SFC 15 - Wood vs. Cash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Shelley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Shield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Shield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shelley
vs
Shield

210 cm
22
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Shelley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Shield!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shield lands a big uppercut and Shelley crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shelley looks OK. Shield waves Shelley back to his feet!

Shelley is rocked!

It looks like Mark Shelley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shield lands with a big right hook that stumbles Shelley - he's out on his feet here! Shield follows up with another monster hook that separates Shelley from consciousness! Shelley falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Shield stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Shield!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Mar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. James Stevens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to AJ Mar's chin.

Stevens
vs
Mar

170 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Nemesis Cage Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Mar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mar pinned against the cage. Mar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mar tries to clinch there but Stevens circles away.
Mar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens shoots in for a double leg but Mar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Mar darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.

Mar breaks the clinch.
Mar wants to clinch.
Mar lands a head shot.
Mar tries to clinch up but Stevens circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens throws an overhand right that lands on Mar's shoulder, as Mar tries to avoid the shot.
AJ Mar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mar moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Knees to the body from Stevens.

Mar breaks the clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch up
and Mar counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mar tries to clinch up.
Stevens misses with a combination
and Mar counters with a nice body kick.

Mar darts in and clinches Stevens up against the cage.
Stevens blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Stevens pulls guard.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Mar moves into the clinch.

Mar breaks the clinch.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mar closes the distance looking to clinch

and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mar won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents Mar from escaping the position.

Stevens decides to stand back up. Stevens steps back and let's Mar get back to his feet.
Mar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mar. Stevens shrugs it off though.
AJ Mar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mar scores with a head kick.
Mar tries to clinch but Stevens moves away

and Stevens counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mar!
Stevens is breathing heavily.
Stevens won't let Mar get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens punching from mount but Mar doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mar'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.
Mar is squirming around, avoiding Stevens's attempts to control the action.
Stevens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mar avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stevens.

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.
Stevens fails to advance to Mar's back.
Stevens wants to control the pace but Mar is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mar moves into the clinch successfully.
Mar pushes Stevens back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mar breaks the clinch.
Stevens shoots for a takedown but Mar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Mar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mar tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Mar breaks the clinch.
Mar wants to clinch
and Stevens counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mar's knee momentarily.
Mar feints and then cracks Stevens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stevens down.
Mar fails to land with a series of punches.

Mar moves into the clinch successfully.
Mar scores with a knee to the head.
Mar blocks a body shot from Stevens.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stevens has had enough of the clinch but Mar keeps him there for the moment.
Stevens prevents the takedown attempt.

Mar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mar swinging wilding here.
Mar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Mar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mar pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.

Mar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mar scores with a leg kick.
Stevens fails with a takedown attempt.
Mar connects with a solid leg kick.
Mar tries to clinch up

so Stevens counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sit in guard and control but Mar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stevens controls Mar momentarily but Mar frees himself.
Mar prevents Stevens from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mar gets to his feet. Stevens looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mar cracks the inside of Stevens's front leg.
A left lands for Mar.

Mar clinches.
Mar lands a damaging elbow.
Mar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stevens blocks it with crossed arms.
Mar stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Mar on the inside.

Mar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mar is looking to clinch but Stevens is avoiding it.

Mar clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.

Mar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mar throws a front kick that sends Stevens stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stevens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stevens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Mar clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.

Mar breaks from the clinch.
Stevens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stevens backs up against the cage.
Mar connects with a crisp jab.
Mar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Mar gets a clinch.
Mar leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mar lands a nice knee to the body.

Mar manages to break the clinch.
James Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mar throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AJ Mar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mar fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stevens.
Stevens tries to clinch but Mar moves out of range.
Stevens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mar circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mar.
Stevens has a takedown stuffed.
Mar lands with a thumping leg kick.

Mar moves into the clinch successfully.

Mar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Mar both land. Nice combination.
Mar lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Mar clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Mar breaks from the clinch.
Mar works over Stevens's head and body with a nice combination.
Stevens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mar lands with a slapping head kick.
Mar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mar clinches up with Stevens and pushes him back against the cage.
Stevens takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Mar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mar throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Mar moves into the clinch.
Mar pressing his opponent against the cage.

Mar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mar moves into the clinch.
Mar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mar digs a right hand underneath Stevens's ribcage. Stevens let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stevens blocks an elbow strike from Mar.

Mar breaks the clinch.
A nice combination there by Mar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Mar.
A right-left combo lands from Mar.

Mar gets a clinch.
Stevens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mar pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Stevens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch.

Mar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Mar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mar.

