CEFC 39 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gentlelman. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mark Jerks was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Heed
vs
Jerks

172 cm
24
152 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

176 cm
26
153 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerks shoots and misses

and Heed decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jerks's guard.
Heed content to stall in guard here.
Heed stands up over Jerks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Heed throws a strike but Jerks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jerks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Heed's guard.

Jerks is looking for a kimura but Heed is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jerks to get the leverage.
Jerks trying to control the action but Heed is working from the bottom.

Jerks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed is concentrating on defense, preventing Jerks from advancing position.

Jerks seems to be working for a kimura but Heed defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Heed is defending against the submission attempts here by Jerks.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed is not content to let Jerks control the position.
Heed controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Heed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jerks is working away from the top position though.
Heed wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerks seems to be looking for submissions.
Jerks thows a huge punch but Heed dodges it nicely.
Jerks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Jerks is working for a kimura but Heed is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Jerks seems to be working for a kimura but Heed defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jerks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jerks looks to clinch

and Heed counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jerks's guard now.
Heed stands up over Jerks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jerks wants to sweep here but Heed controlling him for the moment.
Jerks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Heed knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerks on the ground.
Heed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jerks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heed controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Heed wants to control from the top but Jerks keeps moving.
Jerks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jerks controls Heed momentarily but Heed frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed trying to control the position from guard on top but Jerks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

so Heed counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Heed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jerks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Heed's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jerks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heed.
Heed postures up and lands a big shot to Jerks's brow.
Heed throwing strikes but missing.
Heed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Heed is looking to pass into half guard but Jerks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jerks is in guard.
Jerks won't allow Heed to get back to his feet.
Jerks throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Jerks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jerks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heed can't keep his opponent in guard - Jerks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jerks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Jerks seems to be looking for submissions.

Jerks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Jerks is trying to work for a kimura but Heed is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Jerks manages to move to mount!

Jerks looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Heed on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heed tries to get out of the position.
Jerks misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jerks is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jerks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Jerks!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Balls
vs
Duke

189 cm
27
206 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

190 cm
24
209 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Sydney BEAST Clothing

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Duke!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duke but Duke pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Duke tries to clinch up.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Balls moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Duke tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Balls counters by moving into the clinch.
Balls is looking for a takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duke throws a head kick but Balls moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls keeps the fight on the outside.
Duke throws a low kick but Balls moves out of range easily.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch but Balls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balls throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duke's waist but Duke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Balls off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Balls. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Balls drives through and clinches with Duke against the cage.
Balls looking for a takedown.
Duke tries to break the clinch but Balls is controlling the position.
Balls tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duke is trying to break the clinch but Balls has him pressed against the cage.

Duke pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls moves out of range as Duke throws a body kick.
Duke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duke tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duke tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Duke.
Balls keeps the fight on the outside.
Balls fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke misses with a low kick.
Tyson Duke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Balls shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duke but Duke pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls blocks a head kick by Duke.
Balls blocks a head kick by Duke.
Duke tries to land a front kick but Balls steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Balls shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duke as he avoids it easily.
Duke misses with an attempted mid kick.

Balls closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Balls lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Balls throws a big right hand that misses.
Balls works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Balls is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duke sees it coming and defends easily.
Duke is in trouble now - Balls has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Duke tries to buck Balls off so he can stand up but Balls has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Duke falls backwards, slamming Balls to the mat but Balls holds on tight! Duke is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bubba Balls!
A less than humble Bubba Balls misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hewson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by crazy bitch. Brown Wilson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wilson
vs
Hewson

183 cm
28
165 lbs
11 - 6 - 2

172 cm
26
167 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hewson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Hewson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hewson lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Hewson. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Hewson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hewson throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hewson's waist but Hewson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewson stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Hewson tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Hewson's leg but Hewson calmly moves out of range.
Paul Hewson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hewson sprawls well. Hewson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Hewson.
Hewson throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Hewson feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Hewson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
and Hewson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hewson tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hewson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hewson enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hewson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Hewson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Hewson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hewson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.
Wilson controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hewson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hewson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Hewson sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hewson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Hewson does no damage.
Wilson dives in for a single leg takedown but Hewson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hewson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson dives in and grabs Hewson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hewson pushes down on Wilson's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left lands for Hewson.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hewson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hewson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson shoots and misses
and Hewson counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hewson lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Donk. Hewson catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Hewson misses with a series of wild punches.
Hewson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Paul Hewson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hewson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hewson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hewson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hewson did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Hewson won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Hewson is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson stalling.
Hewson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson throws a strike but Hewson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Hewson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hewson stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Hewson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hewson looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson with a poor takedown
enabling Hewson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hewson enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hewson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hewson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hewson wants to get back to his feet but Wilson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hewson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Hewson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hewson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.

