OFC 59: Bad Intentions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Methot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Mehoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Methot
vs
Mehoff

170 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Methot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Mehoff tenderised Methot's leg. Methot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mehoff fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Methot. Mehoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Methot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mehoff manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Methot.
Methot misses with a hook.
Methot will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mehoff cracks Methot with a good jab.
Mehoff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Methot tries to avoid it but Mehoff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Methot to the ground. Methot escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mehoff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mehoff lands an elbow inside that Methot shrugs off.
Methot wants to get back to striking at distance but Mehoff won't allow it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Methot jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mehoff walks away with a smile on his face. Methot gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice cross by Mehoff.
Methot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mehoff looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Methot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mehoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Methot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mehoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Methot.

Methot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mehoff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Methot controls the pace.
Mehoff wants to stand but Methot is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Methot drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mehoff manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Methot has Mehoff in his guard.
Mehoff wants to control from the top but Methot keeps moving.
Methot being controlled here, momentarily.
Methot is trying to control the position but Mehoff postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff throwing strikes but missing.
Mehoff tries to stand but Methot is controlling from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Mehoff.
Decent striking displayed by Mehoff there.
Mehoff stuffs the takedown attempt from Methot. Methot gets slowly back to his feet.
Methot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mehoff ducks under a wild hook from Methot.
Methot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mehoff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mehoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Methot counter with a right hand.
Mehoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Methot.
Methot throws a predictable looking body shot

and Mehoff counters with a takedown into side control.
Mehoff trying to control the position but Methot is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Methot tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mehoff decides to stand up, so the ref orders Methot to his feet.
Methot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mehoff has time to react.
Mehoff ducks under a wild hook from Methot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Mehoff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mehoff tries to close the distance and clinch but Methot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mehoff cracks the inside of Methot's front leg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Methot is defended easily by Mehoff.
Some wild striking there from Mehoff.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Methot.
Methot shoots in for a double leg but Mehoff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Methot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mehoff pushes Methot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Methot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Methot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Methot landing a few strikes.
Mehoff dodges the ground and pound from Methot.

Methot wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mehoff, who protects the arm well.
Mehoff pushes Methot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Methot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Methot scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehoff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Methot working the ground and pound from side control.
Methot throws a strike aimed at the side of Mehoff's head but Mehoff avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Methot cracks Mehoff with a big right hand but Mehoff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Methot scores with a couple of short elbows.
Methot wants to control but Mehoff is keeping him busy.
Methot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Methot in side control, throwing shots but Mehoff defends.
Methot is working Mehoff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Methot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mehoff is pushing Methot's head away, looking to escape. Methot manages to hold on to the position though.

Methot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Methot trying to control the position but Mehoff is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Methot has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's 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.
Methot throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Mehoff pushes Methot away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Methot gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mehoff is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Methot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mehoff is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Methot trying to control the position but Mehoff is working away.

Methot has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Methot dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mehoff has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Methot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Methot can't get the takedown.
Methot tries to break the clinch but Mehoff is controlling the position.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mehoff obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mehoff connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Patrick Methot has been cut.
Mehoff landing knees to the body.
Methot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Mehoff manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Methot throws a hook but Mehoff blocks it.
Methot throws a leg kick
and Mehoff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mehoff swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Methot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mehoff!
Methot with a couple of short strikes.
Patrick Methot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mehoff bucks up and throws Methot to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Mehoff lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Methot circles away quickly and effectively.
Mehoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Methot misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Methot as he connects with a hook.
Methot has his takedown stuffed
and Mehoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Methot scores with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Methot tries for a takedown but Mehoff circles away easily
and Mehoff counters with a series of strikes. Methot will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Methot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Methot with a poor takedown

and Mehoff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mehoff slows the pace down in half guard.
Mehoff wants to stand up but Methot has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Mehoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Methot is trying to get back to full guard.
Methot preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff is looking to stall here but Methot recovers full guard.
Methot wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Methot keeping moving, preventing Mehoff from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mehoff wants to stand and escape but instead Methot has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mehoff wants to stand and escape but Methot is having none of it.
Methot wants to control from the top but Mehoff keeps moving.
Methot cracks Mehoff with a solid left hand.
Mehoff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Methot wants to control from the top but Mehoff keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacques Mehoff.
I think Mehoff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Patrick Methot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Carcetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ty Greason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Greason is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Carcetti
vs
Greason

