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha is trying to control Ferguson's posture but Ferguson avoids it.
Ha is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ferguson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ha, who protects the arm well.
Ha tries to bench press Ferguson off him but Ferguson keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ha keeps working.
Ferguson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ha struggling a bit here.
Ha dodges the ground and pound from Ferguson.
Ha is not content to let Ferguson control the position.
Ha on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ferguson trying to control the position but Ha is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Ferguson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ferguson working the ground and pound but Ha is defending the strikes.
Ferguson lands a few punches from side control.
Ferguson tries to advance position but instead Ha slips a leg back in to half guard.
Ferguson is looking to advance position but Ha won't allow it.

Ha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferguson pulls his head out easily.
Ha won't allow Ferguson to pass to mount.
Ferguson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ha!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferguson cracks Ha with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ha tries to reverse the position but Ferguson maintains control.
Ferguson lands with some strikes.
Ferguson lands a heavy elbow.
Ha is breathing heavily.
Ferguson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ha is looking to escape.
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ferguson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Ha ducks down to avoid it.
Ha lands a nice shot to the body.
Ferguson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ha misses with a double jab.

Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ha's half guard.
Ferguson is looking to take a break and control but Ha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ha gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson lands a couple of elbows.
Ha keeping full guard, as Ferguson tries to pass.
Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Ha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ha trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferguson is on top in guard.
Ferguson looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ha keeping moving, preventing Ferguson from controlling successfully.
Ha wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ha wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ha is on top in guard.
Ha trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ha with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ha won't allow Ferguson to sweep him here.

Ha drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ferguson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ha has Ferguson in his guard.
Ferguson trying to control but Ha is working from the bottom.
Ferguson wants to pass the guard but Ha is keeping the position.
Ferguson lands a couple of elbows.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ferguson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ha tries to stand but Ferguson is controlling from the bottom.
Ferguson keeping moving, preventing Ha from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teddy Ferguson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ferguson misses with a double jab
and Ha counters with a one-two to the body.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ha counters with a straight right hand.
Ferguson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ferguson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ha has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ha is defended easily by Ferguson.
Ferguson misses with a double jab.
A combination from Ferguson does no damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferguson lands a couple of digs.
Ferguson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ha is retaining full guard.
Ha is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ferguson thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferguson advances position into side control!
Ha is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ferguson working the head with strikes.
Ha is looking for a sweep.
Ferguson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ferguson advances to mount.
Ferguson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ferguson lands a nice shot to the head.
Ferguson landing shots from mount.
Ferguson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ferguson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Ha is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Oh Ha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ha seems to have got his legs back now.
Ha is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferguson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Teddy Ferguson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ferguson tries to control but Ha wriggling away.
Ferguson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ha?
Ha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ha?
Ha is bucking up trying to escape but Ferguson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ferguson unloading with bombs!
Ha is in a horrible position here. Ferguson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ferguson lands a big elbow.
Ferguson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Ha! More shots from Ferguson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teddy Ferguson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aubrey Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bominski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Martin
vs
Bominski

200 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Black Skull Clothing
Battalion Athletics

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aubrey Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Bominski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bominski closes the distance and clinches up with Martin, looking for a takedown. Bominski pushes Martin against the cage but Martin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Martin throws a push kick but Bominski slaps the foot to one side.

Bominski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Martin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Martin tries to get out of the position.
Bominski wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Bominski might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Martin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bominski scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bominski wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Bominski pushing down on Martin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bominski on the ground.

Martin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Martin misses with a double jab.
Bominski shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bominski avoids the body shot from Martin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to work over Bominski's front leg with a kick but Bominski checks it.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin fails to land with a series of punches.

Bominski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Martin to the mat! Martin manages to get full guard.
Martin wants to stand up but Bominski is controlling him.
Bominski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Martin is looking to stand up but Bominski isn't so interested in that idea.

Bominski gets to his feet. Martin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bominski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bominski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bominski somewhat.
Aubrey Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Bominski.

Bominski scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Martin is not content to let Bominski control the position.
Bominski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bominski is looking to take a break and control but Martin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Martin kicks off Bominski and gets to his feet.
Martin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Bominski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Martin is trying to stand back up but Bominski is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bominski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Martin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Bominski!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luke Mitchel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Kings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mitchel
vs
Kings

177 cm
22
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Mitchel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Kings!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchel lands a jab to Kings's midsection.
Mitchel misses with a wild combination.
Mitchel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kings circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luke Mitchel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kings shoots in looking for a takedown. Mitchel tries to sprawl out of it but Kings keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mitchel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kings shoots in but Mitchel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mitchel connects with a single shot there.
Kings tries to clinch but Mitchel moves out of range.

