AD382: R.I.P. Wilt Chamberlain PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Umbra Uxxarest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asher Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Uxxarest
vs
Lee

170 cm
35
147 lbs
29 - 22 - 2

192 cm
50
154 lbs
56 - 45 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

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 29 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Umbra Uxxarest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 56 - 45 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Asher Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Uxxarest throws out the jab.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Uxxarest moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Uxxarest slips under a jab from Lee.
Uxxarest takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Uxxarest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Uxxarest gets slowly back to his feet.
Uxxarest smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Uxxarest fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uxxarest moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Uxxarest counters with an outside leg kick.
Uxxarest misses with a two punch combination.
Asher Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uxxarest will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Uxxarest shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Umbra Uxxarest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uxxarest moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uxxarest!
Nice defenses there by Uxxarest.
Uxxarest changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uxxarest blocks a jab.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee throws a combination that misses

and Uxxarest counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Uxxarest drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Uxxarest has Lee in his guard.

Lee trying to control but Uxxarest is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Uxxarest might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Uxxarest's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Uxxarest wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uxxarest is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee won't allow Uxxarest to sweep him here.
Uxxarest controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Uxxarest looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uxxarest walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uxxarest changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Uxxarest manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uxxarest walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Uxxarest slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Uxxarest misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Uxxarest scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Uxxarest doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Uxxarest moved out of range nicely.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uxxarest tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee throws out a counter right but Uxxarest avoids it with no problem.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Uxxarest saw it coming and moves away.
Lee jabs Uxxarest to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Uxxarest tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Uxxarest ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Uxxarest lands a body shot.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Uxxarest throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uxxarest ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uxxarest.
Uxxarest moves away from the strike by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Asher Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Uxxarest ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Uxxarest connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Uxxarest misses with a body shot.
Lee connects with a right hand. Uxxarest shakes it off.
Donk. Uxxarest catches Lee right on the button with a cross.

Lee is rocked!
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Uxxarest finish him?
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Uxxarest cracks Lee with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lee falls to his knees and Uxxarest doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umbra Uxxarest!
Our winner, Umbra Uxxarest, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Idea comes to the cage accompanied by Boss of All Bosses . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Idea
vs
Bishop

172 cm
40
146 lbs
41 - 25 - 2

172 cm
47
145 lbs
47 - 40 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 41 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Idea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bryan Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Idea.
A nice inside leg kick there by Idea. That's going to slow Bishop down.
Bad Idea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idea, as that shot connected.
Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Idea finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Bishop with the counter takedown but Idea avoids it easily.
Bishop slips a jab from Idea.
Idea lands with a right hand.
Idea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Idea throws an off balance right hand

and Bishop counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Idea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bishop doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bishop manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Idea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Idea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Idea wants to sweep but no luck.
Idea thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Idea keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bishop preventing the sweep.

Idea working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
Idea is trying to keep Bishop in close.
Idea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Idea trying to advance position but Bishop counters by regaining guard.
Idea working some strikes from top position.
Idea trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Idea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idea throws a big right hand that misses.
Idea postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop's brow.
Bishop utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Idea is looking to work some ground and pound but Bishop has wrist control.
Idea postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Idea.
Idea has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Idea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Idea lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bishop avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bishop keeping full guard, as Idea tries to pass.
Idea trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Idea misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Idea punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bishop tries to move into range but Idea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Idea dives in for a single leg takedown but Bishop sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown but Idea shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Idea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bishop ducks right into an uppercut from Idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea dominated that round.
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.

That kick from Idea tenderised Bishop's leg. Bishop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Idea.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Idea pushes Bishop away with a front kick.

Idea looking to score a takedown here. Bishop is defending well but Idea drives through and ends up in Bishop's guard.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Idea working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bishop's head.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea throwing strikes from guard but Bishop blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea lands a couple of elbows.
Idea working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Idea forces his way into half guard.
Idea missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Idea misses with a head shot. Bishop uses the momentum to regain guard.
Idea working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Idea is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Idea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bad Idea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Idea postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idea stands up over Bishop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bishop preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bishop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Idea is one step ahead there.
Idea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Idea tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Idea with a flurry of punches that miss.
Idea is working Bishop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Idea throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Idea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bishop can do to turn this around?
Idea trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Idea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bishop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Idea, into his guard.

Idea working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Idea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bishop has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Idea to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bishop is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Idea pulls down on the head and he's put Bishop to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bad Idea!
An out of breath Bad Idea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It On. JD Wildstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wildstein
vs
Ramirez

183 cm
40
155 lbs
43 - 19 - 4

165 cm
39
147 lbs
39 - 27 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 43 - 19 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Ricardo Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wildstein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.

Ramirez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramirez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wildstein sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Ramirez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ramirez wants to control but Wildstein is keeping him busy.

Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Check out the look on Ramirez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wildstein keeps working.
Ramirez in side control, throwing shots but Wildstein defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein is looking to reverse the position.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wildstein keeps working.
Ramirez controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Ramirez.
Wildstein is not content to let Ramirez control the position.
Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Ramirez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wildstein taking a bit of punishment here - Ramirez scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez 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 Wildstein's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ramirez throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ramirez lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ramirez working the ground and pound.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wildstein dodges the ground and pound from Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Wildstein manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Ramirez.
Ramirez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez throwing strikes from guard but Wildstein blocks nicely.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wildstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wildstein is on top in guard.

Ramirez controlling the position.
Ramirez wants to sweep but no luck.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Wildstein from controlling successfully.
Wildstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramirez is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ramirez is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez trying to control but Wildstein is working from the bottom.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ramirez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez throws an elbow that misses. Wildstein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ramirez's guard. Nice move by Wildstein!

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wildstein has passed into side control.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Ramirez dominated that round.
That's time! Wildstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wildstein connects with a nice looking jab.
Wildstein throws out a loose jab but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Wildstein takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Wildstein blocks the leg kick.
Wildstein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramirez just manages to avoid it.
Ramirez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wildstein counters with a thumping low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wildstein there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Wildstein knows he should have avoided that one.
Ramirez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with a hook
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Wildstein checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez misses the body punch
and Wildstein counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wildstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ramirez misses the jab.
Ramirez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramirez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wildstein rather than just go for the knockout.
A low kick from Ramirez misses
and Wildstein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez throws out a counter right but Wildstein avoids it with no problem.
Ramirez misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Wildstein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wildstein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramirez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Wildstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wildstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wildstein has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Wildstein.

Wildstein manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramirez throws a shot from downtown. Wildstein moves away and avoids it.
Wildstein throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Wildstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez is looking to chop away at Wildstein's legs.
Wildstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramirez.
Wildstein appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
An inside leg kick from Ramirez misses.
Wildstein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wildstein throws a good cross that connects.
Ricardo Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wildstein is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
Wildstein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wildstein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Ramirez sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a lovely overhand right.
Ramirez throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Ramirez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wildstein dips to his left and cracks Ramirez with an uppercut!
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Wildstein misses the target.
Wildstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez slips a jab and a cross from Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good work by Wildstein as he checks the leg kick.
Wildstein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wildstein slips under a jab from Ramirez.
Wildstein scores with a jab. Ramirez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wildstein misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut. Wildstein saw that one coming.

Wildstein fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ramirez to the ground. Wildstein is now in Ramirez's guard.
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!
Wildstein looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ramirez.
Ramirez postures up.
Wildstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez throws a strike but Wildstein rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wildstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wildstein landing some decent shots from guard.
Wildstein is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ramirez holds on and takes a little breather.
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 JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wildstein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ramirez counter with a right hand.
Wildstein throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
Ramirez misses with a low kick.
Wildstein is looking to counter punch.
Ramirez scores with a hook to the body. Wildstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramirez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wildstein can pounce on him.
Wildstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramirez moves away.
Wildstein tests Ramirez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez misses with a wild combination.

Wildstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ramirez napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein cracks Ramirez with a big elbow.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Ramirez going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ramirez trying his best to control but Wildstein has mounted him.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wildstein pushes him away.
Wildstein trying to control but Ramirez is having none of it.
Wildstein is really struggling to control Ramirez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ramirez is in all sorts of trouble here.

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.
Ramirez tries to hold on but Wildstein postures up.
Ramirez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Wildstein there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ramirez wants to control but Wildstein is having none of it.
Ramirez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throwing strikes here but Ramirez is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wildstein controlling from mount.
The referee warns Ramirez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ramirez working to try and regain half guard.
Wildstein looking to control but Ramirez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein thowing shots but they're missing.
Wildstein tries to control but Ramirez wriggling away.
Wildstein throws some wild stikes that Ramirez manages to avoid easily.
Wildstein is stalling here but it's allowed Ramirez to get half guard.
Wildstein trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wildstein trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
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. Wildstein connects with a nice short shot to Ramirez's temple.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JD Wildstein!
A victorious JD Wildstein thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JT Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redman has chosen Breathe as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jaak
vs
Redman

185 cm
37
185 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

184 cm
30
201 lbs
27 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, JT Redman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak drops his hands momentarily and Redman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Jaak rushes Redman and presses him up against the cage.
Jaak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've been informed that Redman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jaak misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Jaak's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jaak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaak tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Jaak back against the cage.
Jaak lands with a left to the head.
Jaak is pushing Redman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jaak pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Jaak throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jaak looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jaak looking to throw knees to the head but Redman is blocking nicely.
Redman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaak or not.

Redman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redman scores with a kick to the body.
Jaak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaak throws a shot to the body.
Redman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Redman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid body kick from Redman.
Jaak scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redman throws the kick towards the body but Jaak avoids it.
Redman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jaak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Redman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jaak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redman.
Jaak throws a head kick but Redman moves out of range.
Jaak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
Jaak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jaak closes the distance and clinches up with Redman, looking for a takedown. Jaak pushes Redman against the cage but Redman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaak with a poor takedown
and Redman counters with a stiff right hand.
A good leg kick by Redman.
Redman tries to land a front kick but Jaak steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Redman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redman.
Jaak is breathing heavily.
Redman feints and then cracks Jaak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaak down.
Redman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redman feints and then cracks Jaak's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaak down.
Redman misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redman.
Redman is looking for the big counter here.
Jaak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redman. That's going to slow Jaak down.