198 cm
20
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

5th Round

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dennis Carcetti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ty Greason!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carcetti tries to avoid it but Greason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carcetti to the ground. Carcetti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Greason shoots in and drives through. Carcetti sprawls well.
Carcetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dennis Carcetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Greason.
Carcetti throws a leg kick which misses Greason's front leg but catches the back leg as Greason tries to avoid it.
Carcetti smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Carcetti connects with a solid leg kick.
Greason shoots in but Carcetti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greason looks gassed!
Carcetti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Carcetti lands a high kick to the side of Greason's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Carcetti dives into guard, looking to finish.

Greason is rocked!
Carcetti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Greason's head.
Greason is still in real trouble! Can Carcetti finish him?
Carcetti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greason's head.
Greason seems to have recovered his senses.
Carcetti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carcetti advances to half guard.
Carcetti throwing shots but Greason is blocking nicely.
Carcetti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carcetti not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Carcetti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greason sees it coming and defends easily.
Greason is not content to let Carcetti control the position.
Carcetti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carcetti is trying to control. Greason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Greason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carcetti.
Carcetti throwing shots but Greason is blocking nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Greason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carcetti.
The fighters are battling for position here. Greason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Greason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carcetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Greason trying to keep a closed guard but Carcetti is proving a slippery customer.
Carcetti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Greason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carcetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carcetti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greason is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Greason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carcetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carcetti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Carcetti is in close to Greason's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Carcetti landing some decent shots from guard.
Greason can't keep his opponent in guard - Carcetti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greason manages to get to full guard.
Greason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carcetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greason on the ground.
Greason keeping moving, preventing Carcetti from controlling successfully.
Carcetti slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Carcetti stops Greason from getting back to his feet.
Carcetti working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greason regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carcetti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carcetti postures up in Greason's guard and throws a big left but Greason blocks it.
Greason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carcetti.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Greason is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carcetti is aware though and is defending well.
Greason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carcetti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Greason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carcetti is one step ahead there.
Greason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Greason is looking for a triangle but Carcetti pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti scoring with some ground and pound.
Carcetti's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Greason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carcetti defends it easily.
Carcetti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carcetti connects with a couple of short punches.
Carcetti postures up in Greason's guard and throws a big left but Greason blocks it.
Carcetti throwing strikes but missing.