Mar takes the fight into the clinch.

Mar breaks the clinch.
Mar closes the distance but Stevens moves to the side
and Stevens counters with a good low kick that Mar was not able to check.
Mar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mar scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mar throws a leg kick which misses Stevens's front leg but catches the back leg as Stevens tries to avoid it.
Mar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevens swats away the attempt to clinch by Mar.
Mar lands a nice looking body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mar misses with a knee strike.

Mar breaks from the clinch.
Mar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mar misses with a double jab

and Stevens counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mar won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens prevents Mar from escaping the position.
Stevens throws an elbow but Mar slips to the side and avoids it well.
Stevens slows the pace down.
Stevens tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mar is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

And that's the end of the fight!
AJ Mar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mar 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... AJ Mar!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Dangerfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dangerfield comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Dangerfield
vs
Smirnov

183 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodney Dangerfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smirnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smirnov misses with the combination.
Dangerfield throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smirnov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smirnov.

Smirnov gets to his feet. Dangerfield looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smirnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dangerfield fails with the takedown.
Dangerfield misses with the combination.
Dangerfield misses with a two punch combination.

Smirnov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dangerfield sprawls well initially but Smirnov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dangerfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Smirnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Smirnov is nestled in close to Dangerfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Smirnov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smirnov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dangerfield.
Smirnov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov content to control rather than advance.
Dangerfield regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dangerfield had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Smirnov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Dangerfield Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Smirnov's back instead.
Dangerfield keeps control of the position as Smirnov tries to break free.
Smirnov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
I really don't envy Smirnov right now.
Smirnov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

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.

Dangerfield looking for the RNC.
Dangerfield is breathing heavily.
Smirnov looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Smirnov trying to control but not successfully.

Dangerfield working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smirnov holding both Dangerfield 's hands and preventing any damage.
Dangerfield is trying to stick to Smirnov's back but Smirnov is turning into Dangerfield. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dangerfield's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smirnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dangerfield's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smirnov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Smirnov stands and steps away. Dangerfield gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dangerfield shoots and misses

and Smirnov counters with a single leg into guard. Dangerfield didn't expect that.

Smirnov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dangerfield, up you get!

Smirnov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dangerfield's guard.

Dangerfield looking for a guillotine here but Smirnov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Smirnov does no damage.

Smirnov scores with a takedown into Dangerfield's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dangerfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smirnov!

Dangerfield jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smirnov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Dangerfield wants to stand but Smirnov is controlling his arm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smirnov is trying to buck Dangerfield off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dangerfield fails with the takedown

so Smirnov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Smirnov is looking to stand up but Dangerfield won't let him.
Smirnov trying to move into half guard but instead Dangerfield has managed to sweep!
Dangerfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smirnov is keeping the position for now.

Smirnov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smirnov wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dangerfield is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smirnov misses with a wild body shot.
Smirnov swinging wilding here.
Dangerfield throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Smirnov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dangerfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid body kick from Smirnov.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield misses with a takedown
and Smirnov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dangerfield thinking.

Smirnov gets a clinch.
Smirnov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dangerfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dangerfield swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smirnov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dangerfield will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield throws a right hand that Smirnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Smirnov also avoids with ease.

Smirnov pushes Dangerfield up against the cage in a clinch.
Smirnov keeps control of Dangerfield as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Smirnov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smirnov slips a jab and a cross from Dangerfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smirnov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smirnov.
Rodney Dangerfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Smirnov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Smirnov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dangerfield can't escape the position.
Dangerfield gets back to half guard.

Dangerfield looking for submissions off his back.

Smirnov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smirnov wants to pass to mount but Dangerfield is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boris Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dangerfield is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Smirnov is tapping! Great win for Dangerfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rodney Dangerfield!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manoj Gowan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Redflame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gowan
vs
Redflame

170 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manoj Gowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Redflame!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redflame tries to clinch up.
Redflame throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gowan's waist but Gowan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redflame off to one side.

Gowan rushes Redflame and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Redflame wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redflame has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gowan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gowan has picked Redflame up - he's going for a ride! Gowan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redflame won't allow Gowan to pass to mount.
Gowan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Gowan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Redflame to stand up.
Redflame doesn't manage to clinch there - Gowan circles away.
Redflame fails to land the takedown.
Manoj Gowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Redflame.
Redflame looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Gowan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Redflame looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gowan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame is not content to let Gowan control the position.
Gowan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redflame pushes Gowan off looking to stand but Gowan dives back in and keeps control.
Gowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gowan moves into full mount! Redflame won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redflame is trying desperately to improve 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gowan has control of Redflame's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Redflame regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gowan tries to control but Redflame wriggling away.
Gowan cracks Redflame with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gowan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Redflame taking shots to the head.
Gowan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Redflame?
Gowan with the ground and pound from mount.
Gowan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Redflame can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gowan is breathing heavily.
Gowan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gowan wants to control the pace but Redflame is squirming around nicely.
Gowan prevents Redflame from getting the reversal.
Gowan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Redflame?
Gowan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gowan cracks Redflame with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gowan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redflame tries to hold on but Gowan pushes him away.
Gowan landing punches.

