GSF 68 Zukic vs Mitusada II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Francois La Poulet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Putman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Poulet comes to the cage accompanied by "chicken dance" song. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

La Poulet
vs
Putman

186 cm
26
192 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

186 cm
22
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois La Poulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Putman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Poulet lands a head kick. Putman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
La Poulet plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
La Poulet throws a head kick but Putman moves out of range.
La Poulet connects with a solid leg kick.
La Poulet misses with a head kick.
Francois La Poulet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Poulet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Putman throws out the jab.
La Poulet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Putman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Francois La Poulet has been cut.
Putman works over La Poulet's head and body with a nice combination.
Putman throws an overhand right that lands on La Poulet's shoulder, as La Poulet tries to avoid the shot.
La Poulet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Putman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La Poulet.
Putman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Putman blocks a head kick by La Poulet.
La Poulet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Putman blocks a head kick by La Poulet.
La Poulet throws a head kick but Putman moves out of range.
La Poulet scores with a head kick.
La Poulet is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Putman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putman lands with a hook. La Poulet tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Putman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Poulet manages to avoid it.
Putman cracks La Poulet with a good jab.
La Poulet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putman cracks La Poulet with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
La Poulet lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putman lands a hook that stumbles La Poulet back into the cage. Putman follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping La Poulet to the canvas! Putman pounces and lands several unanswered shots - La Poulet has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mike Putman!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamarcus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase has chosen Break as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Chase

187 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

190 cm
27
220 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamarcus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Chase!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands an overhand right.

It looks like Johnny Chase has been cut.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chase.
Johnny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Chase looks gassed!
Johnson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chase's waist but Chase gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Johnson off to one side.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
Chase is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.

Chase feints and as Johnson raises his hands in defense, Chase changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Chase has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chase's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chase is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Chase's brow.
Chase is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Johnson 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.
Johnson is fighting to break Chase's control of his arms but Chase is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chase preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
Johnson postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.
Chase keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chase keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chase is keeping the position for now.
Johnson postures up in Chase's guard and throws a big left but Chase blocks it.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.

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.
Chase tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chase.
Chase tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Johnson swivels and escapes.
Chase tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Chase tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamarcus Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Chase.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Chase avoids nicely.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johnson throws a combination. Chase tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Johnson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Johnson!
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Chase's ribs.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That has opened up Johnny Chase's cut even more.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Chase backpedaling.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Jab, jab by Johnson - just one landing.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The cut above Johnny Chase's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chase has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Chase's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chase takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamarcus Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson with a hook.
Jamarcus Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Johnson finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Chase tries to clinch up.
Chase tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chase to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chase stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson looking to control.
Chase is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chase is one step ahead there.
Chase advances position into side control!
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Chase wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chase trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Chase is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chase seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson 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.

Chase is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chase to get the leverage.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Johnson trying to control but Chase postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is controlling Chase's trapped leg to prevent Chase from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around?
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson looking to control.
Chase wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jamarcus Johnson.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chase on the side of the head.
Johnson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson jabs at Chase's body.
Chase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chase takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chase takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamarcus Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Chase's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chase avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Chase moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Chase bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chase takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chase shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jamarcus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chase takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chase circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Chase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chase doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab. Chase acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chase has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Johnson wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chase ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
A nice combination there by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Chase takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Chase's body. Chase takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chase looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chase takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Chase forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
Johnson lands a nice uppercut.
Johnson cracks Chase with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Chase's ribcage. Chase let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson tries to score a body lock takedown but Chase shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Johnny Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Chase takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chase as Johnson tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson stalling the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Johnson fails to land.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chase fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chases head.
Johnson lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Chase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
Johnson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chase gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamarcus Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase wants a takedown but no success here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chase backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chase misses with a knee to the head.
Chase missing with knees to the body.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Johnson stalling in the clinch but Chase improves position.
Johnson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Johnson.
Chase wants a takedown but no success here.
Chase goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Johnson looking to stall.
Maybe Johnson would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Johnson misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chase avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Chase breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson lunges at Chase with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chase's hand.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Chase's ribs.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase is looking to clinch.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chase tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Jamarcus Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Chase should have avoided that one.
Chase on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
Chase takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Johnson. That snapped Chase's head back.

Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chase did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Chase.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamarcus Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamarcus Johnson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Calatayud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cherry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Calatayud
vs
Cherry

183 cm
20
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

189 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sebastian Calatayud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cherry!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calatayud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calatayud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Calatayud moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Cherry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calatayud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calatayud staying out of range there.
No joy there for Calatayud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cherry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Cherry moves into range and clinches up with Calatayud.
Cherry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calatayud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Calatayud.
Calatayud is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cherry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cherry blocking some punches.
Cherry blocks a body shot from Calatayud.
Calatayud is trying to drag Cherry to the mat but Cherry just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Calatayud gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cherry.
Cherry blocking some punches.
Calatayud wants to stall.
A short right from Calatayud on the inside.

It looks like Don Cherry has been cut.
Calatayud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cherry trying to stall but Calatayud improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calatayud scores with a nice hook to the head.

Cherry drags the fight down to the ground.
Calatayud trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cherry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cherry has his hands on Calatayud's head, controlling the position.
Cherry controls Calatayud momentarily but Calatayud frees himself.
Calatayud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Calatayud trying to control the position from guard on top but Cherry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Calatayud has his foot on Cherry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cherry works his way back into a safe position though.
Cherry is stalling in the full guard.

Calatayud looking for a guillotine here but Cherry defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calatayud wants to sweep here but Cherry controlling him for the moment.

Calatayud looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cherry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cherry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Calatayud is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cherry trying to control but Calatayud is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cherry is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Calatayud does it's job there.
Calatayud tries to clinch up
and Cherry counters with a nice uppercut.
Calatayud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Calatayud moves in looking to clinch but Cherry pushes him off.
Sebastian Calatayud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calatayud throws a jab when Cherry was well out of range.
Calatayud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cherry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Calatayud tries to clinch but Cherry moves out of range.

Cherry scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calatayud keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cherry is trying to control. Calatayud wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calatayud 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.
Cherry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calatayud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cherry moves nicely into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calatayud is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cherry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cherry trying to control the action but Calatayud is working from the bottom.
Calatayud misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Calatayud trying to hold on to Cherry's head to control him but Cherry postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Calatayud manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cherry wants to control from the top but Calatayud keeps moving.
Cherry with a flurry of punches that miss.

Calatayud is looking for a triangle but Cherry pushes his legs off easily.
Cherry looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Calatayud has his foot on Cherry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cherry works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cherry misses with a double jab.
Calatayud closes the distance but Cherry moves to the side

and Cherry counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cherry lands a takedown into guard.

Calatayud looking for a guillotine here but Cherry defends easily.

Calatayud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cherry defends it easily.

Calatayud escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cherry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cherry pushing down on Calatayud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Cherry stands up and beckons Calatayud to join him on the feet.
Cherry scores with a sloppy right hand. Calatayud should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calatayud punishes Cherry's body with a nice straight punch.
Cherry is breathing heavily.
Calatayud blocks a head kick by Cherry.
Calatayud wants to clinch up but Cherry keeps it at a distance.
Cherry misses with a few strikes there.
Cherry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Calatayud sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cherry somewhat.

Calatayud has Cherry up against the cage in a clinch.
Calatayud looking to slow down the pace here.
Calatayud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Calatayud lands a shot to the body.

Calatayud pulls Cherry into guard.

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

Calatayud is looking for a triangle but Cherry pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calatayud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cherry defends it easily.
Cherry passes Calatayud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cherry perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cherry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calatayud's head.
Calatayud works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cherry throwing strikes from guard but Calatayud blocks nicely.
Calatayud wants to stand up but Cherry is controlling him.
Cherry trying to control the position from guard on top but Calatayud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calatayud wants to get back to his feet but Cherry passes into half guard.
Cherry working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cherry is looking for a kimura here.
Calatayud tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Calatayud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cherry pulls his head out easily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Calatayud looks to score with a jab to the body but Cherry is just out of range.
Cherry misses with an uppercut. Calatayud saw that one coming.
Calatayud misses with a looping right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cherry circles away from the clinch attempt

and Cherry holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cherry presses Calatayud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calatayud tries to throw a body punch but Cherry avoids it by throwing Calatayud back against the cage.
Cherry jumps guard but Calatayud stands there with Cherry around his waist. Cherry gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cherry dodges an elbow strike from Calatayud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cherry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calatayuds head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calatayud.

Cherry manages to break the clinch.
Cherry misses with a series of wild punches.
Cherry takes one on the button.
Cherry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calatayud fails in his attempt to clinch.

