CFC 67: Goblins vs Ghouls PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Townsend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Solih (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Townsend comes into the arena with Walk by Pantera blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Townsend
vs
Solih

199 cm
20
250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

188 cm
22
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenneth Townsend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Solih!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Townsend with that takedown attempt.
Solih uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Townsend.
Townsend tries for a takedown but Solih sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Solih cracks Townsend with a big right hand and Townsend goes down!

Townsend is rocked!

It looks like Kenneth Townsend has been cut.
Solih gets to his feet and stands over Townsend, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Townsend felt that one! Solih unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Townsend from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Solih!

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RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Rugova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan White struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rugova
vs
White

170 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

165 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Rugova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan White !
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rugova checks a leg kick nicely.

Rugova tries to keep at a distance but White has taken the fight into the clinch.

White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rugova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White misses the shot to the body.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White cracks the inside of Rugova's front leg.
White takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rugova fails to land with a series of punches.
Rugova tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
White attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
White throws a head kick but Rugova moves out of range.
White slips a straight right by Rugova.
Rugova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White staying out of range there.
No joy there for Rugova, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good leg kick by White there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
White misses with a low kick.
Rugova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rugova misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from White lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rugova has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rugova and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Decent striking displayed by Rugova there.

White is rocked!
White steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rugova.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Rugova finish him?
A punch combination from Rugova misses.
White ducks under a wild hook from Rugova.
Rugova fails to land with a series of punches.
Rugova throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
White looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick by Rugova - that's a beauty! White is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Rugova can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aleksander Rugova!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mo Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Ramano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramano has chosen Sabotage as his entrance music. Rico Ramano has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mo Washington's chin.

Washington
vs
Ramano

197 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mo Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Ramano!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ramano as he avoids it easily.
Ramano catches Washington with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramano misses with a few strikes there.
Washington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Washington shoots for a double leg takedown but Ramano sprawls well. He's pushed Washington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Ramano. No joy for Washington on that attempt.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Washington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ramano is fending him off so far but Washington persists. Nope, Ramano circles away and we're back to standing.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Washington is breathing heavily.

Ramano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ramano connects with a knee to the head.
Ramano connects with a knee to the head.

Washington is rocked!

It looks like Mo Washington has been cut.

Ramano breaks from the clinch.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Ramano.

Ramano closes the distance and clinches.
Ramano lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
Ramano gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Come on Ramano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ramano with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Ramano breaks from the clinch.
Mo Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington.
Ramano is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Washington hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rico Ramano!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ghita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hosseini is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zulfiqar - Secret Chiefs 3. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ghita
vs
Hosseini

192 cm
22
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Plays chess

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Ghita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdullah Hosseini!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hosseini takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hosseini drops his shoulder and cracks Ghita with a huge uppercut! Ghita goes down! Can Hosseini finish him?

Ghita is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Ghita has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hosseini stays in close to Ghita's body and controls the position.
Ghita trying to keep a closed guard but Hosseini is proving a slippery customer.
Hosseini wants to control from the top but Ghita keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hosseini postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hosseini chips away with some ground and pound.
Hosseini trying to control but Ghita is working from the bottom.
Ghita trying to keep a closed guard but Hosseini is proving a slippery customer.
Hosseini won't allow Ghita to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hosseini works the jab nicely.
Ghita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghita will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hosseini takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghita throws a sloppy head kick and Hosseini moves out of range easily.
Ghita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hosseini misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hosseini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ghita is letting Hosseini control him for a moment.
Hosseini scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hosseini tries to advance to mount but Ghita denies him.
Ghita takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ghita taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini landing a few strikes.
Hosseini is working Ghita over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hosseini working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ghita is looking for a sweep.
Hosseini is chipping away with strikes.
Hosseini throws an elbow but Ghita slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hosseini misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Hosseini.
Hosseini is trying to ground and pound but Ghita uses the momentary lack of control by Hosseini to regain half guard.
Ghita avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hosseini.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini is tying to control. Ghita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hosseini thows a huge punch but Ghita dodges it nicely.
Ghita trying to control but Hosseini postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghita misses with a wild body shot.
Ghita throws a head kick but Hosseini moves out of range.
Hosseini connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Daniel Ghita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hosseini blocks a head kick by Ghita.
Ghita is breathing heavily.
Hosseini scores with a hook to the body. Ghita takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daniel Ghita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghita on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Daniel Ghita's cut is getting worse.
Ghita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hosseini thuds his right hand into Ghita's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oh Ghita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hosseini misses the shot to the body.
Ghita seems to have got his legs back now.