Greason had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carcetti defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Greason working for a triangle but Carcetti defends it easily.
Carcetti throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carcetti clinches.
Carcetti lands with a light punch inside.
Greason gets underhooks to prevent Carcetti's takedown attempt.
Greason changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Carcetti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greason shoots in looking for a takedown. Carcetti tries to sprawl out of it but Greason keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carcetti manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Greason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carcetti sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dennis Carcetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Greason.
Greason on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Carcetti. Carcetti obviously looking to wear him down.
Greason is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Carcetti connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carcetti.
Greason is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Carcetti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greason takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carcetti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carcetti scores with a leg kick.
Carcetti cracks Greason with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Carcetti tenderised Greason's leg. Greason is trying to keep his angry face on.
Greason's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carcetti lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Carcetti scores with a punch to the head.
Carcetti throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carcetti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greason takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carcetti works the jab nicely.
Carcetti scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Carcetti.
Carcetti scores with a jab. Greason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Greason takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carcetti connects with a single shot there.
Carcetti scores with a nice body kick.
Greason gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Carcetti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greason on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Greason has his takedown stuffed
and Carcetti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greason throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carcetti connects with a good right hand that stumbles Greason. Greason circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Carcetti tests Greason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carcetti fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Greason has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Carcetti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carcetti wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Carcetti. No joy for Greason on that attempt.
Greason takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carcetti scores with a spinning back kick!
Greason chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carcetti can pounce on him.
Carcetti blocks a head kick by Greason.
A thudding body kick lands there by Carcetti!
Carcetti scores with a jab to the head.
Carcetti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greason can do to turn this around?
Carcetti throws a head kick that half lands.
Greason shoots and misses
and Carcetti counters with a straight right hand.
Greason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Greason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carcetti's waist but Carcetti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greason off to one side.
Greason tries for a takedown but Carcetti circles away easily
and Carcetti counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carcetti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Greason doesn't seem bothered though.
Greason tries for a takedown but Carcetti circles away easily
and Carcetti counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Greason takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carcetti lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Carcetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greason moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Greason checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Greason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carcetti counters with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Carcetti. That snapped Greason's head back.
Greason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carcetti counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Greason has a takedown stuffed.
Greason walks forward, straight into a front kick from Carcetti.
Greason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A cross from Carcetti lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Greason with that takedown attempt.
Greason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carcetti counters with a nice kick to the body.
Greason with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carcetti counters with a low kick, right behind Greason 's knee.
Greason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carcetti counters with an outside leg kick.
Donk. Carcetti catches Greason right on the button with a cross.
Carcetti throws a head kick that half lands.
Carcetti avoids the head kick by Greason.
Greason tries for a takedown but Carcetti circles away easily
and Carcetti makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Greason really felt that one!
Greason is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carcetti is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Greason.
Carcetti lands the left hand.
Carcetti misses with a hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Greason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carcetti counters with a straight right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Carcetti. That's going to slow Greason down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Greason.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Carcetti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Carcetti lands a jab.
Greason tries for a takedown but Carcetti circles away easily
and Carcetti counters with a good low kick that Greason was not able to check.
Carcetti lands a right hook to the body.
Greason on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carcetti throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carcetti lands a slapping body shot.
Dennis Carcetti is winning the standup battle so far.
Carcetti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carcetti.
Carcetti works the jab nicely.
Carcetti keeps Greason at a distance using the push kick.
Carcetti plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carcetti paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greason fails with the takedown.
Dennis Carcetti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ty Greason.
Carcetti scoring well with a low kick there.
Greason has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Carcetti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carcetti is looking to slow Greason down with leg kicks.
Carcetti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greason misses with a takedown attempt
and Carcetti counters with a low kick, right behind Greason 's knee.
Greason throws a hook to the side of Carcetti's head but Carcetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Greason doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Carcetti to counter with a crisp jab.
Carcetti lands a jab to the nose.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carcetti, as that shot connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carcetti.
Carcetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Greason.

Greason scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Greason looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carcetti on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Carcetti tries to get out of the position.
Carcetti is looking to regain half guard here but Greason keeps moving and retains side control.
Carcetti is not content to let Greason control the position.
Ty Greason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Greason throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Greason is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carcetti knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
I wouldn't like to be where Carcetti is right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Carcetti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Carcetti regains half guard.

Greason is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carcetti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Greason.
Greason prevents Carcetti from improving his position.

Greason seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Carcetti is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ty Greason!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Mateo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Stojkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mateo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, impuls- dla was. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mateo
vs
Stojkowski

199 cm
23
262 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

189 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Mateo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Stojkowski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stojkowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stojkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mateo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stojkowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mateo.
Mateo ducks under a wild hook from Stojkowski.
Mateo wants to clinch up but Stojkowski keeps it at a distance.
Stojkowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stojkowski punishes Mateo's body with a nice straight punch.
Stojkowski scores with a body shot.
Mateo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stojkowski throws a shot to the body.
Mateo seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Stojkowski shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Mateo is backing up but Stojkowski catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Mateo covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Stojkowski Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Stojkowski!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Cyde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Theme From Black Belt Jones. Jacare Cyde 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!

Kelly
vs
Cyde

188 cm
22
219 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacare Cyde!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cyde.
Jacare Cyde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cyde if he has to take too many more of those.
Cyde throws a series of punches but Kelly avoids them all with ease.
Cyde takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Kelly clinches.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cyde working aggressively here.
Cyde working hard to break the clinch.
Kelly with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jacare Cyde has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kelly.
Cyde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyde wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kelly has him pressed against the cage.
Cyde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly controlling the action here for a moment.
Cyde tries to break the clinch but Kelly is controlling the position.
Cyde takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyde.
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cyde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly crunches a lovely knee into Cyde's ribcage.
Cyde looks gassed!
Kelly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cyde has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kelly.
Kelly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kelly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Kelly pulls guard effortlessly.
Cyde is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him.
Kelly is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cyde is looking to stand up but Kelly won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kelly pushes Cyde up against the cage in a clinch.
Cyde misses with the head strike.
Kelly landing knees to the head.

Kelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cyde uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cyde manages to get himself to full guard.
Kelly content to stall in guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Kelly wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Kelly clinches.
Kelly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cyde tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly lands a nice knee to the body.
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cyde's face.
Kelly landing knees to the head.

That has opened up Jacare Cyde's cut even more.
Kelly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kelly working Cyde over with knees to the body.
Kelly connects with a knee to the head.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kelly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cyde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kelly landing knees to the body.
Kelly displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cyde up against the cage.

Kelly has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cyde uses from the top position.
Kelly is adopting a defensive guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cyde's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Kelly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacare Cyde's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kelly goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Kelly drives through and clinches with Cyde against the cage.
Jim Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cyde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kelly lands a nice knee to the body.
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Kelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Kelly.
Kelly lands a knee to the head.

The cut above Jacare Cyde's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.
Kelly stalling against the cage.

Kelly manages to pull guard.
Kelly has his hands on Cyde's head, controlling the position.
Kelly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cyde is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly moves nicely into side control.
Kelly controls the position.
Cyde tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cyde tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cyde is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kelly controlling from mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Kelly just wasn't active enough.

Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly lands a good knee to the midsection. Cyde won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kelly - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kelly lands a knee to the body.
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.
Kelly landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Kelly.

Kelly pulls guard effortlessly.
Kelly is pulling down on Cyde's head. It's preventing any offense from Cyde, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cyde has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kelly is proving hard to escape from.
Kelly wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kelly lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cyde looks to throw the jab but Kelly is out of range.

Kelly drives through and clinches with Cyde against the cage.
Kelly landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Kelly pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyde wants to stand but Kelly is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kelly manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Kelly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacare Cyde's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kelly drives through and clinches with Cyde against the cage.
Cyde has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.
Cyde takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kelly landing knees to the body.
Cyde can't break the clinch.
Kelly landing knees to the head.
Kelly crunches a lovely knee into Cyde's ribcage.
Kelly lands a good knee to the midsection. Cyde won't want to take too many of those.
Kelly connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cyde's face.

Jacare Cyde's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Kelly gets control of Cyde's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kelly will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cyde's guard.
Kelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kelly pushing down on Cyde's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly stalling.
Cyde avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Kelly with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kelly moves into full mount! Cyde won't be happy about that!
Kelly controlling from mount.
Kelly'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.
Jacare Cyde has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyde is trying to escape the mount.
Kelly controlling from the full mount.

We're going to have a standup here because Jim Kelly wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Kelly gets a clinch.
Cyde looking to stall.
Cyde being controlled against the cage.
Kelly scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kelly obliges.
Kelly using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kelly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kelly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cyde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kelly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cyde in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cyde takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Kelly.
Kelly leaning his opponent against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kelly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Kelly!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Bellic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yacoub Qura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pursuit Of Happiness. Qura has chosen The Finest - MF Doom as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Bellic
vs
Qura

185 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

185 cm
24
178 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Bellic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yacoub Qura!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellic loads up on a big right hand but Qura slips the punch.
Bellic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Qura throws a sloppy head kick and Bellic moves out of range easily.
Qura wants to clinch up but Bellic keeps it at a distance.
Qura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Qura gets a clinch.

Qura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Qura.
Qura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Qura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Qura wants to clinch up but Bellic keeps it at a distance.
Qura avoids the body shot from Bellic.
Qura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Qura clinches up with Bellic and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellic.
Bellic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Qura.

Qura breaks from the clinch.
Bellic blocks the body kick.
Qura tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellic paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Qura.
Qura throws a head kick that misses.
Bellic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yacoub Qura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bellic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Qura circles away quickly and effectively.
Bellic blocks a head kick by Qura.
Bellic throws a right and a left that both miss.

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

Bellic is rocked!

Qura forces Bellic back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Bellic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Qura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bellic throws a body punch but Qura moves out of range.
Qura fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Bellic.
Bellic seems to have got his legs back now.
Qura tries to clinch there but Bellic circles away.
Bellic takes a swing at Qura's ribcage but misses.
Qura fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bellic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Qura moves away.
Bellic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Qura wants to clinch up but Bellic keeps it at a distance.
Bellic is looking to wear down Qura with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bellic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Qura.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Qura moves into the clinch.
Bellic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bellic throws a punch but it's blocked by Qura.

