Montreal 2.0 RD9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Dinosuar Jr (ranked 6233 p4p, 179 weight class) and Bishop Heahmund (ranked 24434 p4p, 203 weight class). Bishop Heahmund will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dinosuar Jr
vs
Heahmund

150 cm
19
265 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

193 cm
19
265 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roar Dinosuar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Heahmund misses.
Heahmund keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Dinosuar Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heahmund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

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

Dinosuar Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Heahmund is defending well.

Dinosuar Jr goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Heahmund has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dinosuar Jr but great work by Heahmund.
Dinosuar Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Heahmund is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dinosuar Jr is just riding it out for now. Heahmund eventually gives up the hold.
Dinosuar Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dinosuar Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Heahmund's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Heahmund's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dinosuar Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Heahmund fending off the submission attempt from Dinosuar Jr.

Heahmund is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dinosuar Jr gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dinosuar Jr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dinosuar Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Heahmund defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Dinosuar Jr looking for the RNC.
Dinosuar Jr avoiding Heahmund 's attempts to control his hands.
Dinosuar Jr keeps control of the position as Heahmund tries to break free.

Dinosuar Jr tightening his grip on Heahmund, looking for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dinosuar Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heahmund has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Heahmund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dinosuar Jr working for a choke but Heahmund is defending well.
Dinosuar Jr keeps control of the position as Heahmund tries to break free.

Heahmund preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dinosuar Jr.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heahmund is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Heahmund fending off the submission attempt from Dinosuar Jr.

Dinosuar Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Heahmund has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Heahmund looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Heahmund defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Dinosuar Jr tightening his grip on Heahmund, looking for the choke.
Heahmund trying to control the hands but Dinosuar Jr won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Dinosuar Jr seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Heahmund's chin but Heahmund turns very nicely into Dinosuar Jr's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Heahmund.

Heahmund avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Heahmund drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dinosuar Jr dives on top into guard.

Dinosuar Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dinosuar Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dinosuar Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heahmund is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dinosuar Jr takes one to the side of the head.

Dinosuar Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Heahmund tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dinosuar Jr is in Heahmund's guard.
Dinosuar Jr stops Heahmund from standing up.
Heahmund controls Dinosuar Jr momentarily but Dinosuar Jr frees himself.
Dinosuar Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Dinosuar Jr lying in Heahmund's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Heahmund decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dinosuar Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bishop Heahmund!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bishop Heahmund waved his t-shirt featuring Drunken Hobo Fightwear - Laundry 80%'s logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Eklund (ranked 2262 p4p, 97 weight class) and Amadeo Camara (ranked 24395 p4p, 201 weight class). Eklund comes to the cage accompanied by Home Grown. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Eklund
vs
Camara

