RAFL 37: Vicious PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between derek Sherinian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hada Pija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hada Pija will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sherinian
vs
Pija

153 cm
23
134 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

172 cm
25
131 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, derek Sherinian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hada Pija!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sherinian closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pija did well to prevent Sherinian getting side control.
Sherinian looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sherinian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sherinian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pija defending well though.
Sherinian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sherinian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sherinian missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pija avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sherinian.
Pija is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sherinian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pija is fending him off so far but Sherinian persists. Nope, Pija circles away and we're back to standing.

Sherinian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pija napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pija looks gassed!
Pija is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sherinian asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sherinian landing strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherinian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pija, who protects the arm well.
Sherinian throwing strikes but Pija manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Sherinian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sherinian manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pija's best efforts.

Pija escapes and gets back to his feet.
Sherinian shoots in for a double leg but Pija sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Sherinian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pija napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sherinian misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Pija's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sherinian working the ground and pound.
Sherinian working the body and head with strikes.
Pija is trying to get back to half guard.
Sherinian working the body and head with strikes.
Sherinian lands an elbow.
Pija is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sherinian connects with a decent elbow.
Sherinian 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.
Pija takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sherinian in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherinian landing strikes.
Check out the look on Sherinian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sherinian working the ground and pound.
Sherinian in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sherinian is putting a hurting on Pija here, landing some big shots from side control.

Sherinian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pija, who protects the arm well.
Sherinian creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pija sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sherinian misses with the ground and pound.
Sherinian is chipping away with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pija is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Sherinian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Sherinian.
An elbow from Sherinian crashes against the mat.
Sherinian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pija!
Sherinian with good strikes from the mount here!
Sherinian lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sherinian looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

derek Sherinian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pija gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sherinian to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sherinian content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pija can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sherinian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sherinian working some strikes from top position.
Sherinian thows a big elbow that misses.
Sherinian is working Pija over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sherinian lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sherinian postures up and lands a big shot to Pija's brow.
Sherinian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sherinian avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sherinian throws a big right hand that misses.
Sherinian works over Pija with some ground and pound from guard.
Sherinian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherinian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sherinian lands a couple of digs.
Sherinian is in close to Pija's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sherinian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sherinian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

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.
Sherinian works over Pija with some ground and pound from guard.
Sherinian scoring with some ground and pound.
Sherinian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherinian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pija avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pija looking to control.
Sherinian postures up and lands a big shot to Pija's brow.
Sherinian scoring with some ground and pound.
Sherinian working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pija's head.
Pija wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherinian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pija's head.
Sherinian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sherinian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sherinian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pija working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sherinian.
Sherinian tries to free his leg and advance position but Pija is retaining full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pija stuffs the takedown.
derek Sherinian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pija instigates a clinch.
Sherinian is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pija gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Pija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pija stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for derek Sherinian. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four 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.
Sherinian shoots for a double leg takedown but Pija sprawls well. He's pushed Sherinian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sherinian shoots in looking for a takedown. Pija tries to sprawl out of it but Sherinian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pija manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Pija closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sherinian tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Pija easily slips into full mount!
Sherinian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pija throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sherinian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

derek Sherinian 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!

Sherinian misses with a takedown attempt

and Pija counters by clinching up.

Sherinian turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sherinian manages to end up in side control.
Sherinian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pija down.
Pija wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sherinian works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sherinian scoring with punches and elbows.
Pija tries to escape but Sherinian is in control.
Pija on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
derek Sherinian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sherinian is working Pija over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sherinian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pija takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sherinian working the ground and pound from side control.
Sherinian scoring with punches from side control.
Sherinian working away.
Pija is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sherinian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pija is trying to stand.

Pija is defending against the submission attempts here by Sherinian.

Sherinian seems to be working for a kimura but Pija defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pija is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Sherinian seems content to control.
Sherinian 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.
Pija taking some punishment here, with Sherinian in his half guard.
Sherinian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sherinian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherinian working over Pija with some ground and pound. Pija looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pija keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sherinian lands a nice short elbow.
Sherinian scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pija is trying to stand back up but Sherinian is controlling him
Pija is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sherinian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pija is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sherinian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pija trying to control but Sherinian postures up.
Pija is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sherinian scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sherinian thows a huge punch but Pija dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sherinian lands strikes from half guard.
Pija has hold of Sherinian's hands but Sherinian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sherinian 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.
Pija keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sherinian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sherinian working over Pija with some ground and pound. Pija looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sherinian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pija with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pija wants to improve his position but Sherinian is controlling well.
Sherinian lands strikes from half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... derek Sherinian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Vujeva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rosenburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vujeva comes into the arena with Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vujeva
vs
Rosenburger

