TKO 3 The Dark Side PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Matthews
vs
Stars

172 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
181 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poker Stars!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stars is looking to clinch.

Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Stars taking a bit of punishment here - Matthews scoring with strikes.
Stars tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stars gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Matthews not doing much here.
Matthews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matthews is looking to advance position but Stars won't allow it.
Stars is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stars is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Matthews working Stars over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stars defends it well.
Matthews scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stars tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stars does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Matthews is looking for a kimura here.
Stars on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stars works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Stars throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stars is keeping the position for now.
Matthews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matthews tries to free his leg and advance position but Stars is retaining full guard.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Stars looking for a sweep. Not yet Stars, not yet.
Matthews connects with a couple of short punches.
Matthews works over Stars with some ground and pound from guard.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stars is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stars looking for a sweep. Not yet Stars, not yet.

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

Matthews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stars tries to bench press Matthews off him but Matthews keeps the position.
Check out the look on Matthews's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Stars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stars taking a bit of punishment here - Matthews scoring with strikes.
Stars is looking for a sweep.
Stars struggling a bit here.
Stars is looking for a sweep.
Matthews working away.

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

Stars gets caught flat footed, as Matthews shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Matthews working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stars is keeping the position for now.
Stars has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Stars trying to control the position.
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Stars keeps moving.

Stars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matthews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matthews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stars throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Matthews pushing down on Stars's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Matthews pushes Stars up against the cage in a clinch.
Stars tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matthews just stands there and leans against the cage.

Matthews tightens his grip and picks Stars up, before dumping him to the ground. Stars manages to land in guard.
Matthews won't allow Stars to sweep him here.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Matthews won't allow Stars to sweep him here.
Stars keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stars is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stars with a lazy takedown attempt

and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stars won't be happy with that.
Matthews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Stars is looking for a sweep.
Matthews works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Matthews tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Matthews in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matthews scores with punches from side control.

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

Matthews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stars wants to control but Matthews postures up.
Stars is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stars wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Stars is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stars is trying to maintain the position but Matthews is very close to passing his half guard.
Stars is looking for a sweep. Matthews is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Matthews working Stars over with strikes.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Matthews instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stars goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
Hugh Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poker Stars.
Matthews prevents the takedown attempt.
Stars is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stars has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Matthews is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stars keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stars can't get the takedown.
Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.

Matthews works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Matthews with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Matthews throws a strike but Stars rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Matthews holds on and takes a little breather.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Stars tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stars is one step ahead there.
Stars trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews is trying to keep Stars in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stars gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Matthews counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Matthews dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stars gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Matthews counters with a shoot takedown. Stars fights it but they end up in guard.
Matthews sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matthews preventing the sweep.
Hugh Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stars is looking to sweep but instead, Matthews has passed into half guard.
Matthews looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stars with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matthews is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stars!
Stars can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Matthews tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stars wants to control but Matthews is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stars slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stars is trying to control but Matthews passes into side control!
Stars gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matthews is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stars as he works his way to full guard.
Stars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stars's head.
Stars wants to sweep here but Matthews controlling him for the moment.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stars swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Stars is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Stars keeps moving.
Matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stars is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Stars is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stars misses with a takedown attempt

and Matthews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Stars keeps moving.
Matthews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stars looking for a sweep. Not yet Stars, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stars looking to control.
Stars wants to stand but Matthews is controlling the position.
Stars looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hugh Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stars is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Matthews is controlling him.

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

Matthews scores a takedown into full mount!
Matthews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Poker Stars has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stars is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Matthews!