Mitchel has Kings up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitchel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mitchel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kings has Mitchel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luke Mitchel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Kings.
Mitchel is pressed up against the cage. Kings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mitchel down to the mat. Mitchel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kings looks gassed!
Kings takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

It looks like Will Kings has been cut.
Mitchel lands a jab.

Kings is rocked!
Kings tries to get into range but Mitchel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Kings! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Mitchel scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luke Mitchel!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Self (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Tenorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Self
vs
Tenorman

179 cm
23
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
182 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Self!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Tenorman!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Self.

Tenorman gets the takedown into side control.
Tenorman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Self sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Tenorman has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Self is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tenorman yanks on the arm and Self is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tenorman.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scott Tenorman!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chance Brisbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brisbell
vs
West

182 cm
21
255 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Global Nutritional - ACME - (Q145 for $16)

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Brisbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill West!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West slips a jab and a cross from Brisbell.
A jab from West misses.
A left and a right from Brisbell both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Brisbell.

West pushes Brisbell up against the cage in a clinch.
Brisbell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Brisbell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brisbell looking to slow down the pace here.

West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brisbell throws out a powerful jab.
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!
Brisbell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brisbell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brisbell stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brisbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Brisbell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst West is controlling him.
Brisbell trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
Brisbell wants to stand but West is controlling the position.
Brisbell throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brisbell being controlled here, momentarily.
Brisbell is pulling down on West's head. It's preventing any offense from West, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brisbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brisbell keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

West fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brisbell, pushing him back against the cage.
Brisbell is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.

West has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brisbell is trying to keep an underhook but West manages to get the takedown into half guard.
West throws a strike but Brisbell avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
West throws a big right hand that misses.

West gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
West wants to control but Brisbell is keeping him busy.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West is putting a hurting on Brisbell here, landing some big shots from side control.
West in side control, throwing shots but Brisbell defends.

West thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brisbell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
West is staying active underneath Brisbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
West wants to control but Brisbell is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell trying to control the action but West is working from the bottom.
West keeping control of the position.
West trying to control but Brisbell postures up.
Brisbell is keen to just control but West is a slippery customer.

West pushes Brisbell off and gets back to his feet.
Brisbell slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brisbell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chance Brisbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill West.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brisbell as he jumps to the side.
West looks gassed!
Good standup being displayed there by Brisbell as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Brisbell dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brisbell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. West tries to avoid it but Brisbell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag West to the ground. West escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Brisbell does it's job there.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brisbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Brisbell has West up against the cage in a clinch.
West being controlled against the cage.
Brisbell missing with knees to the body.
Brisbell missing with knees to the body.
Brisbell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.
Brisbell pushes West back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West can't get the takedown.
Chance Brisbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill West.
Brisbell goes for a takedown attempt but West pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
West is breathing heavily.
Brisbell tries to clinch but West is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
West fails to land the takedown.
Brisbell shoots in but no luck this time.

Brisbell rushes West and presses him up against the cage.

West lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brisbell is looking to control West's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brisbell avoid being mounted?
Brisbell might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brisbell is trying to stand up here but West is controlling him well.
Brisbell gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Brisbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
West sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brisbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
Brisbell wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and West is now in half guard.
West winds up and cracks Brisbell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell is trying is best to control the position here.
Brisbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.

West is trying to work for a kimura but Brisbell is defending well.
Brisbell wants to sweep but West has passed to side control!
West looking to control but instead Brisbell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
West is taking a breather. Brisbell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brisbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West misses with a head shot. Brisbell uses the momentum to regain guard.
West wants to control from the top but Brisbell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Brisbell 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. This is the final round!

Brisbell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West tries to close the distance and clinch but Brisbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brisbell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brisbell wants to clinch.
West is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brisbell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
West has his takedown stuffed

and Brisbell counters with a shoot takedown. West fights it but they end up in guard.
West wants to control the position but Brisbell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brisbell trying to pass the guard but West defending well.
West is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brisbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed West's head.
Brisbell controlling the action here.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

West manages to escape and get back to his feet!
West has his takedown stuffed
and Brisbell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chance Brisbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill West.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brisbell pinned against the cage. Brisbell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A slow jab from Brisbell misses its intended target.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell misses with a takedown

and West counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brisbell wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
West is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
West missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
West prevents Brisbell from improving his position.
Bill West has got the better of the ground game so far.
West passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brisbell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brisbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brisbell tries to get out of the position.
Brisbell blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
Brisbell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of West's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take West's back!
West wants to control his opponent's hands but Brisbell gets his hands free.
Brisbell doesn't have the hooks in and West manages to turn into his guard.
Brisbell is looking to stand up but West isn't so interested in that idea.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Brisbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bill West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West won't allow Brisbell to sweep him here.
West throwing strikes from guard but Brisbell blocks nicely.
Brisbell working a defensive guard here.
Chance Brisbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Brisbell finds it's way through West's defenses.
Chance Brisbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West lands with a nice combination. Brisbell backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Chance Brisbell has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brisbell tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brisbell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brisbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Brisbell!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim has chosen As We Enter as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carr
vs
Haim

178 cm
19
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

STEEL PENN NUTRITION - STEEL RESERVE 158+ ONLY$89

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Haim.