185 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
182 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mirko Vujeva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Rosenburger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosenburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vujeva as he avoids it easily.
Rosenburger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rosenburger fails to land the takedown.
Mirko Vujeva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rosenburger.
Rosenburger shoots for a double leg takedown but Vujeva sprawls well. He's pushed Rosenburger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rosenburger is defended easily by Vujeva.
Adam Rosenburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vujeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Vujeva scores with a four punch combination!
Vujeva slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosenburger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rosenburger looks gassed!
Vujeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosenburger shoots in for a takedown but Vujeva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rosenburger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vujeva.
Vujeva delivers a nice body kick.
Vujeva lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujeva throws a push kick but Rosenburger slaps the foot to one side.
Rosenburger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vujeva defends it nicely.
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Vujeva misses.
Rosenburger shoots in for a takedown but Vujeva shows good takedown defense.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vujeva.
Rosenburger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vujeva.
Vujeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Rosenburger or perhaps it was just good defense by Vujeva which made him look bad.
No joy there for Vujeva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vujeva.
Vujeva stalks Rosenburger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosenburger's face. Rosenburger staggers backwards, shaken.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vujeva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vujeva looks to land a combination. Rosenburger sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vujeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosenburger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vujeva throws a combination. Rosenburger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vujeva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Vujeva.
Mirko Vujeva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vujeva.
Vujeva throws a right and a left that Rosenburger avoids nicely.
Vujeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vujeva scores with a one two! Rosenburger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Vujeva.
Vujeva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vujeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vujeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosenburger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vujeva is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vujeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vujeva lands with a nice combination. Rosenburger backs away looking to recover.
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vujeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosenburger.
Vujeva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vujeva scores with a sloppy right hand. Rosenburger should have avoided that one.
Vujeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vujeva slaps away a takedown attempt from Rosenburger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rosenburger.
Vujeva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vujeva swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vujeva.
Vujeva looks to land a combination but Rosenburger avoids it well.
Rosenburger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vujeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Vujeva.
Vujeva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vujeva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vujeva wants it to stay on the feet.
Vujeva tries to bum rush Rosenburger with a series of wild strikes but Rosenburger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vujeva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vujeva!
Vujeva misses with a few strikes there.
Vujeva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vujeva throws a series of punches but Rosenburger avoids them all with ease.
Rosenburger shoots in but Vujeva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rosenburger dives in and grabs Vujeva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vujeva pushes down on Rosenburger's head and hops out.
Rosenburger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosenburger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vujeva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Rosenburger.
Rosenburger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mirko Vujeva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rosenburger.
Rosenburger dodges the punch combination from Vujeva.
Vujeva connects with a crisp jab.
Vujeva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vujeva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rosenburger is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Vujeva.
Rosenburger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vujeva defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujeva pushes Rosenburger away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vujeva.
Vujeva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vujeva stuffs the takedown.
Vujeva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vujeva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mirko Vujeva is winning the standup battle so far.
Rosenburger fails to land the takedown.
Vujeva stalks Rosenburger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosenburger's face. Rosenburger staggers backwards, shaken.
Vujeva looks to land a combination but Rosenburger avoids it well.
Vujeva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosenburger can do to turn this around?
Vujeva looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger shoots in but Vujeva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vujeva wants to slow Rosenburger down by chopping away at his legs.
Vujeva scores with a one two! Rosenburger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rosenburger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosenburger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vujeva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rosenburger dives in and grabs Vujeva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vujeva pushes down on Rosenburger's head and hops out.
Vujeva keeps Rosenburger at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danga de danga de dang - Vujeva scores with a four punch combination!
Vujeva throws a right and a left that Rosenburger avoids nicely.
Vujeva misses with a two punch combination.
Vujeva closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rosenburger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rosenburger takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mirko Vujeva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rosenburger shoots for a takedown but Vujeva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rosenburger shoots in for a double leg but Vujeva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vujeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vujeva.
Vujeva throws a series of punches but Rosenburger avoids them all with ease.
Vujeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Vujeva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rosenburger shoots in and drives through. Vujeva sprawls well.
Rosenburger slips a jab and a cross from Vujeva.
Vujeva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rosenburger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Vujeva stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenburger. Rosenburger gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger looks for a takedown but Vujeva sprawls well.
Rosenburger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vujeva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosenburger.
Vujeva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rosenburger backs up against the cage.
Vujeva goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vujeva stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenburger. Rosenburger gets slowly back to his feet.
Vujeva's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Vujeva duly obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vujeva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rosenburger.
Rosenburger is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vujeva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vujeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vujeva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rosenburger dives in and grabs Vujeva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vujeva pushes down on Rosenburger's head and hops out.
Vujeva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rosenburger.
Rosenburger has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vujeva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rosenburger circles away quickly and effectively.
Vujeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosenburger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosenburger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rosenburger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mirko Vujeva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Rosenburger.
Vujeva throws a series of strikes that have Rosenburger backpedaling.
Vujeva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vujeva.
Vujeva misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vujeva tries to bum rush Rosenburger with a series of wild strikes but Rosenburger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosenburger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vujeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Vujeva.
Vujeva fails to land with a series of punches.
Vujeva leaves Rosenburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rosenburger avoids the head kick by Vujeva.
Nice takedown defense from Vujeva. No joy for Rosenburger on that attempt.
Vujeva cracks Rosenburger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vujeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosenburger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rosenburger slips a jab and a cross from Vujeva.
Rosenburger blocks the body kick.

