AD185: Americana the Beautiful PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pete Schwetty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Poullin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete Schwetty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Schwetty
vs
Poullin

170 cm
33
154 lbs
20 - 19 - 0

173 cm
29
148 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Zombie Nutrition

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 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Schwetty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stevo Poullin!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwetty uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poullin has time to react.
Poullin throws a head kick but Schwetty moves out of range.
Poullin tries a head kick but it misses.
Schwetty throws a big shot that misses.
Schwetty looks to land a combination but Poullin avoids it well.
Schwetty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poullin.
Schwetty just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwetty motions for Poullin to come forward. Schwetty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pete Schwetty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schwetty walks into a straight right hand from Poullin.
Schwetty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poullin moves away.
Poullin just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwetty looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poullin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schwetty throws the left hand but Poullin avoids the punch easily.
Schwetty connects with a body shot that sends Poullin's belly button to the back.
Schwetty throws out a powerful jab.
Schwetty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poullin moves out of range of the strikes.
Poullin stuns Schwetty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poullin thows a body kick. Schwetty tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poullin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Schwetty defends well and Poullin ends up having to push Schwetty into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Poullin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schwetty pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Poullin misses.
Schwetty thuds his right hand into Poullin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poullin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schwetty throws a jab but it's blocked by Poullin.
Schwetty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schwetty showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poullin.
Poullin throws a body punch but Schwetty moves out of range.
Pete Schwetty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwetty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schwetty jabs at Poullin's body.
Jab, jab by Schwetty - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwetty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poullin.
Schwetty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poullin.
Poullin drops his hands momentarily and Schwetty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A lazy left from Schwetty finds it's target.

Poullin is rocked!
Schwetty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poullin.
Poullin is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwetty finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poullin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schwetty.
Poullin misses with a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Schwetty.
Poullin seems to have recovered his senses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poullin checks a leg kick.
Schwetty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poullin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schwetty circles away.
Pete Schwetty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Poullin.
Schwetty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Schwetty enables Poullin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Schwetty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poullin trying to control but Schwetty is working from the bottom.
Schwetty pulls Poullin in close to his closed guard and prevents Poullin from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poullin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Stevo Poullin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Poullin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Poullin throwing strikes but missing.
Schwetty controls Poullin momentarily but Poullin frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Schwetty knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poullin on the ground.
Poullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwetty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poullin is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stevo Poullin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Poullin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pete Schwetty will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Schwetty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poullin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Schwetty scrambles back to his feet.
Schwetty misses with an uppercut
and Poullin counters with an outside leg kick.
Schwetty throws a body punch but Poullin moves out of range.
A big right from Schwetty misses.
Poullin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Schwetty misses with a looping left.
Poullin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schwetty.
Pete Schwetty is winning the standup battle so far.
Poullin throws a body punch but Schwetty moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schwetty checks a leg kick.
Poullin throws a sloppy head kick and Schwetty moves out of range easily.
Poullin slips a straight right by Schwetty.
Schwetty looks to land a left hand but Poullin moved out of range nicely.
Schwetty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poullin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Schwetty misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schwetty!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Poullin. Schwetty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poullin defending well as Schwetty loads up on a big left hand.
Poullin on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schwetty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schwetty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schwetty throws a body punch but Poullin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwetty. Poullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwetty throws a nice looking combination but Poullin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schwetty. Poullin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schwetty looks to throw the jab but Poullin is out of range.
Schwetty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poullin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big left from Schwetty misses.
Poullin shoots in looking for a takedown but Schwetty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poullin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poullin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Schwetty tests Poullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Poullin scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schwetty throws the left hand but Poullin avoids the punch easily.
Schwetty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poullin.
Poullin scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Schwetty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Schwetty connects with an inside leg kick.
Poullin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poullin defending well as Schwetty loads up on a big left hand.
Poullin staying out of range there.