Calatayud has managed to clinch.
Cherry on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cherry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calatayud drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cherry pulls his leg out and moves away.

Cherry clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cherry presses Calatayud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Calatayud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cherry tries to pull guard but Calatayud holds him up against the cage and eventually Cherry drops back down to his feet.
Sebastian Calatayud has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cherry.
Cherry is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
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 Sebastian Calatayud will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Cherry'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Calatayud tries to clinch but Cherry moves away

and Cherry counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calatayud won't be happy with that.
Cherry wants to control but Calatayud is keeping him busy.
Calatayud regains half guard.
Calatayud wants to get back to full guard but Cherry has passed into side control.
Cherry content just to control the position here.
Calatayud is working to get back to half guard.
Calatayud holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cherry tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Cherry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calatayud is squirming around, avoiding Cherry's attempts to control the action.
Calatayud gets back to half guard.
Calatayud is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cherry sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Cherry is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Calatayud sees it coming and defends easily.
Calatayud keeping hold of Cherry's head, controlling as best he can.

Cherry is trying to work for a kimura but Calatayud is defending well.

Calatayud looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calatayud is trying to maintain the position but Cherry is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calatayud wants to get back to his feet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Calatayud tries to clinch there but Cherry circles away.
Calatayud tries to clinch but Cherry is having none of it.
Cherry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Calatayud moves into range and clinches up with Cherry.
Cherry works on Calatayud's body with a couple of short punches.
Calatayud lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Calatayud.
Cherry blocks a body shot from Calatayud.
Calatayud digs a right hand underneath Cherry's ribcage. Cherry let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calatayud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calatayud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Calatayud misses with a punch on the inside.
Calatayud jumps guard but Cherry stands there with Calatayud around his waist. Calatayud gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calatayud lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calatayud lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Calatayud.
Calatayud digs a right hand into Cherry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cherry's gas tank.
Calatayud tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cherry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Calatayud can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Calatayud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calatayud tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cherry blocking some punches.
Calatayud is trying to maintain a safe position but Cherry gets an underhook and turns Calatayud into the cage.
Calatayud misses with some punches.
Calatayud has a couple of punches blocked by Cherry.

Cherry has picked Calatayud up - he's going for a ride! Cherry dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cherry trying to control from half guard but Calatayud is working away.
Calatayud wants to get back to his feet.
Calatayud gets back to full guard.
Cherry trying to control but Calatayud is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calatayud throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cherry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cherry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

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

Calatayud had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cherry defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

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

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 Sebastian Calatayud.
I think Calatayud 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Calatayud!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Richter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Heavy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Richter
vs
Heavy

212 cm
27
282 lbs
11 - 7 - 1

200 cm
24
287 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, John Richter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Heavy!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heavy throws a right and a left that Richter avoids nicely.

Heavy tries to keep at a distance but Richter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richter looking for a takedown.
Richter stops a takedown attempt from Heavy.

Heavy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richter is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Heavy to the mat. Heavy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Richter trying to control the position from guard on top but Heavy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Richter stands and steps away. Heavy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Richter as Heavy shoots in.
Richter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heavy sprawls well. Heavy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Richter. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Richter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Heavy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Heavy is not content to let Richter control the position.

Richter decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Heavy.

Richter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Heavy!
Heavy is trying desperately to improve position.
Richter connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richter is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Heavy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Richter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Heavy because Richter loaded up on that one.
Richter with good strikes from the mount here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Richter is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Richter.

Richter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Heavy!
Richter with shots to the head and body - Heavy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Heavy looks gassed!

Richter is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Richter extends the arm and Heavy is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Richter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barclay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay comes to the cage accompanied by .. Jones has chosen Murder Ya by Kenny Ken (Benny Page RMX) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Flay
vs
Jones

168 cm
23
287 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

195 cm
24
280 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

White Gorilla Nutrition
Bushido Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barclay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Flay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Flay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barclay Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flay to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flay wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Flay keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Flay wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Flay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones not doing much here.
Flay tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Flay defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Jones is trying to control the action in half guard but Flay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
An inside leg kick from Flay misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jones!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flay.
Flay throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Flay counters with a nice uppercut.
Flay dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Flay ducked under it nicely.
Flay with a hook.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Jones moves into range and clinches up with Flay.
Jones wants to break free but Flay has control.
Flay manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flay.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Flay is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flay's brow.
A right hook to the body lands for Flay.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Flay is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flay misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a body shot from Flay.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Still in the clinch, Flay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Flay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones tries to work over Flay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flay tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Flay as the two fighters clinch.
Flay is breathing heavily.
Flay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flay.
Flay scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Flay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Flay stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Flay working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flay digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Flay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Flay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flay tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Flay back against the cage.
Flay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Flay's elbow.
Flay trying to land knees to the body.
Flay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flay misses with a body punch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Flay.
Flay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Flay avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flay lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Flay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Flay.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Flay avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flay.
Flay misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Flay blocks the elbow strike.