Gowan looking to secure an arm triangle but Redflame defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redflame is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Gowan landing strikes, looking to finish!

Gowan has hold of Redflame's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Redflame manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gowan thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Redflame is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gowan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redflame is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Gowan has control of Redflame's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Redflame regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gowan throws some wild stikes that Redflame manages to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manoj Gowan 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.

Redflame doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gowan counters by moving into the clinch.

Gowan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gowan moves into full mount!
BOOM! Gowan connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Gowan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Redflame is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Redflame and Gowan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gowan is chipping away with strikes.
Redflame wants to get back to his feet but Gowan drags him back down.
Gowan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gowan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Redflame is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Redflame is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Gowan pulls his head out easily.
Redflame tries to kick Gowan off but Gowan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ground and pound from Gowan.
Gowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redflame's head.
Redflame is looking to escape.

Gowan decides to return to a standing position.
Redflame fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redflame misses with an attempted mid kick.

Gowan has managed to clinch.
Gowan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Gowan has Redflame pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gowan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Redflame tumbling to the mat - Gowan dives into Redflame's guard.
Gowan postures up in Redflame's guard and throws a big left but Redflame blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gowan 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.
Redflame wants to stand but Gowan is controlling the position.
Redflame keeping full guard, as Gowan tries to pass.
Manoj Gowan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gowan with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowan postures up.

Gowan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

Gowan feints and as Redflame raises his hands in defense, Gowan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gowan stands up over Redflame, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gowan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Redflame's head.
Redflame preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Redflame keeping moving, preventing Gowan from controlling successfully.
Gowan won't allow Redflame to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Redflame is working an open guard so Gowan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Manoj Gowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gowan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Redflame.

Gowan rushes Redflame and presses him up against the cage.
Redflame tries to score a body lock takedown but Gowan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Gowan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gowan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gowan stopping the sweep attempt from Redflame.
Redflame can't keep his opponent in guard - Gowan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Redflame really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gowan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gowan stops Redflame from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manoj Gowan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Gowan gets a takedown into half guard.
Gowan drops an elbow to the side of Redflame's head.
Redflame blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gowan.
Gowan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redflame's head.
Gowan tries to pass to full mount but Redflame defends it.
Redflame wants to get back to his feet.
Redflame is looking to improve his position.
Gowan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redflame wants to improve his position but Gowan is controlling well.
Gowan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redflame can do to turn this around?

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Redflame connects with a high kick.
Redflame misses with a takedown attempt

and Gowan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Redflame is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gowan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gowan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gowan lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Gowan there.

Gowan decides to stand up.
Gowan wants to clinch up but Redflame keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redflame doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gowan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Redflame's guard now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redflame has momentary wrist control but Gowan slips an elbow through the middle.

Redflame had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Gowan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Redflame Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Gowan's back instead.
Gowan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Redflame tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gowan.
Redflame wants to control but Gowan is keeping him busy.
Redflame is thwarting Gowan's attempts to control the position.
Redflame looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gowan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gowan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Redflame's guard.
Redflame keeping moving, preventing Gowan from controlling successfully.
Redflame not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gowan connects with a couple of short punches.

Redflame looking for a guillotine here but Gowan defends easily.
Redflame utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Gowan forces his way into half guard.
Redflame wants to get back to full guard.
Redflame on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Redflame blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gowan.
Ground and pound from Gowan.
Gowan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gowan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gowan prevents Redflame from standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manoj Gowan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gowan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manoj Gowan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

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

Esperanza
vs
Mcsmashenstein

187 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

197 cm
20
267 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Esperanza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy Mcsmashenstein!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcsmashenstein wants to clinch.
Mcsmashenstein throws a hook to the side of Esperanza's head but Esperanza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice jab there from Mcsmashenstein.

