VTFC 7: Battleground PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julius Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Briggs comes to the cage accompanied by "Axeman" By tomandandy. Collins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Shipping Up To Boston - Dropkick Murphys. Michael Collins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Briggs
vs
Collins

175 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

225 cm
19
145 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Julius Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Collins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Briggs with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Briggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Briggs tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.

Collins tries to keep at a distance but Briggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Briggs tries to pull guard but Collins won't allow it.
Briggs is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Collins walks away with a smile on his face. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Briggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Collins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs tries to clinch
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Briggs.
Briggs misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Briggs backing up. Briggs nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Briggs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Briggs fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Briggs backing up. Briggs nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Briggs backing up. Briggs nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Julius Briggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs darts in trying to clinch
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Briggs.
Briggs misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Collins counters by clinching up.

Collins manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Briggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Collins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Briggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Briggs backing up. Briggs nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Briggs tries for a takedown but Collins circles away easily
and Collins counters with a one-two to the body.
Briggs misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Briggs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julius Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Briggs closes the distance but Collins moves to the side
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Briggs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a two punch combo.
Briggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Collins counters with a series of strikes. Briggs will be more careful next time no doubt.

Briggs is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Collins. No joy for Briggs on that attempt.
Oh Briggs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Briggs fails with the takedown
and Collins counters with a left right combination that sends Briggs crashing to the mat - Collins wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Briggs out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Collins!
Michael Collins took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Namunamu Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Julius Briggs was interviewed post fight and said 'I will kill again!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Rogers
vs
Xavier

188 cm
31
184 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

180 cm
47
184 lbs
43 - 45 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Namunamu 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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 45 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xavier gets a takedown into half guard.

Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Xavier shoots in and bounces Rogers off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Rogers pushes Xavier off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Xavier scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers is looking for a sweep.
Xavier trying to control the action but Rogers is working from the bottom.

Xavier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is trying to control Xavier's posture but Xavier avoids it.

Xavier tries for a kimura but Rogers is defending well.

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

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.
Rogers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xavier's best efforts.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Rogers wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy.

Xavier is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xavier is looking for a kimura but Rogers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Xavier to get the leverage.
Rogers keeping hold of Xavier's head, controlling as best he can.
Xavier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rogers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.

Xavier seems to be looking for submissions.

Rogers actively working from the bottom here.
Xavier is trying to control. Rogers wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rogers has one foot on Xavier's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Rogers lands a head kick that stumbles Xavier and the fighters go to the mat.

Xavier is rocked!

It looks like Bittor Xavier has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Xavier is still in real trouble! Can Rogers finish him?
Rogers pushes down on Xavier's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rogers moves into full mount! Xavier won't be happy about that!
Rogers controlling from the full mount.
Xavier seems to have recovered his senses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is trying to escape the mount.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
Xavier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rogers controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Rogers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rogers throws a head kick but Xavier moves out of range.

Xavier drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier working away.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
Rogers is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well.

Xavier is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rogers defends it well.
Xavier prevents Rogers from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Xavier is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.

Xavier is looking for a kimura here.
Rogers trying to hold on to Xavier's head to control him but Xavier postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rogers is positioning himself well to prevent Xavier advancing to mount.
Xavier passes to full mount!
Xavier is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rogers can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Xavier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rogers sees it coming and defends easily.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xavier can do to turn this around?
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers is not going to allow Xavier to sit and survive in this position.
Rogers biding his time, controlling Xavier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier is trying to break free.
Rogers trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Xavier doesn't escape.
Rogers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Xavier is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xavier manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Xavier is looking for a triangle but Rogers pushes his legs off easily.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Xavier is retaining full guard.
Rogers is pushing down on Xavier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xavier is fighting to maintain full guard but Rogers has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xavier tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rogers has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rogers controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Rogers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bittor Xavier's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Xavier feints and as Rogers raises his hands in defense, Xavier changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xavier advances to half guard.

Xavier seems to be working for a kimura but Rogers defends the submission attempt.
Rogers is trying to stand back up but Xavier is controlling him
Rogers won't allow Xavier to pass to mount.
Xavier throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers is staying active underneath Xavier, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Rogers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rogers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xavier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xavier's back!
Rogers keeps control of the position easily here as Xavier tries to buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Xavier's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rogers controls the position.