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geowanny Velasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Matt Stone has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Matt Stone seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Stone
vs
Velasco

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Geowanny Velasco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasco misses with a wild combination.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.
Velasco swinging wildly here.
Velasco avoids a punch combination nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
Stone throws a leg kick but Velasco sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stone dodges the punch combination from Velasco.
Velasco dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Stone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone scores with a shot to the body.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stone throws a one two combo.
Velasco looks gassed!
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasco counters with a two punch combo.
Stone moves away from the strike by Velasco.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Velasco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Velasco thuds a left hand into Stone's body.
A combination from Stone does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stone is looking to clinch but Velasco is avoiding it.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasco counters with a two punch combo.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Velasco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from Velasco.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Velasco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Velasco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Stone.
A looping hook to the body misses from Velasco. Stone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasco misses with a few strikes there.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Velasco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Velasco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
Velasco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Velasco does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Stone as Velasco shoots in.
Stone displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Stone moves into the clinch.
Velasco tries for a takedown but Stone manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Velasco prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Velasco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Stone breaks the clinch.
Stone works over Velasco's head and body with a nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone clobbers Velasco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Velasco swinging wildly here.
Stone lands a nice looking body shot.
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Velasco momentarily.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Velasco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Stone.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Velasco, as that shot connected.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Velasco on the side of the head.
Velasco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasco misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Stone scores with a four punch combination!

That's four 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.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Velasco.
Matt Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Velasco.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stone lands with an overhand left.
Velasco lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Velasco counter with a right hand.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Velasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone tries to clinch up but Velasco circles away and keeps his distance.
Velasco scores with a body shot.

Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Velasco has the dominant position.
Stone blocks a body shot from Velasco.
Stone can't break the clinch.
Velasco being controlled against the cage.
Velasco lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Geowanny Velasco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Velasco misses with a double jab
and Stone counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Velasco backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Stone.
Stone misses with a double jab
and Stone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone tries to clinch but Velasco is having none of it.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Velasco misses with a jab to the body
and Stone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but Velasco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a combination that misses
enabling Velasco to counter with a crisp jab.
Velasco lands with a straight right. Stone didn't see that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Velasco throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Velasco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stone has taken the fight to the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Velasco backwards.
Stone tries to break free but Velasco pushes him back against the cage.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Velasco jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Velasco gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Velasco closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stone to the mat! Stone manages to get full guard.
Velasco wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is trying to control the position but Velasco postures up.
Velasco being controlled here momentarily.
Velasco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Velasco throwing strikes but missing.
Stone keeping moving, preventing Velasco from controlling successfully.
Stone is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Stone closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Stone stalls.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stone tries to circle away but Velasco has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stone wants to get back to striking at distance but Velasco won't allow it.
Stone has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone tries to circle away but Velasco has him pinned against the cage.
Velasco has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Velasco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
Velasco tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Velasco takes a knee to the side of the body.
Velasco letting Stone take a breather here.
Stone prevents the takedown attempt.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Velasco keeps him there for the moment.
Stone wants to break free but Velasco has control.
Velasco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone lands a hook to the side of the head.

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.

Stone breaks the clinch.
Velasco throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
Stone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Velasco counters with a two punch combo.
Stone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stone scores with a jab to the body.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone misses with a hook. Velasco ducked under it nicely.
Velasco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Velasco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasco counters with a nice body shot.
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Velasco misses with a wild body shot.
Velasco misses with a straight right.
Velasco misses with the combination.

Stone darts in and clinches Velasco up against the cage.
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 Matt Stone will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Stone scoring well with a low kick there.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Geowanny Velasco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone throws a right and a left that Velasco avoids nicely.
Stone throws a right hand that Velasco ducks under and follows up with a left that Velasco also avoids with ease.
Velasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Velasco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velasco tries to land a front kick but Stone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Velasco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velasco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Velasco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Velasco has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Velasco throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Velasco was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Velasco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles Velasco's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Velasco.
Stone lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone checks a leg kick nicely.

