WCW The Show Down 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Marshall
vs
Sanchez

185 cm
23
199 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Bad Man Clothing

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall throws an off balance right hand
and Sanchez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marshall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Sanchez drops his shoulder and cracks Marshall with a huge uppercut! Marshall goes down! Can Sanchez finish him?

Marshall is rocked!

It looks like Jack Marshall has been cut.
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!
Sanchez passes Marshall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marshall is looking to get to half guard.

Sanchez wants to finish this one by submission but Marshall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sanchez.
Marshall tries to reverse the position but Sanchez maintains control.
Sanchez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sanchez prevents Marshall from getting the reversal.
Sanchez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marshall is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanchez has isolated one of Marshall's arms. Marshall looking to fight him off but Sanchez twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sanchez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Serano Lukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupe Ribery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lukowski
vs
Ribery

169 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serano Lukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupe Ribery!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribery looks for a takedown but Lukowski sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ribery.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ribery.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lukowski prevents Ribery from improving position.
Lukowski tries to improve position but can't.
Lukowski is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Lukowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribery pulls his head out easily.

Lukowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ribery pulls his head out easily.
Lukowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ribery is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lukowski has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ribery. Oh but Lukowski has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ribery goes limp - he's gone! Lukowski jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serano Lukowski!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Desbiens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masato Koyabashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuel Desbiens had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 147.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Masato Koyabashi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Desbiens
vs
Koyabashi

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Bad Man Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Desbiens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masato Koyabashi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Koyabashi darts in and clinches Desbiens up against the cage.
Desbiens looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Desbiens takes a knee to the side of the body.
Desbiens tries to score a body lock takedown but Koyabashi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Koyabashi manages to break the clinch.
Desbiens throws a wild hook but Koyabashi just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Desbiens gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Koyabashi raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masato Koyabashi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Friday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Horton will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Friday
vs
Horton

176 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Friday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Friday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Friday shoots in and gets a takedown into Horton's guard.
Horton keeping full guard, as Friday tries to pass.
Friday is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Friday wants to stand but Horton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Friday engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Francis Friday.
Friday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horton.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Friday dives in and scores a takedown into Horton's guard.
Friday stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horton working a defensive guard but Friday manages to pass into side control anyway.
Friday prevents Horton from escaping the position.
Horton is trying to control Friday's posture but Friday avoids it.
Friday tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friday grinds an elbow into Horton's temple.
Friday trying to control the action but Horton is working from the bottom.
Horton is trying to improve his position.
Horton struggling a bit here.

Friday stands up and beckons Horton to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friday.
Friday misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friday takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Friday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Horton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Horton is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Friday.
Horton manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friday is looking to stall here but Horton recovers full guard.
Friday's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Friday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Horton is keeping the position for now.
Friday throws an elbow that misses. Horton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Friday's guard. Nice move by Horton!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horton wants to stand but Friday has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friday is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Friday dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Friday avoids a kick to the body.
Horton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Friday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horton throws a right hand that Friday ducks under and follows up with a left that Friday also avoids with ease.
Friday connects with a leg kick. Horton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Friday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Horton napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Friday decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Horton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horton misses with the combination.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Friday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday sizes up Horton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Friday throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Friday closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Friday controlling the action here for a moment.

Friday breaks from the clinch.
Friday lands a jab-cross combination.

Friday drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Horton can't do much from the bottom here.
Horton looking for a sweep but Friday has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horton tries to hold on but Friday postures up.
We've been informed that Horton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Friday looking to control but Horton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friday cracks Horton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.

Friday pushes Horton up against the cage in a clinch.

Friday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friday takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Horton throws a right and a left that Friday avoids nicely.

Friday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Horton quickly recovers to half guard.
Horton wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton is looking to control Friday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horton avoid being mounted?
Friday is controlling the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friday.
Horton looks to land a combination but Friday avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Horton swinging wildly here.
Horton scores with a one two! Friday had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Friday dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Friday gets a takedown into half guard.
Friday is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Horton!
Friday looking to control and managing it successfully.
Friday with a couple of short strikes.
Friday controlling the position easily from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Horton has given up his back. Will we see Friday going for some submissions?
Friday lands strikes to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Friday goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Horton escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Friday is trying to get back to full guard.
Francis Friday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Friday wants to control but Horton is keeping busy.

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

Horton seems to be working for a kimura but Friday defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Friday to regain full guard.

Friday looking for a guillotine here but Horton defends easily.

Horton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Horton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Friday seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Horton wants to stand but Friday has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Friday is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Friday advances to half guard.
Friday perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tim Horton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Friday working over Horton with some ground and pound. Horton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Horton wants to control but Friday is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horton pushes Friday off looking to stand but Friday dives back in and keeps control.
Friday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Francis Friday!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Francis Friday!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Francis Friday!