It looks like Jimmy Esperanza has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mcsmashenstein.
Mcsmashenstein closes the distance and clinches up with Esperanza, looking for a takedown. Mcsmashenstein pushes Esperanza against the cage but Esperanza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcsmashenstein throws a body punch but Esperanza moves out of range.
Mcsmashenstein lands a jab to the head.
Punchy Mcsmashenstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcsmashenstein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Esperanza manages to avoid it.
Mcsmashenstein misses with a few strikes there.
Esperanza tries to clinch but Mcsmashenstein moves out of range.
Esperanza avoids the body shot from Mcsmashenstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mcsmashenstein.
Esperanza wants to clinch up but Mcsmashenstein keeps it at a distance.
Esperanza throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Mcsmashenstein with that takedown attempt.
Jimmy Esperanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Mcsmashenstein.
Esperanza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mcsmashenstein thows a leg kick but Esperanza checks it
and Esperanza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mcsmashenstein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Esperanza doesn't seem bothered though.
Mcsmashenstein misses with a combination
and Esperanza counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Mcsmashenstein looks gassed!
Mcsmashenstein throws a looping overhand right but Esperanza ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein misses with a leg kick
and Esperanza counters with a head kick.
Mcsmashenstein tries to clinch there but Esperanza circles away.
Mcsmashenstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Esperanza counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcsmashenstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Esperanza.
Mcsmashenstein shoots and misses
and Esperanza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcsmashenstein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Esperanza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcsmashenstein.
Esperanza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcsmashenstein as he jumps to the side.
Mcsmashenstein has his takedown stuffed
and Esperanza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcsmashenstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Esperanza is fending him off so far but Mcsmashenstein persists. Nope, Esperanza circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mcsmashenstein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcsmashenstein shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Esperanza as he jumps to the side.
Esperanza lands with a right hand.
Mcsmashenstein closes the distance looking to clinch
and Esperanza counters with a low kick, right behind Mcsmashenstein 's knee.
Esperanza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mcsmashenstein waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Esperanza.
Esperanza lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Esperanza.
Esperanza tries to clinch up but Mcsmashenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Esperanza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mcsmashenstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mcsmashenstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Esperanza counters with a head kick.

Esperanza takes the fight into the clinch.
Esperanza pushes off an throws an elbow but Mcsmashenstein leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mcsmashenstein wants a takedown.
Esperanza is working for takedown but Mcsmashenstein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mcsmashenstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Esperanza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcsmashenstein has had enough of the clinch but Esperanza keeps him there for the moment.
Esperanza looking to stall.

Mcsmashenstein breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy Mcsmashenstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Esperanza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mcsmashenstein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Esperanza counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mcsmashenstein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mcsmashenstein fails to land the takedown.
Esperanza lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mcsmashenstein misses with a jab to the body
letting Esperanza counter with a right hand.
Mcsmashenstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Esperanza.
Jimmy Esperanza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Esperanza stuffs the takedown.
Mcsmashenstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Esperanza tries to clinch up but Mcsmashenstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Horrible takedown by Esperanza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mcsmashenstein which made him look bad.
Mcsmashenstein is breathing heavily.
Mcsmashenstein looks for a takedown but Esperanza sprawls well.
Jimmy Esperanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Mcsmashenstein.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein throws a lazy body kick

and Esperanza moves into the clinch.
Mcsmashenstein is trying to break free.
Mcsmashenstein is working for takedown but Esperanza is calmly controlling the position for now.

Esperanza jumps guard.
Esperanza looking to control.

Mcsmashenstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcsmashenstein throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Esperanza is on top in guard.
Mcsmashenstein really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Esperanza. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Esperanza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Esperanza won't allow Mcsmashenstein to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcsmashenstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mcsmashenstein is looking to sweep but instead, Esperanza has passed into half guard.
Esperanza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcsmashenstein is looking to control Esperanza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcsmashenstein avoid being mounted?
Mcsmashenstein is looking for a sweep. Esperanza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mcsmashenstein is trying to stand back up but Esperanza is controlling him

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mcsmashenstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by Esperanza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Esperanza is looking to slow Mcsmashenstein down with leg kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein tries for a takedown but Esperanza circles away easily
and Esperanza counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Esperanza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcsmashenstein pinned against the cage. Mcsmashenstein gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcsmashenstein tries for a takedown but Esperanza sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mcsmashenstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcsmashenstein looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Esperanza is fending him off so far but Mcsmashenstein persists. Nope, Esperanza circles away and we're back to standing.
Mcsmashenstein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mcsmashenstein has his takedown stuffed