Hewson pushes Wilson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hewson counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Hewson.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Hewson gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hewson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Hewson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson has his takedown stuffed
letting Hewson counter with a right hand.
Paul Hewson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hewson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Hewson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hewson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hewson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hewson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hewson misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hewson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hewson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.

Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hewson sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson stops Hewson from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is stalling here. Hewson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wilson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hewson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Hewson stands up and beckons Wilson to his feet.
Hewson stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.
Wilson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Hewson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hewson enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hewson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson stops Hewson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hewson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.

Hewson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hewson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
Wilson trying to stall but Hewson improves his position.

Hewson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hewson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hewson tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Hewson looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hewson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson wants to clinch.
Wilson shoots in and drives through. Hewson sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hewson works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Hewson counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hewson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hewson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hewson!
Paul Hewson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Louvierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louvierre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dirty House. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Skantze Jr
vs
Louvierre

176 cm
33
174 lbs
14 - 20 - 0

178 cm
31
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Louvierre!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Louvierre shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skantze Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Louvierre chips away with some ground and pound.
Louvierre told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Skantze Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Louvierre controlling from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Louvierre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Skantze Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Skantze Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Louvierre scoring with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skantze Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Louvierre is sitting in close to Skantze Jr's body. Skantze Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Louvierre is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Louvierre is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Skantze Jr.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Skantze Jr!
A determined John Skantze Jr didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ho Itt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Itt
vs
Macgregor

180 cm
20
162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ho Itt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Macgregor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgregor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Itt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macgregor somewhat.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Macgregor avoids the head kick by Itt.
Itt lands with a kick to the temple. Macgregor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Macgregor closes the distance but Itt moves to the side
and Itt counters with a nice kick to the body.
Itt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Itt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Itt lands but Macgregor takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macgregor tries to clinch up but Itt circles away and keeps his distance.
Macgregor tries to close the distance and clinch but Itt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Itt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Macgregor's head.
Macgregor looks to clinch
and Itt counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Macgregor.

Macgregor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Macgregor has an Americana. Itt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Macgregor is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Macgregor hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Duncan Macgregor!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Willans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojo comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. Rich Willans acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Rojo
vs
Willans

193 cm
32
265 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

195 cm
25
255 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Willans!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Willans pushes Rojo up against the cage in a clinch.
Willans misses with a knee strike.
Rojo letting Willans take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Willans.
Willans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Willans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Willans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Willans taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willans avoids it.
Rojo looking to throw knees to the head but Willans is blocking nicely.
Willans lands an elbow inside.
Willans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rojo's face.
Willans has Rojo pushed against the cage.
Rojo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Willans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rojo takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willans tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
A knee to the head by Willans.
Rojo takes an elbow to the temple.
Willans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.
Willans prevents Rojo from breaking the clinch.
Rojo trying to land knees to the body.
Willans missing with knees to the body.
Willans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojo is defending well for now.
Willans lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Willans's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rojo avoiding damage as Willans throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Willans.
Rojo wants to break free but Willans has control.
Rojo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Willans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo managing to block the knees to the body from Willans.
Rojo landing knees to the head.
Willans misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Rojo breaks from the clinch.
Rojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willans tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rojo!
Rojo swats away the attempt to clinch by Willans.
Rojo works Willans's body with a nice hook.
Rojo throws a head kick that Willans semi-blocks.
Rojo just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojo digs a good hook to Willans's body.
Rojo throws a front kick that sends Willans stumbling back into the cage.
Willans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rojo works Willans's body with a nice hook.
Willans looks winded!
Willans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rojo counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo scores with a three punch combo!
Willans tries to clinch up but Rojo circles away and keeps his distance.
Willans moves to clinch but Rojo breaks away
letting Rojo counter with a right hand.
Willans tries to clinch but Rojo moves away
and Rojo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Willans moves in looking to clinch but Rojo pushes him off.
Willans tries to clinch up
and Rojo counters with a body kick that stops Willans in his tracks momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Rojo does no damage.
No joy there for Rojo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Willans moves in looking to clinch but Rojo pushes him off.
Willans tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Willans tries to clinch up.
Rojo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Willans circles away quickly and effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willans tries to clinch but Rojo is having none of it.
Rojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojo lands the left hand.