Poullin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schwetty's half guard.
Poullin trying to mount his opponent but Schwetty defends it.
Schwetty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poullin.
Poullin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poullin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poullin trying to control from half guard but Schwetty is working away.
Poullin thows a huge punch but Schwetty dodges it nicely.
Poullin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schwetty defending well though.
Schwetty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwetty tries to get out of the position.
Poullin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schwetty's head.
Poullin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schwetty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwetty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poullin.
Schwetty blocking the ground and pound attempt from Poullin.
Poullin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Poullin is looking to take a break and control but Schwetty is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poullin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stevo Poullin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Schwetty misses the shot to the body.
Poullin scores with a hook to the body. Schwetty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schwetty loads up on a big right hand but Poullin slips the punch.
Poullin misses with a hook. Schwetty ducked under it nicely.
Poullin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poullin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwetty pinned against the cage. Schwetty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schwetty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Poullin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schwetty was covering up waiting for the punch and Poullin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwetty looking for a sweep. Not yet Schwetty, not yet.
Poullin is looking to work some ground and pound but Schwetty has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poullin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schwetty utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poullin stands and throws Schwetty's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schwetty taking a bit of punishment here - Poullin scoring with strikes.
Poullin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poullin tries to score with some ground and pound. Schwetty controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Poullin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Schwetty sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Poullin passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schwetty!
Poullin controlling his opponent.
Poullin thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poullin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Poullin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poullin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poullin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poullin looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poullin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poullin raining down shots from the mount!
Poullin working the ground and pound effectively.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poullin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poullin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schwetty's face.
Poullin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevo Poullin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poullin 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Abraham Psi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Psi comes to the cage accompanied by The Final Countdown - Europe. Machine has chosen Stupid KId as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Psi
vs
Machine

165 cm
27
150 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

165 cm
34
147 lbs
22 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abraham Psi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Machine. Psi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Psi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
Machine walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Psi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Psi slips under a jab from Machine.
Machine keeps the fight on the outside.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Machine. That snapped Psi's head back.
Machine thumps Psi with a low kick.
Machine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Psi takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Psi wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.

Psi gets a clinch.
Machine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Psi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machine avoids it.
Machine takes a shot to the head.
Psi is pressed up against the cage. Machine has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Psi down to the mat. Psi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Psi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Psi lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Psi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machine.
Machine throws a hook but Psi avoids it easily.

Psi clinches up with Machine and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Psi.
Psi presses Machine against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Psi throws an elbow but it misses.
Psi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Psi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Psi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Psi back against the cage.
Psi lands a nice uppercut.
Psi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Machine is rocked!

It looks like Ray Machine has been cut.
Psi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine is still on wobbly legs! Can Psi finish him?
Psi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine tries to pull guard but Psi holds him up against the cage and eventually Machine drops back down to his feet.
Abraham Psi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Machine.
Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Psi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Psi throws a leg kick which misses Machine's front leg but catches the back leg as Machine tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Psi staying out of range there.
Ray Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine throws a lazy right hand but Psi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Psi scores with a jab to the head.
Psi lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Machine falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Abraham Psi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Abraham Psi waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jun Xian Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blink Deathgrip (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Europa by Globus. Deathgrip has chosen Berserker as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Xian Lee
vs
Deathgrip

181 cm
27
198 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

185 cm
28
202 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jun Xian Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blink Deathgrip!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deathgrip shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deathgrip throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee works Deathgrip's body with a nice hook.
Deathgrip is looking to clinch.
Deathgrip tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deathgrip.
Deathgrip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Deathgrip digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Blink Deathgrip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deathgrip takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deathgrip tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Deathgrip wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Deathgrip fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Deathgrip shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jun Xian Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blink Deathgrip.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Deathgrip seems unphased.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Blink Deathgrip has been cut.
Deathgrip tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deathgrip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Deathgrip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deathgrip throws out the jab.
Deathgrip shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a two punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Deathgrip shrugs it off though.
Deathgrip fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deathgrip dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Deathgrip shoots in.
Deathgrip drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Deathgrip is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee catches Deathgrip with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Deathgrip forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jun Xian Lee!
After winning the bout, Jun Xian Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shia LaBeouf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaparte's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, An Epic Age. LaBeouf has chosen Riptide as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bonaparte
vs
LaBeouf