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.
Xavier tries to escape but Rogers has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good control from Rogers.
Xavier is really stuck here.
Xavier is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Rogers.
Ian Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ian Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rogers controlling from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Xavier can't escape the position.
Rogers has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Xavier's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xavier wants to escape the position.
Xavier rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Rogers!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Verra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Alvario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Verra has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Verra
vs
Alvario

173 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

162 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

Namunamu 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Verra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Alvario!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvario throws a lazy right hand but Verra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvario has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Verra finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvario's head.
Alvario misses with a right hand
and Verra cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Verra lands a jab to the head.
A low kick from Alvario misses
and Verra counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jon Alvario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvario jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alvario on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Verra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alvario moves forwards but Verra connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Verra connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verra with a nice cross.
Alvario throws a head kick that misses
and Verra counters with a leg kick.
Alvario rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Verra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvario fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verra connects with a crisp jab.
Verra tests Alvario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Verra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alvario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Verra.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Verra.
Verra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Verra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alvarios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Alvario is rocked!
Alvario takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvario is still on wobbly legs! Can Verra finish him?
Alvario is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Verra doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Alvario crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Alvario's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Verra!
After the big win, Eric Verra made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Namunamu Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Hovac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hovac
vs
Winston

199 cm
26
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
269 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Namunamu Clothing

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Hovac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Winston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Hovac.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hovac slips under a jab from Winston.
Hovac lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hovac darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Richard Winston has been cut.
Hovac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winston circles away quickly and effectively.
Hovac lands with a hook. Winston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hovac steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winston.
Jab, jab by Hovac - just one landing.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Hovac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winston dives in for a single leg takedown but Hovac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Hovac lands a left and a right that send Winston crashing to the mat, dazed. Hovac thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Winston is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hovac stuns Winston with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hovac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hovac rushes Winston with punches - Winston moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Winston goes down! Hovac follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Hovac!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samuel Hovac waved his t-shirt featuring Namunamu Clothing 's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Branden Wooster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jamison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wooster comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu-Jitsu Song. Ricardo Jamison has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Branden Wooster's chin.

Wooster
vs
Jamison

179 cm
23
165 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Namunamu Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Branden Wooster!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Jamison!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamison misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooster fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jamison.
Jamison throws a series of punches but Wooster moves out of range.
Wooster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison looks to land a combination but Wooster avoids it well.
Ricardo Jamison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Jamison

and Wooster counters with a shoot takedown. Jamison fights it but they end up in guard.
Jamison is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wooster dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wooster landing a few strikes.

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

Wooster is trying to get an arm triangle but Jamison is defending well.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wooster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wooster working the head and body with strikes.
Jamison is trying is best to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jamison does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jamison tries to get to full guard but Wooster has control of the leg.

Wooster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamison sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooster wants to pass to mount but Jamison is defending the position.
Jamison wants to improve his position but Wooster is controlling well.

Wooster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jamison defends it well.
Wooster prevents Jamison from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jamison trying to control from the bottom.
Wooster trying to control from half guard but Jamison is working away.
Wooster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jamison wants to control the action here but instead Wooster manages to pass to full mount!
Jamison is desperately trying to improve his position but Wooster has a good base and remains in mount.
Jamison sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooster trying to control from half guard but Jamison is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooster passes to side control.
Wooster is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jamison's shoulder. That is not cool.
Jamison taking punishment in the form of punches.

Wooster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jamison, who protects the arm well.
Wooster has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jamison!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooster controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooster tries to take his opponent's back but Jamison turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branden Wooster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wooster shoots for a takedown but Jamison saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A left and a right from Jamison both land. Nice combination.
Jamison misses with a double jab.
That kick from Jamison tenderised Wooster's leg. Wooster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricardo Jamison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooster blocks a head kick by Jamison.
Jamison throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wooster counters with a shoot takedown. Jamison fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jamison's guard.
Wooster wants to pass the guard but Jamison is defending well.
Wooster is looking to stall here but Jamison recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wooster trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooster sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooster wants to control from the top but Jamison keeps moving.

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.