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.
Horrible takedown by Rosenburger or perhaps it was just good defense by Vujeva which made him look bad.
Vujeva lunges at Rosenburger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rosenburger's hand.
Vujeva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vujeva lands an overhand right.
Vujeva works over Rosenburger's head and body with a nice combination.
Vujeva throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vujeva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rosenburger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vujeva circles away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Rosenburger might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vujeva has got the better of the exchanges.
Vujeva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vujeva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rosenburger shoots for a takedown but Vujeva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vujeva throws a series of punches but Rosenburger avoids them all with ease.
Mirko Vujeva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenburger walks into a stiff left hand from Vujeva.
Vujeva throws a body kick that misses.
Vujeva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rosenburger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vujeva as he avoids it easily.
Rosenburger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A combination from Vujeva does no damage.
Vujeva misses with the combination.
Vujeva lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vujeva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rosenburger.
Vujeva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rosenburger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vujeva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vujeva throws a nice looking combination but Rosenburger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A left and a right from Vujeva both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vujeva stuffs the takedown attempt from Rosenburger. Rosenburger gets slowly back to his feet.
Vujeva lands with a nice combination. Rosenburger backs away looking to recover.
Vujeva misses with a double jab.
Vujeva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vujeva tries to bum rush Rosenburger with a series of wild strikes but Rosenburger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rosenburger shoots in and drives through. Vujeva sprawls well.
Vujeva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rosenburger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vujeva throws a series of strikes that have Rosenburger backpedaling.
Vujeva misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Vujeva. No joy for Rosenburger on that attempt.
Vujeva misses with a wild combination.
Adam Rosenburger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosenburger misses with a combination
and Vujeva counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Vujeva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vujeva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mirko Vujeva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Smart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smart comes to the cage accompanied by Billy Talent - Red Flag. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Smart
vs
William

175 cm
25
143 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

162 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Smart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Damien William!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smart thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Smart does no damage.
Smart punishes William's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Smart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smart scores with a body shot.
Smart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smart throws a looping overhand right but William ducks down to avoid it.
Smart looks to land a combination but William avoids it well.
William takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smart fails to land with a series of punches.
Smart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by William.
Paul Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart punishes William's body with a nice straight punch.
Smart misses the shot to the body.
Smart swings for the body but William moves out of range.
Smart throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Smart does no damage.
Smart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smart misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Smart misses the target.
Smart throws a series of punches but William moves out of range.
William fails to land with a series of punches.

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.
Smart showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from William.
William tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Smart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smart scores with a shot to the body.
Smart fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smart swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smart is looking to wear down William with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smart misses with a two punch combination.
Smart is breathing heavily.
Smart misses with a double jab.

William shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Smart manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
William trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
William is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
William looking to sit in guard and control but Smart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
William looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smart stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. William swivels though and keeps the full guard.
William is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

William 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.

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.
Smart tries to kick William off but William keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

William is working for a kimura but Smart is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smart takes a swing at William's ribcage but misses.
William takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smart misses with a hook. William ducked under it nicely.
Smart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
William dodges the punch combination from Smart.
William takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smart checks a leg kick nicely.
Smart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but William moves away.
Smart is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smart throws a series of punches but William moves out of range.
William slips a straight right by Smart.
Smart throws a combination that misses

and William decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smart's guard.
William trying to control but Smart is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

William is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smart is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smart has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smart thows a big elbow that misses.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Damien William!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sonnen
vs
Wonka

178 cm
24
160 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

180 cm
22
168 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Global MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sonnen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wonka did well to prevent Sonnen getting side control.
Wonka is looking to escape.

Wonka kicks Sonnen off and gets back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wonka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sonnen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sonnen showed some decent athleticism there.
Sonnen wants to free his trapped foot but Wonka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sonnen wants to pass the guard but Wonka is defending well.
Wonka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sonnen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen throws a strike but Wonka avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.
Sonnen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonka has wrist control.
Sonnen is looking to work some ground and pound but Wonka has wrist control.
Sonnen looking to sit in guard and control but Wonka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Sonnen manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Sonnen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wonka sprawls well initially but Sonnen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sonnen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen throwing shots but Wonka is blocking nicely.
Sonnen working the head and body with strikes.
Sonnen stops Wonka from getting back to his feet.
Sonnen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wonka's head.
Sonnen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wonka defending well though.
Sonnen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sonnen wants to control but Wonka is keeping him busy.
Sonnen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wonka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sonnen.
Sonnen trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wonka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wonka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wonka tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wonka is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.