Stone clinches up against the cage.
Stone tries to stall but Velasco uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Velasco tries to circle away but Stone has him pinned against the cage.
Velasco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Velasco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stone tries for a takedown but Velasco manages to get underhooks.
Velasco keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Velasco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Velasco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Velasco throws a wild body kick that Stone sees coming a mile off.
Velasco looks to land a body kick but Stone moved away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stone scores with a jab. Velasco acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Velasco counters with a straight right hand.
Stone tries to bum rush Velasco with a series of wild strikes but Velasco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
A clash of legs there as Velasco blocks the low kick.
Velasco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone lands a jab-cross combination.
Stone throws a head kick that Velasco semi-blocks.
Velasco misses with a combination
and Stone counters with a one-two to the body.
Stone tries to clinch up but Velasco circles away and keeps his distance.
Stone swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Velasco counters with a stiff right hand.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Velasco throws a right and a left that Stone avoids nicely.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Stone misses with a straight right.
Velasco misses with the combination.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Velasco circles away quickly and effectively.
Velasco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stone counters with a one-two to the body.
Velasco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matt Stone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geowanny Velasco.
Velasco misses with a few strikes there.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Velasco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Velasco tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Velasco throws a combination that misses
and Stone counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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

Velasco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Velasco showed some decent athleticism there.
Velasco trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velasco trying to control from half guard but Stone is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Geowanny Velasco.
I think Velasco has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geowanny Velasco!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Fedor Emelianenko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Marshall
vs
Emelianenko

192 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
242 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall looks for a takedown but Emelianenko sprawls well.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Marshall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marshall.

Emelianenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marshall doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marshall manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall is breathing heavily.
Marshall throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marshall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko stops Marshall from standing up.
Emelianenko with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Marshall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marshall is one step ahead there.
Marshall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Emelianenko is on top in guard.

Emelianenko drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Emelianenko off! Emelianenko jumps back into Marshall's guard.
Emelianenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is pushing down on Marshall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marshall is fighting to maintain full guard but Emelianenko has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ground and pound from Emelianenko.
Marshall is trying to stand up here but Emelianenko is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Emelianenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marshall paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Marshall drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marshall looks up at the clock and then as Emelianenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Marshall smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Marshall scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Emelianenko to see if he's OK.
Emelianenko is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Marshall asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marshall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emelianenko can't do much from the bottom here.
Marshall lands an elbow.
Emelianenko is letting Marshall control him for a moment.
Emelianenko regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Marshall dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Emelianenko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marshall's half guard.
Marshall pushes Emelianenko off looking to stand but Emelianenko dives back in and keeps control.
Emelianenko wants to take a breather but Marshall is having none of it.
Emelianenko 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.
Emelianenko stops Marshall from getting back to his feet.
Emelianenko is looking to take a break and control but Marshall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Marshall won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marshall with a poor takedown
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Marshall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall looking to pass the guard.
Marshall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Marshall could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Emelianenko striking off his back but it's not causing Marshall any problems.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emelianenko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Marshall slips an elbow through the middle.
Marshall chips away with some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Marshall has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marshall fails with the takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marshall won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Marshall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.
Marshall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshall tries to get out of the position.
Emelianenko prevents Marshall from escaping the position.
Emelianenko wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marshall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emelianenko trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom.

Marshall explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Marshall circles away easily

so Marshall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marshall throwing strikes from guard but Emelianenko blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Emelianenko throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Emelianenko throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marshall is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Marshall blocking the ground and pound.
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 John Marshall will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Emelianenko with a poor takedown

and Marshall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marshall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marshall scoring with some ground and pound.
Marshall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Emelianenko tries to strike from the bottom.
Emelianenko is controlling Marshall's posture.
Marshall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
John Marshall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marshall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marshall throws and elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marshall's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko working some strikes from top position.
Emelianenko won't allow Marshall to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Marshall pushes Emelianenko off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Emelianenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Marshall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marshall trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Emelianenko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marshall distracts Emelianenko with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marshall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Marshall is having none of it.
Marshall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Marshall is working Emelianenko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Emelianenko controls Marshall momentarily but Marshall frees himself.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fedor Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Marshall looking to sit in guard and control but Emelianenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Emelianenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet but Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Marshall scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Emelianenko manages to mount him!
Marshall wants to try and get back to his feet.
John Marshall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Marshall!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Honda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Lombard
vs
Honda

175 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Honda!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda shoots in but no luck this time.
Honda scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Lombard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Honda's half guard.
Lombard wants to free his trapped foot but Honda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lombard in particular looking to stall.
Lombard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Honda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Honda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lombard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Honda's guard.