176 cm
33
158 lbs
26 - 14 - 0

178 cm
28
165 lbs
14 - 9 - 4

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Backyard Fighting

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 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Shia LaBeouf!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonaparte swings widly with a right hand

and LaBeouf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bonaparte is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.
LaBeouf wants to free his trapped foot but Bonaparte is holding on for dear life with his legs.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bonaparte defends it well.
LaBeouf controlling the pace.
Bonaparte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from LaBeouf.
Bonaparte is not content to let LaBeouf control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte pushes LaBeouf off looking to stand but LaBeouf dives back in and keeps control.

Bonaparte is defending against the submission attempts here by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Bonaparte is a slippery customer.

LaBeouf wants to work for an arm triangle but Bonaparte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

LaBeouf is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bonaparte gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaBeouf is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bonaparte reverses the position - he's now on top in LaBeouf's guard.

LaBeouf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

LaBeouf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonaparte is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

LaBeouf is looking for a triangle but Bonaparte pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now LaBeouf is on top in guard.
LaBeouf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonaparte is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf slips nicely into half guard.
Bonaparte has his hands clasped together around LaBeouf's back. He's all about the action.
LaBeouf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonaparte wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonaparte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shia LaBeouf is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf thows a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte cracks a nice hook into LaBeouf's ribs.
LaBeouf fails to land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf misses with a looping right.
LaBeouf keeps the fight on the outside.
LaBeouf moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf with a jab.

It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
Bonaparte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. LaBeouf ducked under it nicely.
LaBeouf swinging wildly here.
Bonaparte is looking to clinch.
LaBeouf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from LaBeouf. Those never looked like landing.
Bonaparte throws an overhand right that lands on LaBeouf's shoulder, as LaBeouf tries to avoid the shot.
Bonaparte throws a hook but LaBeouf avoids it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonaparte, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bonaparte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
LaBeouf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaBeouf takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bonaparte misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonaparte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte slips a jab and a cross from LaBeouf.
LaBeouf defending well as Bonaparte loads up on a big left hand.
LaBeouf checks a leg kick nicely.
Bonaparte lands a nice looking kick to the body. LaBeouf takes a step back to recover.
LaBeouf tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
LaBeouf shoots in looking for a takedown. Bonaparte tries to sprawl out of it but LaBeouf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bonaparte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bonaparte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on LaBeouf. That did some damage!
Bonaparte moves in looking to clinch but LaBeouf pushes him off.
LaBeouf lands a body shot.
LaBeouf shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonaparte as he avoids it easily.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Bonaparte moves away from the strike by LaBeouf.
LaBeouf swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces LaBeouf back to the cage. Bonaparte follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte dodges the punch combination from LaBeouf.
Bonaparte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bonaparte throws a nice looking combination but LaBeouf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonaparte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LaBeouf circles away quickly and effectively.
LaBeouf loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from LaBeouf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
LaBeouf takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
LaBeouf scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Napoleon Bonaparte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Napoleon Bonaparte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

LaBeouf throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonaparte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LaBeouf avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte stuffs the takedown.
Bonaparte slips under a jab.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for LaBeouf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bonaparte is looking to slow LaBeouf down with leg kicks.
LaBeouf throws a head kick but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte defending well as LaBeouf loads up on a big left hand.
Bonaparte checks a leg kick nicely.
Napoleon Bonaparte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaBeouf takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonaparte moves in looking to clinch but LaBeouf pushes him off.
Bonaparte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
LaBeouf on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonaparte. Bonaparte obviously looking to wear him down.
LaBeouf fails with the takedown.
Bonaparte jabs at LaBeouf's body.