Jamison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jamison wants to sweep here but Wooster controlling him for the moment.
Wooster is working Jamison over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wooster stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jamison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jamison trying to control the position here.
Wooster is looking to work some ground and pound but Jamison has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster passes into half guard.
Jamison flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Wooster seems to be working for a kimura but Jamison defends the submission attempt.
Wooster passes to full mount!
Jamison tries to hold on but Wooster postures up.
A nice elbow there by Wooster.
Jamison prevents Wooster from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooster is trying to control here but Jamison has managed to regain half guard.
Wooster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jamison knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jamison wants to control but Wooster is keeping busy.
Wooster is pressing down on Jamison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jamison is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wooster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jamison is just riding it out for now. Wooster eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jamison scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jamison trying to control the position but Wooster is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamison working away.
Wooster manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jamison stalling.
Wooster wants to control but Jamison is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wooster looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooster desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wooster gets back to full guard.
Wooster is trying to keep Jamison in close.
Jamison trying to control but Wooster is working from the bottom.
Jamison content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wooster looking for a sweep. Not yet Wooster, not yet.
Wooster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamison.
Wooster keeping moving, preventing Jamison from controlling successfully.
Jamison preventing the sweep.
Jamison throwing strikes from guard but Wooster blocks nicely.
Jamison must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jamison trying to control but Wooster is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jamison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jamison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooster feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison misses with a two punch combination.
Jamison throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wooster counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Jamison working for a triangle but Wooster defends it easily.
Wooster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jamison's guard.
Wooster slows the pace down in half guard.
Wooster trying to pass the guard but Jamison defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison wants to control but Wooster is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Wooster is looking for a kimura here.

Wooster is working for a kimura but Jamison is defending it quite comfortably.
Wooster wants to control but Jamison is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ricardo Jamison just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jamison moves out of range of the leg kick from Wooster.
Jamison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wooster counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jamison!
Wooster misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wooster trying to control the position but Jamison is working away.
Wooster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wooster controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wooster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamison keeps working.

Wooster tries for a kimura but Jamison is defending well.
Jamison holding on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Wooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Wooster is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jamison is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Branden Wooster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooster fails to land a wild elbow strike.

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.
Wooster trying to control the position but Jamison is working away.
Wooster just content to control the position.
Jamison is trying to get back to half guard.
Wooster passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jamison!
Wooster misses with some ground and pound and Jamison recovers position to half guard.
Wooster is controlling the pace.
Jamison is trying to maintain the position but Wooster is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wooster moves into full mount! Jamison won't be happy about that!
Jamison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wooster wants to take Jamison's back here but Jamison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jamison is desperately trying to improve his position but Wooster has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamison taking shots to the head.
Wooster looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jamison tries to hold on but Wooster postures up.

Wooster goes for an armbar but Jamison turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jamison.
Wooster looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamison looking to sit in guard and control but Wooster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wooster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Branden Wooster had his way with Ricardo Jamison in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jamison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wooster circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Jamison misses.
Jamison tries to work over Wooster's front leg with a kick but Wooster checks it.
Wooster drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jamison sprawls and moves away.
Jamison misses with a leg kick.
Jamison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jamison misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Wooster misses.
Wooster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jamison is fending him off so far but Wooster persists. Nope, Jamison circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamison throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Wooster counters with a single leg into guard. Jamison didn't expect that.
Wooster passes Jamison's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jamison is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jamison is in trouble now - Wooster has advanced to mount!
Wooster wants to take Jamison's back here but Jamison is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wooster is stalling here but it's allowed Jamison to get half guard.

Wooster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jamison sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooster is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wooster trying to mount his opponent but Jamison defends it.
Wooster is looking to take a break and control but Jamison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jamison won't allow Wooster to pass to mount.

Wooster is looking for a kimura but Jamison is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wooster to get the leverage.
Jamison wants to control but Wooster passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamison sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Wooster seems to be looking for submissions.
Wooster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wooster thows a huge punch but Jamison dodges it nicely.

Wooster seems to be looking for submissions.