Qura breaks the clinch.
Bellic swings for the body but Qura moves out of range.
Qura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Qura moves out of range of the strikes.

Qura moves into the clinch successfully.
Qura lands an elbow just above Bellic 's eye.
Qura gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Qura blocks a body shot from Bellic.
Qura lands an elbow inside that Bellic shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bellic.
Qura using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Qura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Qura wants to clinch up but Bellic keeps it at a distance.
Bellic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bellic is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Qura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Qura lands a big head kick that sends Bellic tumbling to the mat! Qura takes a step backwards and waves Bellic back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Qura moves into range and clinches up with Bellic.
Qura has Bellic pressed against the cage. He pushes Bellic back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Qura throws a beautiful elbow that sends Bellic crashing to the floor! Qura piles on the pressure with more strikes! Bellic is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yacoub Qura!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karlmann Friedhelm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlaimir Cuschenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuschenko has chosen T.A.T.U - Prostye Dvizhen'ya as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Friedhelm
vs
Cuschenko

170 cm
28
195 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

178 cm
27
192 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karlmann Friedhelm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuschenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuschenko leaves Friedhelm with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Friedhelm shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cuschenko is not content to let Friedhelm control the position.
Friedhelm trying to pass the guard but Cuschenko defending well.

Friedhelm is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cuschenko defends it well.
Cuschenko is staying active underneath Friedhelm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuschenko is trying to get back to full guard.

Friedhelm is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cuschenko has managed to free his arm - good work.
Friedhelm controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cuschenko is looking for a sweep. Friedhelm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Friedhelm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Friedhelm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cuschenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Friedhelm trying to control from half guard but Cuschenko is working away.
Friedhelm prevents Cuschenko from improving his position.
Friedhelm frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Friedhelm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cuschenko is looking to escape.

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.
Friedhelm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuschenko is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friedhelm thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Friedhelm is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cuschenko is surviving well by controlling Friedhelm's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Friedhelm tries for a takedown but Cuschenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Friedhelm.

Cuschenko fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Friedhelm sprawls well initially but Cuschenko persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Friedhelm tries to roll over but Cuschenko keeps him under control.

Cuschenko is looking for a kimura but Friedhelm is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cuschenko to get the leverage.
Cuschenko is just content to waste time from the top position. Friedhelm takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Friedhelm will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cuschenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cuschenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Friedhelm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuschenko throws a strike but Friedhelm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friedhelm trying to control but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
Friedhelm is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cuschenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

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

Cuschenko has gone for a leg lock! Friedhelm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cuschenko's guard.
Cuschenko keeping full guard, as Friedhelm tries to pass.

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.
Friedhelm wants to control from the top but Cuschenko keeps moving.
Friedhelm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Friedhelm stands and throws Cuschenko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cuschenko is not content to let Friedhelm control the position.
Cuschenko is looking to reverse the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Friedhelm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Friedhelm trying to control the action but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
Friedhelm controlling from side mount.

Friedhelm tries for a kimura but Cuschenko is defending well.
Friedhelm trying to control the action but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friedhelm cracks Cuschenko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Friedhelm working the ground and pound but Cuschenko is defending the strikes.
Cuschenko manages to get back to half guard.
Friedhelm wants to take a breather but Cuschenko is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Friedhelm works his way into full mount!

Friedhelm swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cuschenko is now in Friedhelm's guard. A big mistake from Friedhelm there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Karlmann Friedhelm will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Friedhelm, as that shot connected.

Cuschenko feints and as Friedhelm raises his hands in defense, Cuschenko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cuschenko with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Friedhelm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cuschenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cuschenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuschenko trying to control but Friedhelm is working from the bottom.
Cuschenko is working Friedhelm over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Friedhelm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cuschenko defends well.
Friedhelm wants to sweep here but Cuschenko controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuschenko lands a couple of elbows.
Friedhelm keeping moving, preventing Cuschenko from controlling successfully.
Cuschenko chips away with some ground and pound.

Cuschenko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Friedhelm manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cuschenko has Friedhelm in his guard.
Friedhelm trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuschenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Friedhelm advances to half guard.

Friedhelm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Friedhelm is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cuschenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Friedhelm is working away from the top position though.
Friedhelm wants to take a breather but Cuschenko is having none of it.
Friedhelm stalling away here and it's allowed Cuschenko to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Friedhelm trying to control but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
Vlaimir Cuschenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuschenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Friedhelm is looking to work some ground and pound but Cuschenko has wrist control.