Redman tries to sprawl but Jaak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Redman pushes Jaak off looking to stand but Jaak dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redman can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jaak is working for a kimura but Redman is defending it quite comfortably.
Jaak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jaak throwing shots but Redman is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaak is trying for a kimura here. Redman looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Jaak wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kylma Jaak!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rainbow Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hero has chosen Пачка сигар as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kingsley
vs
Hero

183 cm
30
195 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

179 cm
33
203 lbs
18 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Rainbow Hero!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Kingsley finds it's way through Hero's defenses.
Hero scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingsley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Hero misses
and Kingsley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
Hero connects with a crisp jab.
Hero is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kingsley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hero has time to react.
Hero lands a body shot.
Kingsley misses with a hook
and Hero counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kingsley.
Kingsley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hero counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Hero connects with a right hand. Kingsley shakes it off.
Kingsley throws a hook but Hero avoids it easily.
Hero scores with a hook to the body. Kingsley takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kingsley throws a shot from downtown. Hero moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
Hero throws a head kick but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kingsley counters with a nice leg kick.
Hero loads up on a big right hand but Kingsley slips the punch.
Kingsley buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Kingsley connects with a body shot.
Kingsley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hero throws a low kick but Kingsley avoids it.
Hero moves away from the strike by Kingsley.
Hero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kingsley lands a nice looking body kick.
Kingsley throws an off balance right hand
and Hero counters with a right hand to the body.
Hero throws a series of punches but Kingsley moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Hero avoids the head kick by Kingsley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero throws a shot from downtown. Kingsley moves away and avoids it.
Hero comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kingsley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kingsley walks into a stiff left hand from Hero.
Kingsley feints and then cracks Hero's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hero down.
Kingsley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hero manages to avoid it.
Kingsley lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Kingsley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingsley ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Hero defending well as Kingsley loads up on a big left hand.
Hero looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Kingsley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hero slips under a jab.
Hero unleashes a big counter combination but Kingsley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kingsley misses with a looping left.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Hero had a free shot at his head there.
Kingsley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hero looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Kingsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hero checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kingsley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hero throws out the jab.
Hero takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingsley throws a quick counter head kick but Hero was just out of range.
Hero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kingsley can pounce on him.
Kingsley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kingsley throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingsley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero tries to clinch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Hero misses.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hero.
Hero 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.
A low kick from Kingsley is predictable there
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingsley is just out of range.
A slow jab from Kingsley misses its intended target.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Hero releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hero tries to bum rush Kingsley with a series of wild strikes but Kingsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kingsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
Hero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but Hero moved away.
Hero cracks Kingsley with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rainbow Hero will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Hero.
Hero needs to keep his hands up - Kingsley had a free shot at his head there.
Hero works Kingsley's body with a nice hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kingsley.
Kingsley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero throws the kick towards the body but Kingsley avoids it.
Kingsley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kingsley slips under a jab from Hero.
Kingsley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hero misses with an uppercut
and Kingsley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hero's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rainbow Hero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley lands a body shot.
Kingsley connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kingsley wants to slow Hero down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Hero.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingsley clinches.
Kingsley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.
Kingsley lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kingsley obliges.

Kingsley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kingsley.
Kingsley lands a leg kick that knocks Hero off balance momentarily.
Hero swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
Kingsley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hero defending well as Kingsley loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kingsley.
Kingsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Hero misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kingsley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rainbow Hero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hero blocks a head kick by Kingsley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kingsley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kingsley misses with a left hand
and Hero cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hero throws a lazy right hand but Kingsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Hero.
Hero shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kingsley lands with an uppercut that bounces Hero off the cage and back into range.
Hero lands a head kick!
A shot to the body from Hero misses
and Kingsley counters with a stiff right hand.
Kingsley misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Kingsley misses
and Hero counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kingsley's knee momentarily.
Hero has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kingsley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Kingsley - just one landing.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
Hero misses with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hero misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Hero. That snapped Kingsley's head back.
Kingsley sizes up Hero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Kingsley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kingsley backwards.
Kingsley swings wildly with an uppercut but Hero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero misses with some punches.

Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
Hero lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hero.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kingsley defending well as Hero loads up on a big left hand.
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kingsley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hero wants to land a leg kick but Kingsley is out of range.
A lazy left from Kingsley finds it's target.
Hero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kingsley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hero thinking.
Kingsley misses with a looping right.
Hero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingsley takes one on the button.
Kingsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hero.
Kingsley misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Hero throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem.
Hero throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kingsley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Kingsley dominated that second 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!

