Monday Night Melee IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Lancelot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Sizemore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sizemore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Who Told You? by Reprazent. 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.

Lancelot
vs
Sizemore

185 cm
27
195 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

188 cm
27
200 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition
White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Lancelot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronny Sizemore!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Lancelot there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lancelot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Lancelot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sizemore tries to kick Lancelot off but Lancelot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lancelot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lancelot prevents Sizemore from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sizemore can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sizemore tries to get to full guard but Lancelot has control of the leg.
Sizemore is trying to maintain the position but Lancelot is very close to passing his half guard.
Lancelot stops Sizemore from getting back to his feet.
Lancelot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lancelot lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancelot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sizemore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sizemore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lancelot is working away from the top position though.
Sizemore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancelot.
Sizemore trying to control but Lancelot postures up.
Sizemore is not content to let Lancelot control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore looks like he's trying to stand up.

Sizemore makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Sizemore wants to clinch up but Lancelot keeps it at a distance.
Sizemore throws an overhand right that lands on Lancelot's shoulder, as Lancelot tries to avoid the shot.
Sizemore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sir Lancelot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sizemore looks gassed!
A telegraphed right hand from Lancelot misses the target.
Ronny Sizemore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lancelot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sizemore circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Sizemore. No joy for Lancelot on that attempt.
Lancelot lands with a right hand.
Sizemore avoids the body shot from Lancelot.
Lancelot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lancelot looks for a takedown but Sizemore sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lancelot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancelot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sizemore is fending him off so far but Lancelot persists. Nope, Sizemore circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sizemore.
Sizemore stuffs the takedown attempt from Lancelot. Lancelot gets slowly back to his feet.
Lancelot scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sizemore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lancelot takes a jab right on the kisser.
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!
Sizemore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lancelot shoots in looking for a takedown. Sizemore tries to sprawl out of it but Lancelot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sizemore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sizemore wants to clinch up but Lancelot keeps it at a distance.
Lancelot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sizemore as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore tries to clinch up but Lancelot circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Lancelot.
Lancelot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sizemore throws a nice looking combination but Lancelot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sizemore throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lancelot closes the distance and clinches up with Sizemore, looking for a takedown. Lancelot pushes Sizemore against the cage but Sizemore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sizemore misses the shot to the body.
Lancelot looks to score with a jab to the body but Sizemore is just out of range.
Sizemore bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lancelot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sizemore is looking to clinch.
Lancelot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sizemore's waist but Sizemore gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lancelot off to one side.
Sizemore punishes Lancelot's body with a nice straight punch.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancelot swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sizemore scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sizemore closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sizemore, as that shot connected.
Sizemore moves out of range as Lancelot strikes.
Sizemore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sizemore leaves Lancelot with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sizemore throws a series of punches but Lancelot avoids them all with ease.
Lancelot walks into a jab.
Lancelot throws the left hand but Sizemore avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sizemore slaps away a takedown attempt from Lancelot, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Sizemore clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancelot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lancelot shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sizemore as he avoids it easily.

Lancelot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lancelot showed some decent athleticism there.
Sizemore is trying to maintain the position but Lancelot is very close to passing his half guard.
Sizemore wants to get back to his feet.
Sizemore is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sizemore is looking for a sweep. Lancelot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Lancelot is looking for a kimura here.
Lancelot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sizemore regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sizemore trying to keep a closed guard but Lancelot is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sizemore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Lancelot thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sizemore trying to keep a closed guard but Lancelot is proving a slippery customer.
Lancelot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lancelot chips away with some ground and pound.
Sizemore wants to get back to his feet but Lancelot is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

Lancelot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sizemore is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sizemore is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot is chipping away with strikes.
Sizemore is trying to control Lancelot's posture but Lancelot avoids it.
Sizemore wants to get back to his feet but Lancelot drags him back down.
Lancelot cracks Sizemore with a big right hand but Sizemore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sizemore taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sizemore dodges the ground and pound from Lancelot.
Sizemore is looking to regain half guard here but Lancelot keeps moving and retains side control.
Lancelot creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Sizemore throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Lancelot dives in and grabs Sizemore's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sizemore pushes down on Lancelot's head and hops out.
Lancelot misses with a takedown attempt - Sizemore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lancelot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Lancelot or perhaps it was just good defense by Sizemore which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Sizemore.
Sir Lancelot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sizemore on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sizemore lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancelot's head.
Lancelot fails with a takedown attempt.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancelot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sizemore is looking to clinch.
Sizemore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancelot.
Sizemore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sizemore looks to land a right hand but Lancelot moved out of range.
Lancelot closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sizemore circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sizemore lands a front kick.
Sizemore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sizemore lands a front kick.
A right-left combo lands from Sizemore.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sizemore lands a nice shot to the body.