Sonnen scores with a takedown into Wonka's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wonka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sonnen postures up in Wonka's guard and throws a big left but Wonka blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sonnen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonka is retaining full guard.
Sonnen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wonka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wonka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sonnen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wonka looks gassed!
Sonnen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sonnen trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wonka manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wonka prevents Sonnen from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Sonnen dominated that 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.

Sonnen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Wonka moves into the clinch successfully.
Wonka misses with a punch on the inside.
Wonka misses with a body punch.
Wonka misses with a punch on the inside.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wonka missing with knees to the body.
Wonka gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sonnen tries to break free but Wonka pushes him back against the cage.
Sonnen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wonka misses with a body punch.
Sonnen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wonka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wonka is looking to clinch.
Wonka tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Wonka moves in looking to clinch but Sonnen pushes him off.
Wonka tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Sonnen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sonnen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Wonka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sonnen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sonnen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sonnen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sonnen throws a sloppy strike and Wonka uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Wonka has ended up in Sonnen's guard.
Sonnen wants to stand and escape but Wonka is having none of it.
Sonnen wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Wonka manages to pass to side control.
Sonnen tries to kick Wonka off but Wonka keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sonnen kicks Wonka off and gets back to his feet.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sonnen misses with a takedown attempt - Wonka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wonka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wonka.
Sonnen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonka's elbow.
Wonka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wonka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonka.
Sonnen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wonka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sonnen wants to get back to striking at distance but Wonka won't allow it.
Wonka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen tries a knee to the head but Wonka blocks it.
Sonnen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wonka crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Nice body punch from Wonka - that landed with a thud.
Wonka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wonka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wonka throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wonka.
Sonnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wonka has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sonnen.
Sonnen can't get the takedown.
Sonnen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wonka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wonka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wonka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wonka scores with a hook to the body.
Wonka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wonka digs a right hand into Sonnen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sonnen's gas tank.
Wonka lands a shoulder strike.
Wonka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sonnen wants a takedown but no success here.
Wonka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wonka.
Sonnen is working for takedown but Wonka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wonka pushes Sonnen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wonka scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wonka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wonka.
Sonnen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wonka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sonnen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Wonka clinches up against the cage.
Sonnen blocking some punches.
Sonnen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wonka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wonka tries to clinch but Sonnen is having none of it.
Wonka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wonka tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Wonka wants to clinch.
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt.
Sonnen looks for a takedown but Wonka sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.

The fight stays on the outside here - Wonka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wonka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Wonka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sonnen misses with a knee to the head.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
Sonnen is trying to drag Wonka to the mat but Wonka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wonka is working Sonnen over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wonka.
Wonka misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wonka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wonka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wonka cracks Sonnen with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sonnen.
Wonka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wonka prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wonka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Good body shot from Wonka.
Wonka lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wonka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wonka misses with a body punch.
Wonka is pressed up against the cage. Sonnen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wonka down to the mat. Wonka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wonka tries to clinch there but Sonnen circles away.
Wonka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Nice sprawl there from Wonka as Sonnen shoots in.
Sonnen keeps the fight on the outside.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wonka wants to clinch.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sonnen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sonnen tries for a takedown but Wonka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wonka doesn't manage to clinch there - Sonnen circles away.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sonnen moves away.

Wonka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sonnen misses with the head strike.
Wonka lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka lands a body shot.
Wonka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wonka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wonka gets underhooks to prevent Sonnen's takedown attempt.
Wonka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wonka prevents the takedown attempt.
Sonnen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wonka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A shot in the inside from Wonka.
Wonka lands a damaging elbow.
Wonka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Wonka keeps him there for the moment.
Sonnen wants a takedown.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wonka obliges.
Wonka misses with a body punch.
Wonka scores with a knee to the head.
Sonnen looking to slow down the pace here.
Wonka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sonnen goes for a takedown attempt but Wonka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sonnen swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Sonnen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wonka keeping full guard, as Sonnen tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sonnen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
Sonnen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sonnen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wonka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen is in close to Wonka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sonnen throws a big right hand that misses.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wonka closes the distance but Sonnen moves to the side

and Sonnen counters with a shoot takedown. Wonka fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen chips away with some ground and pound.
Sonnen scoring with some ground and pound.
Sonnen stands up over Wonka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sonnen is pushing down on Wonka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wonka is fighting to maintain full guard but Sonnen has managed to sneak the leg through.
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!
Ground and pound from Sonnen.

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 Nate Sonnen.
I think Sonnen 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 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nate Sonnen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Percy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparky Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Evans
vs
Jackson

179 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

183 cm
23
164 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Global MMA Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Percy Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson jabs at Evans's body.
Evans shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jackson. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Evans takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Sparky Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a half hearted mid kick.