194 cm
19
280 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

188 cm
19
265 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Eklund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amadeo Camara!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camara changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eklund tries to avoid it but Camara manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eklund to the ground. Eklund escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Eklund closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Camara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eklund wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eklund in side control, throwing shots but Camara defends.
Eklund misses with the ground and pound.
Eklund throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eklund 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.
Eklund in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Eklund lands a nice forearm strike.
Camara parries the strikes from Eklund easily there. Eklund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Camara to escape.
Camara is trying to control Eklund's posture but Eklund avoids it.
Eklund working the ground and pound but Camara is defending the strikes.
Camara tries to bench press Eklund off him but Eklund keeps the position.
Eklund working away.
Eklund working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund is nestled in close to Camara, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Camara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund prevents Camara from improving his position.
Eklund working Camara over with strikes.
Camara trying to control but Eklund postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Camara taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Eklund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camara defending well though.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Eklund throwing shots but Camara is blocking nicely.
Eklund is trying to control the action in half guard but Camara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Camara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Eklund is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eklund lands a nice short elbow.
Camara wants to control but Eklund is keeping busy.
Eklund winds up and cracks Camara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Camara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eklund.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eklund postures up.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Camara is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Camara scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund gets back to full guard.
Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eklund continues to stall.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.
Camara is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Camara must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Camara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Eklund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Eklund postures up in Camara's guard and throws a big left but Camara blocks it.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Camara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eklund throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camara controls Eklund momentarily but Eklund frees himself.
Camara pulls Eklund in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Camara shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eklund manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund controlling the position.
Eklund on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eklund tries to get out of the position.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Eklund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund controlling Camara's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Eklund is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camara is looking to work some ground and pound but Eklund has wrist control.
Eklund has his hands on Camara's head, controlling the position.
Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Eklund gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Camara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Camara preventing the sweep.
Eklund pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Camara scoring with some ground and pound.
Eklund keeping moving, preventing Camara from controlling successfully.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Eklund looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eklund looking for a sweep. Not yet Eklund, not yet.
Camara is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Camara is in close to Eklund's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Camara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eklund works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Camara loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Eklund looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund pulls Camara in close to prevent any damage.
Camara wants to control from the top but Eklund keeps moving.
Eklund seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Camara trying to control but Eklund is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eklund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Camara defends it nicely.
And Camara tries to counter it with a takedown but Eklund pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Camara is defended easily by Eklund.
Eklund appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Camara shoots for a takedown but Eklund saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Camara swivels and escapes.
Camara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eklund but Eklund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sven Eklund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amadeo Camara.
Camara fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Camara is breathing heavily.
Eklund shoots in and drives through. Camara sprawls well.
Camara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eklund defends it well.
Sven Eklund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eklund drops down looking for a counter takedown but Camara sprawls and moves away.

Eklund drives through with a takedown into Camara's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eklund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Eklund landing some decent shots from guard.
Eklund could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Eklund trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control.
Eklund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Camara can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Eklund with a nice head shot there.
Eklund distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amadeo Camara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Eklund. No joy for Camara on that attempt.

Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
Camara tries to buck Eklund off but Eklund is having none of it.
Eklund in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Eklund is working Camara over with some ground and pound from side control.
Eklund landing strikes.
Camara is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Camara regains half guard.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eklund connects with a nice short shot to Camara's temple.
Camara taking some punishment here, with Eklund in his half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Eklund trying to control from half guard but Camara is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Camara has hold of Eklund's hands but Eklund slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Camara is looking for a sweep. Eklund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eklund slips a nice elbow through Camara's hands, connecting with Camara's forehead.
Eklund not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Camara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Camara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Camara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eklund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Camara wants to control the position but Eklund says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Eklund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eklund not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camara tries to roll over but Eklund keeps him under control.
Camara is refusing to be controlled, as Eklund sits in half guard.
Camara wants to improve his position but Eklund is controlling well.
Eklund is trying to control. Camara wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara gets full guard.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eklund makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Eklund postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Eklund distracts Camara with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Camara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camara trying to control the position.
Eklund lands a couple of digs.
Eklund looking to pass the guard.
Eklund scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eklund postures up.
Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there.
Camara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Camara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eklund throwing strikes from guard but Camara blocks nicely.
Camara looking for a sweep. Not yet Camara, not yet.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund is looking to work some ground and pound but Camara has wrist control.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Eklund is proving a slippery customer.
Camara utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Camara working a defensive guard here.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Eklund's guard.

Camara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camara throws a big right hand that misses.
Eklund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Camara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eklund is one step ahead there.
Eklund stands up over Camara, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund is working Camara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Eklund from controlling successfully.
Eklund stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camara swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eklund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Camara is trying to keep Eklund in close.
Camara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Eklund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eklund 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Eklund!
Our winner, Sven Eklund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Amadeo Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'GET OVER HERE ! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

#R1#
O'Phoenix doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
O'Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boe counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks O'Phoenix badly! He tries to strike back but Boe puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks O'Phoenix out cold! Oh man, O'Phoenix will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johannes Boe!
Our winner, Johannes Boe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cruz (ranked 2346 p4p, 99 weight class) and Jon Bones (ranked 5646 p4p, 175 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cruz
vs
Bones

190 cm
19
266 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

193 cm
19
265 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Bones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cruz.