Lancelot gets a takedown into half guard.
Lancelot landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancelot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sizemore is trying to stand back up but Lancelot is controlling him
Lancelot prevents Sizemore from improving his position.
Sizemore is trying to stand back up but Lancelot is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ronny Sizemore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lancelot throws a combination. Sizemore tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lancelot throws a combination that misses
and Sizemore counters with a stiff right hand.

Lancelot closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lancelot lands in his opponent's guard.
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Lancelot from controlling successfully.
Sizemore looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lancelot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sizemore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sizemore keeping moving, preventing Lancelot from controlling successfully.
Sizemore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lancelot is controlling him.
Sizemore is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sizemore wants to stand but Lancelot is controlling the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lancelot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sizemore counters with a left to the body.
Lancelot fails with the takedown.
Lancelot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sizemore stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sir Lancelot. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sizemore moves into range and clinches up with Lancelot.

Sizemore pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sizemore avoids the body shot from Lancelot.

Sizemore takes the fight into the clinch.
Lancelot letting Sizemore take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sizemore gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Sizemore manages to break the clinch.
Sizemore tries to clinch but Lancelot moves out of range.
Lancelot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lancelot shoots for a takedown but Sizemore saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sizemore doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancelot circles away.
Lancelot has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sizemore.
Sizemore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lancelot swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sizemore moves in looking to clinch but Lancelot pushes him off.
A jab from Sizemore finds it's way through Lancelot's defenses.
Sizemore wants to clinch.
Lancelot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot lands with an uppercut that bounces Sizemore off the cage and back into rage.
Sizemore loads up on a big right hand but Lancelot slips the punch.
Lancelot shoots and misses
and Sizemore makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sizemore throws a head kick that Lancelot semi-blocks.
Sizemore has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lancelot finds it's way round the side to connect with Sizemore's head.
No luck for Lancelot with that takedown attempt.
Sir Lancelot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Sizemore.
Lancelot shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Sizemore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sizemore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Sizemore takes the fight into the clinch.
Sizemore landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancelot is working for takedown but Sizemore is calmly controlling the position for now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sizemore.

Lancelot has hold of one of Sizemore's legs. Sizemore is fighting the takedown attempt but Lancelot gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Sizemore kicks Lancelot off and gets to his feet.
Sizemore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lancelot shoots for a double leg takedown but Sizemore sprawls well. He's pushed Lancelot's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sizemore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lancelot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sizemore counters with a thumping low kick.
Ronny Sizemore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sizemore throws a head kick but Lancelot moves out of range.
Lancelot fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sizemore avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sizemore cracks Lancelot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Sizemore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sizemore 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronny Sizemore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Briers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briers has chosen Powerman 5000 - Super Villain as his entrance music. Greg Briers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wilcox
vs
Briers

190 cm
23
279 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

201 cm
20
278 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Briers!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Briers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Briers misses with a body shot.
Briers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Briers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Briers lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wilcox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Briers.
Wilcox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilcox doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Wilcox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilcox takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Briers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Briers pushes Wilcox off looking to stand but Wilcox dives back in and keeps control.
Wilcox is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Briers is squirming around, avoiding Wilcox's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briers is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Briers is bucking up trying to escape but Wilcox cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

It looks like Greg Briers has been cut.
Briers is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Briers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Briers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilcox. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilcox punishing his opponent with strikes.

That has opened up Greg Briers's cut even more.
Wilcox 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.
Briers looks gassed!
BOOM! Wilcox connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Greg Briers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Greg Briers's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Wilcox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sako Polumenta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Dont Sweat The Technique. Polumenta has chosen Igraj as his entrance music. Sako Polumenta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Young
vs
Polumenta

188 cm
24
151 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

179 cm
24
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sako Polumenta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polumenta connects with a body shot.
Young throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Polumenta does no damage.
Polumenta misses with a looping left.
Polumenta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.

Young darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Young is controlling the pace.
Young trying to control from Polumenta's half guard. Polumenta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Young wants to control from the top but Polumenta keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumenta wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Young crashes against the mat.

Young looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Young are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polumenta tries to escape but Young is in control.
Young controls the position.
Young trying to control the action but Polumenta is working from the bottom.
Young wants to take a breather but Polumenta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Young.
Young wants to control from the top but Polumenta keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Young prevents Polumenta from breaking the clinch.
Young wants a takedown but no success here.
Young looking to stall.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polumenta prevents it.
Young goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polumenta prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Young. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polumenta is looking to break free of the clinch but Young has double underhooks.
Polumenta tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young can't get the takedown.
Young tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polumenta gets underhooks to prevent Young's takedown attempt.

