MCC 44: Carter vs Belcher PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasya Galushky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose MAchuca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galushky kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvgzNoak-fQ&translated=1. Jose MAchuca will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Galushky
vs
MAchuca

162 cm
24
281 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

193 cm
18
277 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vasya Galushky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jose MAchuca!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - MAchuca looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Galushky shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MAchuca's guard.
Galushky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
MAchuca is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galushky is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
MAchuca wants to stand up but Galushky is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Galushky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Vasya Galushky has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

MAchuca pulls guard.
Galushky trying to control the position from guard on top but MAchuca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galushky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Galushky stands and steps away. MAchuca gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MAchuca with a poor takedown

and Galushky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galushky in particular looking to stall.

Galushky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Vasya Galushky just wasn't active enough.

A momentary lapse in concentration from MAchuca enables Galushky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MAchuca manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
MAchuca can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Galushky controls the pace.
Galushky wants to control from the top but MAchuca keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Galushky prevents MAchuca from getting back to his feet.
Galushky forces his way into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MAchuca keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Galushky is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MAchuca is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vasya Galushky!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan McBride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBride has chosen For Whom the Bell Tolls 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.

StPierre
vs
McBride

178 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBride looks to land a combination but StPierre avoids it well.
StPierre keeps the fight on the outside.

McBride closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
StPierre is looking for a sweep. McBride is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
StPierre is positioning himself well to prevent McBride advancing to mount.
McBride tries to stand but can't do so whilst StPierre controls his leg.
StPierre makes his way to full guard. A much better position for StPierre.
StPierre has control of McBride's left arm, preventing McBride from doing any damage.
McBride looking to pass the guard.
McBride wants to stand but StPierre has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
StPierre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
StPierre is working hard here to advance position.
McBride is fighting to break StPierre's control of his arms but StPierre is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Georges StPierre.
Some wild striking there from McBride.
Ethan McBride seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
StPierre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McBride's calf.
McBride looks gassed!

StPierre drives through and clinches with McBride against the cage.
McBride tries to pull guard but StPierre won't allow it.
McBride takes a knee right on the jaw!

StPierre breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from McBride misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

StPierre shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than StPierre was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
StPierre cracks McBride with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
StPierre connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
McBride taking shots to the head.
StPierre dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
StPierre dominating with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
StPierre punishing his opponent with strikes.

StPierre is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McBride can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
StPierre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre landing strikes from the mount.
StPierre lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McBride hang on?
StPierre lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
StPierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
StPierre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
StPierre with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by StPierre.
StPierre controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down McBride for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, StPierre cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McBride wants to hold on but StPierre pushes him away.
StPierre with a couple of short strikes.
StPierre is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
StPierre lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
StPierre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McBride is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges StPierre dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

StPierre throws a series of strikes that have McBride backpedaling.

It looks like Ethan McBride has been cut.

StPierre moves into the clinch.

StPierre has McBride pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. StPierre pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McBride tumbling to the mat - StPierre dives into McBride's guard.
StPierre is stalling in the full guard.
StPierre lands a couple of decent looking shots.
StPierre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
StPierre has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McBride is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

StPierre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McBride to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McBride shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

StPierre wants to finish this one by submission but McBride is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from StPierre.
McBride is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns McBride that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The referee warns McBride that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
StPierre with a couple of short strikes.
StPierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McBride can do to turn this around?
McBride really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBride is in a horrible position here. StPierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McBride tries to reverse the position but StPierre maintains control.
StPierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McBride really doesn't want to stay on the ground with StPierre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
StPierre has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McBride's face.
StPierre raining down shots from the mount!
Georges StPierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
StPierre lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McBride is in a horrible position here. StPierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

StPierre looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre landing shots from mount.
McBride tries to lock up and control but StPierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
StPierre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
StPierre breaks from McBride's wrist control and lands an elbow.
StPierre lands a nice shot to the head.
StPierre with good strikes from the mount here!
StPierre pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

StPierre working for a submission but McBride is keeping him at bay.
StPierre is landing with some decent strikes but McBride is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McBride can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
StPierre content just to control the position here.

