SFC 8 - Hurt vs. Clinton PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hakkon Hakkonson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakkon Hakkonson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hakkonson
vs
Cage

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Fuel

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakkon Hakkonson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Cage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hakkonson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cage wants to land a leg kick but Hakkonson is out of range.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.
Cage misses with a takedown attempt - Hakkonson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Cage darts in and clinches Hakkonson up against the cage.
Hakkonson avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Hakkonson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Hakkon Hakkonson has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cage connects with a knee to the head.
Cage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hakkonson blocks it with crossed arms.
Cage manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Cage tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hakkonson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Cage is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hakkonson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Hakkonson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cage misses with a knee strike.
Cage looks gassed!
Cage throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Cage.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hakkonson.
Hakkonson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hakkon Hakkonson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hakkonson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hakkonson managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Hakkonson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hakkonson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cage.
Hakkonson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hakkonson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Hakkonson clinches with his opponent.
Cage crunches a lovely knee into Hakkonson's ribcage.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Hakkonson.
Cage wants to stall.
Cage managing to block the knees to the body from Hakkonson.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hakkonson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Hakkonson, against the cage.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hakkonson misses with a knee strike.
Cage lands a knee to the body.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Cage missing with knees to the body.
Cage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cage crunches a lovely knee into Hakkonson's ribcage.
Cage using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cage with a knee to the head.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakkonson avoids the damage to the body.
Cage tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakkonson avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Cage.
Cage avoids the elbow strike from Hakkonson, against the cage.
Hakkonson avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hakkonson.
Hakkonson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cage.
Cage scores a nice knee to the body.
Cage trying to land knees to the body.
Hakkonson tries a knee to the head but Cage blocks it.
Cage misses with a knee to the head.
Hakkonson wants a takedown.
Hakkonson trying to land knees to the body.
Hakkonson tries to land a knee to the head but Cage blocks with his arms.
Hakkonson managing to block the knees to the body from Cage.
Cage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hakkonson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cage tries a knee to the head but Hakkonson blocks it.
Hakkonson is pressed up against the cage. Cage has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hakkonson down to the mat. Hakkonson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hakkonson misses with a takedown attempt - Cage sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cage takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cage tries to clinch but Hakkonson moves away
and Hakkonson counters with a solid body kick.
Cage fakes the leg kick and cracks Hakkonson in the body.
Cage throws a leg kick
and Hakkonson counters with a good low kick that Cage was not able to check.
Cage clinches but Hakkonson breaks the clinch

and Hakkonson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cage's guard.
Hakkonson preventing the sweep.
Hakkonson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hakkonson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hakkonson passes into half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hakkonson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hakkonson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cage is just riding it out for now. Hakkonson eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cage tries to roll over but Hakkonson keeps him under control.

Cage looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cage tries to roll over but Hakkonson keeps him under control.

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.
Hakkonson wants to pass the guard but Cage is defending well.
Cage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cage is striking but Hakkonson is not phased and passes to half guard.

Hakkonson is working for a kimura but Cage is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Hakkonson wants to pass to mount but Cage is defending the position.

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

Hakkonson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakkonson trying to control the action but Cage is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cage wants to get back to full guard but Hakkonson has mounted him!

Hakkonson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cage turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hakkonson off and cradles Cage's limp body as Hakkonson celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Hakkon Hakkonson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Vanvalkenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanvalkenburg has chosen Enter Sandman - Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Lance Vanvalkenburg enters the cage!

Hart
vs
Vanvalkenburg

189 cm
19
183 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
191 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Firebird Designs

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Vanvalkenburg!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanvalkenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vanvalkenburg tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Hart throws a jab when Vanvalkenburg was well out of range.
Hart throws a one two combo.

Vanvalkenburg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vanvalkenburg tries to advance to mount but can't.

Vanvalkenburg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hart sneaks back into half guard.

Vanvalkenburg is trying to work for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
Vanvalkenburg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hart moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vanvalkenburg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vanvalkenburg stops Hart from standing up.
Hart trying to keep a closed guard but Vanvalkenburg is proving a slippery customer.
Vanvalkenburg is looking to stand up but Hart won't let him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Hart gets the takedown into side control.
Hart tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vanvalkenburg looks to move to half guard but instead Hart has passed into mount! Damn!
Hart working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vanvalkenburg is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vanvalkenburg is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanvalkenburg looks gassed!
Hart with the ground and pound from mount.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Hart pushes him away.
Hart is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Vanvalkenburg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vanvalkenburg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vanvalkenburg tries to hold on but Hart postures up.
Vanvalkenburg sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hart missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hart wants to free his trapped foot but Vanvalkenburg is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Hart decides to stand and escape the position.
Hart lands a nice looking body shot.