and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esperanza tries to land knees in the clinch but Mcsmashenstein avoids the damage to the body.
Esperanza throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mcsmashenstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Esperanza has him pressed against the cage.
Esperanza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcsmashenstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mcsmashenstein avoiding damage as Esperanza throws knees to the body.
Mcsmashenstein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcsmashenstein tries to break the clinch but Esperanza is controlling the position.
Mcsmashenstein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Esperanza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcsmashenstein just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcsmashenstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Esperanza manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Esperanza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mcsmashenstein fails to land the takedown.
Mcsmashenstein throws a combination that misses

and Esperanza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcsmashenstein is trying to drag Esperanza to the mat but Esperanza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcsmashenstein can't get the takedown.
Jimmy Esperanza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Punchy Mcsmashenstein.
Esperanza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mcsmashenstein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mcsmashenstein tries to clinch up but Esperanza circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esperanza keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Esperanza keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcsmashenstein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Esperanza counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esperanza.
The is referee keeping an eye on Esperanza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Esperanza.
Mcsmashenstein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Esperanza prevents it.
Esperanza looking for a takedown.

Esperanza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mcsmashenstein tries to clinch
and Esperanza counters with a big head kick but Mcsmashenstein shrugs it off.
Esperanza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esperanza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Mcsmashenstein throws a shot from downtown. Esperanza moves away and avoids it.
Mcsmashenstein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Esperanza shoots for a takedown but Mcsmashenstein saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mcsmashenstein misses with an uppercut. Esperanza saw that one coming.
Mcsmashenstein has his takedown stuffed
and Esperanza counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcsmashenstein thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jimmy Esperanza is winning the standup battle so far.
Esperanza throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mcsmashenstein waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Esperanza.
Mcsmashenstein doesn't manage to clinch there - Esperanza circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Esperanza counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcsmashenstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Esperanza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Esperanza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Esperanza connects with a solid leg kick.

Mcsmashenstein darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Esperanza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcsmashenstein is looking to take a break and control but Esperanza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Esperanza here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Mcsmashenstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Esperanza misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Esperanza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mcsmashenstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcsmashenstein thows a huge punch but Esperanza dodges it nicely.

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 Jimmy Esperanza.
Well Esperanza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Esperanza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Cash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Wood
vs
Cash

185 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Wood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Cash!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Cash closes the distance and clinches.

Wood is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cash is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wood to the mat. Wood regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Wood isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cash stacks Wood on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cash!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Cash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wood has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cash connects with a decent elbow.
Wood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cash off and has taken his back!
Wood tries to get the hooks in deep but Cash pushed the leg off.
Cash is in bad spot here.
Cash turns into Wood and is now in his guard.

Wood had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Cash is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Wood Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Cash's back instead.
Cash turns into Wood and is now in his guard.
Cash keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Cash lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cash throws a big right hand that misses.
Cash is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cash must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cash stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.

Wood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wood throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cash thows a big elbow that misses.
Cash passes Wood's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood punching from the bottom.
Cash is pressing down on Wood's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wood is holding on for now.
Wood tries to get to full guard but Cash has control of the leg.
Cash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cash connects with a nice short shot to Wood's temple.
Cash is trying to control the action in half guard but Wood is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wood manages to get to full guard.
Cash is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wood 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.

Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cash controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cash is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cash postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cash working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cash is one step ahead there.

Wood has his foot on Cash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cash works his way back into a safe position though.
Cash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cash scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cash postures up and lands a big shot to Wood's brow.
Cash trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cash's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wood trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Cash lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Wood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cash 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.
Cash wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cash throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Cash from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wood misses with a takedown attempt - Cash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cash circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jeff Cash will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Cash drives through and clinches with Wood against the cage.
Wood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cash trying to land knees to the body.
Cash is pressed up against the cage. Wood has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cash down to the mat. Cash avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
George Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood blocks a head kick by Cash.

Wood tries to keep at a distance but Cash has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cash keeps control of Wood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wood misses with a punch to the body.
Wood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cash fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cash tries a head kick but it misses.

Cash moves into the clinch.
Cash tries to land knees in the clinch but Wood avoids the damage to the body.
Cash landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cash.
Cash landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cash lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cash manages to break the clinch.
Cash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Cash misses.

Cash has closed the distance and engaged Wood in a clinch.

Cash has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wood is trying to keep an underhook but Cash manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cash sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cash's back!
Cash breaks Wood's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wood can't keep his opponent in guard - Cash advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Cash drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cash wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wood looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cash's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cash's back!

Cash 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 Wood gets his way!
Wood doesn't have the hooks in and Cash manages to turn into his guard.
Cash preventing the sweep.
Jeff Cash has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cash passes Wood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Wood is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Cash is tapping! Great win for Wood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Wood!
George Wood retains his light heavyweight title!