Bonaparte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Napoleon Bonaparte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shia LaBeouf.
Bonaparte gets underhooks to prevent LaBeouf's takedown attempt.
LaBeouf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaBeouf takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Shia LaBeouf has been cut.
Bonaparte gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
LaBeouf wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonaparte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
LaBeouf tries to pull guard but Bonaparte holds him up against the cage and eventually LaBeouf drops back down to his feet.
Bonaparte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonaparte lands a knee to the body.
Bonaparte lands a right hand that snaps the head of LaBeouf backwards.
LaBeouf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bonaparte is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bonaparte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonaparte scores a nice knee to the body.
LaBeouf takes a shot to the head.
Bonaparte connects with a knee to the head.
LaBeouf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
LaBeouf tries to circle away but Bonaparte has him pinned against the cage.
LaBeouf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bonaparte prevents it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaBeouf is looking to break free of the clinch but Bonaparte has double underhooks.
I was talking to Bonaparte's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bonaparte creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonaparte tries a knee to the head but LaBeouf blocks it.
LaBeouf avoiding damage as Bonaparte throws knees to the body.
Bonaparte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LaBeouf is defending well for now.
LaBeouf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bonaparte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
LaBeouf is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bonaparte trying to land knees to the body.
LaBeouf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonaparte avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaBeouf's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonaparte can't find room to land a body shot as LaBeouf controls the action.
LaBeouf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bonaparte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaBeouf avoids it.
Bonaparte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Napoleon Bonaparte has scored more points in the clinch so far.

LaBeouf has clasped his hands together around Bonaparte's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bonaparte manages to work his way to half guard, despite LaBeouf's best efforts.
LaBeouf stops Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LaBeouf thows a huge punch but Bonaparte dodges it nicely.
LaBeouf stops Bonaparte from getting back to his feet.
Bonaparte wants to control but LaBeouf is keeping busy.
Bonaparte is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaBeouf is keen to just control but Bonaparte is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Napoleon Bonaparte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bonaparte 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Napoleon Bonaparte!
Napoleon Bonaparte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Nawrocki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waterson comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - Roll With It. Nawrocki comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kanye West - Amazing kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Con Waterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Waterson
vs
Nawrocki

198 cm
29
220 lbs
18 - 5 - 1

190 cm
36
219 lbs
25 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry
GREEN!160

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 18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piotr Nawrocki!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nawrocki jabs Waterson right on the nose. Waterson blinks but takes it well.
Nawrocki swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Nawrocki is predictable there
and Waterson counters with a solid body kick.
We've been told by Waterson's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nawrocki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waterson counters with a body kick.
Nawrocki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Waterson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nawrocki walks into a jab.

It looks like Piotr Nawrocki has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Waterson. Nawrocki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nawrocki misses with a low kick as Waterson jumps back.
Waterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nawrocki.
Waterson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nawrocki misses with a leg kick
and Waterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nawrocki thinking.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki trying to control the position but Waterson is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki staying calm.
Nawrocki working away.
Waterson is not content to let Nawrocki control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki working the ground and pound.
Nawrocki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Nawrocki looking to control but instead Waterson has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Nawrocki is looking to advance position but Waterson won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki winds up and cracks Waterson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nawrocki looks to land a strike but Waterson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nawrocki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waterson keeping full guard, as Nawrocki tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Waterson keeps moving.
Nawrocki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Waterson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nawrocki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Waterson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nawrocki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Waterson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Waterson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piotr Nawrocki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nawrocki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Waterson counters with a nice body kick.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Con Waterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nawrocki misses with a leg kick
and Waterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nawrocki moves out of range as Waterson strikes.
Waterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nawrocki finds it's way round the side to connect with Waterson's head.
Waterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nawrocki misses with a leg kick
and Waterson counters with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Nawrocki or perhaps it was just good defense by Waterson which made him look bad.
Nawrocki cracks the inside of Waterson's front leg.
Waterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nawrocki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws the kick towards the body but Waterson avoids it.
Nawrocki throws a body punch but Waterson moves out of range.
Waterson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nawrocki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Waterson.
Nawrocki tries to land a leg kick but Waterson saw it coming and moves away.
Piotr Nawrocki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nawrocki tries to work over Waterson's front leg with a kick but Waterson checks it.
Waterson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nawrocki throws a looping overhand right but Waterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nawrocki misses with a low kick.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Waterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nawrocki.
Nawrocki misses with a lunging right hand
and Waterson counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Waterson lands a leg kick that knocks Nawrocki off balance momentarily.
Waterson throws an overhand right that lands on Nawrocki's shoulder, as Nawrocki tries to avoid the shot.
Nawrocki misses with an uppercut. Waterson saw that one coming.
Nawrocki cracks Waterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Waterson avoids the head kick by Nawrocki.
Nawrocki thows a body shot but no joy.
Nawrocki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Waterson manages to avoid it.
Nawrocki misses with a wild body shot.
Waterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nawrocki. Nawrocki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki throws a head kick but Waterson moves out of range.
Waterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nawrocki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nawrocki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Waterson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nawrocki lands a nice shot to the body.
Waterson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nawrocki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nawrocki swings for the body but Waterson moves out of range.
Nawrocki throws a leg kick
and Waterson counters with a body kick that stops Nawrocki in his tracks momentarily.
Nawrocki is breathing heavily.
Nawrocki connects with a body shot.
Nawrocki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Waterson.
Waterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waterson lands a head shot.
Con Waterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nawrocki just misses with a punch to the body.
Waterson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Waterson misses the target.
Nawrocki misses with a wild body shot.
Nawrocki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waterson moves away.
Waterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Nawrocki.
Waterson throws an off balance right hand