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.
Friedhelm pushes down on Cuschenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Friedhelm is looking to advance position but Cuschenko won't allow it.
Friedhelm wants to control but Cuschenko is keeping him busy.

Friedhelm is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cuschenko sees it coming and defends easily.
Friedhelm throws a strike but Cuschenko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Friedhelm trying to control but Cuschenko is working from the bottom.
Karlmann Friedhelm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cuschenko looking for a sweep. Not yet Cuschenko, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlaimir Cuschenko.
Well Friedhelm 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlmann Friedhelm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Backman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQcd_i5KjCw as his entrance music. Ben Backman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Backman
vs
Jackson

184 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Backman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backman takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Ben Backman has been cut.
Backman dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Backman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson throws the left hand but Backman avoids the punch easily.
Jackson digs a good hook to Backman's body.
Backman is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Backman's hands.
Backman looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes a swing at Backman's ribcage but misses.
Backman looks up at the clock. Bad move! Jackson lands a right hand from hell, dropping Backman. Jackson pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DJ Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Pike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pike
vs
Gibson

195 cm
20
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

192 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Evan Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Pike. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Pike moves away from the strike by Gibson.
Gibson tries to land a front kick but Pike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pike. Gibson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gibson wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Gibson scores with a nice right hand.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Pike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gibson misses with a looping right.
Gibson throws a head kick but Pike moves out of range.
Pike circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gibson throws a low kick, looking for Pike's leg but Pike calmly moves out of range.
Gibson tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Pike as Gibson shoots in.
Evan Pike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Gibson.
Gibson tries to move into range but Pike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Scott Gibson has been cut.
Gibson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pike is able to avoid easily.
Gibson tries to clinch there but Pike circles away.
Pike cracks Gibson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gibson has time to react.
Gibson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pike circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Pike with a hook.
Pike keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gibson.
Pike slips a jab and a cross from Gibson.
Gibson looks gassed!
Pike connects with a nice looking jab.
Gibson moves in looking to clinch but Pike pushes him off.
Good standup being displayed there by Pike as he connects with a hook.

That has opened up Scott Gibson's cut even more.
Gibson thumps Pike with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pike as Gibson shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pike lands with a good body shot.
Pike ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pike lands a nice hook to Gibson's body. Gibson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pike lands a body shot.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Pike scores with a nice strike.
Pike thuds a left hand into Gibson's body.
Gibson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pike wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to move into range but Pike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

The cut above Scott Gibson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pike throws a shot to the body.
Pike lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pike works the jab nicely.

Scott Gibson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pike thuds a left hand into Gibson's body.
Pike throws a one two combo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evan Pike!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Funakoshi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Martial Art Drum Beat. Jackson McMillan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gichin Funakoshi's chin.

Funakoshi
vs
McMillan

168 cm
21
154 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Resistance

Syndicate Drugs

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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson McMillan!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi throws a hook to the side of McMillan's head but McMillan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Funakoshi scores with a jab to the jaw.
McMillan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Funakoshi swivels and escapes.
Funakoshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

McMillan clinches up with Funakoshi and pushes him back against the cage.
McMillan has Funakoshi pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McMillan.
McMillan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funakoshi.
Still in the clinch, McMillan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Funakoshi takes a shot to the head.
Funakoshi tries a body shot but McMillan blocks it.
McMillan lands a body shot.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
McMillan scores with a hook to the body.
McMillan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Funakoshi.
McMillan misses with a body punch.
McMillan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funakoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funakoshi misses with a body punch.
McMillan is leaning against Funakoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from McMillan.
McMillan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Funakoshi tries to work over McMillan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funakoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMillan lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMillan.
McMillan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Funakoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
The referee is keeping an eye on McMillan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McMillan lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McMillan.
McMillan digs a right hand into Funakoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funakoshi's gas tank.
Funakoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMillan's elbow.
Funakoshi tries a body shot but McMillan blocks it.
McMillan lands a body shot in the clinch.
McMillan lands a nice uppercut.
McMillan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from McMillan.
Funakoshi being controlled against the cage.
McMillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McMillan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Come on McMillan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jackson McMillan.
Funakoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Funakoshi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McMillan clinches up against the cage.
McMillan blocks a body shot from Funakoshi.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMillan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMillan struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.