Polumenta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polumenta's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polumenta duly obliges.
A nice combination there by Polumenta.
Polumenta throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young tries to clinch but Polumenta is having none of it.
No luck for Young with that takedown attempt.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Young really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Polumenta thows a body shot but no joy.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polumenta throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Polumenta lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Polumenta scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polumenta misses with a series of wild punches.
Polumenta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polumenta scores with a jab to the body.
Polumenta scores with a decent looking hook.
Young moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Young is rocked!
Sako Polumenta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polumenta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Young moves away from the strike by Polumenta.
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polumenta avoids it really well and circles away.
Young throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polumenta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polumenta throws a good cross that connects.
Polumenta tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Young is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Polumenta as he connects with a hook.
Young walks into a stiff left hand from Polumenta.
Young wants to clinch.
Polumenta circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Young to the canvas! Young doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Polumenta keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sako Polumenta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Styles Jadakiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jadakiss's choice of entrance music: Jadakiss- Kiss my Ass. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Styles Jadakiss enters the cage!

Rampage
vs
Jadakiss

190 cm
20
300 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
25
290 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Boomerang! Costume Shop ($12 Fun Gear)

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Styles Jadakiss!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rampage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jadakiss wants to clinch up but Rampage keeps it at a distance.
Rampage tries to land a front kick but Jadakiss steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rampage sizes up Jadakiss with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Styles Jadakiss has been cut.
Rampage looks to score with a jab to the body but Jadakiss is just out of range.
Jadakiss misses with a series of wild punches.
Jadakiss throws a combination that misses
and Rampage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jadakiss's knee momentarily.
Jadakiss looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rampage feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jadakiss sprawling to the canvas! Jadakiss rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rampage finish him?!

Jadakiss is rocked!
Rampage grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jadakiss takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Rampage cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky Rampage!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between aerial voyager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wee Bey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). aerial voyager could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wee Bey's chin.

voyager
vs
Bey

170 cm
23
172 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, aerial voyager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wee Bey!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
voyager shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bey sprawls well. Bey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. voyager gets slowly back to his feet.
Bey checks the leg kick.
aerial voyager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bey checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
voyager misses the shot to the body.

voyager gets the takedown into side control.
voyager wants to control but Bey is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bey regains half guard, as voyager was trying to land strikes.
Bey is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bey tries to kick voyager off but voyager keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bey can do anything to dispel that myth.
voyager thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bey is trying to stand back up but voyager is controlling him
voyager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from voyager.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
voyager missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bey is looking to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bey fails with the takedown

and voyager counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bey won't be happy with that.
Bey is not content to let voyager control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
voyager works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

voyager wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bey, who protects the arm well.
Bey is pushing voyager's head away, looking to escape. voyager manages to hold on to the position though.
voyager throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

voyager wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bey, who protects the arm well.
Bey wants to get back to his feet.
voyager 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

voyager working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
voyager trying to control the action but Bey is working from the bottom.
voyager misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

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.
voyager advances to full mount.
voyager thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
voyager lands a heavy elbow.
Bey avoids a series of strikes thrown by voyager.
voyager throwing strikes here but Bey is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
voyager lands a heavy elbow.
voyager looking to finish with strikes here!
voyager scoring with strikes but Bey is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

voyager looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bey wants to stand but voyager is controlling the position.
voyager trying to control the position from guard on top but Bey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
voyager slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
aerial voyager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
voyager in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
voyager sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bey is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
voyager throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bey works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
voyager not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with voyager. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
voyager throwing shots but Bey is blocking nicely.
voyager throwing shots but Bey is blocking nicely.
voyager is nestled in close to Bey, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
voyager tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bey is trying to stand up here but voyager is controlling him well.
voyager thows a huge punch but Bey dodges it nicely.
voyager working over Bey with some ground and pound. Bey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
voyager throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
voyager misses with a head shot. Bey uses the momentum to regain guard.
voyager tries to free his leg and advance position but Bey is retaining full guard.
voyager thows a big elbow that misses.
voyager postures up in Bey's guard and throws a big left but Bey blocks it.
voyager keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bey's head.

voyager drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bey dives on top into guard.
voyager trying to strike off his back.
voyager punching from the bottom - just letting Bey know he's still in a fight.

voyager looking for a guillotine here but Bey defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
voyager is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bey landing with the ground and pound.
Bey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bey wants to pass the guard but voyager is keeping the position.
Bey trying to control the position from guard on top but voyager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bey wants to pass the guard but voyager is keeping the position.
voyager controls Bey momentarily but Bey frees himself.
voyager is adopting a defensive guard.
Bey wants to pass the guard but voyager is keeping the position.