Cruz 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.
Cruz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Cruz landing with the ground and pound.
Cruz distracts Bones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cruz 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.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Cruz cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Bones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bones controls Cruz momentarily but Cruz frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz passes to full mount!
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cruz lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cruz landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cruz landing punches.
Cruz controlling the position easily from mount.
Bones is bucking up trying to escape but Cruz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A nice elbow there by Cruz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz lands a couple of good shots and Bones has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cruz loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bones hold on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bones is taking damage to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is riding his opponent, not letting Bones buck him off.
Cruz is working the ground and pound. Can Bones escape?
Cruz scores with strikes from the back.
Cruz lands a shot to the body.

Bones is rocked!
Cruz lands a big shot to the side of the head and Bones goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Odrobny (ranked 1761 p4p, 82 weight class) and Diego Columbo (ranked 1505 p4p, 74 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Odrobny
vs
Columbo

193 cm
19
280 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

205 cm
19
280 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alan Odrobny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Columbo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbo thows a left - swing and a miss!

Columbo gets tackled into the cage by Odrobny. Odrobny maintains the clinch.
Columbo wants to break free but Odrobny has control.
Odrobny lands a right hand.
Columbo blocks an uppercut.
Odrobny misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odrobny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Columbo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Columbo can't break the clinch.
Columbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odrobny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

It looks like Diego Columbo has been cut.
Odrobny swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbo is trying to force a seperation but Odrobny has the dominant position.
Columbo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Odrobny has him pressed against the cage.
Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odrobny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Columbo is trying to break the clinch but Odrobny has him pressed against the cage.
Odrobny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Odrobny.
Odrobny lands a shot to the body.
Odrobny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Columbo manages to break the clinch.

Odrobny closes the distance and clinches.
Odrobny throws a head punch that misses.
Odrobny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbo or not.
Odrobny keeps control of Columbo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Odrobny.
Columbo looks winded!
Odrobny fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odrobny tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odrobny lands a body shot.
Odrobny lands a shot to the body.
Odrobny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbo backwards.
Odrobny pushes Columbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Odrobny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbo backwards.
Odrobny scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odrobny lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Odrobny throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Odrobny lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Columbo backwards.
Odrobny lands with a left to the head.
Odrobny stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odrobny lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Odrobny scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odrobny makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That has opened up Diego Columbo's cut even more.
Odrobny lands a nice uppercut.
Odrobny scores with a shot to the side of Columbo's head.
A nice left hand lands by Odrobny.

Columbo is rocked!

The cut above Diego Columbo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Odrobny lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Columbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Odrobny finish him?
Odrobny lands a left hand that snaps the head of Columbo backwards.
Odrobny pushes Columbo against the cage. Odrobny is working some dirty boxing. Odrobny pushes off with a quick right hook! Columbo goes down! Columbo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Odrobny moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alan Odrobny!
Alan Odrobny thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Regis Petrozuli (ranked 1872 p4p, 88 weight class) and Alf Konrad (ranked 1037 p4p, 46 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Petrozuli
vs
Konrad

192 cm
19
265 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

205 cm
19
290 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regis Petrozuli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad misses with an uppercut.
Konrad slips a jab from Petrozuli.
Konrad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrozuli misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Petrozuli misses
and Konrad counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Regis Petrozuli has been cut.
Konrad throws a combination that misses

and Petrozuli counters with a takedown into side control.
Konrad really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrozuli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Petrozuli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Petrozuli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Petrozuli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Konrad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petrozuli trying to control the position but Konrad is working away.

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

Petrozuli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Konrad is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petrozuli tries to move to mount but Konrad blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Petrozuli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Konrad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

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

Petrozuli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrozuli has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Petrozuli looking to control but Konrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Petrozuli with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Petrozuli has control of Konrad's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Konrad regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Regis Petrozuli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Regis Petrozuli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Petrozuli shoots in for a takedown but Konrad shows good takedown defense.
Petrozuli misses with a low kick.
Petrozuli throws a leg kick but Konrad checks it.
Petrozuli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Petrozuli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Konrad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Konrad lands a really nice looking cross but Petrozuli seems unphased.
Konrad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Konrad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrozuli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrozuli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Konrad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrozuli.
Konrad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Konrad drops Petrozuli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Petrozuli looks back up at him and smiles so Konrad waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Petrozuli is rocked!
Petrozuli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Petrozuli's defenses. It connects perfectly with Petrozuli's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alf Konrad!
Alf Konrad seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugues Dupont (ranked 1360 p4p, 66 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 959 p4p, 42 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dupont
vs
Tharrier

182 cm
19
265 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

170 cm
19
270 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tharrier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dupont.