McMillan drags the fight down to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McMillan holds on and takes a little breather.
Funakoshi trying to control but McMillan is working from the bottom.
McMillan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Funakoshi manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi looking for a sweep. Not yet Funakoshi, not yet.
McMillan wants to pass the guard but Funakoshi is keeping the position.
McMillan advances position into side control!

McMillan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Funakoshi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McMillan has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McMillan tries to score with some ground and pound. Funakoshi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

McMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Funakoshi is defending well.
McMillan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Funakoshi keeps working.
McMillan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi wants to control but McMillan postures up.

McMillan is trying to get an arm triangle but Funakoshi is defending well.
Funakoshi regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson McMillan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Good exchange - McMillan coming out on top.
Funakoshi loads up on a big right hand but McMillan slips the punch.
McMillan lands a nice shot to the body.
Funakoshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McMillan throws out the jab.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McMillan has time to react.
McMillan loads up on a big right hand but Funakoshi slips the punch.
McMillan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funakoshi throws out the jab.
Funakoshi misses with a two punch combination.
Funakoshi stalks McMillan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McMillan's face. McMillan staggers backwards, shaken.
McMillan wants to clinch.
Nice defenses there by McMillan.
McMillan misses with a two punch combination.
McMillan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McMillan.
McMillan works Funakoshi's body with a nice hook.
Funakoshi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMillan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Funakoshi tries to keep at a distance but McMillan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funakoshi misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from McMillan.
McMillan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McMillan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McMillan digs a right hand into Funakoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funakoshi's gas tank.
Funakoshi scores with a hook to the body.
McMillan lands a hook that snaps the head of Funakoshi backwards.
McMillan misses with a knee to the head.
McMillan tries to work over Funakoshi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Funakoshi prevents a body shot from McMillan.
McMillan digs a right hand into Funakoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Funakoshi's gas tank.
McMillan cracks Funakoshi with a nice body shot.
Funakoshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson McMillan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Funakoshi trying to control the position but instead, McMillan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funakoshi into the cage.
Funakoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMillan.
Funakoshi misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but McMillan avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Funakoshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but McMillan avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Funakoshi tries a body shot but McMillan blocks it.
McMillan taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by McMillan.
McMillan pushes Funakoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but McMillan avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Funakoshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMillan looking to throw knees to the head but Funakoshi is blocking nicely.
Funakoshi lands a body shot.
McMillan is breathing heavily.
McMillan throws a punch but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
McMillan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McMillan taking a breather.
Funakoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by McMillan.
McMillan blocks an uppercut.
McMillan struggles to land a body shot inside as Funakoshi controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Funakoshi tries a body shot but McMillan blocks it.
McMillan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Funakoshi looking to stall.
Funakoshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMillan's elbow.
Nice body punch from Funakoshi - that landed with a thud.
McMillan misses with a body punch.
McMillan throws a punch but it's blocked by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi stalling in the clinch but McMillan improves position.
McMillan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McMillan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McMillan blocks a body shot from Funakoshi.
McMillan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Funakoshi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McMillan lands a knee to the body.
McMillan prevents a body shot from Funakoshi.
McMillan blocks an uppercut.
McMillan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Funakoshi misses with a punch on the inside.
McMillan tries a body shot but Funakoshi blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi is trying to stall.
A short right from McMillan on the inside.
Funakoshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McMillan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McMillan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Funakoshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but McMillan avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Funakoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMillan tries to pull guard but Funakoshi won't allow it.
Funakoshi can't find room to land a body shot as McMillan controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Funakoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as McMillan controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMillan trying to control the position but instead, Funakoshi has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMillan into the cage.
Funakoshi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Funakoshi tries a body shot but McMillan blocks it.
McMillan trying to land knees to the body.
Funakoshi struggles to land a body shot inside as McMillan controls his hands.
McMillan tries to stall but Funakoshi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McMillan prevents a body shot from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi pressing his opponent 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 Gichin Funakoshi 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.