Francis Friday wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Laprise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maikeru Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maikeru Hyuga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laprise
vs
Hyuga

195 cm
25
206 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lenny Laprise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maikeru Hyuga!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyuga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laprise circles away.
Hyuga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown but Laprise shows good takedown defense.
Laprise stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Laprise wants it to stay on the feet.
Lenny Laprise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikeru Hyuga.
Laprise lands a really nice looking cross but Hyuga seems unphased.
Laprise misses with a double jab.
Laprise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Hyuga clinches.

Laprise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyuga fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Hyuga clinches up against the cage.
Laprise wants to break the clinch but can't.
Laprise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hyuga has him pressed against the cage.
Laprise looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hyuga trying to stall but Laprise improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laprise tries to break the clinch but Hyuga is controlling the position.

Laprise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyuga shoots in but Laprise avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Laprise fails to land with a series of punches.
Laprise moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Hyuga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Laprise to the mat! Laprise manages to get full guard.
Laprise on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Laprise tries to get out of the position.
Hyuga sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hyuga trying to control but Laprise is working from the bottom.
Laprise wants to stand and escape but Hyuga is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyuga stands and steps away. Laprise gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyuga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hyuga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyuga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laprise.
Hyuga tries to clinch up.
Hyuga doesn't manage to clinch there - Laprise circles away.
Laprise swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Laprise is breathing heavily.
Laprise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laprise slips a jab and a cross from Hyuga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Laprise. Those never looked like landing.
Laprise looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laprise lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Laprise tries to keep at a distance but Hyuga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Laprise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hyuga tries to pull guard but Laprise won't allow it.

Laprise breaks the clinch.
Laprise throws a right hand that Hyuga ducks under and follows up with a left that Hyuga also avoids with ease.
Hyuga tries to clinch but Laprise moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hyuga.
Hyuga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Laprise swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga tries to close the distance and clinch but Laprise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hyuga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Hyuga or perhaps it was just good defense by Laprise which made him look bad.
Hyuga shoots for a takedown but Laprise saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Laprise circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Laprise!
Hyuga wants to clinch up but Laprise keeps it at a distance.
Hyuga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Laprise is fending him off so far but Hyuga persists. Nope, Laprise circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Hyuga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Laprise misses with the combination.
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.
Hyuga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hyuga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Laprise avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maikeru Hyuga will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Laprise scores with a shot to the body.
Laprise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Laprise lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hyuga backs up against the cage.
A shot to the liver by Laprise. Beautiful body shot.
Hyuga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Laprise scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hyuga throws a sloppy head kick and Laprise moves out of range easily.
A jab from Hyuga misses.
Hyuga avoids the body shot from Laprise.
Laprise dips to his left and cracks Hyuga with an uppercut!
Laprise throws a right and a left that Hyuga avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Laprise looks to land a combination. Hyuga sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laprise sprawls well. Laprise wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hyuga gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenny Laprise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laprise leaves Hyuga with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lenny Laprise is winning the standup battle so far.
Laprise ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hyuga moves away.
Laprise is looking to wear down Hyuga with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Laprise goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Laprise misses with a two punch combination.
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laprise as he avoids it easily.
Lenny Laprise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikeru Hyuga.
An inside leg kick from Hyuga misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laprise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown by Hyuga or perhaps it was just good defense by Laprise which made him look bad.
Laprise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyuga is looking to clinch but Laprise is avoiding it.
Laprise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyuga doesn't manage to clinch there - Laprise circles away.
Hyuga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Laprise is able to avoid easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyuga.
Laprise throws a nice looking combination but Hyuga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyuga throws a head kick but Laprise moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga dives in for a single leg takedown but Laprise sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Laprise can't break the clinch.
Hyuga is working for takedown but Laprise is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hyuga trying to stall but Laprise improves his position.

Laprise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by Laprise.

Hyuga clinches with his opponent.

Hyuga manages to pull guard.
Hyuga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Laprise's guard.
Hyuga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hyuga wants to control from the top but Laprise keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hyuga stands and steps away. Laprise gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Laprise throws a right and a left that both miss.

Hyuga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laprise is trying to break free.

Hyuga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laprise misses with the combination.
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 Lenny Laprise will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Laprise stuffs the takedown attempt from Hyuga. Hyuga gets slowly back to his feet.

Hyuga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Laprise is trying to break the clinch but Hyuga is controlling him.
Hyuga is trying to pull guard but Laprise turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hyuga jumps guard but Laprise stands there with Hyuga around his waist. Hyuga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lenny Laprise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maikeru Hyuga.
Hyuga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Laprise is trying to break the clinch but Hyuga has him pressed against the cage.
Laprise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Laprise breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hyuga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Laprise defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laprise pinned against the cage. Laprise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Laprise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyuga tries to clinch there but Laprise circles away.
Laprise jabs Hyuga to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hyuga throws a sloppy head kick and Laprise moves out of range easily.
Laprise closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hyuga wants to clinch up but Laprise keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laprise tries to avoid it but Hyuga manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laprise to the ground. Laprise escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lenny Laprise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laprise lands a head shot.
Hyuga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laprise connects with a nice looking jab.
Laprise just misses with a punch to the body.
Hyuga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Laprise as he avoids it easily.
Laprise scores with a shot to the body.
Laprise throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hyuga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyuga misses with the combination.