StPierre working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McBride looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by StPierre! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Georges StPierre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lourd Cenia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cenia
vs
Thomas

185 cm
18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lourd Cenia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zach Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas has Cenia up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Thomas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cenia, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cenia tries for a takedown but Thomas manages to get underhooks.

Cenia jumps guard and drags Thomas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Cenia has wrist control.
Thomas prevents Cenia from getting back to his feet.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cenia is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zach Thomas has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas stuffs the takedown.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Thomas gets a clinch.
Cenia goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lourd Cenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cenia's face as Thomas controls the position.
Thomas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cenia tries to buck Thomas off but Thomas is having none of it.
Thomas just content to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zach Thomas.

Thomas has Cenia up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
Cenia fails to pull guard.
Thomas tries to circle away but Cenia has him pinned against the cage.

Thomas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cenia working a defensive guard but Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Thomas decides to return to a standing position.
Thomas shoots in for a double leg but Cenia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cenia tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Thomas holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cenia goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Cenia, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Cenia against the cage but Cenia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Cenia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas passes Cenia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cenia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Thomas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cenia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cenia looking for a takedown.

Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Thomas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas pulls Cenia in close to his closed guard and prevents Cenia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Cenia controlling him for the moment.
Cenia tries to free his leg and advance position but Thomas is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cenia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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

Thomas clinches up against the cage.

Thomas has Cenia pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thomas pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cenia tumbling to the mat - Thomas dives into Cenia's guard.

Thomas stands up and waves to Cenia to follow him.
Cenia fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas pushes Cenia up against the cage in a clinch.
Cenia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thomas just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lourd Cenia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Thomas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cenia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thomas trying to control the position but Cenia is working away.
The referee asks Thomas politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Thomas prefers to stall for the moment though.

Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cenia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cenia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas slows the pace down.
Zach Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cenia struggling a bit here.
Cenia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cenia looking for a sweep but Thomas has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thomas working the ground and pound effectively.

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.
Thomas manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cenia to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Cenia's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thomas lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cenia tries to roll but Thomas sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Thomas 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!

A punch combination from Thomas misses.

Thomas clinches up against the cage.

Thomas tightens his grip and picks Cenia up, before dumping him to the ground. Cenia manages to land in guard.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cenia is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Thomas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas works his way into side control.
Thomas has control of an arm but Cenia manages to advance to Thomas's back!

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

Thomas is in a bad position with Cenia working for a choke. Thomas manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cenia can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thomas controls the pace.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cenia sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cenia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Cenia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cenia trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas pulls Cenia in to control the position.
Cenia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas controls Cenia momentarily but Cenia frees himself.

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.
Cenia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Zach Thomas was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Cenia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Thomas closes the distance and pushes Cenia back into the cage.
Cenia has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Thomas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cenia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cenia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Lourd Cenia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zach Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thomas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cenia misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Thomas!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vrbanek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Vrbanek
vs
Murphy

185 cm
24
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Vrbanek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vrbanek darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy is trying to stand back up but Vrbanek is controlling him

Vrbanek escapes and gets back to his feet.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Vrbanek circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vrbanek misses with a double jab.
Vrbanek shoots in but Murphy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Murphy clinches up with Vrbanek and pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vrbanek up against the cage.
Vrbanek wants a takedown.
Vrbanek drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vrbanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is pushing Vrbanek up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murphy lands an elbow just above Vrbanek 's eye.
Vrbanek jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Vrbanek around his waist. Vrbanek gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vrbanek is trying to stall.

Vrbanek gets control of Murphy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vrbanek will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vrbanek keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vrbanek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Vrbanek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrbanek looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrbanek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrbanek really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Vrbanek has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murphy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vrbanek is keeping the position for now.
Vrbanek keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.

Vrbanek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Vrbanek 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.