Tharrier gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Tharrier wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Dupont's hips, looking to push off. But Dupont grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Tharrier screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Hugues Dupont!
A very excited looking Hugues Dupont made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Nunes (ranked 1165 p4p, 53 weight class) and Daniel Bradshaw (ranked 2524 p4p, 104 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nunes
vs
Bradshaw

200 cm
19
275 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
280 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

RESISTANCE
Vegan Gains

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bradshaw!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nunes counters with a straight right hand.
Bradshaw wants to clinch
and Bradshaw takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Bradshaw moves into range and clinches up with Nunes.
Nunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradshaw is trying to stall.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Nunes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Nunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
Bradshaw tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Bradshaw back against the cage.
Nunes throws a head punch that misses.
Nunes pushes Bradshaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bradshaw looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nunes prevents a body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nunes lands a shot to the body.
Nunes working aggressively here.
Nunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nunes leaning against his opponent.
Bradshaw tries to throw a body punch but Nunes avoids it by throwing Bradshaw back against the cage.
Nunes lands a left hand.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Nunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Nunes lands a shoulder strike.
Nunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nunes lands with a left to the head.
Nunes scores with a shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Nunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nunes lands a body punch.
Bradshaw takes a shot to the head.
Nunes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bradshaw up against the cage.
Nunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradshaw's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nunes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Nunes drops Bradshaw onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bradshaw is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Bradshaw is rocked!
Nunes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bradshaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Nunes finish him?
Nunes pushes Bradshaw against the cage and as Bradshaw bounces back, Nunes cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Nunes follows up with more strikes but Bradshaw was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amanda Nunes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dobson (ranked 1173 p4p, 54 weight class) and Okino Naruhiko (ranked 638 p4p, 29 weight class). Michael Dobson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Okino Naruhiko's chin.

Dobson
vs
Naruhiko

216 cm
19
302 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
265 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okino Naruhiko!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Naruhiko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dobson's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dobson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naruhiko.
Dobson is trying to stand.
Naruhiko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dobson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naruhiko lands strikes from half guard.
Dobson is trying to get back to full guard.
Dobson wants to get back to full guard but Naruhiko has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko working Dobson over with strikes here.
Naruhiko postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Dobson is out cold - huge knockout for Naruhiko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
An out of breath Okino Naruhiko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Michael Dobson spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh bugger all!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Slaughter (ranked 440 p4p, 16 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 1487 p4p, 71 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Slaughter
vs
Machado

195 cm
19
265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

225 cm
19
300 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Slaughter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slaughter has Machado up against the cage in a clinch.
Slaughter lands with a left to the head.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Slaughter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

It looks like Heitor Machado has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Machado has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Slaughter prevents Machado from breaking the clinch.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Machado's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Machado looks winded!
Machado jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Slaughter walks away with a smile on his face. Machado gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Slaughter gets a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the body.
Slaughter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Machado.
Slaughter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slaughter lands a shot to the body.
Slaughter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
Slaughter lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Slaughter.
Slaughter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Slaughter works on Machado's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Slaughter - that landed with a thud.
Slaughter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Slaughter.
Slaughter digs a right hand into Machado's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Machado's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Slaughter.
A right handed body shot lands from Slaughter.

Machado tumbles to the floor! Slaughter threw a big shot that dropped him and now Slaughter is on top looking to finish! Machado has guard but can he survive?!

Machado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slaughter stands up over Machado, holding on to his feet. Slaughter throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Machado is out cold! Slaughter lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Victor Slaughter!
Our winner, Victor Slaughter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.