Kingsley throws a head kick but Hero moves out of range.
Hero misses with a kick to the body.
Hero connects with a solid leg kick.
Hero takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hero avoids the body shot from Kingsley.
Hero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kingsley counters with a nice uppercut.
Kingsley misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Hero blocks a head kick by Kingsley.
Hero swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
And Kingsley counters with a quick kick to the body but Hero blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hero.
It looked like Kingsley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hero takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.
Hero looks to land a right hand but Kingsley moved out of range.
Hero chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hero throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingsley misses the target.
Kingsley ducks right into an uppercut from Hero.
Kingsley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Nice defenses there by Hero.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingsley as he connects with a hook.
Kingsley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hero's corner calls for a 1-2. Hero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kingsley misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Hero was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hero throws a sloppy body shot
and Kingsley counters with a right hand to the body.
Kingsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Hero.
Hero takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hero throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kingsley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Hero.
Kingsley throws out a powerful jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kingsley.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hero.
Kingsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kingsley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Hero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hero lands a nice shot that snaps Kingsley's head back.
Hero scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingsley in his tracks.
Kingsley looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Hero throws out a counter right but Kingsley avoids it with no problem.
Hero missing with a left hand there. Kingsley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hero scores with a nice head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hero misses the shot to the body.
Kingsley throws a low kick but Hero avoids it.
A big left from Hero misses.
Kingsley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hero looks to land a combination but Kingsley avoids it well.
Kingsley swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Kingsley misses.
Hero has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hero keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kingsley looks to throw the jab but Hero is out of range.
Kingsley throws a hook but Hero blocks it.
Kingsley lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kingsley as he connects with a hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hero misses with a right hand
and Kingsley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hero misses with a body shot.
Kingsley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kingsley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hero.
Kingsley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hero.

Hero gets a clinch.
Kingsley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kingsley lands with a left to the head.
Hero lands a nice shot to the body.
Hero working aggressively here.
Kingsley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hero backwards.

Hero manages to break the clinch.
Hero connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kyle Kingsley.
I think Kingsley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Ray Dunkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colin Kaepernick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvin Ray Dunkin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ray Dunkin
vs
Kaepernick

191 cm
34
212 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

188 cm
33
218 lbs
20 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alvin Ray Dunkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Kaepernick!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kaepernick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaepernick tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaepernick stuns Dunkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dunkin lands an overhand right.

It looks like Colin Kaepernick has been cut.
Kaepernick moves out of range as Dunkin strikes.
Kaepernick throws a lazy right hand but Dunkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up but Dunkin circles away and keeps his distance.
Kaepernick throws a body punch but Dunkin moves out of range.