Evans looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Evans thows a big elbow that misses.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Evans would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Evans is out of range.
Evans has a takedown stuffed.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jackson.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Evans shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

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.
Evans takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Evans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jackson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Evans.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sparky Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jackson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evans gets slowly back to his feet.

Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jackson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Evans tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Evans throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Evans 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.

Evans is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Jackson sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson connects with a right hand. Evans shakes it off.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Evans's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Horrible takedown by Evans or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson jabs at Evans's body.
Jackson swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Evans shoots in looking for a takedown. Jackson tries to sprawl out of it but Evans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jackson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two 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.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Evans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Evans avoids it well.
Evans ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Percy Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Evans fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Evans has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Evans.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jackson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson stops a takedown attempt from Evans.

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Evans's body. Evans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Evans shoots in but no luck this time.
Evans avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Evans throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Evans off to one side.
Jackson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Evans's head.
Evans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
Evans shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Evans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Evans clinches up against the cage.
Evans goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Evans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Percy Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Evans's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Evans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Evans drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Evans jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Evans prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Evans gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson scores with a jab. Evans acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson cracks Evans with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Evans.
Evans keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson thows a body shot but no joy.

Evans bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Evans landing strikes.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Jackson is pushing Evans's head away, looking to escape. Evans manages to hold on to the position though.

Evans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Evans throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Evans lands some shots froms side control.

Evans tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Evans has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.

Evans tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Evans prevents Jackson from escaping the position.
Percy Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jackson misses with a looping right.
Evans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Evans persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson lands with an uppercut that bounces Evans off the cage and back into rage.
Evans fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson throws a right hand that Evans ducks under and follows up with a left that Evans also avoids with ease.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body. Evans takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson throws an overhand right that lands on Evans's shoulder, as Evans tries to avoid the shot.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Evans shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Evans moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Evans's ribs.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Percy Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bihn Nahm Tram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Jogues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaac Jogues will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Nahm Tram
vs
Jogues

166 cm
18
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Aggression Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bihn Nahm Tram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Jogues!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tram swings for the body but Jogues moves out of range.
Jogues looks to land a combination but Tram avoids it well.
Tram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jogues scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tram.
Jogues throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Jogues misses.
Tram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jogues lands a big right hand that sends Tram crashing to the mat! Jogues stays standing though and waves Tram back to his feet!

Tram is rocked!
Jogues tries to close the distance and clinch but Tram swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Tram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tram.
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!
Tram keeps Jogues at a distance using the push kick.
Tram seems to have got his legs back now.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tram looking to slow down the pace here.
Jogues gets through Tram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tram wants to get back to striking at distance but Jogues won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tram blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jogues on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jogues gets through Tram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tram is trying to break the clinch but Jogues has him pressed against the cage.
Tram tries to land knees in the clinch but Jogues avoids the damage to the body.
Jogues lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Tram breaks the clinch.
Jogues pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jogues jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tram uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jogues.
Jogues takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jogues.
Jogues ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tram moves away.
Tram scoring well with a low kick there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jogues misses the target.
Jogues throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jogues.
Tram gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jogues fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tram checks it well.
Tram misses with a head kick.
Bihn Nahm Tram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jogues has closed the distance and engaged Tram in a clinch.
Jogues has a couple of punches blocked by Tram.
A head punch on the inside from Jogues fails to land.

Tram pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jogues throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jogues. Tram does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jogues misses with the combination.
Tram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tram.

Tram instigates a clinch.
Tram blocking some punches.
Jogues is trying to break free.
Jogues swings wildly with an uppercut but Tram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jogues tries to break the clinch but Tram is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jogues scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tram's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jogues wants to get back to striking at distance but Tram won't allow it.
Jogues scores with a shot to the side of Tram's head.
Tram looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tram tries to circle away but Jogues has him pinned against the cage.
Tram wants a takedown but no success here.
Jogues is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Jogues's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jogues ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Jogues feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tram sprawling to the canvas! Tram rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jogues finish him?!
Jogues scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tram doesn't seem bothered though.
Tram is breathing heavily.
Tram takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jogues moves into the clinch.
Jogues throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trams head.
Jogues lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jogues.
Tram takes a shot to the head.
Jogues controlling the action here for a moment.
Tram tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jogues smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bihn Nahm Tram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jogues blocks a head kick by Tram.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jogues misses with a hook. Tram ducked under it nicely.
Tram with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jogues scores with a body shot.

