AFC 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin LaFleche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jackson
vs
LaFleche

173 cm
21
174 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Martin LaFleche!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a series of punches but LaFleche moves out of range.
Jackson throws a front kick that sends LaFleche stumbling back into the cage.
LaFleche looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
A jab from LaFleche finds it's way through Jackson's defenses.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. LaFleche shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
LaFleche avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jackson doesn't manage to clinch there - LaFleche circles away.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson tries to clinch there but LaFleche circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson moves out of range as LaFleche strikes.

LaFleche looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
LaFleche is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
LaFleche is thwarting Jackson's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
LaFleche's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
LaFleche wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
LaFleche tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Jackson is controlling LaFleche's trapped leg to prevent LaFleche from advancing to side control.
Jackson is looking to get back to full guard here but LaFleche has managed to pass to side control instead.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
LaFleche sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LaFleche wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFleche sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson can't escape the position.
LaFleche controlling the position easily from mount.
LaFleche manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jackson to take his back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
LaFleche is riding his opponent, not letting Jackson buck him off.

Despite being in the dominant position, Martin LaFleche just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from LaFleche. LaFleche gets slowly back to his feet.
LaFleche blocks a head kick by Jackson.
LaFleche on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Jackson gets caught flat footed, as LaFleche shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but LaFleche is proving a slippery customer.
LaFleche sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson trying to control the position.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck.
LaFleche controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jackson has his hands on LaFleche's head, controlling the position.
LaFleche stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body

so LaFleche counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson has LaFleche pulled in close to control his posture.
LaFleche trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
LaFleche seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
LaFleche advances position into side control!
LaFleche tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
LaFleche taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin LaFleche dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

LaFleche tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Jackson misses.
LaFleche walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
LaFleche scores with a leg kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick

and LaFleche counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by LaFleche.
LaFleche wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing LaFleche from controlling successfully.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as LaFleche controls the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LaFleche trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
LaFleche tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but LaFleche has passed into side control.
LaFleche works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaFleche fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
LaFleche fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson throws a leg kick but LaFleche sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

LaFleche bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is not content to let LaFleche control the position.
LaFleche controlling the position.
Let's hope that LaFleche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche controlling the position.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
LaFleche taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A lazy body kick from Jackson
and LaFleche counters with a nice body kick.
LaFleche misses with a straight right.
Jackson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justin Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick that is checked

and LaFleche moves into the clinch.
LaFleche wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jackson has him pressed against the cage.

Jackson manages to break the clinch.
LaFleche dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Jackson gets off balance looking for a body kick

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LaFleche off and has taken his back!
LaFleche manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jackson's guard. Nice work there by LaFleche.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for LaFleche!
Jackson looking to control but LaFleche is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson avoids the attempt from LaFleche to control.
LaFleche keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
LaFleche regains half guard.
LaFleche controlling the position for now.
LaFleche is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
LaFleche controls the action.
Jackson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but LaFleche has control of the leg.
LaFleche wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, LaFleche seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin LaFleche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
LaFleche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson misses with a low kick as LaFleche jumps back.
LaFleche displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by LaFleche.
LaFleche drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Jackson misses.
LaFleche swings widly with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
LaFleche has a takedown stuffed.
LaFleche throws and low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

LaFleche shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackson wants to control but LaFleche is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if LaFleche is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LaFleche passes into side control, despite Jackson's attempt to control the position.
LaFleche staying calm.
Jackson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is pressing down on LaFleche's thigh, looking to free his foot. LaFleche is holding on for now.
LaFleche has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jackson is working away from the top position though.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but LaFleche is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackson is thwarting LaFleche's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson wants to stand up but LaFleche is controlling the position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LaFleche slips a straight right by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick

and LaFleche counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

LaFleche working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LaFleche controlling the position.
LaFleche trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looks to move to half guard but instead LaFleche has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaFleche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson can't escape the position.
LaFleche content just to control the position here.
Feeble punches landing from Jackson - he's mounted - they can't hurt.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to hold on but LaFleche pushes him away.
LaFleche controlling his opponent.
LaFleche wants to take Jackson's back but he can't do it this time.
LaFleche content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Despite being in the dominant position, Martin LaFleche just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LaFleche shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Justin Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Good shot there by LaFleche.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justin Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaFleche avoids the head kick by Jackson.
LaFleche chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Jackson is looking to land body kicks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin LaFleche!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Bourque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bourque
vs
Owens

194 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

ANTI-Tapout Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bourque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Owens!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourque stuffs the takedown.
Owens shoots in for a takedown but Bourque shows good takedown defense.
Bourque is looking to clinch but Owens is avoiding it.