Hosseini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hosseini winds up and cracks Ghita with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ghita has hold of Hosseini's hands but Hosseini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini throwing shots but Ghita is blocking nicely.
Ghita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hosseini.
Hosseini looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hosseini scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghita has hold of Hosseini's hands but Hosseini slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hosseini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ghita tries to get to full guard but Hosseini has control of the leg.
Hosseini thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghita's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hosseini throws a strike but Ghita avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ghita has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hosseini is pushing down on Ghita's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghita is fighting to maintain full guard but Hosseini has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Hosseini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ghita's cut.
That's time! Ghita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ghita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hosseini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghita.
Ghita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghita lands with a straight right. Hosseini didn't see that one coming.
Hosseini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghita misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abdullah Hosseini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hosseini takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hosseini scores with a jab to the body.
Ghita scores with a punch to the head.
Hosseini jabs Ghita right on the nose. Ghita blinks but takes it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!

Hosseini scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hosseini working the body and head with strikes.
Hosseini lands an elbow.
Hosseini lands a nice forearm strike.
Hosseini connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ghita some visible discomfort.
Hosseini lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hosseini in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghita looks to move to half guard but instead Hosseini has passed into mount! Damn!
Hosseini landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hosseini avoids the attempt from Ghita to control.
Hosseini with good strikes from the mount here!
Hosseini with shots to the head and body - Ghita looks very uncomfortable down there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hosseini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hosseini scoring with strikes but Ghita is staying in there.
Hosseini lands a big shot there that rocks Ghita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini landing strikes from the mount and Ghita is in trouble!
Hosseini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hosseini fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hosseini working the ground and pound effectively.
Ghita is trying desperately to improve position.
Hosseini working the ground and pound effectively.
Hosseini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ghita taking shots to the head.
Ghita tries to reverse the position but Hosseini maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghita is working hard here to advance position.
Hosseini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghita is looking to escape.
Ghita really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hosseini with the ground and pound from mount.
Hosseini trying to control but Ghita is having none of it.
Hosseini landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini lands a heavy elbow.
Abdullah Hosseini has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hosseini landing strikes from the mount.
Ghita can't escape the position.
Hosseini working the ground and pound effectively.
Hosseini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hosseini working Ghita over with strikes here.
Hosseini lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hosseini landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hosseini scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ghita?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hosseini in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hosseini looking to control but Ghita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghita is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Hosseini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Daniel Ghita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Ghita throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghita throws a head kick but Hosseini moves out of range.
Ghita tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghita misses with a head kick.

Hosseini scores a takedown into full mount!
Hosseini landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hosseini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ghita looks a forlorn figure.
Hosseini has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ghita's face.
Hosseini lands a big shot there that rocks Ghita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hosseini is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ghita is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghita taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghita is looking to get to half guard.
Ghita takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hosseini looking to control but Ghita is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hosseini working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Daniel Ghita's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ghita tries to hold on but Hosseini postures up.
Hosseini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hosseini lands a big shot there that rocks Ghita but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Daniel Ghita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hosseini landing shots from mount.
Ghita is trying to escape the mount.
Hosseini lands a nice shot to the head.