Vrbanek misses with a body shot.
Vrbanek closes the distance and clinches up with Murphy, looking for a takedown. Vrbanek pushes Murphy against the cage but Murphy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Vrbanek being controlled against the cage.
Vrbanek tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy fails to pull guard.
Vrbanek tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vrbanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrbanek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Murphy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vrbanek eats them both and turns towards Murphy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a one two combo.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Vrbanek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrbanek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vrbanek shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Murphy rushes Vrbanek and presses him up against the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Vrbanek.

Murphy decides to pull guard.

Murphy pushes Vrbanek off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vrbanek's guard.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vrbanek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Vrbanek is retaining full guard.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vrbanek had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy trying to control but Vrbanek is working from the bottom.

Vrbanek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrbanek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vrbanek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Murphy has gone for a leg lock! Vrbanek slips out almost immediately though and dives into Murphy's guard.
Vrbanek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vrbanek manages to pass to side control.

Murphy kicks off Vrbanek and gets to his feet.
Vrbanek darts in trying to clinch

and Murphy counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vrbanek!
Vrbanek wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Vrbanek sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vrbanek doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vrbanek's knee momentarily.
Vrbanek with a poor takedown

and Murphy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vrbanek takes a shot to the head.
Murphy leaning against his opponent.
Vrbanek tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Vrbanek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Murphy moves into range and clinches up with Vrbanek.
Murphy has Vrbanek pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Murphy's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Vrbanek manages to get underhooks.
Vrbanek tries to pull guard but Murphy holds him up against the cage and eventually Vrbanek drops back down to his feet.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vrbanek up against the cage.
Vrbanek is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vrbanek drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murphy gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tyler Murphy.

Murphy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Murphy lands in his opponent's guard.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Vrbanek gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Vrbanek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vrbanek trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vrbanek with a nice head shot there.
Vrbanek pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Vrbanek wants to work for an arm triangle but Murphy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Vrbanek is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrbanek wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Vrbanek prevents Murphy from standing back up.
Murphy pushes Vrbanek off but Vrbanek dives into side control.
Murphy is trying to buck Vrbanek off.
Murphy tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tyler Murphy.
I think Murphy 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scofield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Mateljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scofield's entrance music is Move On. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Scofield
vs
Mateljak

183 cm
25
206 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Scofield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Mateljak!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scofield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scofield throws a nice looking combination but Mateljak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mateljak slips a jab and a cross from Scofield.
Mateljak with a hook.
Scofield swinging wildly here.
Mateljak fails with a takedown attempt.
Mateljak circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mateljak gets tackled into the cage by Scofield. Scofield maintains the clinch.
Scofield dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mateljak has Scofield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scofield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scofield slowing the pace effectively.
Scofield with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scofield tries a knee to the head but Mateljak blocks it.
Mateljak wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mateljak looking for a takedown.
Michael Scofield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Mateljak.
Mateljak is trying to break the clinch but Scofield is controlling him.
Mateljak drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scofield pulls his leg out and moves away.
A big left from Mateljak misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scofield defends it nicely.
Mateljak closes the distance and clinches up with Scofield, looking for a takedown. Mateljak pushes Scofield against the cage but Scofield circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scofield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scofield throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mateljak.

Mateljak closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scofield did well to prevent Mateljak getting side control.
Scofield is concentrating on defense, preventing Mateljak from advancing position.
Scofield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scofield is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Scofield wants to sweep but no luck.
Scofield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scofield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mateljak thows a big elbow that misses.
Mateljak throwing strikes but missing.
Mateljak thows a big elbow that misses.
Scofield keeping moving, preventing Mateljak from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scofield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mateljak is in close to Scofield's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Scofield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mateljak is looking to work some ground and pound but Scofield has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mateljak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Scofield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mateljak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scofield. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mateljak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mateljak 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.
Scofield working a defensive guard here.
Mateljak throwing strikes but missing.
Scofield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mateljak.

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.
Mateljak looking to pass the guard.
Mateljak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Scofield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mateljak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scofield swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Scofield had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mateljak defends it easily.
Mateljak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mateljak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scofield dips to his left and cracks Mateljak with an uppercut!
Scofield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mateljak paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Scofield tries to sprawl but Mateljak drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scofield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Scofield is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scofield won't allow Mateljak to get back to his feet.
Mateljak keeping full guard, as Scofield tries to pass.
Scofield is pushing down on Mateljak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mateljak is fighting to maintain full guard but Scofield has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mateljak gets full guard.