Owens closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Owens lands in his opponent's guard.
Owens slips nicely into half guard.
Owens wants to pass to mount but Bourque is defending the position.

Bourque is defending against the submission attempts here by Owens.

Owens is looking for a kimura here.
Bourque is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Owens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Owens's back!
Bourque really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is covering up but some of the strikes from Bourque are getting through and doing damage.
Bourque has the hooks in. Owens is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Owens just trying to survive but Bourque is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Owens tries to break free.
Bourque wants to control but Owens is keeping busy.
Bourque keeps control of the position as Owens tries to break free.

Bourque is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Owens is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Bourque!

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 Big Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I will make Love to your (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Deal
vs
will make Love to your

181 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, I will make Love to your!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Deal misses with a low kick.
Deal fails to land the takedown.
will make Love to your lands with a nice combination. Deal backs away looking to recover.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Deal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Deal fails to land the takedown.
Deal misses with a kick to the body.
Deal fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Deal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deal slips a jab and a cross from will make Love to your.
Deal fails to land the takedown.
Deal misses with a double jab

and will make Love to your counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
will make Love to your scores with a shot to the side of Deal's head.
will make Love to your is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
will make Love to your landing some nice looking knees to the body.

will make Love to your escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Big Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Deal tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and will make Love to your counters by clinching up.
will make Love to your lands a hook that snaps the head of Deal backwards.

will make Love to your manages to break the clinch.
Deal shoots and misses

and will make Love to your counters by clinching up.
Deal is breathing heavily.
will make Love to your lands a shoulder strike.
Deal tries to break the clinch but will make Love to your is controlling the position.
will make Love to your throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deal blocks it with crossed arms.
will make Love to your gets through Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

will make Love to your breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from will make Love to your, right into the meat.
will make Love to your swinging wilding here.
Deal misses with a takedown
and will make Love to your counters with a stiff right hand.
Deal tries for a takedown but will make Love to your circles away easily
and will make Love to your counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deal tries to clinch but fails miserably

and will make Love to your counters with a left and a right that hurts Deal! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! will make Love to your jumps into full mount!

Deal is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
will make Love to your has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deal's face.
Oh Deal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Deal regains half guard.
will make Love to your missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

will make Love to your decides to return to a standing position.
Deal throws a left and a right that both miss
and will make Love to your counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Deal! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I will make Love to your!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Foo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Trelda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Foo
vs
Trelda

175 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papa Foo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Trelda!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trelda stuffs the takedown attempt from Foo. Foo gets slowly back to his feet.
Trelda looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Foo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trelda but Trelda pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Foo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Trelda's guard.
Foo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Foo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trelda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trelda has a closed guard, preventing Foo from standing up.

Foo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foo trying to control the position from guard on top but Trelda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Trelda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trelda looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Foo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foo uses his free foot to push down on Trelda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Trelda.
Trelda is trying desperately to improve position.
Foo is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Trelda is in real trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trelda staying busy and making it hard for Foo to control.

Foo is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Trelda taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Foo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Foo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Marak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Platt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Templars of Steele - Hammer Fall. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cameron Platt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Marak
vs
Platt

193 cm
23
212 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Fast

Apocalypse Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Marak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cameron Platt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Platt gets the takedown into side control.
Marak strikes from the bottom but Platt takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Marak is trying to escape the mount.

Platt working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marak wants to hold on but Platt pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Platt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Marak has his takedown stuffed

and Platt counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Marak's guard now.
Marak keeping full guard, as Platt tries to pass.
Marak wants to sweep here but Platt controlling him for the moment.
Marak trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Platt trying to control but Marak is working from the bottom.
Marak can't keep his opponent in guard - Platt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marak trying to hold on to Platt's head to control him but Platt postures up.
Marak regains full guard. Nicely done.

Marak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Platt preventing the sweep.

Marak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marak is breathing heavily.
Marak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Platt is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platt looking to pass the guard.
Platt works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Platt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Platt winds up and cracks Marak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Max Marak has been cut.
Marak tries to roll over but Platt keeps him under control.

Platt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Platt.
Platt is trying to control the action in half guard but Marak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Marak is defending against the submission attempts here by Platt.
Marak slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Platt advances to half guard.
Platt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marak keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marak.
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.
Marak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Platt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.
Platt tries to stand but Marak is controlling from the bottom.
Platt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Platt is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Platt cracks Marak with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Platt gets to his feet - Marak follows without any prompting.
Marak doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Platt counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Marak!
Platt trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marak throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Platt wants to take Marak's back but he can't do it this time.
Marak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Marak regains half guard.
Marak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Platt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Platt's back!
Platt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Marak off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
You can see the frustration on Platt's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Marak working for a choke but Platt is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Platt wants to control his opponent's hands but Marak gets his hands free.