Vanvalkenburg closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vanvalkenburg tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hart tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hart sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hart regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hart is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hart trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Vanvalkenburg gets to his feet. Hart looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Vanvalkenburg.
Hart is looking for a sweep.
Vanvalkenburg landing strikes.
Hart is looking to reverse the position.
Vanvalkenburg trying to control the action but Hart is working from the bottom.

Vanvalkenburg tries for a kimura but Hart is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stu Hart 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.

Vanvalkenburg with a poor takedown
and Hart counters with a three punch combo that has Vanvalkenburg backing up. Vanvalkenburg nods at Hart to acknowledge the strikes.
Vanvalkenburg misses with a takedown attempt

and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Vanvalkenburg is keeping the position.
Hart throwing strikes from guard but Vanvalkenburg blocks nicely.
Vanvalkenburg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hart.

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

Vanvalkenburg is looking for a triangle but Hart pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Vanvalkenburg looking for a triangle here. Hart is fighting it but it looks tight! Vanvalkenburg pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hart is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lance Vanvalkenburg!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Galahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Marr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Galahan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Galahan
vs
Marr

175 cm
22
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Galahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pat Marr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galahan misses the shot to the body.
Galahan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Galahan lands with a nice combination. Marr backs away looking to recover.

Marr is rocked!
Galahan fails to land the takedown.
Galahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alexander Galahan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Galahan looks to score with a jab to the body but Marr is just out of range.
Marr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Galahan shoots in but Marr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Galahan or perhaps it was just good defense by Marr which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Galahan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Galahan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Galahan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marr.
Galahan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Marr lands a takedown into guard.
Galahan controls Marr momentarily but Marr frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Galahan has an active guard here but Marr has managed to pass into half guard.
Marr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Galahan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marr.
Marr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Marr breaks from Galahan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Galahan working to try and regain half guard.
Marr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marr breaks from Galahan's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Galahan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Marr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Marr lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Galahan is rocked!
Marr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Galahan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marr postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Galahan in real trouble here! The ref calls for Galahan to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Marr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shakin Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ace McCoy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bacon
vs
McCoy

179 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shakin Bacon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ace McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bacon throws a wild body kick that McCoy sees coming a mile off.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bacon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.

Bacon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing Bacon from standing up.
Bacon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bacon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCoy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bacon!
Bacon tries to reverse the position but McCoy maintains control.
McCoy thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
McCoy trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon tries to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
McCoy with good strikes from the mount here!
Bacon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bacon tries to get out of the position.
Bacon is squirming around, avoiding McCoy's attempts to control the action.
Bacon tries to hold on but McCoy pushes him away.
Bacon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCoy trying to control but Bacon is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
McCoy looking to ground and pound but Bacon is blocking nicely.
Bacon is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Bacon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCoy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McCoy looking to ground and pound but Bacon is blocking nicely.
Bacon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McCoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McCoy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McCoy tries to control but Bacon wriggling away.
McCoy lands a nice shot to the head.
Bacon taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looking to control but Bacon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCoy misses with some ground and pound and Bacon recovers position to half guard.

McCoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bacon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCoy.
Bacon keeping hold of McCoy's head, controlling as best he can.
McCoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bacon's head.
Bacon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCoy on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCoy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCoy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bacon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bacon shoots in and drives through. McCoy sprawls well.
Bacon is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bacon shoots in looking for a takedown. McCoy tries to sprawl out of it but Bacon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCoy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bacon tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace McCoy 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.

McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bacon paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Bacon has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCoy looking to slow down the pace here.
McCoy lands an elbow just above Bacon 's eye.

It looks like Shakin Bacon has been cut.
McCoy misses with an elbow strike.
McCoy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bacon's face.
McCoy fails to pull guard.
Bacon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Bacon blocks with his arms.
Bacon looking to slow down the pace here.
McCoy just leaning against Bacon, taking a breather.
McCoy is trying to stall.
McCoy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCoy tries to land knees in the clinch but Bacon avoids the damage to the body.
Bacon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bacon is looking to break free of the clinch but McCoy has double underhooks.
Bacon avoiding damage as McCoy throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, McCoy throws an elbow but misses.

McCoy jumps guard and drags Bacon to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

McCoy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bacon is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McCoy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bacon's back instead.
McCoy is breathing heavily.
You can see the frustration on Bacon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCoy not allowing Bacon to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Bacon's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McCoy lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bacon hold on?!
McCoy struggling to keep hold of the position.