Kaepernick pushes Dunkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaepernick misses with a body punch.
Kaepernick looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaepernick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaepernick struggles to land a body shot inside as Dunkin controls his hands.
Dunkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Kaepernick as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Kaepernick fails to land.
Kaepernick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaepernick lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaepernick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaepernick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dunkin's elbow.
Dunkin pushes Kaepernick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaepernick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dunkins head.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to stall but Dunkin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dunkin lands a left hand.
Kaepernick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunkin scores with a shot to the side of Kaepernick's head.
Good body shot from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dunkin.
Kaepernick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dunkin prevents a body shot from Kaepernick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kaepernick.
Kaepernick has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dunkin seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaepernick can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaepernick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaepernick prevents a body shot from Dunkin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Kaepernick to work.
Dunkin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunkin tries to throw a body punch but Kaepernick avoids it by throwing Dunkin back against the cage.
Dunkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Kaepernick just leaning against Dunkin, taking a breather.
Kaepernick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dunkin gets through Kaepernick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaepernick is keeping busy.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kaepernick swings wildly with an uppercut but Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin lands a nice uppercut.
Kaepernick controlling the action here for a moment.
Dunkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Dunkin.
Dunkin working aggressively here.
Kaepernick slows down the pace here.
Kaepernick misses with some punches.
Dunkin stalling against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaepernick stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dunkin fails to land.
Dunkin prevents a body shot from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick tries to throw a body punch but Dunkin avoids it by throwing Kaepernick back against the cage.
Kaepernick leaning against his opponent.
Dunkin misses with some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaepernick.
Dunkin throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dunkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kaepernick has a couple of punches blocked by Dunkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dunkin as Kaepernick tries to tie him up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick stalling against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Colin Kaepernick will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dunkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kaepernick blocks a leg kick.
Colin Kaepernick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunkin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
Dunkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dunkin throws a leg kick but Kaepernick checks it.
Kaepernick cracks Dunkin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kaepernick misses with a lunging right hand
and Kaepernick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaepernick misses with a double jab.
Kaepernick is looking to clinch.
Kaepernick lands with a nice body punch.
Dunkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Kaepernick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaepernick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dunkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaepernick moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaepernick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkin.
Kaepernick throws a head kick that misses.
Kaepernick swings for the body but Dunkin moves out of range.
Kaepernick cracks Dunkin with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaepernick fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin throws a leg kick which misses Kaepernick's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaepernick tries to avoid it.
Dunkin thuds his right hand into Kaepernick's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunkin blocks a jab.
Kaepernick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunkin.
Kaepernick lands a right hook to the body.
Dunkin moves out of range of the body kick from Kaepernick.
Dunkin throws a nice head kick!
Colin Kaepernick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kaepernick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dunkin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunkin loads up on a big right hand but Kaepernick slips the punch.
Kaepernick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Kaepernick does it's job there.
Kaepernick blocks a jab.
Kaepernick thuds his right hand into Dunkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaepernick misses the jab.
Kaepernick misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunkin misses the target.
Kaepernick fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick clobbers Dunkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Kaepernick pushes Dunkin up against the cage in a clinch.
Dunkin scores with a shoulder strike.
Dunkin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaepernick is keeping busy.
Kaepernick lands a hook that snaps the head of Dunkin backwards.
Kaepernick cracks Dunkin with a nice body shot.
Dunkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Kaepernick looking to slow down the pace here.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dunkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Kaepernick.
Dunkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaepernick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaepernick is pushing Dunkin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kaepernick misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kaepernick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Colin Kaepernick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dunkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunkin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dunkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin blocks an uppercut.
Dunkin blocks a body shot from Kaepernick.
Dunkin throws a head punch that misses.
Dunkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dunkin.
Dunkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaepernick can't find room to land a body shot as Dunkin controls the action.
Kaepernick tries to work over Dunkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dunkin.
Kaepernick lands with a light punch inside.
Dunkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dunkin tries to work over Kaepernick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaepernick stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Dunkin as the two fighters clinch.
Dunkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Kaepernick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunkin lands with a right to the head.
Dunkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kaepernick or not.
Dunkin is trying to maintain a safe position but Kaepernick gets an underhook and turns Dunkin into the cage.
Kaepernick wants to stall.
A short right from Dunkin on the inside.
Dunkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunkin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dunkin throws a head punch that misses.
Dunkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaepernick controls his hands.
Dunkin can't find room to land a body shot as Kaepernick controls the action.
Dunkin lands with a left to the head.
Dunkin 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.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alvin Ray Dunkin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colin Kaepernick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Dunkin throws a hook to the side of Kaepernick's head but Kaepernick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunkin misses with a looping right.
Kaepernick misses with a head kick.
Dunkin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dunkin misses with a wild body shot.
Dunkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaepernick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunkins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kaepernick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaepernick cracks Dunkin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Dunkin.
Dunkin looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
Kaepernick loads up on a big right hand but Dunkin slips the punch.
Dunkin throws an off balance right hand
and Kaepernick counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaepernick.
That kick from Dunkin tenderised Kaepernick's leg. Kaepernick is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunkin misses with a head kick.
Dunkin throws a wild body kick that Kaepernick sees coming a mile off.
Kaepernick throws out a loose jab but Dunkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dunkin looks for the body kick but Kaepernick saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaepernick staying out of range there.
Kaepernick stuns Dunkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Dunkin.
Kaepernick throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dunkin ducks right into an uppercut from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick is looking to clinch.
Dunkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kaepernick blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaepernick just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunkin looks to land a left hand but Kaepernick moved out of range nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunkin blocks the leg kick.
Dunkin blocks a head kick by Kaepernick.
Nice straight punches there by Kaepernick. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaepernick.
Kaepernick scores with the left hand. Dunkin knows he should have avoided that one.
Dunkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kaepernick closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dunkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dunkin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaepernick tries to work over Dunkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaepernick tries to throw a body punch but Dunkin avoids it by throwing Kaepernick back against the cage.
Dunkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick wants to stall.
Kaepernick prevents a body shot from Dunkin.
Kaepernick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dunkin swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaepernick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunkin lands with a left to the head.
Kaepernick blocking some punches.
Kaepernick throws a punch but it's blocked by Dunkin.
Dunkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kaepernick.
Kaepernick pushes Dunkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dunkin as Kaepernick tries to tie him up.
Dunkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin lands an uppercut.
Kaepernick is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kaepernick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dunkin lands a right hand.
Kaepernick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dunkin backwards.
Dunkin taking a breather.
Kaepernick presses Dunkin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kaepernick pushes Dunkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dunkin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Kaepernick.
Kaepernick slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaepernick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dunkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dunkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaepernick scores with a shot to the side of Dunkin's head.
Dunkin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaepernick backwards.
Dunkin misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kaepernick - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaepernick slowing the pace effectively.
Dunkin misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaepernick takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dunkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dunkin tries a body shot but Kaepernick blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaepernick as Dunkin tries to tie him up.
Dunkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dunkin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kaepernick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Kaepernick on the inside.
Kaepernick dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Kaepernick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kaepernick has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco has chosen Born Slippy as his entrance music. Drake Dusk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dusk
vs
Franco

180 cm
30
195 lbs
19 - 5 - 0

185 cm
41
190 lbs
41 - 25 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Heavy handed

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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 19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drake Dusk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco throws out a leg kick but Dusk moves out of range and Franco only half commits.
Dusk throws out a leg kick but Franco moves out of range and Dusk only half commits.
Dusk throws a shot from downtown. Franco moves away and avoids it.
Dusk blocks a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dusk.
Dusk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dusk throws a jab when Franco was well out of range.
Dusk misses with a straight left.
Franco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dusk throws the left hand but Franco avoids the punch easily.
Dusk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franco's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk avoids the body shot from Franco.
Dusk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franco avoids it really well and circles away.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk connects with a jab.
Dusk throws a leg kick that misses.
Franco lands with a shot to the body.