Marak is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Platt is defending well though. Marak let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cameron Platt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Marak's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marak has his takedown stuffed

and Platt counters with a takedown into side control.

Platt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marak has escaped the position, nice work there.

Platt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Marak sneaks back into half guard.
Platt is looking to advance position but Marak won't allow it.
Marak gets back to full guard.
Marak trying to keep a closed guard but Platt is proving a slippery customer.
Platt is breathing heavily.
Platt trying to control the position from guard on top but Marak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marak is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Platt has momentary wrist control but Marak slips an elbow through the middle.
Platt working a defensive guard here.

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

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

Marak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Platt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marak is one step ahead there.
Platt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Platt swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Platt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Platt connects with a couple of short punches.
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.
Platt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Platt wants to control from the top but Marak keeps moving.

Platt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Platt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Marak!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remo Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Spragga Benz - Crazy as his entrance music. Jamarcus Hard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hard
vs
Taylor

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

196 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Fast

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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remo Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hard forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hard blocks the elbow strike.
Taylor wants to break free but Hard has control.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor wants to stall.
Hard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Hard improves position.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Hard lands a big uppercut and Taylor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Taylor looks OK.

Taylor is rocked!
Taylor wants to control but Hard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Hard finish him?
Hard tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Taylor.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Hard is tying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Taylor wants to sweep but Hard has passed to side control!
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hard tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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.

Hard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Hard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hard moves out of range as Taylor throws a body kick.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor looks gassed!
Hard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hard moves into the clinch.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Hard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Taylor can't fight it off and eventually Hard manages to take the fight to the floor. Taylor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Taylor is looking for a triangle but Hard pushes his legs off easily.
Hard tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Hard trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taylor wants to hit a switch here but Hard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Taylor there!
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Taylor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hard.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Hard forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hard is keeping busy.
Taylor throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
Hard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hard throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Hard moves out of range of the body kick from Taylor.
Hard tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Hard clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.

Hard manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Hard counters with a one-two to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taylor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor throws a push kick but Hard slaps the foot to one side.
Hard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Taylor
and Hard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Hard.
Taylor looks to land a body kick but Hard moved away.
Hard blocks the body kick.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hard pinned against the cage. Hard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hard throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good leg kick by Taylor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hard tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Hard.

Hard moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Hard stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hard connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard lands with a left to the head.
Hard leaning his opponent against the cage.

Hard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hard.

Hard forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.

Hard wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Hard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
Hard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Taylor working for submissions but it's allowed Hard to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor gets full guard.

Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hard tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor controls Hard momentarily but Hard frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamarcus Hard dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Good leg kick by Taylor there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Hard tries to clinch up.
A combination from Hard does no damage.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taylor looks to throw a body kick
and Hard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hard tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hard tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor is looking to slow Hard down with leg kicks.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hard moves out of range of the body kick.

Hard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Hard manages to break the clinch.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hard lands with a right that hurts Taylor. Taylor looks to clinch but Hard throws a short knee that drops Taylor. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jamarcus Hard!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuyu Hakusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Teichroew
vs
Hakusho

182 cm
25
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuyu Hakusho!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teichroew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hakusho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hakusho throws a jab when Teichroew was well out of range.
Some wild striking there from Teichroew.

Teichroew has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hakusho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teichroew smiles and moves away.
Hakusho rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Teichroew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teichroew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakusho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Teichroew to score with a decent uppercut.
Teichroew cracks the inside of Hakusho's front leg.
Teichroew keeps the fight on the outside.
Hakusho misses with the combination.
Hakusho just misses with a punch to the body.
Hakusho tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Teichroew counters with a right hand to the body.
Hakusho throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Teichroew.
Hakusho tries to clinch
and Teichroew counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Teichroew lands a head shot.
Hakusho looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Teichroew is fending him off so far but Hakusho persists. Nope, Teichroew circles away and we're back to standing.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.
Hakusho looks gassed!
Hakusho avoids the head kick by Teichroew.
Hakusho throws an off balance right hand
and Hakusho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hakusho throws out a powerful jab.
Hakusho scores with a push kick.
Teichroew scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hakusho throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Teichroew to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Teichroew - just one landing.
Teichroew thows a body kick. Hakusho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Teichroew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teichroew moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Teichroew.
Hakusho throws a body kick that misses.