Scofield drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mateljak dives on top into guard.
Mateljak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Scofield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mateljak defends well.
Mateljak wants to control from the top but Scofield keeps moving.
Mateljak landing with the ground and pound.
Mateljak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mateljak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mateljak trying to control the position from guard on top but Scofield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scofield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Scofield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mateljak defends it well.
Mateljak trying to hold on to Scofield's head to control him but Scofield postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mateljak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Scofield is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Scofield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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.
Scofield is trying to control. Mateljak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mateljak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mateljak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Scofield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mateljak is trying to get back to half guard.
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 Michael Scofield will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Scofield as Mateljak shoots in.
Mateljak circles away from the clinch attempt.

Mateljak shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scofield is looking for a sweep. Mateljak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mateljak is trying to control. Scofield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mateljak winds up and cracks Scofield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Mateljak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mateljak looks to land a strike but Scofield avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mateljak throwing strikes from guard but Scofield blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scofield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mateljak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mateljak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mateljak preventing the sweep.
Scofield keeping moving, preventing Mateljak from controlling successfully.
Scofield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Scofield looking for a guillotine here but Mateljak defends easily.
Mateljak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mateljak throws and elbow that misses. Scofield uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mateljak's guard. Nice move by Scofield!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mateljak can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scofield passes Mateljak's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Scofield is working for a kimura but Mateljak is defending it quite comfortably.
Mateljak wants to control but Scofield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ivan Mateljak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scofield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mateljak keeps working.

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

Scofield maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mateljak could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Scofield has cracked it and Mateljak is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Scofield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michael Scofield!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrija Martic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbigniew Zbigniewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrija Martic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Martic
vs
Zbigniewski

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrija Martic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zbigniew Zbigniewski!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Zbigniewski there.
Martic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zbigniewski moves out of range as Martic strikes.
Zbigniewski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zbigniewski duly obliges.
A punch combination from Martic misses.
Zbigniewski shoots in for a takedown but Martic shows good takedown defense.
Zbigniewski lands a jab-cross combination.
Martic throws a left and a right that both miss

and Zbigniewski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zbigniewski.
Still in the clinch, Zbigniewski scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zbigniewski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martic looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zbigniewski throws a right hand that Martic ducks under and follows up with a left that Martic also avoids with ease.
Zbigniewski scores with a three punch combo!
Zbigniewski throws a combination. Martic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zbigniewski throws a right and a left that both miss.

Zbigniewski drops Martic with a right and a left! Zbigniewski comes rushing in but Martic regains his composure and manages to keep Zbigniewski in guard.

Martic is rocked!
Zbigniewski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oh Martic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zbigniewski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zbigniewski scores with punches from side control.
Zbigniewski in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Martic looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zbigniewski turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zbigniew Zbigniewski!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Konap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felipe Konap has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Konap
vs
Drew

188 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felipe Konap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Drew!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konap connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drew momentarily.
Drew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Konap.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Drew.
Drew landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drew lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Konap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Konap tries to get out of the position.
Drew scoring with punches and elbows.
Konap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Konap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Drew on the ground.
Konap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drew.
Drew moves into full mount! Konap won't be happy about that!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Konap is bucking up trying to escape but Drew cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Konap avoids a series of strikes thrown by Drew.
Drew thowing shots but they're missing.
Konap tries to hold on but Drew pushes him away.
Konap is looking to improve his position but Drew isn't that keen on the idea.
Drew has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drew thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Konap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drew thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Drew postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konap looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Konap that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Drew in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Konap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drew postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konap looks a forlorn figure.
Konap is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konap is working hard here to advance position.
Drew lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drew scoring with strikes but Konap is staying in there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Konap is looking to improve his position but Drew isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Drew lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Drew looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Drew working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Konap taking shots to the head.