Jogues feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tram sprawling to the canvas! Tram rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jogues finish him?!
Tram looks to land a left hand but Jogues moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Jogues dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Are you kidding me?! Jogues ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Tram clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Isaac Jogues!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jt davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

davis
vs
Rossi

180 cm
20
137 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

172 cm
19
142 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jt davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rossi keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch lands to the side of davis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A punch combination from davis misses.
davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
davis misses with a wild combination.
davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
davis throws the left hand but Rossi avoids the punch easily.
davis slips a jab and a cross from Rossi.
Rossi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to davis's calf.
davis throws a hook to the side of Rossi's head but Rossi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossi ducks under a wild hook from davis.
Rossi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
davis throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rossi counters with a nice uppercut.
davis lands with a good body shot.
davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rossi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rossi throws a half hearted mid kick.
davis misses with a two punch combination.
Rossi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rossi blocks a jab.
Rossi misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
davis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

davis rushes Rossi and presses him up against the cage.
Rossi blocks an uppercut.
davis is trying to break free.
Rossi lands an elbow just above davis 's eye.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rossi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
davis blocks an elbow strike.
Rossi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rossi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but davis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rossi.
davis is breathing heavily.
Rossi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
davis dodges an elbow strike from Rossi.
Rossi lands an elbow just above davis 's eye.
Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. davis won't want to take too many of those.
Rossi lands a right hand.
Rossi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of davis backwards.
Rossi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

davis is rocked!
Rossi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rossi misses with an elbow over the top.

davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rossi closes the distance and pushes davis back into the cage.
Rossi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. davis is defending well for now.
Rossi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rossi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rossi blocking some punches.
davis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for davis.
Rossi keeps control of davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi misses with an elbow strike.
Rossi pushes off an throws an elbow but davis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
davis avoiding damage as Rossi throws knees to the body.
Rossi lands a good knee to the midsection. davis won't want to take too many of those.

davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
davis throws a series of punches but Rossi avoids them all with ease.
davis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a big head kick but davis shrugs it off.
Oh davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rossi lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as davis crumples to the floor! Rossi milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Al Rossi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dorian Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dorian Freeman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Terror
vs
Freeman

180 cm
22
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
168 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.

Terror shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Freeman is trying to defend but Terror finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terror.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terror perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Terror winds up and cracks Freeman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Terror throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terror looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Terror missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Freeman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terror.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Terror thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Freeman's head.
Terror with the ground and pound but Freeman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Terror loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Freeman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dorian Freeman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Freeman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Freeman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Freeman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Terror scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Terror crashes against the mat.
Terror throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Freeman taking a bit of punishment here - Terror scoring with strikes.
Terror throwing strikes but Freeman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Terror wants to control but Freeman postures up.
Terror dodges the ground and pound from Freeman.

Freeman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Freeman looks gassed!

Freeman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Terror is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Terror tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Freeman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror wants to get back to his feet but Freeman drags him back down.

Freeman is trying to get an arm triangle but Terror is defending well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Freeman throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Terror misses the target.
Freeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freeman shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Terror throws a shot to the body.
Terror blocks a leg kick.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Freeman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Freeman.

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.
Terror connects with the punch.
Donk. Terror catches Freeman right on the button with a cross.
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terror.
Terror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freeman misses with a low kick.
Freeman throws a wild body kick that Terror sees coming a mile off.
Freeman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Terror.
Freeman throws a low kick, looking for Terror's leg but Terror calmly moves out of range.
Freeman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Terror lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Donk. Terror catches Freeman right on the button with a cross.
Freeman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Terror.
A leg kick checked by Terror.
Freeman is looking to clinch but Terror is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Freeman moves away from the strike by Terror.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Terror sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Terror throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
Terror fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freeman manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Terror. Beautiful body shot.
Terror throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terror throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.

Terror closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Terror lands in his opponent's guard.
Terror has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Terror postures up in Freeman's guard and throws a big left but Freeman blocks it.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terror.
Terror throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freeman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Terror accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Terror throws a strike but Freeman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Freeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Terror works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terror.
Terror lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Terror.
Freeman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror fails with a takedown attempt.
Terror fails with a takedown attempt.
Freeman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Freeman.
Freeman wants to slow Terror down by chopping away at his legs.
Freeman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terror.
Freeman needs to keep his hands up - Terror had a free shot at his head there.
Terror connects with a nice looking jab.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terror avoids a kick to the body.
Terror closes the distance and clinches up with Freeman, looking for a takedown. Terror pushes Freeman against the cage but Freeman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Terror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Terror missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terror thows a body shot but no joy.
Freeman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Freeman doesn't manage to clinch there - Terror circles away.
Terror scores with a jab to the jaw.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown but Terror shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terror.
Terror lands a lovely overhand right.
Terror scores with a shot to the body.
Terror connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Terror is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Terror fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Freeman is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Freeman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terror takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freeman throws a sloppy head kick and Terror moves out of range easily.
Freeman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Terror checks the leg kick.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freeman takes one to the chin there.
Terror stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Terror wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terror scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.