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

McCoy looking for the choke from the back.
Bacon prevents McCoy from getting a body triangle.
Bacon trying to control the action but McCoy just sinks the hooks in.
McCoy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bacon.
McCoy has Bacon flattened out and is raining down punches.
McCoy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bacon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
McCoy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon covering up well under a series of strikes from McCoy.
McCoy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Even with his hooks in, McCoy manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Bacon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from McCoy.
Bacon covering up well under a series of strikes from McCoy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCoy throwing sloppy strikes.
McCoy doesn't have the hooks in and Bacon manages to turn into his guard.
Bacon postures up.
Bacon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Bacon.
Bacon shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bacon stuffs the takedown attempt from McCoy. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
Bacon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bacon clobbers McCoy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ace McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shakin Bacon's cut.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Bacon tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bacon fails with a takedown attempt.
Bacon moves in looking to clinch but McCoy pushes him off.

Bacon pushes McCoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bacon blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bacon is trying to stall.
Bacon has had enough of the clinch but McCoy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Bacon blocks with his arms.
McCoy tries to stall but Bacon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Bacon won't allow it.
McCoy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bacon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McCoy wants a takedown.
Bacon wants to break free but McCoy has control.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.
Bacon can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bacon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McCoy is keeping busy.
McCoy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bacon blocks it with crossed arms.
Bacon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bacon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCoy has him pressed against the cage.
McCoy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bacon wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCoy blocks an uppercut.
Bacon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCoy misses with a knee strike.

Bacon breaks the clinch.
Bacon fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bacon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Ace McCoy has been cut.
Bacon is looking to clinch.
Bacon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Bacon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shakin Bacon. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bacon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoy tries to clinch but Bacon moves out of range.
Bacon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bacon shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacon circles away.
Bacon throws a low kick, looking for McCoy's leg but McCoy calmly moves out of range.
McCoy tries to clinch but Bacon moves out of range.
McCoy shoots in and drives through. Bacon sprawls well.
Bacon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCoy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bacon's calf.
McCoy blocks a head kick by Bacon.
Bacon fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCoy tries to clinch there but Bacon circles away.
Bacon tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCoy is looking to clinch.
Bacon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCoy moves in looking to clinch but Bacon pushes him off.
McCoy doesn't manage to clinch there - Bacon circles away.
Bacon clinches but McCoy breaks the clinch

and McCoy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCoy.
McCoy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakin Bacon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Bacon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bacon missing with knees to the body.

McCoy manages to break the clinch.
Bacon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Bacon clinches up against the cage.
McCoy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bacon misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCoy lands a damaging elbow.
Bacon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
Bacon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCoy blocks it with crossed arms.
McCoy wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCoy crunches a lovely knee into Bacon's ribcage.
McCoy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bacon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

McCoy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bacon misses with a wild body shot.
McCoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bacon swings for the body but McCoy moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shakin Bacon.
I think McCoy 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ace McCoy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raddick Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Horodecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is ill bill - war is my destiny. 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.

Jenkins
vs
Horodecki

180 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raddick Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Horodecki!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horodecki tries to avoid it but Jenkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horodecki to the ground. Horodecki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jenkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jenkins shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raddick Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Jenkins scores a takedown into full mount!
Horodecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Horodecki tries to control the position but Jenkins now has his back.

Jenkins is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Horodecki knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Horodecki for a finish.
Jenkins keeps control of the position as Horodecki tries to break free.

Jenkins is looking for the choke from the back position but Horodecki is controlling his hands well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horodecki trying to control the action but Jenkins just sinks the hooks in.

Jenkins seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Horodecki's chin but Horodecki turns very nicely into Jenkins's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Horodecki.
Horodecki sitting in guard here, content to control.

Horodecki stands up from Jenkins's guard - Horodecki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Horodecki fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a low kick, right behind Horodecki 's knee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jenkins was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Horodecki tries to hold on but Jenkins postures up.
Horodecki wants to try and get back to his feet.
Horodecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horodecki is looking to get to half guard.
Jenkins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Horodecki tries to reverse the position but Jenkins maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horodecki is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jenkins working for a submission but Horodecki is keeping him at bay.

Jenkins stands up from mount. Strange move.
Horodecki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jenkins's waist but Jenkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horodecki off to one side.
Horodecki fails with the takedown
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has Horodecki backing up. Horodecki nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
Jenkins with a poor takedown

and Horodecki counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Horodecki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jenkins keeps working.
Jenkins can't do much from the bottom here.
Jenkins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Jenkins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jenkins moves into the clinch.

Jenkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horodecki throws a leg kick but Jenkins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jenkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Horodecki counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Jenkins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Horodecki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Horodecki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
Horodecki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins is trying to keep Horodecki in close.
Horodecki is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins has a closed guard, preventing Horodecki from standing up.
Jenkins is looking to stand back up but Horodecki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jenkins.

Horodecki decides to stand back up. Horodecki steps back and let's Jenkins get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horodecki tries a low kick but Jenkins avoids it.

Horodecki feints and as Jenkins raises his hands in defense, Horodecki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Horodecki trying to control but Jenkins is working from the bottom.

Jenkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Horodecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jenkins had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Horodecki is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jenkins Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Horodecki's back instead.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jenkins's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Horodecki's body.

Horodecki is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jenkins gets his way!
Jenkins trying to control.
Jenkins controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jenkins'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.
Jenkins gets his hands free as Horodecki looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Horodecki hold on?!
Horodecki prevents Jenkins from getting a body triangle.
Jenkins has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Horodecki.
Jenkins controlling the position well here. Horodecki rolled but Jenkins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Jenkins has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Horodecki is in real trouble here. Jenkins gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Horodecki is tapping out! Jenkins wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raddick Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ofalltrades (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. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ofalltrades
vs
Cuschenko

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
192 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing
NCC: Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Ofalltrades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vlaimir Cuschenko!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ofalltrades swings for the body but Cuschenko moves out of range.

Ofalltrades moves into the clinch.
Cuschenko is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cuschenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ofalltrades.
Ofalltrades throws an elbow but it misses.
Ofalltrades drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuschenko pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ofalltrades misses with a double jab.

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

Cuschenko actively working from the bottom here.
Cuschenko wants to get back to full guard.
Cuschenko desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Cuschenko moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuschenko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ofalltrades's guard.
Cuschenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ofalltrades keeping moving, preventing Cuschenko from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cuschenko drops back looking for a leg! Ofalltrades is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ofalltrades manages to kick Cuschenko off! Cuschenko jumps back into Ofalltrades's guard.
Cuschenko trying to control but Ofalltrades is working from the bottom.
Cuschenko with a flurry of punches that miss.

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.
Cuschenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ofalltrades is trying to control the position but Cuschenko postures up.

Cuschenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ofalltrades knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cuschenko on the ground.
Ofalltrades is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Cuschenko clinches.
Cuschenko is looking to break free of the clinch but Ofalltrades has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ofalltrades.
Ofalltrades has had enough of the clinch but Cuschenko keeps him there for the moment.
Cuschenko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ofalltrades is keeping busy.
Ofalltrades prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuschenko stops a takedown attempt from Ofalltrades.
Ofalltrades is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuschenko gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ofalltrades. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ofalltrades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cuschenko throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ofalltrades.
Cuschenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko misses with a low kick.
Ofalltrades pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuschenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ofalltrades swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Cuschenko closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko controlling the action here.
Cuschenko wants to control but Ofalltrades is keeping him busy.
Cuschenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cuschenko is trying to control the action in half guard but Ofalltrades is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cuschenko scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cuschenko lands a nice short elbow.
Cuschenko performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cuschenko slips a nice elbow through Ofalltrades's hands, connecting with Ofalltrades's forehead.
Ground and pound from Cuschenko.
Cuschenko moves nicely into side control.
Cuschenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cuschenko scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ofalltrades shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cuschenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ofalltrades tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ofalltrades thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cuschenko wants to control from the top but Ofalltrades keeps moving.
Ofalltrades wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuschenko forces his way into half guard.
Cuschenko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ofalltrades!
Cuschenko landing punches.
Ofalltrades tries to hold on but Cuschenko pushes him away.
Cuschenko is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ofalltrades can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ofalltrades is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cuschenko trying to control but Ofalltrades is having none of it.
Ofalltrades tries to hold on but Cuschenko pushes him away.
Ofalltrades is in a horrible position here. Cuschenko smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ofalltrades really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cuschenko with good strikes from the mount here!
Ofalltrades is trying to escape the mount.
Ofalltrades is squirming around, avoiding Cuschenko's attempts to control the action.

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.
Cuschenko avoids the attempt from Ofalltrades to control.
Ofalltrades is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Cuschenko is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ofalltrades can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Cuschenko wants to control the pace but Ofalltrades is squirming around nicely.
Cuschenko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko looking to control but Ofalltrades is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ofalltrades trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cuschenko controlling the pace for now.
Cuschenko lands a big shot there that rocks Ofalltrades but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ofalltrades taking shots to the head.
Ofalltrades is squirming around, avoiding Cuschenko's attempts to control the action.