and Nawrocki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Nawrocki.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nawrocki wants to control from the top but Waterson keeps moving.
Waterson has Nawrocki pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Con Waterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Piotr Nawrocki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nawrocki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nawrocki takes a swing at Waterson's ribcage but misses.
Nawrocki throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nawrocki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nawrocki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Waterson at a distance.
Waterson throws a push kick but Nawrocki slaps the foot to one side.
Waterson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nawrocki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Waterson.
Waterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Nawrocki is predictable there
and Waterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nawrocki throws a body kick that misses.
Waterson scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nawrocki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nawrocki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nawrocki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nawrocki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nawrocki.
Waterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nawrocki swings for the body but Waterson moves out of range.
Nawrocki fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Waterson on the side of the head.
Waterson misses with a leg kick.
Nawrocki wants to slow Waterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Nawrocki there.
Nawrocki misses with a takedown attempt - Waterson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nawrocki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Nawrocki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waterson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nawrocki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Nawrocki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waterson keeping hold of Nawrocki's head, controlling as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nawrocki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nawrocki controlling the pace.
Waterson wants to get back to full guard but Nawrocki has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nawrocki looking to control but Waterson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Waterson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Nawrocki tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nawrocki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Nawrocki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nawrocki 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Nawrocki!
A victorious Piotr Nawrocki thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Ming Pak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ming Pak
vs
Xiii

171 cm
29
156 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
158 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dong Ming Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xiii defends it nicely.
Xiii lands with a straight right. Pak didn't see that one coming.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Xiii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Pak.

Xiii closes the distance and pushes Pak back into the cage.
Xiii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pak is keeping busy.
Xiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
Xiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is pushing Xiii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiii.
Pak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii trying to stall but Pak improves his position.
Pak slows down the pace here.
Pak blocks an uppercut.
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiii.
Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii tries a body shot but Pak blocks it.
Xiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
Xiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pak lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pak lands with a short shot to the head.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii misses with a body punch.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pak.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
A short right from Xiii on the inside.
Xiii taking a breather.
Xiii misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Xiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xiii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Pak gets control of Xiii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Pak looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.

Pak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xiii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xiii has picked Pak up and slammed him! Pak can't keep hold of the triangle and Xiii manages to pass to side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Pak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xiii staying calm.
Pak taking a bit of punishment here - Xiii scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii looks up at the clock and then as Pak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xiii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xiii cracks Pak with a big elbow.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Xiii is working Pak over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Dong Ming Pak has been cut.
Xiii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pak is looking for a sweep.
Pak is not content to let Xiii control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiii cracks Pak with a big right hand but Pak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pak can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Ming Pak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Xiii looks to land a right hand but Pak moved out of range.
Pak looks to land a right hand but Xiii moved out of range.
Xiii is looking to clinch.
Xiii throws a low kick, looking for Pak's leg but Pak calmly moves out of range.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong Ming Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii tries to land a leg kick but Pak saw it coming and moves away.
Xiii lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
Xiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Pak misses with a wild body shot.