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

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bey checks the leg kick nicely there.

voyager darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bey looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from voyager.

Bey looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
voyager is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bey!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

aerial voyager dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Bey with a lazy takedown attempt

and voyager counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
voyager has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
voyager lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
voyager lands a nice shot to the head.

Bey is rocked!
voyager looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bey covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). aerial voyager!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Whatever - Our Lady Peace. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kennedy's choice of entrance music: MegaDeth - Symphony of Destruction. James Kennedy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Benoit
vs
Kennedy

180 cm
24
234 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

193 cm
22
275 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Black Skull Clothing
Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Benoit on that attempt.
Benoit avoids a kick to the body.
Benoit tries for a takedown but Kennedy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kennedy. Benoit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Benoit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kennedy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benoit somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Benoit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy misses with a few strikes there.
Benoit moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Benoit shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennedy sprawls well. Kennedy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Benoit gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Chris Benoit has been cut.

Kennedy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Benoit!
Benoit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Benoit is trying desperately to improve position.
Kennedy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Benoit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Benoit is squirming around, avoiding Kennedy's attempts to control the action.
Benoit is working to get back to half guard.
Kennedy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Benoit is in a horrible position here. Kennedy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kennedy prevents Benoit from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy controlling from mount.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the head.
Benoit is in a horrible position here. Kennedy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kennedy controlling from mount.
Kennedy lands a heavy elbow.
Benoit can't escape the position.
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kennedy cracks Benoit with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kennedy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Benoit is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kennedy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kennedy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kennedy controlling the position easily from mount.
Benoit wants to control but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kennedy with shots to the head and body - Benoit looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kennedy looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennedy working Benoit over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Kennedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Benoit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

The fighters circling - Benoit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Benoit tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.

Benoit rushes Kennedy and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Kennedy.
Kennedy gets through Benoit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kennedy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Benoit.
Kennedy presses Benoit against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy lands an uppercut.
Benoit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kennedy prevents it.
Kennedy is leaning against Benoit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kennedy.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.

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

Kennedy drops Benoit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Benoit looks back up at him and smiles so Kennedy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Benoit is rocked!
Kennedy connects with a nice cross there... Benoit is looking wobbly and Kennedy recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Benoit to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Kennedy jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Kennedy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Berdugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kruci Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Berdugo
vs
Burns

189 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 1

180 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Berdugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kruci Burns!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Berdugo.
Berdugo looks to score with a jab to the body but Burns is just out of range.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Berdugo tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Berdugo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berdugo.
Andrei Berdugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berdugo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Berdugo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burns manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Berdugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Berdugo thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo passes Burns's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Berdugo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burns does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berdugo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berdugo wants to control but Burns is keeping him busy.

Berdugo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burns defends it well.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berdugo is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Berdugo or perhaps it was just good defense by Burns which made him look bad.
Burns tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burns takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Berdugo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burns did well to prevent Berdugo getting side control.
Burns scores with a few weak punches.
Burns is refusing to be controlled, as Berdugo sits in half guard.
Berdugo thows a huge punch but Burns dodges it nicely.
Berdugo is thwarting Burns's attempts to control the position.

Burns actively working from the bottom here.
Berdugo not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Berdugo is working for a kimura but Burns is defending it quite comfortably.
Berdugo is looking to take a break and control but Burns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Berdugo.
Berdugo tries to move to mount but Burns blocks the move with his legs.
Burns sneaks back into half guard.
Burns throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Burns is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berdugo pulls his head out easily.
Burns wants to get back to full guard.
Burns has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berdugo is working away from the top position though.
Berdugo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Berdugo with a lazy takedown attempt

so Burns counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrei Berdugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Berdugo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berdugo is on top in guard.
Berdugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is trying to control the position but Berdugo postures up.
Burns tries to strike from the bottom.
Burns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berdugo.
Berdugo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burns swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Berdugo 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.
Berdugo is breathing heavily.
Berdugo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Berdugo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Berdugo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Berdugo throws a big right hand that misses.
Berdugo wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Burns trying to strike off his back.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Berdugo from controlling successfully.

Burns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berdugo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Berdugo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Berdugo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Berdugo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Berdugo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Berdugo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burns has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Burns's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berdugo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burns is trying to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Berdugo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Berdugo has control of an arm but Burns manages to advance to Berdugo's back!