Terror throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Freeman was covering up waiting for the punch and Terror finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Terror is in close to Freeman's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Terror dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Freeman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Freeman throws a head kick that half lands.
Freeman throws a solid leg kick but Terror takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Freeman.
A big left from Freeman misses.
Terror punishes Freeman's body with a nice straight punch.
Freeman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terror is out of range and Freeman settles back down.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Terror.
Freeman throws a low kick but Terror avoids it.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Terror checks a leg kick.
Terror checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freeman throws a low kick but Terror avoids it.
Terror lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terror scores with the left hand. Freeman knows he should have avoided that one.
Terror lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Terror.

It looks like Dorian Freeman has been cut.
Freeman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Terror misses the jab.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Terror connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terror. Freeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terror throws a good cross that connects.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses.
Freeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terror.

Terror feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Terror throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
Freeman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Terror.
Dorian Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Terror working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Freeman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Terror loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terror with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice jab there from Terror.
Terror missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Terror shoots for a takedown but Freeman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freeman, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Freeman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Freeman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Freeman misses with a head kick.
Terror jabs Freeman right on the nose. Freeman blinks but takes it well.
Freeman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terror. That did some damage!
Terror defending well as Freeman loads up on a big left hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Freeman, right into the meat.
Terror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terror misses with a straight left.
Freeman tries to score with a low kick but Terror moves his leg out of the way.
Freeman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Freeman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terror.
Freeman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Freeman throws out the jab.
Terror avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Terror. That did some damage!
Freeman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freeman is looking to chop away at Terror's legs.
Terror throws the left hand but Freeman avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Terror.
Terror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terror blocks a head kick by Freeman.
Freeman throws a leg kick but Terror checks it.
Freeman defending well as Terror loads up on a big left hand.
Freeman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Freeman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Terror showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Terror has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Terror!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Smithers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo comes to the cage accompanied by Rough Rida. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smithers's choice of entrance music: Metallica - No Leaf Clover. Jose Aldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jim Smithers's chin.

Aldo
vs
Smithers

180 cm
24
179 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
175 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo throws a right and a left that Smithers avoids nicely.
Smithers moves away from the strike by Aldo.
Aldo swinging wildly here.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.

Smithers drives through and clinches with Aldo against the cage.
Aldo tries to break the clinch but Smithers is controlling the position.
Smithers blocks a body shot from Aldo.
Aldo working hard to break the clinch.
Smithers keeps control of Aldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smithers gets control of Aldo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smithers will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aldo wants to stand but Smithers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithers is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers looking for a sweep. Not yet Smithers, not yet.
Smithers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aldo 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smithers is on top in guard.
Smithers postures up in Aldo's guard and throws a big left but Aldo blocks it.

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.

Smithers 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.
Smithers is looking to work some ground and pound but Aldo has wrist control.
Aldo wants to stand but Smithers is controlling the position.
Aldo wants to sweep here but Smithers controlling him for the moment.
Smithers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smithers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Aldo pushes Smithers off and scrambles back to his feet.
Smithers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aldo as he avoids it easily.

Aldo instigates a clinch.
Aldo is looking to break free of the clinch but Smithers has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldo.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo clinches but Smithers breaks the clinch
and Smithers counters with a left to the body.
A shot to the liver by Aldo. Beautiful body shot.
Aldo tries to clinch but Smithers moves away
and Smithers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Aldo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smithers moves away.
Smithers slips a jab from Aldo.
A big left from Smithers misses.
Aldo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aldo.
Aldo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smithers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aldo digs a good hook to Smithers's body.
Aldo works the jab nicely.

It looks like Jim Smithers has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo leaves Smithers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smithers counters with a nice uppercut.
Aldo misses with a combination
enabling Smithers to counter with a crisp jab.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Aldo clinches but Smithers breaks the clinch
and Smithers counters with a stiff right hand.
Smithers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smithers looks gassed!
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smithers.
Aldo is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Smithers's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch combination from Aldo misses.
A big right from Aldo misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smithers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smithers missing with a left hand there. Aldo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aldo throws a combination that misses

and Smithers counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smithers.
Smithers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aldo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smithers is controlling him.
Aldo looking for a sweep. Not yet Aldo, not yet.

Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldo. Smithers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smithers dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Smithers lands with an overhand left.
Aldo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smithers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Aldo misses.
Aldo throws a shot to the body.
Aldo lands a body shot.
Smithers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aldo darts in trying to clinch
and Smithers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Aldo thinking.
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aldo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Aldo just misses with a punch to the body.
Aldo tries to clinch up

and Smithers counters with a shoot takedown. Aldo fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smithers has gone for a leg lock! Aldo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Smithers's guard.
Smithers is breathing heavily.

Aldo stands up and waves to Smithers to follow him.
Aldo throws out a loose jab but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smithers dives in and grabs Aldo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aldo pushes down on Smithers's head and hops out.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldo throws a right and a left that Smithers avoids nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a jab to the body
and Smithers counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Smithers.
Smithers wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Smithers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Aldo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smithers moves out of range as Aldo strikes.
Jose Aldo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Smithers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aldo moves in looking to clinch but Smithers pushes him off.