Franco takes the fight into the clinch.
Franco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dusk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Franco struggles to land a body shot inside as Dusk controls his hands.
A short left from Franco.
Franco lands with a left to the head.
Dusk throws a punch but it's blocked by Franco.
Franco keeps control of Dusk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dusk prevents a body shot from Franco.
Dusk lands an uppercut.

Dusk breaks the clinch.
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Franco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
Franco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dusk feinted with a counter takedown.
Franco misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Drake Dusk has been cut.
Franco throws a leg kick that misses.
Dusk misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Franco buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Franco scores with a nice head shot.
Franco scores with a spinning back kick!
Dusk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Franco counters with a right hand to the body.
Franco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dusk's head backwards.
Dusk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dusk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franco defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franco blocks a jab.
Dusk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk blocks a jab.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
Dusk misses with a right hand
letting Franco counter with a right hand.
Franco tries a head kick but it misses.
Franco throws a push kick but Dusk slaps the foot to one side.
Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Franco.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Franco as he avoids it easily.
Franco throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dusk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Franco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dusk jabs at Franco's body.
Franco tries to land a leg kick but Dusk saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Dusk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Franco is looking to clinch but Dusk is avoiding it.
Dusk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Franco throws a shot to the body.
Dusk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Franco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dusk. Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dusk's head backwards.
Franco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Franco looks to throw the jab but Dusk is out of range.
Dusk throwing a counter right hand but Franco manages to avoid it.
Franco bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Franco.
Franco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Franco throws the left hand but Dusk avoids the punch easily.
Franco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dusk is out of range and Franco settles back down.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco lands a head kick. Dusk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Begbie Franco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Franco ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Donk. Franco catches Dusk right on the button with a cross.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dusk misses with an uppercut. Franco saw that one coming.
A jab from Dusk misses.

Franco rushes Dusk and presses him up against the cage.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dusk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franco lands a glancing blow to the side of Dusk's head.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dusk throws out the jab.
Dusk moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFranco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dusk cracks Franco with a good jab.
Franco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco leaves Dusk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Begbie Franco is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dusk misses.
A little jabbing left from Franco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Franco lands a leg kick that knocks Dusk off balance momentarily.
Dusk lands a nice shot that snaps Franco's head back.
Dusk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dusk slips under a jab from Franco.
Dusk throws a solid leg kick but Franco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dusk.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Dusk misses.
Begbie Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick lands there from Franco.
Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dusk's head backwards.
Franco scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franco.
Dusk misses with a looping left.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franco tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Franco. Dusk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dusk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dusk blocks a head kick by Franco.
A little feinted left hand from Dusk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Dusk moves out of range easily.
Dusk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Dusk misses.
Franco scores with a one two! Dusk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dusk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dusk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dusk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franco moves away.
Franco throws a leg kick but Dusk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dusk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Franco explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Franco lands a head shot.
Dusk looks to score with a jab to the body but Franco is just out of range.
Franco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franco lunges at Dusk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dusk's hand.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franco. That's going to slow Dusk down.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Franco but Franco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but Franco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Dusk. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco blocks a low kick nicely.
Franco misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Franco.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk checks a leg kick nicely.
Dusk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dusk cracks Franco with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Franco rushes Dusk and presses him up against the cage.
Dusk blocking some punches.
Dusk gets through Franco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dusk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franco backwards.
Dusk blocking some punches.
Franco working aggressively here.
Dusk lands a shoulder strike.
Franco has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dusk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Franco can turn it around.
Dusk has a couple of punches blocked by Franco.

Dusk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dusk takes one on the button.

Drake Dusk's cut is getting worse.
Franco throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Begbie Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Dusk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Franco tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Dusk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Franco moves into the clinch.
Dusk swings wildly with an uppercut but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franco tries to circle away but Dusk has him pinned against the cage.
Dusk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dusk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Franco is defending well for now.
Dusk swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Franco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dusk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Franco is rocked!
Dusk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Franco counters with a right hand to the body.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco misses with a low kick as Dusk jumps back.
Franco scores with a hook.
Franco moves out of range as Dusk strikes.
Dusk throws out a loose jab but Franco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franco lands the left hand.
A big left from Franco misses.
Dusk throws a body punch but Franco moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Dusk.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franco lands a jab-cross combination.
Franco dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dusk. That did some damage!
Dusk misses with a lunging right hand
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.
Dusk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Franco under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franco throws a head kick but Dusk moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Dusk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dusk lands a jab to the head.
Dusk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dusk looks to land a left hand but Franco moved out of range nicely.
Franco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco lands with a nice body kick.