Flay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flay shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flay manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Barclay Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Flay throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flay.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Flay.
Flay tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flay scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Flay working aggressively here.
Bobby Flay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Flay is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flay avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Flay - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Flay lands with a light punch inside.
Flay lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Flay.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flay is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Flay into the cage.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Flay has him pressed against the cage.

Flay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Flay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay throws a good cross that connects.
Flay walks into a left hand.

Flay clinches.
Flay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jones in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Flay.
A hook to the body from Flay.
Flay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Flay prevents a body shot from Jones.

Flay is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jones can't fight it off and eventually Flay manages to take the fight to the floor. Jones looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to control the position.
Flay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flay throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barclay Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones tries to bum rush Flay with a series of wild strikes but Flay uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones cracks Flay with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Flay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Flay. That did some damage!
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jab, jab by Jones - just one landing.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a combination but Flay avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Flay back into the cage.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Flay's head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Flay throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Flay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Flay pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Flay's defenses.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Flay's ribcage. Flay let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Flay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flay backwards.
Jones is leaning against Flay and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Flay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Flay backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick from Jones misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Flay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barclay Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones slips under a jab.
Flay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Flay.
Jones punishes Flay's body with a nice straight punch.
Flay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Flay circles away.
Barclay Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Flay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Flay there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flay paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabs Flay right on the nose. Flay blinks but takes it well.
Flay takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Flay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flay cracks the inside of Jones's front leg.
Flay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Flay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flay defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Flay in his tracks.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flay moves away.
Jones throws a hook but Flay blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.

Jones clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Flay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Flay blocks an uppercut.

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Flay connects with a single shot there.
Bobby Flay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Flay moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Flay counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Flay misses with a head shot.
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jones looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Flay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flay wants to sweep but no luck.

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.
Flay being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones passes into half guard.
Flay is looking to improve his position.
Jones controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barclay Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jones winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barclay Jones!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joh Jah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joh Jah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jah
vs
Zinc Trumpet Harris

188 cm
24
212 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

192 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Jah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Zinc Trumpet Harris!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jah misses with a body shot.
A big right from Jah misses.
Zinc Trumpet Harris connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Jah.
Zinc Trumpet Harris lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Jah. Beautiful body shot.
Zinc Trumpet Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zinc Trumpet Harris defending well as Jah loads up on a big left hand.
Jah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zinc Trumpet Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Jah.
Zinc Trumpet Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jah swings for the body but Zinc Trumpet Harris moves out of range.
Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zinc Trumpet Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jah counters with a left to the body.
Jah is looking to wear down Zinc Trumpet Harris with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zinc Trumpet Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jah's head.
Zinc Trumpet Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zinc Trumpet Harris misses with a wild combination.
Jah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zinc Trumpet Harris throws a right and a left that Jah avoids nicely.
Jah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zinc Trumpet Harris looks gassed!

Jah drops Zinc Trumpet Harris with a big left hand and mounts him. Zinc Trumpet Harris is in big trouble!

Zinc Trumpet Harris is rocked!
Jah controlling his opponent.
Zinc Trumpet Harris is still in real trouble! Can Jah finish him?
Zinc Trumpet Harris trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zinc Trumpet Harris seems to have recovered his senses.
Jah unloading with bombs!
Jah sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jah's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jah with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zinc Trumpet Harris really wants to buck Jah off and get back to his feet.
Jah looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zinc Trumpet Harris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zinc Trumpet Harris really wants to buck Jah off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jah controlling from the full mount.
Jah with the ground and pound from mount.
Jah controlling the position easily from mount.
Jah has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Joh Jah just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Jah with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zinc Trumpet Harris to score with a decent uppercut.
Jah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zinc Trumpet Harris.
Jah scores with a jab to the body.
Jah dodges the punch combination from Zinc Trumpet Harris.
Zinc Trumpet Harris avoids the body shot from Jah.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zinc Trumpet Harris stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Jah as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jah cracks a nice hook into Zinc Trumpet Harris's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jah misses with a few strikes there.
Jah scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zinc Trumpet Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jah circles away quickly and effectively.
Zinc Trumpet Harris switches off momentarily and Jah cracks him with a monster right hand! Zinc Trumpet Harris topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Jah dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Jah!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joh Jah!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Aria Sr's choice of entrance music: .. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doomsday
vs
Aria Sr