Hakusho instigates a clinch.
Hakusho misses with a knee to the head.
Teichroew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teichroew wants to break free but Hakusho has control.
Hakusho tries a body shot but Teichroew blocks it.

Hakusho manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teichroew tries to keep at a distance but Hakusho has taken the fight into the clinch.
Teichroew gets underhooks to prevent Hakusho's takedown attempt.

Hakusho successfully pulls guard.

Hakusho is looking for a triangle but Teichroew pushes his legs off easily.

Hakusho has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Teichroew 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 Hakusho.
Hakusho is looking for a sweep.
Teichroew wants to stand but Hakusho has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.

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

Hakusho looking for a guillotine here but Teichroew defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Teichroew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teichroew is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Teichroew wants to stand but Hakusho is controlling his posture from full guard.
Teichroew stopping the sweep attempt from Hakusho.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Hakusho looking for a guillotine here but Teichroew defends easily.
Teichroew would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hakusho wants to sweep here but Teichroew controlling him for the moment.

Teichroew avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Teichroew doesn't manage to clinch there - Hakusho circles away.
Teichroew tries to clinch
and Hakusho counters with a nice uppercut.
Yuyu Hakusho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teichroew lands a high kick!
Hakusho tries to clinch there but Teichroew circles away.
Hakusho misses with a takedown attempt
and Teichroew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hakusho fails to land the takedown.

Teichroew darts in and clinches Hakusho up against the cage.
Hakusho tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Teichroew smiles and moves away.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.

Teichroew clinches up against the cage.
Hakusho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hakusho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Teichroew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hakusho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Hakusho fails to land.
Hakusho keeps control of Teichroew as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Teichroew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hakusho is breathing heavily.
Teichroew gets underhooks to prevent Hakusho's takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakusho misses with the head strike.

Teichroew breaks the clinch.
Teichroew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teichroew displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Teichroew.
Teichroew lands with a nice combination. Hakusho backs away looking to recover.
Teichroew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teichroew connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A solid body kick from Hakusho.
Teichroew moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hakusho throws a lazy uppercut
and Teichroew counters with a three punch combo that has Hakusho backing up. Hakusho nods at Teichroew to acknowledge the strikes.
Hakusho tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Teichroew counters with a left to the body.
Teichroew circles away from the clinch attempt
and Teichroew counters with a left to the body.
Hakusho closes the distance but Teichroew moves to the side
and Teichroew counters with a low kick, right behind Hakusho 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Teichroew as he connects with a hook.
Teichroew lunges at Hakusho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hakusho's hand.
Teichroew tries to bum rush Hakusho with a series of wild strikes but Hakusho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teichroew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hakusho fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Teichroew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hakusho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teichroew.
Hakusho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Teichroew counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Craig Teichroew is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teichroew slips a jab and a cross from Hakusho.
Craig Teichroew is winning the standup battle so far.
Hakusho fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hakusho instigates a clinch.
Hakusho missing with knees to the body.
Hakusho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hakusho lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hakusho lands a left hand.
Hakusho cracks Teichroew with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hakusho.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakusho fails to pull guard.
A nice left hand lands by Hakusho.
Teichroew controlling the action here for a moment.
Hakusho using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Teichroew has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho misses with some punches.
Teichroew wants to stall.
Teichroew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakusho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hakusho fails to land.
Teichroew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hakusho has him pressed against the cage.
Hakusho tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Teichroew just stands there and leans against the cage.
Teichroew can't break the clinch.

Hakusho manages to pull guard.
Hakusho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hakusho keeping moving, preventing Teichroew from controlling successfully.
Teichroew slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teichroew gets to mount! Hakusho was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Teichroew controlling the pace for now.
Teichroew manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hakusho to take his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Teichroew controlling the positon.
Hakusho rolls, trying to escape but Teichroew keeps control of the position.
Teichroew is riding his opponent, not letting Hakusho buck him off.
Hakusho rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Teichroew is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hakusho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Teichroew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hakusho is looking to clinch.
Hakusho checks a low kick from Teichroew.
Hakusho fails with a takedown attempt.
Teichroew wants to clinch up but Hakusho keeps it at a distance.
Teichroew swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Hakusho counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Teichroew throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hakusho looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Teichroew puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hakusho wants to control the action here but instead Teichroew manages to pass to full mount!

Teichroew stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Teichroew checks the leg kick.

Hakusho closes the distance and clinches.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakusho scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hakusho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but Teichroew blocks with his arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hakusho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Teichroew blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teichroew wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hakusho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hakusho trying to land knees to the body.
Teichroew wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hakusho has him pressed against the cage.