Haim has Carr up against the cage in a clinch.
Carr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Carr fails to pull guard.
Haim landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Haim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carrs head.
Haim is stalling here.
Haim receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Haim breaks the clinch.
Carr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carr misses with a two punch combination.
Haim misses with an uppercut. Carr saw that one coming.

Haim clinches.
Carr fails to pull guard.
Carr fails to pull guard.
Haim lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carr backwards.

Haim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haim misses with a double jab
and Carr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haim wants to clinch but Carr slips to the side

and Carr counters with a single leg into guard. Haim didn't expect that.
Haim keeping moving, preventing Carr from controlling successfully.
Carr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carr stopping the sweep attempt from Haim.
Haim wants to stand but Carr is controlling the position.
Haim wants to sweep here but Carr controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haim wants to stand up but Carr is controlling him.
Haim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Carr has gone for a leg lock! Haim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carr's guard.
Carr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haim's guard.
Carr prevents Haim from getting back to his feet.
Haim pulls Carr in to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carr is in all sorts of trouble here.

Haim is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Haim throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Haim avoids a kick to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Haim. No joy for Carr on that attempt.
Haim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carr closes the distance and clinches up with Haim, looking for a takedown. Carr pushes Haim against the cage but Haim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carr counters with a three punch combo that has Haim backing up. Haim nods at Carr to acknowledge the strikes.
Haim throws a big shot that misses.
Corey Haim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carr throws a sloppy head kick and Haim moves out of range easily.
Haim throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Haim goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haim.
Carr has a takedown stuffed.
Carr is breathing heavily.
Haim tries to clinch there but Carr circles away.
Haim moves in looking to clinch but Carr pushes him off.
Carr fails with a takedown attempt.

Haim moves into the clinch.

Haim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carr shoots in for a double leg but Haim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carr looks for a takedown but Haim sprawls well.
Haim lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haim throws a right and a left that both miss.

Haim clinches.
Haim lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Carr.
Carr shoots in and drives through. Haim sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carr misses with a low kick as Haim jumps back.
Carr moves away from the strike by Haim.
Haim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice defenses there by Carr.
Carr misses with a takedown attempt - Haim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A right-left combo lands from Haim.
Haim misses with a few strikes there.
Malik Carr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haim lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Carr backs up against the cage.
Carr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haim swinging wildly here.
Haim scores with a jab to the body.
Haim catches Carr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Haim controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Haim.
A nice left hand lands by Haim.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Haim.
Carr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haim just stands there and leans against the cage.

Haim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carr fails with a takedown attempt.
Haim misses with a combination

and Carr counters with a takedown into side control.
Haim is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Carr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr wants to pass to mount but Haim is defending the position.
Carr is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Carr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Haim is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Haim keeping moving, preventing Carr from controlling successfully.
Haim is trying to keep Carr in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Carr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haim throws a right and a left that both miss.

Carr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Haim is trying to defend but Carr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Haim is looking to improve his position.
Carr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Haim!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim wants to hold on but Carr pushes him away.

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

Haim decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carr throws a solid leg kick but Haim takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Carr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haim stuffs the takedown.
Haim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Haim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No joy there for Haim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Danga de danga de dang - Haim scores with a four punch combination!
Haim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carr misses with a takedown attempt - Haim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left and a right from Haim both land. Nice combination.
Carr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Haim looks to throw the jab but Carr is out of range.
Haim throws a shot to the body.
Haim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haim tries to clinch but Carr moves out of range.
Haim tries to clinch but Carr is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Haim throws a combination that misses

so Carr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
Haim is looking to stand up but Carr isn't so interested in that idea.

Haim pushes Carr off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Carr trying to mount his opponent but Haim defends it.
Carr stops Haim from getting back to his feet.
Malik Carr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carr controlling the action here.

Carr is working for a kimura but Haim is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carr stops Haim from getting back to his feet.
Carr wants to advance to full mount but Haim doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Haim keeping full guard, as Carr tries to pass.
Carr is working hard here to advance position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carr swats away the attempt to clinch by Haim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Haim is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Carr cracks Haim with a big elbow.