Dusk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Franco sprawling to the canvas! Franco rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dusk finish him?!
Franco is still on wobbly legs! Can Dusk finish him?
Franco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Franco slips a straight right by Dusk.
Franco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franco misses the shot to the body.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Dusk misses
and Franco makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Franco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Franco seems to have recovered his senses.
Franco throws a hook but Dusk avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Franco.
Dusk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Franco counters with a straight right hand.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Dusk moves out of range easily.
Nice shot by Dusk.
Franco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dusk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begbie Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dusk misses with a low kick as Franco jumps back.
Dusk missing with a left hand there. Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Dusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dusk.
Franco looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franco thumps Dusk with a low kick.
Franco moves away from the strike by Dusk.
Dusk misses with a body shot.
Franco throws a leg kick
and Dusk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dusk avoids the head kick by Franco.
Dusk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dusk throws a big shot that misses.
Dusk scores with a jab to the head.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Dusk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Franco throws a leg kick but Dusk checks it.
Dusk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franco.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Franco lands a high kick!
Drake Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franco lands with a kick to the temple. Dusk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Begbie Franco.
Well Franco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Begbie Franco!
During a confident post fight interview, Begbie Franco thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramses Kolmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zell Griever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kolmas
vs
Griever

201 cm
30
270 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

213 cm
36
277 lbs
40 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

King of Fists
KAISER

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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ramses Kolmas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zell Griever!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griever takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griever dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Griever finds it's target.
Griever throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kolmas.
Griever lands a head kick!

It looks like Ramses Kolmas has been cut.

Kolmas forces Griever back against the cage and clinches.
Kolmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Griever leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kolmas.
Kolmas working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kolmas fails to land.
Kolmas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Griever's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Griever is trying to break the clinch but Kolmas has him pressed against the cage.
Griever misses with a punch on the inside.

Kolmas has Griever pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kolmas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Griever tumbling to the mat - Kolmas dives into Griever's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kolmas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmas postures up and lands a big shot to Griever's brow.
Kolmas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Griever 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.
Kolmas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Griever wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kolmas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Griever manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kolmas is trying to get back to full guard.
Griever tries to stand and escape but Kolmas is controlling the position.
Griever wants to control but Kolmas is keeping him busy.
Griever sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kolmas wants to improve his position but Griever is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas is working hard here to advance position.
Kolmas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kolmas wants to hit a switch here but Griever passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kolmas there!
Griever punching from mount but Kolmas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Griever controlling his opponent.
Griever looking to control but Kolmas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kolmas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kolmas bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griever lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Griever avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Griever engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Kolmas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Griever gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kolmas wants to sweep here but Griever controlling him for the moment.

Kolmas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Griever trying to control but Kolmas is working from the bottom.

Kolmas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griever throwing strikes from guard but Kolmas blocks nicely.
Griever is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kolmas 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.
Kolmas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Griever controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kolmas trying to control the position.
Griever must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kolmas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zell Griever will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ramses Kolmas's cut.
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.

Griever throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolmas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolmas was well out of range. Poor timing from Griever.
Kolmas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Griever sprawls and moves away.
Griever pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Griever tries to get set, Kolmas tries to push him back and clinch up but Griever manages to avoid the attempt.
Griever looks to land a right hand but Kolmas moved out of range.
Griever misses with an uppercut

and Kolmas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griever won't be happy with that.
Kolmas throws an elbow but Griever slips to the side and avoids it well.
Griever defending against the ground and pound.
Kolmas working the ground and pound but Griever is defending the strikes.
Kolmas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Griever can't do much from the bottom here.
Kolmas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kolmas is putting a hurting on Griever here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griever is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever dodges the ground and pound from Kolmas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griever is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kolmas is nestled in close to Griever, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kolmas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolmas thows a huge punch but Griever dodges it nicely.

Kolmas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kolmas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kolmas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griever defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kolmas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Griever defends it well.
Kolmas wants to free his trapped foot but Griever is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kolmas has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kolmas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kolmas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kolmas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kolmas tries to pass to full mount but Griever defends it.
Griever is trying to stand up here but Kolmas is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Griever manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griever tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Griever kicks Kolmas off and gets to his feet.
Griever throws a nice looking combination but Kolmas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griever moves out of range of the body kick from Kolmas.
Kolmas moves away from the strike by Griever.
Zell Griever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griever tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolmas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kolmas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolmas slips a jab from Griever.
Griever scoring well with a low kick there.
Griever throws a leg kick which misses Kolmas's front leg but catches the back leg as Kolmas tries to avoid it.
Griever falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kolmas counters with a takedown into side control.

Kolmas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Griever is pushing Kolmas's head away, looking to escape. Kolmas manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kolmas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kolmas throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolmas throws an elbow but Griever slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kolmas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kolmas working the head and body with strikes.
Griever is not content to let Kolmas control the position.
Griever takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kolmas misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramses Kolmas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ramses Kolmas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kolmas closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griever pushes Kolmas away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kolmas gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kolmas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Griever's legs.