Aldo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Aldo fails to land.
Smithers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aldo is trying to break the clinch but Smithers is controlling him.
Aldo struggles to land a body shot inside as Smithers controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo swings wildly with an uppercut but Smithers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aldo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldo tries to land knees in the clinch but Smithers avoids the damage to the body.
Smithers wants a takedown but no success here.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Smithers.
Smithers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aldo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good body shot from Aldo.
Aldo lands a nice uppercut.

Aldo breaks the clinch.
A big left from Smithers misses.
Smithers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smithers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aldo's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo pulls Smithers in to control the position.
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 Jose Aldo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Smithers's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Smithers misses.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smithers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo leaves Smithers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aldo tries to bum rush Smithers with a series of wild strikes but Smithers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smithers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Smithers persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Smithers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aldo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Smithers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smithers.
Aldo leaves Smithers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Smithers.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
Jose Aldo is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aldo scores with a one two! Smithers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Aldo connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a series of wild punches.
Aldo scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smithers throws a body punch but Aldo moves out of range.
Aldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smithers.
Aldo connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aldo lands a nice hook to Smithers's body. Smithers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smithers slips a jab from Aldo.
Aldo thuds a left hand into Smithers's body.
Aldo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smithers's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aldo misses with a combination
and Smithers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smithers shoots for a takedown but Aldo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Smithers moves out of range.
Jose Aldo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aldo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Smithers avoids it well.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smithers.
Aldo digs a good hook to Smithers's body.
Jose Aldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldo lands a slapping body shot.
Aldo wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is looking to clinch.
Aldo misses with a double jab.
Smithers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Aldo throws an overhand right that lands on Smithers's shoulder, as Smithers tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Aldo finds it's way through Smithers's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aldo throws a looping overhand right but Smithers ducks down to avoid it.
Aldo thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smithers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smithers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aldo circles away.
Smithers tries for a takedown but Aldo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Smithers rushes Aldo and presses him up against the cage.

Aldo breaks the clinch.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Smithers avoids them all with ease.
Aldo slips a straight right by Smithers.
Smithers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aldo is fending him off so far but Smithers persists. Nope, Aldo circles away and we're back to standing.
Jose Aldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Smithers.
Smithers walks into a straight right hand from Aldo.
Aldo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smithers circles away quickly and effectively.
Aldo stuns Smithers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aldo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Smithers is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Aldo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Smithers's body. Smithers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers keeps the fight on the outside.
Aldo punishes Smithers's body with a nice straight punch.
Aldo throws a good cross that connects.
Aldo tries to clinch but Smithers moves away

and Smithers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aldo wants to stand and escape but Smithers is having none of it.

Aldo working for a triangle but Smithers defends it easily.
Aldo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smithers manages to get himself to full guard.
Aldo is looking to stand up but Smithers won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo postures up.

Aldo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aldo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aldo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smithers is proving hard to escape from.
Aldo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Smithers is working an open guard so Aldo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aldo looks to land a combination but Smithers avoids it well.
Aldo looks to land a right hand but Smithers moved out of range.
Aldo swings for the body but Smithers moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smithers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo digs a good hook to Smithers's body.
Smithers has a takedown stuffed.
Aldo connects with a nice looking jab.
Aldo tries to clinch but Smithers moves away
and Smithers counters with a straight right hand.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo lands a nice hook to Smithers's body. Smithers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Smithers.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Aldo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aldo clinches but Smithers breaks the clinch
and Smithers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smithers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aldo throws a sloppy body shot
and Smithers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smithers counters with a nice body shot.
Aldo dips to his left and cracks Smithers with an uppercut!
Smithers takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Aldo throws a combination. Smithers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Aldo had his way with Jim Smithers in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Smithers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Aldo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Aldo misses.
Smithers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smithers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smithers doesn't manage to clinch there - Aldo circles away.
Aldo misses with a combination

and Smithers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aldo pushes Smithers off looking to stand but Smithers dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aldo kicks Smithers off and gets back to his feet.
Smithers lands a jab.
Smithers ducks under a wild hook from Aldo.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aldo looks to land a left hand but Smithers moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown by Smithers or perhaps it was just good defense by Aldo which made him look bad.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Smithers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo lands with a hook. Smithers tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smithers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aldo throws a series of punches but Smithers moves out of range.
Aldo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two 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.
Aldo misses with a few strikes there.
Aldo misses with a combination

and Smithers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aldo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Smithers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Aldo dives on top into guard.
Aldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smithers's guard.
Jim Smithers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smithers's guard.
Aldo looking to pass the guard.
Aldo wants to stand but Smithers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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.

Smithers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jose Aldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aldo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smithers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Aldo's corner calls for a 1-2. Aldo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Aldo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aldo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Smithers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aldo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 49:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Aldo!
Jose Aldo is the new welterweight champion!

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