Wooster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Branden Wooster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wooster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wooster is looking to stall here but Jamison recovers full guard.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform us that Jamison has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wooster tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamison is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wooster slips nicely into half guard.
Jamison is trying to control but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Branden Wooster showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wooster has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branden Wooster!
Branden Wooster is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Branden Wooster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosh Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac - I'm A Soldier (Echale Mojo Remix) . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Carlton
vs
Boy

192 cm
41
273 lbs
42 - 26 - 0

190 cm
32
290 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cosh Boy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy avoids a kick to the body.
Carlton throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Carlton misses.
Carlton scores with the left hand. Boy knows he should have avoided that one.
Boy shoots in for a takedown but Carlton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boy misses with a takedown
enabling Carlton to counter with a crisp jab.
Carlton throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy defending well as Carlton loads up on a big left hand.
Boy slips under a jab.
Carlton swinging wildly here.
Boy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Cosh Boy has been cut.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Carlton.
Boy misses with a takedown attempt - Carlton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kyle Carlton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cosh Boy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carlton checks a leg kick.
Carlton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Boy counters with a shoot takedown. Carlton fights it but they end up in guard.
Carlton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to pass the guard but Carlton is keeping the position.
Carlton has his hands on Boy's head, controlling the position.
Carlton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Boy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Carlton holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boy is fighting to break Carlton's control of his arms but Carlton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boy throws a big right hand that misses.
Carlton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boy slips nicely into half guard.
Carlton is positioning himself well to prevent Boy advancing to mount.
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boy is thwarting Carlton's attempts to control the position.
Carlton is looking to escape.
Carlton tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Boy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton is trying to get back to full guard.

Boy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boy is thwarting Carlton's attempts to control the position.
Carlton is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carlton trying to control from the bottom.
Boy slips a nice elbow through Carlton's hands, connecting with Carlton's forehead.
Carlton wants to control but Boy is keeping busy.
Carlton wants to get back to full guard.
Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Carlton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Carlton is trying to maintain the position but Boy is very close to passing his half guard.
Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Carlton wants to get back to full guard.
Carlton is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlton avoid being mounted?

Boy is working for a kimura but Carlton is defending it quite comfortably.
Boy lands with a punch from half guard.
Boy moves into full mount! Carlton won't be happy about that!
Boy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Carlton?

Carlton is rocked!

Boy is working for a guillotine from mount but Carlton frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cosh Boy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cosh Boy'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.

Jab, jab by Carlton - just one landing.
Carlton swinging wildly here.
And Boy tries to counter it with a takedown but Carlton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carlton lunges at Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boy's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Carlton misses the target.
Carlton throws a head kick that half lands.
Carlton misses with a looping left.
Boy dodges the punch combination from Carlton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carlton.
Carlton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kyle Carlton is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kyle Carlton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carlton.

Boy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carlton's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Carlton avoid being mounted?
Cosh Boy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boy prevents Carlton from improving his position.
Carlton trying to control but Boy postures up.
Carlton tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Carlton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Boy scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been informed that Boy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Boy wants to work for an arm triangle but Carlton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carlton keeps working.
Nice strikes from Boy there.
Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carlton defending well though.
Boy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlton's head.
Carlton is looking for a sweep. Boy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carlton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boy.

Boy seems to be working for a kimura but Carlton defends the submission attempt.
Carlton won't allow Boy to pass to mount.
Carlton trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Carlton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton controls Boy momentarily but Boy frees himself.
Carlton has his hands on Boy's head, controlling the position.
Carlton trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Carlton blocks nicely.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Boy takes the fight into the clinch.

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.
Carlton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Boy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carlton misses with a body shot.
Carlton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carlton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Carlton misses.
Boy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carlton throws a series of punches but Boy avoids them all with ease.
Boy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Carlton throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Boy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Carlton quickly recovers to half guard.
Boy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Carlton is pressing down on Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Carlton has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Carlton is trying to keep Boy in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Carlton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cosh Boy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carlton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carlton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Carlton misses with the combination.
Carlton throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Carlton throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Carlton throws a lazy uppercut

and Boy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Carlton won't be happy with that.
Carlton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boy's best efforts.

Boy is trying to work for a kimura but Carlton is defending well.
Boy wants to free his trapped foot but Carlton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boy connects with a nice short shot to Carlton's temple.
Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Carlton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oh Carlton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlton is refusing to be controlled, as Boy sits in half guard.
Boy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carlton trying to control from the bottom.
Boy is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Carlton is hurt! He's hurt bad - Boy fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Carlton from any more punishment! Congratulations to Boy! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cosh Boy!
A victorious Cosh Boy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kyle Carlton spoke after the fight, saying 'Had a terrible flight, had no energy at all. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tae Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amir Lohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Larkin
vs
Lohan

159 cm
26
135 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

167 cm
36
130 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tae Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Lohan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larkin throws a hook but Lohan avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lohan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Larkin scores with a shot to the body.
Tae Larkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.

