(B2L) 1: The Race for VIP PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Bokserski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Murney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bokserski
vs
Murney

224 cm
22
298 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Bokserski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Murney!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murney clinches.
A short body shot lands from Murney as the two fighters clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bokserski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bokserski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bokserski's efforts to push away.
Murney lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bokserski.
Murney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murney should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bokserski looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Murney gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Murney is keen to just control but Bokserski is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Murney not doing much here.
Murney's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Murney seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Murney has eaten all the pies!
Bokserski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Murney is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murney is looking to advance position but Bokserski won't allow it.
Murney is looking to pass Bokserski's guard but actually Bokserski recovers to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bokserski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Murney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murney trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bokserski's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

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

Murney drives through and clinches with Bokserski against the ropes.
Good body shot from Murney.
Murney lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bokserski prevents a body shot from Murney.
Murney lands a shot to the body.
Bokserski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murney tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murney tries for a takedown but Bokserski manages to get underhooks.
Jacob Bokserski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Murney.
Bokserski prevents a body shot from Murney.
Murney is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bokserski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Murney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murney misses with a punch to the body.
Murney is working for takedown but Bokserski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murney looks gassed!
Bokserski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bokserski jumps guard but Murney stands there with Bokserski around his waist. Bokserski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bokserski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bokserski tries to circle away but Murney has him pinned against the ropes.
Murney keeps control of Bokserski as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bokserski prevents a body shot from Murney.
Bokserski wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murney has him pressed against the ropes.
Murney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bokserski is trying to break the clinch but Murney has him pressed against the ropes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murney is trying to break free.
Murney has Bokserski pressed against the ropes, preventing Bokserski from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bokserski tries to circle away but Murney has him pinned against the ropes.
Bokserski is trying to force a seperation but Murney has the dominant position.
Murney changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bokserski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chris Murney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokserski swinging wildly here.
Murney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bokserski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Chris Murney has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murney misses with a wild combination.
Murney stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Murney both land. Nice combination.
Murney stuns Bokserski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bokserski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Bokserski scores with a takedown into Murney's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murney is trying to keep Bokserski in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bokserski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murney is trying to keep Bokserski in close.

Bokserski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Murney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Murney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Murney!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bokserski is not content to let Murney control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacob Bokserski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Murney's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murney lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bokserski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murney throws a right hand that Bokserski ducks under and follows up with a left that Bokserski also avoids with ease.

Murney moves into the clinch.
Bokserski is trying to break the clinch but Murney has him pressed against the ropes.
Murney struggles to land a body shot inside as Bokserski controls his hands.
Bokserski wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Bokserski tries to circle away but Murney has him pinned against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Murney.
Good body shot from Murney.
Nice body punch from Murney - that landed with a thud.
Murney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Murney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bokserski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murney lands a slapping body shot.

Murney shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murney trying to mount his opponent but Bokserski defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murney tries to stand and escape but Bokserski is controlling the position.
Murney trying to control the pace.
Murney wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bokserski keeps working.

Murney seems to be working for a kimura but Bokserski defends the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Murney seems content to control.

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.
Murney wants to stand but Bokserski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murney misses with a wild body shot.
Bokserski throws a right and a left that both miss.

Murney darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murney trying to mount his opponent but Bokserski defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokserski tries to get to full guard but Murney has control of the leg.
Murney performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Murney is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murney prevents Bokserski from improving his position.
Bokserski is staying active underneath Murney, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bokserski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murney falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bokserski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bokserski misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murney. Bokserski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murney punishes Bokserski's body with a nice straight punch.
Bokserski throws a sloppy head kick and Murney moves out of range easily.
Murney cracks Bokserski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Murney closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Murney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Murney's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Murney scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Murney.
Bokserski wants to control but Murney postures up.

Murney decides to stand back up. Murney steps back and let's Bokserski get back to his feet.

Murney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bokserski was covering up waiting for the punch and Murney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Murney content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murney wants to stand but Bokserski is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murney wants to pass the guard but Bokserski is keeping the position.
Murney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bokserski is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Murney preventing the sweep.
Bokserski looking to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bokserski shoots and misses
and Murney counters with a left and a right that stings Bokserski.
Murney fails to land with a series of punches.
Bokserski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Murney looks to land a combination but Bokserski avoids it well.
Murney stalks Bokserski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bokserski's face. Bokserski staggers backwards, shaken.
Bokserski throws a right hand that Murney ducks under and follows up with a left that Murney also avoids with ease.
Murney throws a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Murney.
Bokserski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Murney moves into range and clinches up with Bokserski.
A right handed body shot lands from Murney.
Nice body punch from Murney.
Murney pushes Bokserski back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Murney is trying to drag Bokserski to the mat but Bokserski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Murney turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Murney manages to end up in side control.
Murney wants to stand but Bokserski has his arm trapped.
Bokserski regains half guard.
Murney controlling the action here.
Murney is looking to take a break and control but Bokserski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murney tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bokserski.
Murney wants to take a breather but Bokserski is having none of it.