Hyuga gets a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laprise prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hyuga has Laprise pressed against the cage, preventing Laprise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hyuga is working for takedown but Laprise is calmly controlling the position for now.

Hyuga breaks from the clinch.
Hyuga fails with the takedown.
Laprise stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hyuga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hyuga tries to close the distance and clinch but Laprise swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Laprise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyuga darts in looking for a takedown but Laprise gets double underhooks and turns Hyuga into the cage.

Laprise's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyuga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Laprise circles away.

Hyuga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Laprise!

Hyuga decides to stand back up. Hyuga steps back and let's Laprise get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laprise defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyuga.
Hyuga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Laprise pinned against the cage. Laprise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyuga throws a right hand that Laprise ducks under and follows up with a left that Laprise also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lenny Laprise.
I think Laprise 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Lenny Laprise!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Maikeru Hyuga!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Maikeru Hyuga!

Maikeru Hyuga wins by split decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kacper Glowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glowacki's entrance music is Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtles intro. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glowacki
vs
Johnson

178 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kacper Glowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willis Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glowacki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glowacki misses with a looping right.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glowacki's efforts to push away.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Glowacki stops a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Kacper Glowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willis Johnson.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Glowacki's efforts to push away.

Glowacki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson slips under a jab from Glowacki.

Johnson clinches.
Glowacki wants a takedown but no success here.
Glowacki has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glowacki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Glowacki is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Glowacki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Glowacki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson'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.
Glowacki prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Glowacki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Glowacki from controlling successfully.
Glowacki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Glowacki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glowacki prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glowacki trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Glowacki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glowacki looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Glowacki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Glowacki has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glowacki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glowacki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Johnson works over Glowacki with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Glowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson postures up in Glowacki's guard and throws a big left but Glowacki blocks it.
Glowacki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Glowacki is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson preventing the sweep.

Glowacki has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Glowacki lands the left hand.
Glowacki misses with an uppercut.
Glowacki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Glowacki's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glowacki is trying to stand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
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 Kacper Glowacki will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
Glowacki misses with a double jab.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glowacki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glowacki manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glowacki avoids a kick to the body.
Glowacki throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
We've been told by Glowacki's head coaches at Pitbull MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Glowacki leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kacper Glowacki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Glowacki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson slips under a jab from Glowacki.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Glowacki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Glowacki looking for a sweep. Not yet Glowacki, not yet.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Glowacki's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Glowacki is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Glowacki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Glowacki is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is working Glowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Glowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Glowacki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Glowacki keeps moving.
Glowacki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Glowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Glowacki looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Glowacki wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson distracts Glowacki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Glowacki's head.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya 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!
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Glowacki is keeping the position.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Glowacki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Glowacki has wrist control.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Glowacki has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson works over Glowacki with some ground and pound from guard.
Glowacki trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willis Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Glowacki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Glowacki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Glowacki tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glowacki misses the jab.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson tries to clinch but Glowacki moves out of range.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glowacki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glowacki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.
Glowacki misses with an uppercut.
Glowacki swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Glowacki keeps it at a distance.
Glowacki keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson tries to clinch but Glowacki moves away

and Glowacki counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Glowacki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to kick Glowacki off but Glowacki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Glowacki is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Johnson as he works his way to full guard.
Glowacki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Glowacki trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glowacki trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Glowacki throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson wants to stand up but Glowacki is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glowacki tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Glowacki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Willis Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Kacper Glowacki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Glowacki keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson tries to clinch up.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Glowacki quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Glowacki wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Glowacki has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Glowacki trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Glowacki is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glowacki has hold of Johnson's hands but Johnson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson lands with a punch from half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Glowacki is keeping him busy.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Glowacki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glowacki is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Glowacki avoid being mounted?
Johnson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Glowacki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.
Nice strikes from Johnson there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Willis Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight for Willis Johnson!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Willis Johnson!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Willis Johnson!

Willis Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
Willis Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mako Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hyuga
vs
Johnson

188 cm
23
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mako Hyuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nico Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hyuga to the ground. Johnson is now in Hyuga's guard.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyuga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hyuga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to stand but Hyuga is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hyuga being controlled here, momentarily.
Hyuga keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Hyuga wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyuga is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control but Hyuga is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nico Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Hyuga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Hyuga finishes the takedown easily into guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hyuga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hyuga has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
Hyuga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Hyuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hyuga controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Hyuga defends easily.
Hyuga prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Hyuga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyuga wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hyuga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyuga wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Hyuga working some strikes from top position.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Hyuga controlling him for the moment.
Hyuga stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson looking to control but Hyuga passes into half guard.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hyuga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson gets full guard.
Hyuga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hyuga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyuga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyuga defends it easily.
Hyuga tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Hyuga from controlling successfully.
Hyuga slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hyuga doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Hyuga escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nico Johnson!