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.
Cuschenko dominating with strikes here.
Cuschenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ofalltrades is looking to escape.
Cuschenko connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vlaimir Cuschenko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cuschenko has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ofalltrades's face.
Cuschenko working the ground and pound effectively.
Cuschenko breaks from Ofalltrades's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlaimir Cuschenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cuschenko tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ofalltrades counters with a big head kick but Cuschenko shrugs it off.

Cuschenko shoots in and bounces Ofalltrades off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cuschenko preventing the sweep.
Cuschenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cuschenko looking to pass the guard.
Cuschenko lands a couple of elbows.
Ofalltrades keeping moving, preventing Cuschenko from controlling successfully.
Cuschenko stands and throws Ofalltrades's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cuschenko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cuschenko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ofalltrades is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cuschenko off and has taken his back!
Cuschenko breaks Ofalltrades's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cuschenko wants to control from the top but Ofalltrades keeps moving.
Cuschenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ofalltrades is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuschenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Cuschenko drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cuschenko seems to have locked his on tight now - Ofalltrades screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cuschenko, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vlaimir Cuschenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herb Hurt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Hurt
vs
Clinton

178 cm
18
172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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, Herb Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clinton swivels and escapes.

Clinton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clinton stops Hurt from getting back to his feet.
Clinton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Clinton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hurt is looking to improve his position but Clinton isn't that keen on the idea.
Clinton sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

Clinton is working for a guillotine from mount but Hurt frees his head quite easily.

Clinton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hurt can't escape the position.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clinton controlling from the full mount.
Hurt flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Clinton avoids the attempt from Hurt to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Clinton throws some wild stikes that Hurt manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hurt is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Clinton controlling his opponent.
Clinton trying to control but Hurt is having none of it.

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.
Clinton is stalling here but it's allowed Hurt to get half guard.
Clinton is looking to stall here but Hurt recovers full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Clinton gets to his feet. Hurt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hurt throws a head kick that misses.
Hurt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clinton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hurt's head.
Herb Hurt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hurt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Clinton to the mat! Clinton manages to get full guard.
Hurt scoring with punches to the head and body.

Clinton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hurt escapes and throws Clinton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Clinton tries to improve position but can't.
Clinton is breathing heavily.
Hurt lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hurt stands up.
Hurt misses with a takedown attempt

and Clinton counters with a shoot takedown. Hurt fights it but they end up in guard.
Clinton trying to control but Hurt is working from the bottom.
Hurt wants to sweep but no luck.
Clinton won't allow Hurt to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Hurt keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throwing strikes but missing.
Clinton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton pushes down on Hurt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Clinton trying to control from half guard but Hurt is working away.
Hurt wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Clinton blocks the strikes from Hurt.

Clinton postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hurt to stand up.
Hurt with a poor takedown

and Clinton counters with a shoot takedown. Hurt fights it but they end up in guard.
Clinton wants to control from the top but Hurt keeps moving.

Hurt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Clinton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hurt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hurt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Clinton sprawls well initially but Hurt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Clinton is trying to control but can't.

Hurt seems to be looking for submissions.
Clinton trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Clinton is looking to get to half guard.
Clinton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hurt is landing with some decent strikes but Clinton is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurt with a couple of short strikes.
Hurt prevents Clinton from getting the reversal.
Clinton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hurt throwing shots but Clinton is blocking nicely.
Hurt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bill Clinton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hurt 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Clinton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hurt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Clinton wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hurt scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hurt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Clinton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hurt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hurt with a poor takedown

and Clinton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Clinton is pushing down on Hurt's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hurt is fighting to maintain full guard but Clinton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hurt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clinton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clinton's back!
Clinton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clinton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Clinton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Hurt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurt working away.

Hurt decides to stand back up.
Hurt with a lazy takedown attempt

and Clinton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clinton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bill Clinton just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hurt shoots and misses

and Clinton moves into the clinch.

Clinton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hurt uses from the top position.
Clinton wants to sweep here but Hurt controlling him for the moment.
Clinton looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hurt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurt wants to stand but Clinton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Clinton controls Hurt momentarily but Hurt frees himself.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hurt's guard.
Clinton advances position into side control!
Clinton throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hurt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hurt wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Clinton controlling the action here.
Hurt is trying to stand up here but Clinton is controlling him well.

Hurt kicks off Clinton and gets to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurt misses with a double jab

and Clinton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hurt working a defensive guard here.
Hurt wants to get back to his feet but Clinton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hurt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Clinton content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hurt has locked up a guillotine! Hurt's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Clinton is holding on here and Hurt must be using up a lot of energy. Clinton has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hurt gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Herb Hurt!