Lohan breaks from the clinch.
Lohan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Larkin.
Lohan feints the counter takedown.

Larkin takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Larkin manages to break the clinch.

Larkin clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Larkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Larkin stalling against the cage.
Lohan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Larkin walks away with a smile on his face. Lohan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohan misses with a takedown attempt - Larkin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larkin leaves Lohan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tae Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Lohan.
Lohan shoots in and drives through. Larkin sprawls well.
Larkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Larkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lohan on the side of the head.

Larkin closes the distance and pushes Lohan back into the cage.
Lohan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larkin pulls his leg out and moves away.

Larkin moves into the clinch.
Lohan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Larkin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Larkin lands a jab to the nose.
Larkin throws a series of punches but Lohan avoids them all with ease.
Lohan feints the counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lohan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lohan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Larkin jabs Lohan to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Larkin instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lohan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Larkin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lohan misses with some punches.
Lohan misses with the head strike.
Lohan tries for a takedown. No joy.

Larkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lohan shoots in for a double leg but Larkin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lohan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Larkin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lohan somewhat.
Larkin lands a jab to Lohan's midsection.
Lohan shoots in but Larkin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Larkin there.
Larkin misses with a leg kick

and Lohan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lohan.
Lohan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lohan prevents Larkin from getting back to his feet.
Lohan is fighting to break Larkin's control of his arms but Larkin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lohan throws a big elbow that misses.
Lohan wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Lohan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Larkin wants to get back to his feet but Lohan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Lohan moved out of range nicely.
Larkin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lohan.

Larkin rushes Lohan and presses him up against the cage.
Larkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lohan's elbow.
Larkin lands a shoulder strike.

Larkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Larkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lohan in his tracks.
Tae Larkin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Lohan moves into the clinch.
Larkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lohan backwards.
Lohan has had enough of the clinch but Larkin keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Larkin drives through and clinches with Lohan against the cage.
Lohan fails to pull guard.
Larkin stalling against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Larkin lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lohan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Larkin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Larkin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Larkin misses with a punch to the body.
Larkin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lohan can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Larkin.
Larkin stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Lohan controls his hands.
Larkin slowing the pace effectively.
Larkin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lohans head.
Lohan is trying to break the clinch but Larkin has him pressed against the cage.

Lohan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lohan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin misses with a wild combination.

Larkin clinches up against the cage.
Lohan has Larkin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Larkin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tae Larkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amir Lohan.
Lohan tries to pull guard but Larkin forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Larkin scores with a shot to the side of Lohan's head.
Lohan is trying to drag Larkin to the mat but Larkin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lohan.

Larkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Larkin clinches up against the cage.
Lohan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lohan keeps control of Larkin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lohan jumps guard and drags Larkin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lohan is trying to control the position but Larkin postures up.

Larkin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lohan's closed guard. He's half up but Lohan has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lohan pivots and extends the arm, Larkin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lohan! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amir Lohan!
Amir Lohan is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Amir Lohan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Boyd
vs
Sunshine

188 cm
37
214 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

172 cm
34
213 lbs
30 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sunshine throws a hook but Boyd blocks it.
Boyd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunshine.
Boyd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Peter Sunshine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sunshine tries to land a body kick

and Boyd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sunshine's guard.
Sunshine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boyd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sunshine's guard.
Boyd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sunshine is trying to get back to full guard.
Sunshine trying to control here.

Boyd seems to be working for a kimura but Sunshine defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boyd working Sunshine over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sunshine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boyd is trying to control. Sunshine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boyd wants to free his trapped foot but Sunshine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sunshine pushes Boyd off looking to stand but Boyd dives back in and keeps control.
Sunshine is refusing to be controlled, as Boyd sits in half guard.
Sunshine wants to get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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.
Sunshine is trying to escape back to his feet but Boyd uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Boyd is trying to get an arm triangle but Sunshine is defending well.
Boyd wants to control but Sunshine is keeping him busy.
Boyd working away.
Boyd throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boyd in side control, throwing shots but Sunshine defends.
Sunshine managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Boyd.
Sunshine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sunshine is pushing Boyd's head away, looking to escape. Boyd manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boyd 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.
Boyd trying to control the action but Sunshine is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Boyd.
Boyd working the ground and pound but Sunshine is defending the strikes.
Sunshine stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sunshine is trying to get back to half guard.
Boyd lands a few punches from side control.
Boyd trying to control the action but Sunshine is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyd scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sunshine to see if he's OK.
Sunshine is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Boyd is controlling him well.
Sunshine regains half guard there - taking advantage of Boyd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sunshine tries to roll over but Boyd keeps him under control.
Sunshine is trying to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sunshine keeps working.
Boyd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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

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

Boyd lands a head shot.
Sunshine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sunshine throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Sunshine.