188 cm
27
203 lbs
18 - 10 - 0

200 cm
27
205 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shawn Aria Sr!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Doomsday.
Aria Sr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doomsday.
Doomsday missing with a left hand there. Aria Sr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doomsday slips a jab and a cross from Aria Sr.
Doomsday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Aria Sr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Doomsday throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aria Sr was covering up waiting for the punch and Doomsday finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
Aria Sr keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Aria Sr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
Doomsday slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doomsday fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doomsday is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aria Sr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aria Sr is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.

Doomsday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aria Sr wants to control but Doomsday postures up.
Aria Sr tries to buck Doomsday off but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Aria Sr sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Doomsday tries for a kimura but Aria Sr is defending well.
Aria Sr sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aria Sr's head.
Aria Sr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aria Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doomsday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aria Sr gets back to full guard.
Aria Sr is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aria Sr connects with a nice looking jab.
Aria Sr missing with a left hand there. Doomsday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aria Sr avoids the body shot from Doomsday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday fails to land the takedown.
Doomsday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aria Sr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Doomsday scores a takedown into full mount!
Aria Sr is looking to improve his position but Doomsday isn't that keen on the idea.
Aria Sr tries to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.

Doomsday looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Aria Sr is bucking up trying to escape but Doomsday cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doomsday scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Aria Sr is looking to improve his position but Doomsday isn't that keen on the idea.
Aria Sr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Doomsday connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Aria Sr wants to hold on but Doomsday pushes him away.
Doomsday unloads with some shots from mount but Aria Sr bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Doomsday cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Doomsday with a couple of short strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice elbow there by Doomsday.
Doomsday unloading with bombs!

Doomsday goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Aria Sr is on top in guard.
Aria Sr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doomsday swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doomsday is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Doomsday dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Doomsday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Aria Sr finds it's way round the side to connect with Doomsday's head.
Aria Sr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr throws a body punch but Doomsday moves out of range.
Aria Sr misses with a straight left.

Doomsday shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Doomsday passes into half guard.
Doomsday passes to side control.
Aria Sr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aria Sr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Aria Sr gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Doomsday is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aria Sr is just riding it out for now. Doomsday eventually gives up the hold.
Aria Sr trying to control but Doomsday postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aria Sr keeps working.
Aria Sr wants to get back to full guard.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doomsday lands a nice short elbow.
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aria Sr is trying is best to control the position here.
Doomsday is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Doomsday 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.
Aria Sr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Aria Sr is retaining full guard.
Aria Sr pulls Doomsday in close to his closed guard and prevents Doomsday from doing any damage or advancing position.
Doomsday postures up and lands a big shot to Aria Sr's brow.
Aria Sr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Doomsday is in close to Aria Sr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Doomsday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doomsday won't allow Aria Sr to sweep him here.
Doomsday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aria Sr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doomsday's guard.
Aria Sr postures up in Doomsday's guard and throws a big left but Doomsday blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday working a defensive guard here.
Aria Sr preventing the sweep.
Aria Sr wants to pass the guard but Doomsday is keeping the position.
Aria Sr is looking to work some ground and pound but Doomsday has wrist control.

Aria Sr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aria Sr stuffs the takedown attempt from Doomsday. Doomsday gets slowly back to his feet.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt
and Aria Sr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Doomsday closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aria Sr gets full guard.
Doomsday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aria Sr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aria Sr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Aria Sr has his foot on Doomsday's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doomsday works his way back into a safe position though.
Aria Sr trying to control the position.
Doomsday trying to control but Aria Sr is working from the bottom.
Doomsday sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aria Sr's guard.
Aria Sr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Doomsday.
Doomsday slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Doomsday dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Doomsday lands a nice hook to Aria Sr's body. Aria Sr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aria Sr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aria Sr with a poor takedown