Willans takes the fight into the clinch.
Rojo blocks the elbow strike.
Willans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rojo is looking to control Willans's arms but Willans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rojo has his back to the cage.
Willans is pushing Rojo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Willans.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willans.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Rojo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rojo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Willans closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rojo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Willans on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rojo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willans.
Rojo is looking to wear down Willans with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A head kick misses from Rojo.
Willans tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Willans tries to clinch
enabling Rojo to counter with a crisp jab.
Rojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rojo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rojo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Willans rushes Rojo and presses him up against the cage.
Willans lands an elbow that stopped Rojo in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Willans connects with a knee to the head.
Rojo avoids a wild elbow strike from Willans.
Willans missing with knees to the body.
Willans prevents Rojo from breaking the clinch.
Willans crunches a lovely knee into Rojo's ribcage.
Willans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Willans tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rojo avoids it.
Rojo misses with a body punch.
Rojo is looking to break free of the clinch but Willans has double underhooks.
Willans looking to throw knees to the head but Rojo is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Willans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rojo lands a nice uppercut.

Rojo breaks from the clinch.
Rojo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Willans looks to clinch
and Rojo counters with a nice leg kick.
Rojo cracks Willans with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rojo misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Willans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojo, pushing him back against the cage.
Willans lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Willans looking to throw knees to the head but Rojo is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willans avoids it.
Knees to the body from Rojo.
Rojo blocks an elbow strike from Willans.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but Willans blocks with his arms.
Willans throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Willans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rojo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Willans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rojo being controlled against the cage.
Rojo wants to break free but Willans has control.
Rojo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch on the inside from Rojo fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Rojo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willans connects with a knee to the head.
Rojo tries to stall but Willans uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rojo wants to break free but Willans has control.
Rojo wants to break free but Willans has control.
Willans connects with a knee to the head.
Willans controlling the action here for a moment.
Willans lands a nice elbow.
Willans tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
Knees to the body from Willans.
Willans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willans crunches a lovely knee into Rojo's ribcage.
Willans lands a damaging elbow.
Willans keeps control of Rojo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Come on Willans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willans receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Willans with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Willans.
Rojo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Willans.
Willans landing knees to the head.
Willans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willans.
Willans trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Willans throws an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Willans.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Willans 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. And we move into the final round!

Rojo gets tackled into the cage by Willans. Willans maintains the clinch.
Willans looking to throw knees to the head but Rojo is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Willans takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willans.
Willans tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojo avoids the damage to the body.
Rojo struggles to land a body shot inside as Willans controls his hands.
Willans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rojo is trying to break the clinch but Willans is controlling him.
Rojo is trying to force a seperation but Willans has the dominant position.
Rojo is trying to force a seperation but Willans has the dominant position.
Rich Willans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Willans displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rojo up against the cage.
Rojo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Willans in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Willans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rojo is trying to break the clinch but Willans is controlling him.
Willans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo managing to block the knees to the body from Willans.
Willans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rojo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rojo tries to break free but Willans pushes him back against the cage.
Willans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rojo is looking to control Willans's arms but Willans gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rojo has his back to the cage.
Willans lands a nice elbow.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Willans scores a nice knee to the body.
Willans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Come on Willans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Willans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rojo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rojo tries to break the clinch but Willans is controlling the position.
Willans tries to land a knee to the head but Rojo blocks with his arms.
Willans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Willans looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willans keeps control of Rojo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willans throws an elbow that misses.
Willans lands an elbow inside.
Rojo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Willans creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rojo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rojo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Willans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Willans with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rojo managing to block the knees to the body from Willans.
Willans working Rojo over with knees to the body.
Willans lands an elbow inside that Rojo shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Willans.
Willans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willans slowing the pace effectively.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Willans avoids it.
Rojo is trying to push Willans away but Willans has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Willans misses with a knee strike.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch but Willans keeps him there for the moment.
Willans scores a nice knee to the body.
Willans gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Willans - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rojo stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rojo is trying to maintain a safe position but Willans gets an underhook and turns Rojo into the cage.

Rojo breaks from the clinch.
Rojo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Miguel Rojo is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willans wants to clinch.
Willans wants to clinch.
Willans wants to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willans tries to clinch there but Rojo circles away.
Rojo throws a series of punches but Willans moves out of range.
Willans tries to clinch
and Rojo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Willans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Willans 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Willans!
Miguel Rojo was interviewed post fight and said 'I did what I could do. He's the better fighter.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Damme kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom! Shake The Room . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Claude Van Damme
vs
Rackham

177 cm
27
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
24
193 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Claude Van Damme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rackham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Damme manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
A nice combination there by Rackham.

It looks like Jean Claude Van Damme has been cut.