Boyd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sunshine did well to prevent Boyd getting side control.
Sunshine is trying to stand up here but Boyd is controlling him well.
Sunshine is pressing down on Boyd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyd connects with a couple of short punches.
Boyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Sunshine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd pushes down on Sunshine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sunshine wants to improve his position but Boyd is controlling well.
Boyd trying to control the action but Sunshine is working from the bottom.
Boyd works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sunshine is trying to stand.
Boyd looking to finish with strikes here!
Sunshine really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd cracks Sunshine with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Boyd trying to control but Sunshine is having none of it.
Boyd looking to ground and pound but Sunshine is blocking nicely.
Boyd controlling his opponent.
Sammy Boyd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sunshine regains half guard.
Sunshine is trying to stand back up but Boyd is controlling him
Boyd moves nicely into side control.
Boyd postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've been informed that Sunshine has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine is not content to let Boyd control the position.
Boyd lands a decent elbow from side control.
Boyd is looking to take a break and control but Sunshine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sunshine wants to get back to his feet but Boyd drags him back down.
Sunshine tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
Boyd in side control, throwing shots but Sunshine defends.
Check out the look on Boyd's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boyd will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boyd wants to control but Sunshine is keeping him busy.
Sunshine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boyd asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Boyd is looking to take a break and control but Sunshine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Boyd dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sunshine lands with an overhand left.
Sunshine misses with an uppercut.
Boyd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sunshine.
Sunshine shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boyd eats them both and turns towards Sunshine to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sunshine checks a leg kick.
Sunshine throws a counter combo.
Sunshine looks to land a right hand but Boyd moved out of range.
Boyd lands a nice looking body shot.
Boyd throws a shot to the body.
Sunshine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sunshine throws a right hand that Boyd ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyd also avoids with ease.
Sunshine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Sunshine coming out on top.
Sunshine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sunshine throws out a loose jab but Boyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boyd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sunshine. That did some damage!
Sunshine jabs Boyd right on the nose. Boyd blinks but takes it well.
Boyd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Sunshine misses.
Sunshine waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyd.
Boyd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boyd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sunshine tries to avoid it but Boyd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sunshine to the ground. Sunshine escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boyd misses with a body shot.
Sunshine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boyd was well out of range. Poor timing from Sunshine.
Boyd attempts a counter takedown but Sunshine avoids it well and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Boyd there.
Peter Sunshine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boyd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Sunshine misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boyd.
Peter Sunshine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sunshine lands a jab to the head.
Boyd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boyd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sunshine can do to turn this around?
Sunshine looks to throw the jab but Boyd is out of range.
Boyd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boyd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sunshine.
Boyd slips a straight right by Sunshine.
Boyd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunshine lands a nice shot that snaps Boyd's head back.
Sammy Boyd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine swinging wildly here.
Boyd appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Boyd shoots in for a takedown but Sunshine shows good takedown defense.
Boyd displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sunshine throws out the jab.
Boyd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boyd misses with a wild combination.
Sunshine misses with a double jab.
A jab from Boyd finds it's way through Sunshine's defenses.
Sunshine loads up on a big right hand but Boyd slips the punch.
Boyd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sunshine swings for the body but Boyd moves out of range.
Boyd dips to his left and cracks Sunshine with an uppercut!
A low kick from Boyd misses
and Boyd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Some wild striking there from Sunshine.
Sunshine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boyd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd motions for Sunshine to come forward. Boyd throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sunshine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sunshine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sunshine lands a jab to the head.
Boyd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sunshine sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boyd somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunshine takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sunshine missing with a left hand there. Boyd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, jab by Boyd - just one landing.
Sunshine slips under a jab.
Sunshine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sunshine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sunshine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Boyd is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sunshine lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Boyd - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Sunshine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Sunshine!
After winning the bout, Peter Sunshine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.