Pak rushes Xiii and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pak decides to pull guard.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xiii working some strikes from top position.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii postures up.
Xiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xiii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xiii chips away with some ground and pound.
Pak trying to control the position.

Pak looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Wedge Xiii has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xiii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Pak is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Pak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Bruize Brothers inform me that Xiii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pak is trying to control the position but Xiii postures up.

Pak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xiii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xiii controls the pace.
Xiii is in close to Pak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Pak is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pak holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pak looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Pak is trying to keep Xiii in close.

Pak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Xiii 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 Pak.
Xiii working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Xiii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xiii working the ground and pound from side control.
Xiii cracks Pak with a big right hand but Pak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Xiii lands an elbow.
Pak stops Xiii from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii landing a few strikes.

Dong Ming Pak's cut is getting worse.
Xiii working the ground and pound from side control.
Xiii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Xiii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xiii's best efforts.
Pak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xiii is trying to control the action in half guard but Pak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Xiii there.

Dong Ming Pak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Pak actively working from the bottom here.
Xiii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pak!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dong Ming Pak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pak moves out of range as Xiii strikes.
Xiii takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Xiii misses.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii wants to clinch.

Pak has Xiii up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pak misses with some punches.

Pak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Xiii gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pak looking to control but Xiii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pak's lack of action.
Xiii trying to hold on to Pak's head to control him but Pak postures up.
Xiii is positioning himself well to prevent Pak advancing to mount.

Pak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Xiii is trying to get back to full guard.

Pak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xiii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pak.
Dong Ming Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak is thwarting Xiii's attempts to control the position.
Xiii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Pak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pak is stalling here. Xiii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Xiii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pak is trying to improve his position.
Pak is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking to regain half guard here but Xiii keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiii staying calm.
Xiii trying to control the action but Pak is working from the bottom.
Xiii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking for a sweep.
Pak is trying to escape the position but Xiii is controlling the position.

Wedge Xiii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiii tries to clinch but Pak moves out of range.

Pak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pak showed some decent athleticism there.
Xiii is looking for a sweep. Pak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak wants to control but Xiii is keeping him busy.

Pak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xiii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii is trying to maintain the position but Pak is very close to passing his half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Edward Gamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harrison Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamer kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is krolithika. Barnes has chosen The Game-360 Bars as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gamer
vs
Barnes

188 cm
30
199 lbs
22 - 8 - 0

190 cm
32
195 lbs
22 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting
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 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Gamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Harrison Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes lands with an uppercut that bounces Gamer off the cage and back into range.

It looks like Edward Gamer has been cut.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gamer. Gamer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Gamer's ribs.
Gamer throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes 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.
Gamer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes looks for the body kick but Gamer saw that one coming.
Gamer thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gamer jabs at Barnes's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gamer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnes.
Barnes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Gamer tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes throws a push kick but Gamer slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by Gamer. Beautiful body shot.
Gamer throws the kick towards the body but Barnes avoids it.
Gamer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Barnes.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Gamer tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Barnes as he connects with a hook.
Gamer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gamer feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
Gamer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gamer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gamer manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Gamer misses with a low kick.
Barnes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gamer misses with a body kick.
Gamer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a body punch but Gamer moves out of range.
Gamer walks into a jab.
Harrison Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gamer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Gamer scores with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Gamer counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Gamer misses with a few strikes there.
Gamer slips under a jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gamer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gamer throws a leg kick that misses.
Gamer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

Gamer is rocked!
Gamer looks up at the clock. Bad move! Barnes lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gamer. Barnes pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harrison Barnes!
Harrison Barnes really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Firebird Designs - 10% Laundry commission logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.