Murney decides to stand and escape the position.
A telegraphed right hand from Murney misses the target.

Murney drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Murney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murney 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Chris Murney!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Chris Murney!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Chris Murney!

Chris Murney wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shanzo Miganzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carter Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miganzo's entrance music is Kenyan National Anthem. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Miganzo
vs
Shields

188 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shanzo Miganzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carter Shields!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shields throws a lazy right hand but Miganzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shields throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miganzo sizes up Shields with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Miganzo slips under a jab.

Miganzo shoots in and bounces Shields off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Miganzo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Miganzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shields throws out the jab.
Miganzo lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Carter Shields has been cut.
Miganzo lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miganzo blocks a jab.
Shields misses with a hook.

Miganzo drops Shields with a beautiful combination! Shields stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Miganzo is looking for the KO!

Shields is rocked!
Miganzo moves in close and cracks Shields with a massive right hand! Shields, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Miganzo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shanzo Miganzo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Christy
vs
Douglas

210 cm
25
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Christy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Douglas!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Christy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Douglas lands a body shot.
Douglas throws out a loose jab but Christy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Douglas lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Tyson Christy has been cut.
Douglas throws a series of strikes that have Christy backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Douglas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Douglas throws a jab but it's blocked by Christy.
Douglas throws a big shot that misses.
Christy shoots in for a double leg but Douglas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Douglas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christy at a distance.
Christy is breathing heavily.
Christy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas throws the left hand but Christy avoids the punch easily.
Christy misses with a low kick.
Douglas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Douglas.
Christy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Douglas.
Douglas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christy circles away quickly and effectively.
Douglas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christy momentarily.
Douglas looks to land a left hand but Christy moved out of range nicely.
Douglas misses with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christy moves away from the strike by Douglas.
Christy takes a jab right on the kisser.

Tyson Christy's cut is getting worse.
Nice shot by Douglas.
Douglas jabs Christy right on the nose. Christy blinks but takes it well.
Douglas scores with a hook.
Tony Douglas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!

Douglas drops Christy with a beautiful combination! Christy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Douglas is looking for the KO!

Tyson Christy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christy slips under a jab from Douglas.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Douglas's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Douglas duly obliges.

Jeez, Tyson Christy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Douglas loads up on a big right hand but Christy slips the punch.
Douglas cracks a nice hook into Christy's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Douglas throws out the jab.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Douglas lands with a hook. Christy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Douglas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alberta Wrecking Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wrecking Machine
vs
Perry

179 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alberta Wrecking Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Perry!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Perry gets the takedown into side control.
Machine is pushing Perry's head away, looking to escape. Perry manages to hold on to the position though.

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

Perry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machine is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Perry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

Perry tries for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
Machine is trying to control Perry's posture but Perry avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Machine knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Machine is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Perry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Machine struggling a bit here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.

Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is trying to maintain the position but Perry is very close to passing his half guard.

Perry is trying to work for a kimura but Machine is defending well.

Perry seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.

Perry is working for a submission of some sort.
Perry looks gassed!
Perry is thwarting Machine's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Machine sees it coming and defends easily.
Machine is looking to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Perry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt

and Perry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Perry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.
Machine wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine passes into half guard.
Machine trying to control from half guard but Perry is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machine tries to clinch up.
Perry keeps the fight on the outside.
Chuck Perry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Perry with a lazy takedown attempt

and Machine counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Machine.
Perry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Machine.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Perry won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Perry postures up.

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

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

Perry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Machine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alberta Wrecking Machine 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!

Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Machine is fending him off so far but Perry persists. Nope, Machine circles away and we're back to standing.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt

and Perry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Machine's guard.
Chuck Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machine is trying to keep Perry in close.

Perry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.
Machine won't allow Perry to sweep him here.
Machine looking to sit in guard and control but Perry gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perry drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Perry has Machine in his guard.
Perry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's 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.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machine stays in close to Perry's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Perry working for a triangle but Machine defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.

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.

Perry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Machine dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perry keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chuck Perry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Perry 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Chuck Perry!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Chuck Perry!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Chuck Perry!