Burns working for a choke but Berdugo is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Berdugo is looking for a way out.
Berdugo can't escape the position.
Andrei Berdugo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berdugo is trying to stand back up.
Berdugo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Burns's guard. Nice work there by Berdugo.

Berdugo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burns has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berdugo has managed to get both his arms back between Burns's legs - danger averted.
Berdugo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burns is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo wants to control from the top but Burns keeps moving.
Berdugo slips nicely into half guard.
Burns is trying to get back to full guard.

Berdugo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berdugo is trying to control the action in half guard but Burns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Berdugo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burns is just riding it out for now. Berdugo eventually gives up the hold.

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

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.
Burns flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Berdugo looks to land a strike but Burns avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Berdugo passes into half guard.
Burns wants to control but Berdugo is keeping busy.
Burns might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berdugo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berdugo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Berdugo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Burns dodges the punch combination from Berdugo.
Burns with a poor takedown
and Berdugo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Burns wants to clinch.
Berdugo tries for a takedown but Burns circles away easily

and Burns counters with a takedown into side control.
Berdugo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burns is thwarting Berdugo's attempts to control the position.
Berdugo pushes Burns off looking to stand but Burns dives back in and keeps control.
Burns wants to control but Berdugo is keeping him busy.
Burns is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Berdugo is trying desperately to improve position.

Burns looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Burns takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Berdugo gets back to half guard.
Burns lands with a punch from half guard.
Berdugo trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.

Burns is looking for a kimura here.
Burns trying to control from half guard but Berdugo is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Berdugo gets full guard.
Berdugo is trying to keep Burns in close.
Berdugo is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berdugo is on top in guard.

Berdugo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berdugo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Burns is trying to control Berdugo's posture but Berdugo avoids it.

Berdugo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burns knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Berdugo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berdugo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Berdugo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burns, who protects the arm well.
Andrei Berdugo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.

Berdugo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Burns manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berdugo's best efforts.
Burns blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berdugo.

Berdugo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Burns is trying to control but can't.

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 Andrei Berdugo.
Well Berdugo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Berdugo!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fresh Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Im a playa as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Crimson
vs
Johnson

190 cm
26
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

195 cm
26
267 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fresh Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Crimson moves out of range easily.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Crimson, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Crimson against the cage but Crimson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Crimson trying to get back to full guard but Johnson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson trying to control but Crimson is having none of it.
Johnson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Johnson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Crimson turns into him and now he's in Johnson's guard.
Crimson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimson trying to move into half guard but instead Johnson has managed to sweep!
Crimson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson pushes down on Crimson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Crimson defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling away here and it's allowed Crimson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Crimson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Crimson blocks nicely.
Crimson wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crimson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Crimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Crimson slips the punch.
Crimson throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Crimson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.

Johnson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Johnson passes to full mount!
Johnson punching from mount but Crimson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Johnson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Crimson is blocking nicely.
Crimson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Crimson manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Crimson lands with an overhand left.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson throws a solid leg kick but Crimson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Johnson.
Crimson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Crimson scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Randall Johnson has been cut.
Crimson thows a body shot but no joy.
Johnson throws a wild body kick that Crimson sees coming a mile off.
Crimson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Johnson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Crimson scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws and low kick but Crimson moves out of range easily.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crimson.

Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crimson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Crimson is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Crimson avoid being mounted?
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Crimson is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Crimson dodges it nicely.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Crimson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson is controlling the pace.
Crimson is trying to maintain the position but Johnson is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson thows a huge punch but Crimson dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Crimson moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Crimson sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crimson's guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crimson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson trying to control but Crimson is working from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Crimson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Crimson lands with a nice combination. Johnson backs away looking to recover.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crimson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Crimson slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Crimson misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fresh Crimson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randall Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Crimson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Crimson.
Johnson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crimson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson tries a low kick but Crimson avoids it.
The fighters circling - Crimson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Crimson checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Crimson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a body punch but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Crimson throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Crimson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crimson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Crimson blocks the leg kick.
Crimson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Crimson tries to clinch up.
Crimson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crimson throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Crimson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Crimson is out of range.
Crimson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crimson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Crimson misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fresh Crimson is winning the standup battle so far.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson being controlled for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound.
Johnson trying to control the position but Crimson is working away.
Crimson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson wants to control for a moment but Crimson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson decides to return to a standing position.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crimson was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Crimson throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Crimson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fresh Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Crimson

and Johnson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johnson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimson is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Randall Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randall 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Johnson!