and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Aria Sr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doomsday scores with a couple of nice shots.
Doomsday trying to mount his opponent but Aria Sr defends it.
Doomsday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doomsday wants to control but Aria Sr is keeping him busy.
Victor Doomsday overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aria Sr is looking to control Doomsday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aria Sr avoid being mounted?
Doomsday lands strikes from half guard.
Aria Sr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Doomsday.
Doomsday trying to control but Aria Sr is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday working some strikes from top position.
Doomsday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Aria Sr has an active guard here but Doomsday has managed to pass into half guard.
Doomsday controlling the action here.
Aria Sr is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
Aria Sr is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr wants to control but Doomsday is keeping busy.
Doomsday trying to control from half guard but Aria Sr is working away.
Aria Sr trying to control here.
Doomsday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aria Sr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Doomsday prevents Aria Sr from improving his position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Aria Sr misses its intended target.
Aria Sr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doomsday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doomsday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doomsday takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doomsday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Aria Sr trying to hold on to Doomsday's head to control him but Doomsday postures up.
Doomsday trying to control the action but Aria Sr is working from the bottom.
Victor Doomsday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aria Sr tries to roll over but Doomsday keeps him under control.
Doomsday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aria Sr defending well though.
Doomsday is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Aria Sr!
Doomsday with good strikes from the mount here!
Doomsday dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aria Sr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Doomsday wants to finish this one by submission but Aria Sr is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Doomsday.
Doomsday avoids the attempt from Aria Sr to control.
Shawn Aria Sr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doomsday prevents Aria Sr from getting the reversal.
Doomsday trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doomsday lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Aria Sr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doomsday can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aria Sr is looking to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor Doomsday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doomsday, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor Doomsday!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir John MacDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

John MacDonald
vs
Turner

182 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir John MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joshua Turner!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner misses with a straight right.
Turner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
MacDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacDonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws out a loose jab but MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for MacDonald.

It looks like Joshua Turner has been cut.
Sir John MacDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
MacDonald falls off balance throwing a combination

and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turner looking to pass the guard.
Turner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacDonald not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald pulls Turner in close to his closed guard and prevents Turner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
MacDonald is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.

MacDonald is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
MacDonald working Turner over with knees to the body.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Turner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MacDonald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Turner looks gassed!
MacDonald is struggling to control the position.
MacDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turner.
MacDonald stalling.
Turner tries to score a body lock takedown but MacDonald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sir John MacDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joshua Turner.
MacDonald lands an uppercut.
MacDonald landing knees to the head.
A short left from MacDonald.
MacDonald scores with a knee to the head.
MacDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Turner.
MacDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacDonald lands a good knee to the midsection. Turner won't want to take too many of those.
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!
MacDonald misses with a knee to the head.
MacDonald lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turner misses with a punch to the body.
MacDonald misses with a knee strike.
MacDonald is pressed up against the cage. Turner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacDonald down to the mat. MacDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No joy there for MacDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for MacDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MacDonald.
MacDonald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Turner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacDonald's guard.
Turner wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald is looking for a triangle but Turner pushes his legs off easily.
MacDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner stops MacDonald from standing up.
Turner is stalling in the full guard.
Turner throws and elbow that misses. MacDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by MacDonald!
MacDonald looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacDonald wants to control from the top but Turner keeps moving.
MacDonald won't allow Turner to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
MacDonald loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sir John MacDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joshua Turner'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.

MacDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner scores with a decent looking hook.
MacDonald clinches but Turner breaks the clinch

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

MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turner stays in close to MacDonald's body and controls the position.

MacDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MacDonald trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Turner wants to control from the top but MacDonald keeps moving.
MacDonald keeping full guard, as Turner tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
MacDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Turner counter with a right hand.
MacDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacDonald throws a head kick that Turner semi-blocks.
MacDonald looks to clinch

and Turner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacDonald is looking to control Turner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can MacDonald avoid being mounted?
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
MacDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Turner sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Turner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner stalling away here and it's allowed MacDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Turner trying to control but MacDonald is working from the bottom.
MacDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
MacDonald passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Turner!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

MacDonald looking for a guillotine from mount but Turner is having none of it.
MacDonald tries to control but Turner wriggling away.
Turner wants to control but MacDonald is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joshua Turner'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

MacDonald closes the distance and clinches.
Turner struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
MacDonald slowing the pace effectively.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
MacDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turner has MacDonald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacDonald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacDonald tries to stall but Turner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
MacDonald gets through Turner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Turner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. MacDonald is trying to keep an underhook but Turner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Turner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacDonald is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner wants to take a breather but MacDonald is having none of it.
MacDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Turner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Turner's back!