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

Lombard gets to his feet. Honda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Lombard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Honda to the mat! Honda manages to get full guard.

Honda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lombard is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lombard gets to his feet. Honda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Honda shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Honda stops Lombard from getting back to his feet.
Honda takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Honda is working for a kimura but Lombard is defending it quite comfortably.
Lombard is refusing to be controlled, as Honda sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Lombard kicks off Honda and gets to his feet.
Honda with a lazy takedown attempt

and Lombard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombard defends well.
Lombard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lombard preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Honda keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.

Lombard stands up from Honda's guard - Lombard perhaps looking for a knockout.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lombard.
Honda is trying to buck Lombard off.

Lombard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lombard wants to stand but Honda is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

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

Honda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lombard sees it coming and defends easily.
Lombard trying to hold on to Honda's head to control him but Honda postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lombard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Honda manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Lombard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Honda tries to bum rush Lombard with a series of wild strikes but Lombard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lombard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Honda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lombard's guard now.

Honda has gone for a leg lock! Lombard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Honda's guard.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.

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

Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombard defends it easily.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lombard stands up from Honda's guard - Lombard perhaps looking for a knockout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lombard.

Honda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lombard to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lombard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombard defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lombard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Honda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lombard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Honda is looking for a triangle but Lombard pushes his legs off easily.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Honda keeps moving.

Honda working for a triangle but Lombard defends it easily.
Hector Lombard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.

Lombard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Honda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lombard has managed to get both his arms back between Honda's legs - danger averted.

Honda has his foot on Lombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombard works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Honda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lombard defends well.
Honda thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lombard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lombard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Honda is proving hard to escape from.
Honda controls Lombard momentarily but Lombard frees himself.
Honda lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lombard!

Honda swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lombard is now in Honda's guard. A big mistake from Honda there, giving up the dominant position!

Lombard has gone for a leg lock! Honda slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lombard's guard.
Lombard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda wants to control from the top but Lombard keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Honda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Lombard tried to score with a low kick but Honda checks it.
Honda has his takedown stuffed

and Lombard moves into the clinch.

Lombard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Lombard.
Honda throws a series of punches but Lombard moves out of range.

Lombard closes the distance and pushes Honda back into the cage.
Honda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lombard smiles and moves away.
Hector Lombard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lombard fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombard misses with a body punch

and Honda counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Honda.
Honda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Honda is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Honda drops back looking for a leg! Lombard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lombard manages to kick Honda off! Honda jumps back into Lombard's guard.

Honda gets to his feet - Lombard follows without any prompting.
Lombard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Honda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lombard tries to kick Honda off but Honda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honda works his way into side control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lombard's legs.
Lombard regains half guard.
Honda is trying to control the action in half guard but Lombard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Honda thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lombard's head.
Honda 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.

Honda is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lombard sees it coming and defends easily.
Honda missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lombard defending well though.
Honda uses his free foot to push down on Lombard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lombard.
Lombard is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Honda goes for an armbar but Lombard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lombard.

Honda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombard defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lombard gets to his feet - Honda follows without any prompting.
James Honda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Lombard counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Honda's guard now.
Hector Lombard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Honda.

Honda has his foot on Lombard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lombard works his way back into a safe position though.
Lombard trying to control but Honda is working from the bottom.
Lombard trying to stand up but can't free himself from Honda's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Lombard stands up from Honda's guard - Lombard perhaps looking for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lombard counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Honda.
I think Honda 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Honda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Habanero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC, Back in black kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rene Shaker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Habanero
vs
Shaker

174 cm
25
194 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

181 cm
22
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Habanero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaker misses with a few strikes there.
Habanero avoids the head kick by Shaker.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Shaker clinches.
Shaker lands an elbow just above Habanero 's eye.
Habanero blocks an elbow strike from Shaker.
Shaker misses with a knee to the head.
Shaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Shaker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Habanero blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaker misses with an elbow strike.
Shaker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Habanero manages to pull guard.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Habanero is retaining full guard.
Shaker trying to control but Habanero is working from the bottom.
Habanero trying to strike off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Habanero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinny Habanero!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Bowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bowell
vs
Henderson

175 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruarc Bowell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Benson Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson throws a nice looking combination but Bowell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Bowell gets the takedown into side control.