Konap is rocked!
Drew landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oh Konap is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice elbow there by Drew.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drew connects with a bit shot that sees Konap covering up! More strikes from Drew and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drew is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Drew!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogun Zepkirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepkirk has chosen Andreas Tilliander - Back to the USA as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bash
vs
Zepkirk

184 cm
19
199 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Doom Fightwear

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Bash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogun Zepkirk!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Bash.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bash.
Bash lands a jab to the nose.
Zepkirk throws a head kick but Bash moves out of range.
Bash throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zepkirk.

Zepkirk has closed the distance and engaged Bash in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zepkirk.
Bash blocks the elbow strike.
Zepkirk lands a knee to the body.
Bash is trying to break the clinch but Zepkirk is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zepkirk throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Zepkirk - that landed with a thud.
Zepkirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Bash shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zepkirk lands a knee to the head.
Zepkirk tries to score a body lock takedown but Bash shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zepkirk digs a right hand underneath Bash's ribcage. Bash let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bash wants to get back to striking at distance but Zepkirk won't allow it.
Zepkirk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bash is looking to break free of the clinch but Zepkirk has double underhooks.
Bash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepkirk stalling in the clinch.
Bash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zepkirk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zepkirk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bash or not.
Bash is trying to break the clinch but Zepkirk has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zepkirk.
Bash tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice body punch from Zepkirk.
Zepkirk lands a nice shot to the body.
Bash is breathing heavily.
Bash tries to break free but Zepkirk pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zepkirk.
Zepkirk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zepkirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zepkirk obliges.
Zepkirk cracks Bash with a nice body shot.
Bash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zepkirk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bash up against the cage.
Zepkirk gets through Bash's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk lands a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Zepkirk.
Zepkirk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bash's defenses.
Zepkirk lands with a left to the head.
Bash is trying to force a seperation but Zepkirk has the dominant position.
Zepkirk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bash avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jon Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ogun Zepkirk.
A short right from Zepkirk on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zepkirk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zepkirk obliges.
Bash tries to break free but Zepkirk pushes him back against the cage.
Bash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zepkirk scores with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zepkirk.
Knees to the body from Zepkirk.
A right handed body shot lands from Zepkirk.
Zepkirk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zepkirk lands an elbow that stopped Bash in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Zepkirk.
Stalling in the clinch from Zepkirk.
Bash working hard to break the clinch.
Zepkirk misses with a knee strike.

Zepkirk is trying to trip Bash. He has hold of a leg but Bash is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zepkirk persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Zepkirk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zepkirk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bash keeping moving, preventing Zepkirk from controlling successfully.
Bash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zepkirk thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zepkirk trying to control but Bash is working from the bottom.
Zepkirk works over Bash with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zepkirk cracks Bash with a solid left hand.
Zepkirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Bash is retaining full guard.
Zepkirk landing with the ground and pound.
Bash can't keep his opponent in guard - Zepkirk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zepkirk moves nicely into side control.
Bash taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zepkirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bash keeps working.
Zepkirk lands a few punches from side control.
Bash tries to escape but Zepkirk is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zepkirk cracks Bash with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Bash falls to his knees and Zepkirk doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ogun Zepkirk!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by MMA highlights 2010. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Carter
vs
Belcher

185 cm
25
200 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
213 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter misses with a straight right.
Belcher scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Paul Carter has been cut.
Belcher swings for the body but Carter moves out of range.
Carter slips under a jab from Belcher.
Belcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Carter moves away from the strike by Belcher.
Carter misses with a shot to the body
letting Belcher counter with a right hand.
Belcher with a nice cross.
Belcher scores with a punch to the head.
Carter looks to land a combination but Belcher avoids it well.
Belcher lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
Belcher lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Belcher misses with a looping left.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belcher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Belcher closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Belcher.
Belcher lands an uppercut.

Carter is rocked!
Belcher throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Carter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belcher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carter seems to have got his legs back now.
Belcher gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Belcher creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Carter's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Carter drops to his knees and Belcher pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russell Belcher!
Russell Belcher is the new light heavyweight champion!