Kolmas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griever is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kolmas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Griever is trying to control Kolmas's posture but Kolmas avoids it.
Kolmas working the ground and pound but Griever is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griever is looking to regain half guard here but Kolmas keeps moving and retains side control.
Kolmas is looking to take a break and control but Griever is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griever manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griever is looking to escape.
Ground and pound from Kolmas.
Kolmas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Kolmas seems to be looking for submissions.
Griever looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kolmas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griever does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griever wants to get back to full guard.

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

Kolmas is looking for a kimura here.

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.
Griever looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kolmas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Griever has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kolmas is on him like a limpet, forcing Griever back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kolmas.
Kolmas pushes off an throws an elbow but Griever leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Griever breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griever's corner calls for a 1-2. Griever obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Griever, as that shot connected.
Zell Griever seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griever.
Kolmas fails with a takedown attempt.
Griever misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Kolmas counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Griever is trying to get back to full guard.
Kolmas prevents Griever from standing back up.
Griever tries to roll over but Kolmas keeps him under control.
Kolmas working Griever over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolmas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Griever is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kolmas lands a nice short elbow.
Kolmas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Griever is looking to improve his position.
Griever moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmas wants to control from the top but Griever keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ramses Kolmas.
I think Kolmas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ramses Kolmas!
A relieved looking Ramses Kolmas 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
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Saades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clinton Hessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saades comes to the cage accompanied by The Ho Train. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Saades
vs
Hessler

183 cm
31
185 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

190 cm
33
197 lbs
26 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Hellbent

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Bullet Proof System

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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Octavio Saades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clinton Hessler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saades ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saades takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saades is looking to slow Hessler down with leg kicks.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saades scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hessler doesn't seem bothered though.
Saades lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hessler moves out of range of the body kick.
Saades ducks under a wild hook from Hessler.
Saades has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Saades tries a low kick but Hessler avoids it.
We've been informed that Hessler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saades throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Saades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saades dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hessler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hessler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Saades shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it.
Saades content to control rather than advance.
Hessler is trying to get back to full guard.
Saades trying to control the action but Hessler is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

Hessler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saades pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saades is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hessler is just riding it out for now. Saades eventually gives up the hold.
Saades controlling the action here.
Hessler is looking for a sweep. Saades is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saades misses with the body kick
and Hessler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hessler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saades misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hessler.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hessler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hessler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Octavio Saades seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hessler throws a poor cross that misses
and Saades finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hessler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saades misses with a jab to the body
and Hessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saades throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saades throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saades chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hessler wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Saades.
Saades is looking to wear down Hessler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saades checks a leg kick.
Hessler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hessler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saades manages to avoid it.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saades takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hessler throws a chopping leg kick but Saades manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hessler tries to land a body kick
and Saades counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saades throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hessler.
Hessler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saades.
Hessler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saades looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Hessler. That snapped Saades's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saades is defended easily by Hessler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hessler counters with a straight right hand.
Hessler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A bone on bone clash there as Saades blocks the leg kick.
Saades quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Saades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hessler can do to turn this around?
Hessler throws out a loose jab but Saades uses good head movement to avoid it.

Saades knocks Hessler to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Hessler is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saades lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hessler is still in real trouble! Can Saades finish him?
Saades passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hessler!
Saades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hessler is trying desperately to improve position.
Hessler seems to have recovered his senses.
Hessler regains half guard.
Saades wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hessler keeps working.
Saades content to control rather than advance.
Hessler is staying active underneath Saades, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saades stalling.

Hessler actively working from the bottom here.
Saades 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.
Still in half guard, Saades seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saades trying to control the action but Hessler is working from the bottom.
Saades is nestled in close to Hessler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saades is controlling the pace.
Hessler trying to control from the bottom.
Saades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hessler's head.
Saades wants to take a breather but Hessler is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab from Saades.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hessler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saades checks it well.
Saades misses with a kick to the body
and Hessler counters with a stiff right hand.
Saades throws a leg kick
and Hessler counters with a three punch combo that has Saades backing up. Saades nods at Hessler to acknowledge the strikes.
Saades turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hessler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saades uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hessler has time to react.
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!
Saades avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saades misses with a right hand
and Hessler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Saades is rocked!
Saades tries to land a leg kick but Hessler saw it coming and moves away.
Saades thuds his shin into the meat of Hessler's side.
Hessler digs a good hook to Saades's body.
Saades throws a leg kick but Hessler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saades walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hessler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hessler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Saades dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Saades wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saades lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saades. That's going to slow Hessler down.
Saades swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hessler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saades moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hessler checks a leg kick.
Saades lands a jab to the head.
Hessler catches Saades with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saades throws out a leg kick but Hessler moves out of range and Saades only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saades misses the shot to the body.
Saades misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saades takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saades.
Clinton Hessler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whack! Hessler lands a heavy head kick that drops Saades. The ref tackles Hessler to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Saades was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Clinton Hessler!
An intense looking Clinton Hessler took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Boom! '.
In defeat, Octavio Saades stepped up to the mic, saying 'Getting to the final against a future legend was enough of a win for this guy!'.