Bowell thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bowell happy to just control the position for now.
Bowell wants to control but Henderson is keeping him busy.
Bowell tries to advance position but instead Henderson slips a leg back in to half guard.
Henderson is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowell controlling the action here.
Bowell trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.

Bowell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bowell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bowell looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Bowell controlling the pace for now.

Bowell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bowell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bowell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bowell is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Henderson has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bowell working for a guillotine from mount but Henderson is in no mood to give up.
Bowell wants to control the pace but Henderson is squirming around nicely.
Henderson can't escape the position.

Bowell is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Henderson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Henderson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Bowell anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Henderson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Bowell slips an arm under Henderson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Bowell has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Bowell is squeezing on Henderson like an anaconda would it's prey. Henderson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ruarc Bowell!
Ruarc Bowell is the new lightweight champion!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Quintero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omaly has chosen Outside - To Forgive but not Forget as his entrance music. The key to victory for Carlos Quintero has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Quintero
vs
Omaly

200 cm
24
280 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Quintero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Quintero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Quintero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Quintero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quintero leaves Omaly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Quintero gets a takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omaly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Quintero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Quintero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Quintero prevents Omaly from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quintero goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Omaly is on top in guard.
Quintero looking to control.
Omaly trying to control the position from guard on top but Quintero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quintero wants to sweep here but Omaly controlling him for the moment.
Omaly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Quintero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Quintero looking for a sweep. Not yet Quintero, not yet.

Omaly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Quintero dives on top into guard.
Quintero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Omaly is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Quintero passes to full mount!
Quintero lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Quintero wants to finish this one by submission but Omaly is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Quintero.
Omaly can't escape the position.
Poor strikes thrown by Quintero there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintero unloading with bombs!
Omaly looks gassed!
Omaly is bucking up trying to escape but Quintero cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Quintero moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Omaly has worked his arm free - good work by Omaly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Quintero tries for a kimura but Omaly is defending well.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quintero in side control, throwing shots but Omaly defends.
Omaly stops Quintero from passing to mount.
Quintero moves into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Omaly is in a horrible position here. Quintero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Quintero is looking to clinch.

It looks like Mark Omaly has been cut.
Quintero with a lazy takedown attempt

and Omaly counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Quintero!
Omaly can't control as he wanted to and Quintero manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Omaly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Quintero does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quintero is looking to improve his position.
Omaly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Omaly is trying to control. Quintero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Quintero wants to control but Omaly is keeping busy.
Omaly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quintero. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quintero moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omaly trying to control but Quintero is working from the bottom.
Omaly is breathing heavily.

Quintero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Quintero trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quintero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Quintero trying to control the position.
Omaly wants to control from the top but Quintero keeps moving.

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.
Carlos Quintero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quintero looking to control.
Omaly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quintero is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Quintero is on top in guard.
Quintero tries to free his leg and advance position but Omaly is retaining full guard.
Quintero tries to stand but Omaly is controlling from the bottom.
Quintero tries to free his leg and advance position but Omaly is retaining full guard.
Quintero with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quintero is pushing down on Omaly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Omaly is fighting to maintain full guard but Quintero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Quintero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Quintero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Omaly is looking for a sweep. Quintero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Quintero. Omaly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Omaly takes a jab right on the kisser.
Quintero fails with the takedown

and Omaly counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quintero won't be happy with that.
Quintero is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Omaly off and has taken his back!

Quintero patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quintero is not going to allow Omaly to sit and survive in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Quintero patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Quintero looking for the choke but no joy.

Quintero patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quintero misses with an elbow to the head.
Omaly is really stuck here.

Omaly won't enjoy being in this position. Quintero looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Omaly is tapping - it's over boys! Quintero picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Quintero!
Carlos Quintero is the new heavyweight champion!