Teichroew breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakusho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hakusho cracks Teichroew with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hakusho throws a hook but Teichroew blocks it.
Teichroew keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hakusho throws a body punch but Teichroew moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Teichroew.
Teichroew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hakusho counters with a nice leg kick.
Teichroew scores with a jab to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Teichroew.
Teichroew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew swats away the attempt to clinch by Hakusho.
Teichroew looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hakusho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Teichroew misses with a series of wild punches.

Teichroew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hakusho prevents Teichroew from breaking the clinch.
Hakusho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.
Hakusho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hakusho tries to pull guard but Teichroew won't allow it.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teichroew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hakusho fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Hakusho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hakusho tries to control but Teichroew wriggling away.
Hakusho throwing strikes but Teichroew bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakusho is one step ahead there.
Teichroew is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hakusho tries to free his leg and advance position but Teichroew is retaining full guard.
Teichroew wants to stand but Hakusho is controlling the position.
Hakusho landing with the ground and pound.
Hakusho pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teichroew is keeping the position for now.
Hakusho trying to control the position from guard on top but Teichroew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Teichroew throws a nice outside leg kick.
Teichroew misses with a series of wild punches.
Teichroew moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hakusho moves in looking to clinch but Teichroew pushes him off.

Hakusho closes the distance and clinches.

Hakusho breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teichroew wants to slow Hakusho down by chopping away at his legs.
Teichroew misses with a double jab.
Teichroew misses with a body kick.
Teichroew tries to bum rush Hakusho with a series of wild strikes but Hakusho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakusho misses with a wild combination.
Craig Teichroew is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hakusho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hakusho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Teichroew can pounce on him.
Teichroew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Teichroew throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hakusho to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Yuyu Hakusho just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Teichroew is looking to clinch.
Hakusho tries to clinch up but Teichroew circles away and keeps his distance.
Hakusho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hakusho darts in trying to clinch
and Teichroew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Teichroew scores with a jab to the body.
Hakusho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Teichroew throws a right and a left that Hakusho avoids nicely.
Teichroew lands a front kick.
Teichroew lands with a shot to the body.
Hakusho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Teichroew throws a nice head kick!

Teichroew has Hakusho up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakusho throws a punch but it's blocked by Teichroew.
Hakusho working aggressively here.
Hakusho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Teichroew manages to break the clinch.
Hakusho dodges the punch combination from Teichroew.
Teichroew buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakusho tries to clinch but Teichroew moves out of range.
Teichroew throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Teichroew throws a head kick but Hakusho moves out of range.
Hakusho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Teichroew slips a straight right by Hakusho.
Hakusho looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teichroew moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hakusho looks to land a body kick but Teichroew moved away.
Hakusho slips a jab and a cross from Teichroew.
Teichroew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hakusho is looking to clinch but Teichroew is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Hakusho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Hakusho has Teichroew up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakusho throws a punch but it's blocked by Teichroew.
Hakusho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teichroew blocks a body shot from Hakusho.
Hakusho tries to score a body lock takedown but Teichroew shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hakusho missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Teichroew wants to get back to striking at distance but Hakusho won't allow it.
Hakusho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hakusho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Teichroew prevents it.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuyu Hakusho.
Hakusho tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Teichroew lands with a left to the head.
Teichroew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hakusho misses with a punch on the inside.
Hakusho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hakusho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hakusho throws a punch but it's blocked by Teichroew.
Hakusho crunches a lovely knee into Teichroew's ribcage.

Teichroew manages to break the clinch.
Teichroew lands a really nice looking cross but Hakusho seems unphased.
Teichroew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Teichroew listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Teichroew stalks Hakusho and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hakusho's face. Hakusho staggers backwards, shaken.

Teichroew forces Hakusho back against the cage and clinches.
Teichroew is trying to break free.
Hakusho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teichroew with a knee to the head.
Hakusho misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakusho misses with a punch on the inside.

Teichroew breaks from the clinch.
Teichroew swinging wilding here.

Hakusho moves into the clinch successfully.
Hakusho lands an uppercut.

Hakusho pulls Teichroew into guard.
Hakusho is trying to control the position but Teichroew postures up.

Hakusho looking for a guillotine here but Teichroew defends easily.
Teichroew stopping the sweep attempt from Hakusho.

Hakusho working for a triangle but Teichroew defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hakusho working for submissions but it's allowed Teichroew to get to half guard.
Teichroew slows the pace down in half guard.

Hakusho 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 Teichroew. Oh but Hakusho has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Teichroew goes limp - he's gone! Hakusho jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Yuyu Hakusho!
Yuyu Hakusho is the new middleweight champion!