Rackham moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Damme on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Damme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Dammes head.
Van Damme misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Van Damme can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Rackham lands an elbow that stopped Van Damme in his tracks for a moment.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Damme backwards.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.

Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rackham can pounce on him.
Rackham throws a body punch but Van Damme moves out of range.
Rackham doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Damme is out of range.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Damme paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Damme lands a high kick!
Van Damme seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Damme throws a wild body kick that Rackham sees coming a mile off.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rackham throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Rackham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme blocks a jab.
Rackham scores with the left hand. Van Damme knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham tries to bum rush Van Damme with a series of wild strikes but Van Damme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Rackham moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Damme wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Van Damme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rackham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Damme's brow.
Rackham cracks Van Damme with a nice body shot.
Van Damme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rackham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Damme blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Damme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Damme misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Damme.
Rackham lands a nice uppercut.
Van Damme is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rackham scores with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Rackham as the two fighters clinch.
Van Damme lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Van Damme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rackham digs a right hand underneath Van Damme's ribcage. Van Damme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Damme is breathing heavily.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Damme misses with some punches.
Rackham lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.

Jean Claude Van Damme's cut is getting worse.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.
Van Damme takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Rackham.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Damme takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jean Claude Van Damme's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rackham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Damme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham landing knees to the head.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Van Damme shrugs off.
Rackham is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Damme gets an underhook and turns Rackham into the cage.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Damme misses with some punches.
A short right from Rackham.
Van Damme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham lands a knee to the head.

Jeez, Jean Claude Van Damme's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rackham stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Van Damme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Van Damme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Rackham clinches up with Van Damme and pushes him back against the cage.
Rackham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Damme misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Claude Van Damme's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sloppy strikes from Rackham. Those never looked like landing.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
Rackham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Damme avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Rackham gets a clinch.
Rackham looking to throw knees to the head but Van Damme is blocking nicely.
Van Damme throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.

Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Rackham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Damme counters with a left to the body.
Van Damme misses with an uppercut.
Rackham tries to score with a low kick but Van Damme moves his leg out of the way.

Rackham pushes Van Damme up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Damme lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now.
Van Damme throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham is looking to control Van Damme's arms but Van Damme gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rackham has his back to the cage.
Van Damme has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Van Damme.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham tries to stall but Van Damme uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rackham presses Van Damme against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Damme misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rackham.
Rackham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Damme is trying to force a seperation but Rackham has the dominant position.
Rackham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Rackham.
Rackham lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rackham works on Van Damme's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Damme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rackham working Van Damme over with knees to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow just above Van Damme 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jean Claude Van Damme's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Rackham!
A very excited looking Jack Rackham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Segundo Alejandro Prato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zelios Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Alejandro Prato
vs
Gracie

195 cm
24
198 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
33
201 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Segundo Alejandro Prato!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zelios Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prato tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prato to the ground. Prato escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prato scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Segundo Alejandro Prato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zelios Gracie.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prato, as that shot connected.
Prato connects with a body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Prato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prato connects with a nice looking jab.
Gracie moves out of range as Prato strikes.
Gracie dives in and grabs Prato's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prato pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Prato stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.

Prato forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Prato pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prato scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prato looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Prato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Prato scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Prato.
Decent striking displayed by Prato there.
Gracie misses with a takedown

and Prato counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prato manages to get himself to full guard.

Prato is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prato manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Prato throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prato with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prato will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at >TAPOUT ELITE< inform us that Gracie has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prato with a flurry of punches that miss.

Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prato is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Prato trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Prato postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Prato pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie is pressing down on Prato's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Prato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Prato's guard.

Prato throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gracie uses it to pass to side control.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Prato is looking for a sweep.
Prato is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at >TAPOUT ELITE< , so we'll see if he gets out of it.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prato has escaped the position, nice work there.
Prato gets back to half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prato keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prato is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the action but Prato is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie passes to side control.
Prato struggling a bit here.
Prato is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.
Gracie working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prato manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gracie's best efforts.
Prato won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Prato is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Prato is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segundo Alejandro Prato dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A jab from Prato misses.
Prato connects with a single shot there.
Prato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.

Prato shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gracie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie regains half guard, as Prato was trying to land strikes.
Gracie wants to control but Prato is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prato can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zelios Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Prato controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prato throwing strikes but missing.
Prato tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Prato throws a big right hand that misses.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Prato passes into half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Prato is keeping busy.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Prato.

Prato is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Prato is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prato is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prato thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.

Prato has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gracie defend it? Prato steps over the head and cranks it - Gracie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Prato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Segundo Alejandro Prato!
Segundo Alejandro Prato retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Segundo Alejandro Prato thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.