MacDonald looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

MacDonald working for a choke but Turner is defending well.
Turner breaks MacDonald's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
MacDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner pushes down on MacDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
MacDonald wants to control the action here but instead Turner manages to pass to full mount!

That's two 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.
MacDonald is working to get back to half guard.
MacDonald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner controlling from the full mount.
MacDonald working to try and regain half guard.
MacDonald tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
MacDonald is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacDonald is looking to escape.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks MacDonald but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner with shots to the head and body - MacDonald looks very uncomfortable down there.
Turner is landing with some decent strikes but MacDonald is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
MacDonald working to try and regain half guard.
Turner avoids the attempt from MacDonald to control.
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Joshua Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner prevents MacDonald from getting the reversal.
MacDonald wants to hold on but Turner pushes him away.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of MacDonald's face.
Turner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacDonald is looking to escape.
Turner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joshua Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turner 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Turner!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Incredius Roundius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vachon
vs
Roundius

182 cm
25
198 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Vachon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Incredius Roundius!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Vachon. That snapped Roundius's head back.
Vachon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roundius moves away.
Roundius throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Roundius is out of range.
Roundius connects with a looping right hand.
Roundius defending well as Vachon loads up on a big left hand.
Roundius fails with a takedown attempt.
Vachon looks to land a right hand but Roundius moved out of range.
Roundius takes one to the chin there.
Vachon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roundius fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vachon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vachon tests Roundius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vachon throws a hook to the side of Roundius's head but Roundius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roundius swats away the attempt to clinch by Vachon.
Vachon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roundius. Roundius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vachon cracks Roundius with an open hand slap.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roundius.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Roundius tries a low kick but Vachon avoids it.
Vachon moves out of range of the strikes.
Roundius throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roundius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roundius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vachon misses with a double jab
and Roundius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vachon stuffs the takedown.
Andre Vachon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredius Roundius.
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Roundius ducks down to avoid it.
Roundius throws a leg kick which misses Vachon's front leg but catches the back leg as Vachon tries to avoid it.
Vachon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Roundius misses.
Roundius goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vachon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Roundius shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roundius showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roundius throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vachon is refusing to be controlled, as Roundius sits in half guard.
Vachon is trying to stand.
Roundius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vachon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Roundius is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vachon sees it coming and defends easily.
Roundius is looking to stall here but Vachon recovers full guard.
Vachon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vachon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roundius keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roundius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vachon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vachon's back!
Roundius is landing with strikes from the back.
Vachon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roundius on the ground.
Vachon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon wants to improve his position but Roundius is controlling well.
Vachon is working hard here to advance position.
Vachon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roundius.
Vachon tries to get to full guard but Roundius has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roundius is keen to just control but Vachon is a slippery customer.
Roundius throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vachon thows a body shot but no joy.
Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.
Andre Vachon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vachon throws a jab but it's blocked by Roundius.
Vachon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Roundius walks into a jab.
Vachon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Vachon scores with a hook.
Donk. Roundius catches Vachon right on the button with a cross.
Roundius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Roundius slips a jab from Vachon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roundius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vachon ducks right into an uppercut from Roundius.
Roundius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vachon looks to throw the jab but Roundius is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roundius lands a body shot.
Vachon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vachon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roundius's head backwards.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vachon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Roundius misses with a hook.
Vachon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roundius.
Vachon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Roundius. Roundius obviously looking to wear him down.
Roundius shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vachon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roundius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Roundius feints and as Vachon raises his hands in defense, Roundius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roundius trying to control but Vachon is working from the bottom.
Vachon wants to get back to his feet but Roundius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roundius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roundius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vachon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vachon, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roundius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vachon swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vachon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vachon wants it to stay on the feet.
Vachon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vachon throws out a loose jab but Roundius uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Vachon misses.
Andre Vachon is winning the standup battle so far.
Roundius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vachon connects with a right hand. Roundius shakes it off.
Roundius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roundius lands a slapping body shot.