Funakoshi stuffs the takedown attempt from McMillan. McMillan gets slowly back to his feet.
McMillan misses with a double jab.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Funakoshi takes a swing at McMillan's ribcage but misses.
McMillan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Funakoshi misses with a straight right.
Funakoshi throws a series of punches but McMillan moves out of range.
Funakoshi thuds his right hand into McMillan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Funakoshi fails to land with a series of punches.
McMillan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gichin Funakoshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Funakoshi digs a good body shot into McMillan's ribs.
Funakoshi misses with a wild combination.
Funakoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but McMillan is just out of range.
McMillan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands a really nice looking cross but McMillan seems unphased.
McMillan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

McMillan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMillan.
Funakoshi stalling.
McMillan is trying to stall.
Funakoshi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMillan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from McMillan as the two fighters clinch.
McMillan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McMillan misses with the head strike.
McMillan throws a head punch that misses.
McMillan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Funakoshi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McMillan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Funakoshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMillan can't find room to land a body shot as Funakoshi controls the action.
McMillan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries to throw a body punch but McMillan avoids it by throwing Funakoshi back against the cage.
Funakoshi tries a body shot but McMillan blocks it.
Funakoshi trying to control the position but instead, McMillan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Funakoshi into the cage.
Funakoshi lands a shoulder strike.
McMillan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from McMillan.
Funakoshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McMillan prevents a body shot from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi digs a right hand underneath McMillan's ribcage. McMillan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Funakoshi blocks a body shot from McMillan.
Funakoshi tries to work over McMillan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McMillan.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

McMillan pulls Funakoshi into guard.
Funakoshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Funakoshi lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McMillan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McMillan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Funakoshi.
Funakoshi is working McMillan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Funakoshi tries to free his leg and advance position but McMillan is retaining full guard.
Funakoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Funakoshi thows a big elbow that misses.
McMillan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funakoshi trying to control the position from guard on top but McMillan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Funakoshi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Funakoshi wanted to stand there but McMillan had control of the position.

Funakoshi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McMillan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gichin Funakoshi clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Funakoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMillan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Funakoshi has time to react.
Funakoshi throws a hook but McMillan avoids it easily.
McMillan throws a lazy right hand but Funakoshi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Funakoshi connects with a body shot.
Funakoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMillan at a distance.
Funakoshi fails to land with a series of punches.
McMillan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Funakoshi throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Funakoshi. That snapped McMillan's head back.
Funakoshi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMillan at a distance.
The fighters circling - Funakoshi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Funakoshi misses with a body shot.
McMillan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McMillan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Funakoshi.
McMillan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Funakoshi defends it nicely.
McMillan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Funakoshi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funakoshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Funakoshi tries to bum rush McMillan with a series of wild strikes but McMillan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Funakoshi misses with the combination.
Funakoshi throws out a loose jab but McMillan uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMillan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Funakoshi.
McMillan fails with the takedown.
Funakoshi misses with a two punch combination.
McMillan slips a straight right by Funakoshi.
Funakoshi misses with a hook. McMillan ducked under it nicely.
Funakoshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McMillan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McMillan scores with a three punch combo!
Funakoshi blocks a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Funakoshi misses
and McMillan counters with a left to the body.
McMillan stalks Funakoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Funakoshi's face. Funakoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Funakoshi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Funakoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMillan just misses with a punch to the body.
McMillan throws a series of punches but Funakoshi moves out of range.
McMillan slips a jab from Funakoshi.
McMillan misses with a double jab
and Funakoshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Funakoshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from McMillan. Funakoshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Funakoshi misses with a straight right.
Funakoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from McMillan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gichin Funakoshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson McMillan.
Funakoshi throws a series of strikes that have McMillan backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Funakoshi does no damage.
Funakoshi misses with a wild body shot.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funakoshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMillan moves away.
Funakoshi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McMillan slips under a jab.
Funakoshi lunges at McMillan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McMillan's hand.
McMillan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McMillan blocks a jab.
McMillan lands a two punch combo.
Funakoshi throws a hook to the side of McMillan's head but McMillan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McMillan looks for a takedown but Funakoshi sprawls well.
Funakoshi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMillan counters with a head kick.
McMillan blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Funakoshi.
McMillan throws a jab when Funakoshi was well out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Funakoshi!
Funakoshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McMillan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Funakoshi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McMillan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Funakoshi lands a jab.
McMillan takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Funakoshi both land. Nice combination.

McMillan is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Funakoshi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McMillan to the canvas! McMillan doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Funakoshi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gichin Funakoshi!
Gichin Funakoshi retains his lightweight title!

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