Jeez, Daniel Ghita's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdullah Hosseini!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between LeBron St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre comes to the cage accompanied by It's Raining Men. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

St Pierre
vs
Jones

191 cm
22
198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, LeBron St Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

St Pierre is rocked!
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Pierre off to one side.
Oh St Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones tries to clinch but St Pierre is having none of it.
St Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice combo by Jones! Oh, that's hurt him - St Pierre falls to the canvas and Jones follows him into side control.
Jones tries to get to his feet but St Pierre is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jones in his guard.
Jones has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of St Pierre is proving hard to escape from.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from St Pierre.

Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on St Pierre, up you get!
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for LeBron St Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
St Pierre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
St Pierre stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
St Pierre is breathing heavily.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from St Pierre. St Pierre gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones lands with a big left! St Pierre is wobbled badly! Jones comes in with a flurry of punches and drops St Pierre to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Jones!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jafar Agrabah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viction Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mane has chosen It's Raining Men as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Agrabah
vs
Mane

182 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
154 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Hell's Balls Fightwear
Golden Lilium

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jafar Agrabah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viction Mane!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mane shoots for a double leg takedown but Agrabah sprawls well. He's pushed Mane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Agrabah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mane.
Jab by Agrabah.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Agrabah throws a looping overhand right but Mane ducks down to avoid it.
Agrabah cracks Mane with a good jab.

It looks like Viction Mane has been cut.
Agrabah lands the left hand.

Mane is rocked!
Agrabah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mane is still on wobbly legs! Can Agrabah finish him?
Agrabah missing with a left hand there. Mane was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mane seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Agrabah.
Agrabah tries a head kick but it misses.
Mane defending well as Agrabah loads up on a big left hand.

Mane shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mane showed some decent athleticism there.

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

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

Mane is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Mane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Agrabah is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Agrabah has escaped and now he's on top!

Mane looking for a guillotine here but Agrabah defends easily.

Mane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Agrabah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mane looks gassed!
Agrabah forces his way into half guard.
Mane is looking for a sweep. Agrabah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agrabah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mane is refusing to be controlled, as Agrabah sits in half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jafar Agrabah!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Krasnoperov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danger Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krasnoperov comes to the cage accompanied by Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Krasnoperov
vs
Takeshi

192 cm
22
255 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
275 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Elite Sydney Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andriy Krasnoperov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danger Takeshi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Takeshi misses.
Krasnoperov misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Krasnoperov.
Krasnoperov throws out a powerful jab.
Krasnoperov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krasnoperov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeshi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takeshi misses with a body shot.
Krasnoperov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krasnoperov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Krasnoperov counters by moving into the clinch.

Takeshi tightens his grip and picks Krasnoperov up, before dumping him to the ground. Krasnoperov manages to land in guard.
Takeshi looking to pass the guard.
Takeshi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Krasnoperov controls Takeshi momentarily but Takeshi frees himself.
Krasnoperov wants to stand and escape but Takeshi is having none of it.
Takeshi landing some decent shots from guard.
Krasnoperov is trying to keep Takeshi in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeshi trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnoperov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takeshi is looking to work some ground and pound but Krasnoperov has wrist control.
Takeshi wants to control from the top but Krasnoperov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeshi is in close to Krasnoperov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Krasnoperov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takeshi stops Krasnoperov from standing up.
Takeshi stands and throws Krasnoperov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnoperov pushes Takeshi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Takeshi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Krasnoperov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Krasnoperov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Takeshi connects with a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krasnoperov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Takeshi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takeshi prevents Krasnoperov from escaping the position.
Krasnoperov is breathing heavily.
Takeshi landing a few strikes.
Takeshi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Krasnoperov down.
Takeshi working the ground and pound.
Krasnoperov gets back to half guard.
Krasnoperov is trying to stand.
Krasnoperov wants to control but Takeshi is keeping busy.
Takeshi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnoperov taking some punishment here, with Takeshi in his half guard.
Krasnoperov is looking to control Takeshi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Krasnoperov avoid being mounted?
Takeshi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Krasnoperov tries to hold on but Takeshi postures up.
Takeshi with a couple of short strikes.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Takeshi cracks Krasnoperov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Takeshi.
Krasnoperov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Takeshi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnoperov tries to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
Takeshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takeshi cracks Krasnoperov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Takeshi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Takeshi landing strikes from the mount.
Krasnoperov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krasnoperov wants to get back to his feet.
Takeshi scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Krasnoperov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Takeshi is working away from the top position though.
Takeshi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danger Takeshi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A right-left combo lands from Krasnoperov.