Chuck Perry wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clydee Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Rebasjki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forte's entrance music is Psycho Holiday. A fine choice. John Rebasjki has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Forte
vs
Rebasjki

180 cm
27
205 lbs
9 - 8 - 1

190 cm
22
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Granite chin

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 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Clydee Forte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Rebasjki!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Forte shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Forte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rebasjki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Forte is working for a kimura but Rebasjki is defending it quite comfortably.
Forte looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Forte thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebasjki is trying to get back to full guard.
Forte lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rebasjki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Forte 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.
Forte thows a huge punch but Rebasjki dodges it nicely.
Forte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Forte wants to pass to mount but Rebasjki is defending the position.

Rebasjki is defending against the submission attempts here by Forte.

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.
Forte is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rebasjki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forte fails to move to back control.
Rebasjki tries to lock up and control but Forte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rebasjki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte prevents Rebasjki from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Forte is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rebasjki wants to get back to his feet.
Forte is pressing down on Rebasjki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rebasjki is holding on for now.

Forte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Forte is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Forte trying to pass the guard but Rebasjki defending well.
Forte prevents Rebasjki from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Forte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rebasjki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clydee Forte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Forte keeps the fight on the outside.
Rebasjki tries to clinch but Forte is having none of it.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rebasjki looks to land a combination but Forte avoids it well.
A cross from Rebasjki lands.
Rebasjki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rebasjki moves in looking to clinch but Forte pushes him off.
John Rebasjki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebasjki moves in looking to clinch but Forte pushes him off.
Rebasjki tries to clinch there but Forte circles away.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch but Forte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Forte swats away the attempt to clinch by Rebasjki.
Rebasjki throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebasjki is looking to clinch but Forte is avoiding it.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Forte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Forte circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Forte is defended easily by Rebasjki.
Rebasjki moves in looking to clinch but Forte pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rebasjki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forte shoots in but no luck this time.
Rebasjki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rebasjki wants to clinch up but Forte keeps it at a distance.
Forte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rebasjki is fending him off so far but Forte persists. Nope, Rebasjki circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clydee Forte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rebasjki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rebasjki tries to clinch there but Forte circles away.
Forte fails to land the takedown.
Rebasjki tries to clinch but Forte is having none of it.
Rebasjki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rebasjki lands with a straight right. Forte didn't see that one coming.
Forte keeps the fight on the outside.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Forte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rebasjki tries to clinch but Forte is having none of it.
Rebasjki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forte circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rebasjki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Forte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Forte circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rebasjki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rebasjki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
John Rebasjki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rebasjki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Rebasjki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Rebasjki gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rebasjki keeping full guard, as Forte tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebasjki working a defensive guard here.
Rebasjki keeping full guard, as Forte tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rebasjki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Forte is controlling him.

Forte drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rebasjki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Forte has Rebasjki in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Rebasjki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Rebasjki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rebasjki lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Clydee Forte has been cut.
A punch combination from Rebasjki misses.
Rebasjki throws a nice looking combination but Forte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rebasjki misses with a two punch combination.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch but Forte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch but Forte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rebasjki is looking to clinch but Forte is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Rebasjki misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rebasjki!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebasjki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rebasjki wants to clinch up but Forte keeps it at a distance.
Rebasjki wants to clinch up but Forte keeps it at a distance.
Rebasjki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rebasjki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Forte looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Forte drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rebasjki dives on top into guard.
Rebasjki trying to control but Forte is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebasjki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Forte is keeping the position for now.

Rebasjki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Forte has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rebasjki has managed to get both his arms back between Forte's legs - danger averted.
Rebasjki wants to stand but Forte is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rebasjki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Forte working for a triangle but Rebasjki defends it easily.

Forte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Forte keeping moving, preventing Rebasjki from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Forte circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rebasjki tries to clinch but Forte is having none of it.
Rebasjki tries to close the distance and clinch but Forte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rebasjki misses the jab.
Rebasjki tries to clinch up but Forte circles away and keeps his distance.
Forte fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rebasjki lands a jab to the nose.
Rebasjki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rebasjki lunges at Forte with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forte's hand.
Rebasjki tries to clinch up.
Forte swats away the attempt to clinch by Rebasjki.
Rebasjki throws a hook to the side of Forte's head but Forte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Rebasjki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rebasjki 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight for John Rebasjki!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for John Rebasjki!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for John Rebasjki!

John Rebasjki wins by unanimous decision!