Carr goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Haim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carr's guard! Nice work there by Haim!

Carr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Haim is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Carr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haim decides to stand back up. Haim steps back and let's Carr get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haim looks to land a combination but Carr avoids it well.
Haim throws a series of punches but Carr moves out of range.
Haim scores with a nice right hand.
Haim misses the jab.
Haim fails to land with a series of punches.
Carr throws a combination. Haim tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Carr shoots in for a takedown but Haim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haim misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Haim. No joy for Carr on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Malik Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haim throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Carr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haim tries to clinch but Carr moves out of range.
Haim tries to close the distance and clinch but Carr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Haim closes the distance but Carr moves to the side

so Carr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malik Carr.
I think Haim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Haim!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's entrance music is Opposite Of Adults. A fine choice. Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Will Whyte has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Morgan
vs
Whyte

175 cm
24
159 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whyte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whyte looks gassed!
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Whyte connects with a body shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Morgan wants the takedown. Whyte is fighting it off but Morgan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Whyte's guard against the cage.
Morgan wanted to stand there but Whyte had control of the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Whyte can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whyte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morgan controls the pace.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Morgan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Whyte to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whyte tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Whyte tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whyte or not.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Whyte blocks it.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Whyte is trying to break the clinch but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Morgan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whyte is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan pushes off an throws an elbow but Whyte leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whyte blocks it with crossed arms.
Whyte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whyte blocks it with crossed arms.
Whyte stalling in the clinch.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Whyte stalling in the clinch but Morgan improves position.

Morgan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Whyte can't fight it off and eventually Morgan manages to take the fight to the floor. Whyte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whyte wants to stand and escape but Morgan is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Whyte is retaining full guard.

Morgan stands and steps away. Whyte gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Will Whyte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Morgan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Whyte breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whyte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Whyte's waist but Whyte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Morgan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dexter Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan wants to clinch.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Whyte pushes him off.
Whyte lands the left hand.
Morgan connects with a crisp jab.
Morgan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Morgan rushes Whyte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan slows down the pace here.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Whyte blocks with his arms.
Morgan scores with a hook to the body.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short left from Morgan.
Morgan scores with a knee to the head.

Morgan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Morgan manages to end up in side control.
Whyte is pushing Morgan's head away, looking to escape. Morgan manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Morgan stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whyte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Whyte is avoiding it.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whyte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morgan!
Whyte swinging wildly here.

Morgan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Whyte was covering up waiting for the punch and Morgan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Morgan won't allow Whyte to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Morgan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Morgan tries to clinch up but Whyte circles away and keeps his distance.

Morgan closes the distance and pushes Whyte back into the cage.

Morgan breaks from the clinch.

Morgan pushes Whyte up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Whyte throws an elbow but misses.
The referee calls for Morgan to work.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Morgan slows down the pace here.
Morgan looking to stall.
Morgan crunches a lovely knee into Whyte's ribcage.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morgan with a knee to the head.

Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morgan has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.

Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whyte controlling the action here for a moment.
Whyte tries to break the clinch but Morgan is controlling the position.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Whyte avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Morgan keeps control of Whyte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Whyte blocks it.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte blocks an uppercut.
Morgan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whyte or not.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Whyte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Morgan shoots in looking for a takedown. Whyte tries to sprawl out of it but Morgan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Whyte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Whyte's hands.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Whyte circles away.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Whyte pushes him off.
Morgan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Whyte keeps it at a distance.
Whyte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.

Morgan darts in and clinches Whyte up against the cage.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whyte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan throws a head punch that misses.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
Morgan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan looking to throw knees to the head but Whyte is blocking nicely.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whyte is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan misses with a body punch.

Morgan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Whyte can't fight it off and eventually Morgan manages to take the fight to the floor. Whyte looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whyte's guard.

Morgan decides to return to a standing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan scores with a jab to the head.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
Whyte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Morgan tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Whyte avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan throws a right and a left that Whyte avoids nicely.
Whyte misses with a two punch combination.

Morgan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morgan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Whyte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whyte circles away quickly and effectively.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Whyte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to clinch but Whyte is having none of it.
Morgan tries to clinch but Whyte moves out of range.
Whyte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whyte circles away from the clinch attempt.

Morgan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Whyte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Morgan stops Whyte from standing up.

Whyte kicks Morgan off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Morgan lands the left hand.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whyte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Whyte.
Whyte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Morgan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whyte sprawls well initially but Morgan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Morgan stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Whyte to get to his feet.
Will Whyte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Whyte throws a combination that misses

and Morgan moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dexter Morgan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Morgan 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 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!