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.
Roundius swings for the body but Vachon moves out of range.
Vachon tries to bum rush Roundius with a series of wild strikes but Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vachon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roundius.
Andre Vachon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Incredius Roundius.
Vachon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vachon doesn't manage to clinch there - Roundius circles away.
Roundius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vachon's head backwards.
Roundius misses with a low kick.
Vachon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roundius throws out the jab.
Vachon slips a straight right by Roundius.
Roundius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roundius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vachon.
Roundius misses with a shot to the body
and Vachon counters with a nice body shot.
Vachon moves in looking to clinch but Roundius pushes him off.
Vachon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roundius tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vachon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roundius somewhat.
Roundius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vachon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roundius.
Vachon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roundius moves away.
Roundius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vachon throws a looping overhand right but Roundius ducks down to avoid it.

Roundius gets a takedown into half guard.
Vachon is trying to stand.
Vachon wants to control but Roundius is keeping busy.
Roundius is trying to control. Vachon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vachon is looking for a sweep. Roundius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roundius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Roundius is keen to just control but Vachon is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roundius throwing shots but Vachon is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roundius, right into the meat.
Roundius throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vachon counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Vachon misses
and Roundius counters with a big head kick but Vachon shrugs it off.

Vachon moves into the clinch.
Vachon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vachon.
Nice body punch from Vachon - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Vachon.
Roundius trying to stall but Vachon improves his position.
Vachon lands a hook that snaps the head of Roundius backwards.
Good body shot from Vachon.
Roundius is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Vachon on the inside.
Vachon is trying to stall.
Roundius tries to score a body lock takedown but Vachon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vachon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Roundius is working for takedown but Vachon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Roundius tries to throw a body punch but Vachon avoids it by throwing Roundius back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Andre Vachon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Roundius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roundius has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vachon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Roundius.
Vachon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roundius leaves Vachon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vachon lands with an overhand left.
A thudding body kick lands there by Roundius!
Roundius throws a shot from downtown. Vachon moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Roundius.
Vachon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roundius.
Roundius connects with a high kick.
Vachon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roundius throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Roundius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Roundius working away.
Roundius is looking to take a break and control but Vachon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vachon wants to control but Roundius postures up.
Vachon is working to avoid the ground and pound but Roundius connects with a decent elbow.
Roundius lands a few punches from side control.

Roundius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roundius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vachon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Roundius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vachon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roundius is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vachon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vachon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vachon taking a bit of punishment here - Roundius scoring with strikes.
Roundius throws an elbow but Vachon slips to the side and avoids it well.

Roundius thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vachon tries to bench press Roundius off him but Roundius keeps the position.
Roundius working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roundius has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Danga de danga de dang - Vachon scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the liver by Roundius. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roundius.
Vachon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vachon slips under a jab from Roundius.
Vachon lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Roundius. Beautiful body shot.
Roundius throws a head kick that misses.
Roundius pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roundius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vachon manages to avoid it.

Roundius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vachon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Roundius trying to control the action but Vachon is working from the bottom.
Vachon taking a bit of punishment here - Roundius scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vachon is looking for a sweep.
Roundius fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Roundius stands up and beckons Vachon to his feet.
Vachon digs a good body shot into Roundius's ribs.
Roundius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vachon takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roundius dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vachon. That did some damage!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roundius feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vachon's calf.
Roundius slips a straight right by Vachon.
Vachon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roundius.
Incredius Roundius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vachon misses with an uppercut. Roundius saw that one coming.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Andre Vachon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Amir Zukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daizu Mitsusada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zukic comes to the cage accompanied by 50 cent - Many man. Mitsusada has chosen A-Punk as his entrance music. Daizu Mitsusada told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Zukic
vs
Mitsusada

173 cm
24
159 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

167 cm
27
163 lbs
11 - 5 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Zukic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daizu Mitsusada!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zukic connects with a solid leg kick.
Mitsusada tests Zukic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zukic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zukic scoring well with a low kick there.
Mitsusada throws a head kick that half lands.
Mitsusada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitsusada checks a leg kick.
Zukic throws a head kick but Mitsusada moves out of range.
Zukic lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zukic tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zukic.
Zukic scores with a leg kick.
Zukic connects with a solid leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zukic.
Zukic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitsusada's calf.
Mitsusada looks gassed!
Mitsusada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zukic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zukic. That's going to slow Mitsusada down.
Zukic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zukic.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zukic.
Zukic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mitsusada.
Zukic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zukic.
Zukic throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zukic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters circle, before Zukic throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Mitsusada's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Zukic lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Amir Zukic!
Amir Zukic retains his lightweight title!