Takeshi is rocked!
Krasnoperov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Takeshi's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Krasnoperov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andriy Krasnoperov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joba Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Powerman 5000 - Drop The Bombshell as his entrance music. Joba Clark has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Clark
vs
Gracie

201 cm
22
245 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

199 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Monster MMA
Hell's Balls Fightwear

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joba Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a swing at Clark's ribcage but misses.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clark.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Clark misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Clark counters with a nice body shot.
Clark scores with a jab to the body.
Clark moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Clark counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gracie - just one landing.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joba Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Clark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Clark moves out of range.
Clark moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clark paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Xavier Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clark counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Clark's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Clark is looking to wear down Gracie with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A shot to de liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Clark misses the shot to the body.
Gracie misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Clark which made him look bad.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gracie.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie connects with a looping right hand.
Clark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gracie.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Clark walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Clark.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Clark.
Gracie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Clark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Clark throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
A lazy left from Clark finds it's target.
Clark digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Clark.
Gracie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gracie waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Clark.
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 Joba Clark will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie wants to clinch
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie misses with a double jab
and Clark counters with a straight right hand.
Joba Clark is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Clark.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie misses the jab.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Clark steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Clark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gracie closes the distance but Clark moves to the side
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clark.
Clark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with a combination
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Clark keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie throws the left hand but Clark avoids the punch easily.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark slips under a jab from Gracie.
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands a nice shot to the body.
Clark misses with a body shot.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.
Clark moves out of range as Gracie strikes.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Clark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Clark here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clark staying out of range there.
Gracie throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Clark misses with a shot to the body

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joba Clark will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clark lands a nice looking body shot.
Clark stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Clark jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Clark swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Clark ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clark scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to de liver by Clark. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Gracie throws a combination that misses
and Clark counters with a nice uppercut.
Clark throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clark dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark moves out of range of the strikes.
Clark lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gracie doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clark lands an overhand right.
Clark throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Clark moved out of range nicely.
Clark fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a hook but Clark avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gracie lands a really nice looking cross but Clark seems unphased.
Gracie looks to score with a jab to the body but Clark is just out of range.
Gracie misses with a hook to the body
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Clark uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clark tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clark to the ground. Clark escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joba Clark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Gracie.
Clark lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie falls off balance throwing a combination
and Clark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Xavier Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joba Clark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clark, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joba Clark!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masahiko Kimura is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Kimura
vs
Connely

191 cm
23
268 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Connely!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connely sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Connely misses.
Connely blocks a jab.

Kimura gets the takedown into side control.

Kimura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Connely is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Connely is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely is trying to maintain the position but Kimura is very close to passing his half guard.
Connely is controlling Kimura's trapped leg to prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.

Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Connely controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Connely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
Connely keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.
Kimura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Connely unloading with bombs!
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely passes the guard and advances to mount!
Connely working Kimura over with strikes here.
Connely controlling his opponent.
Kimura wants to control but Connely is having none of it.
Kimura is looking to improve his position but Connely isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Connely controlling from the full mount.
Connely lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kimura hang on?
Connely controlling the position easily from mount.
Kimura is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura tries to hold on but Connely pushes him away.
Kimura tries to reverse the position but Connely maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Connely will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Connely cracks Kimura with a good jab.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connely throws out the jab.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connely misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Connely.
Connely looks for a takedown but Kimura sprawls well.
Connely is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Connely throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.

Connely feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Kimura has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Connely is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kimura.
Kimura struggling a bit here.
Kimura tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Connely wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connely creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kimura sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Connely trying to control the action but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Connely off and has taken his back!
Kimura throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.

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.

Kimura is persistently looking for the submission but Connely is defending it well.
Kimura has the hooks in. Connely is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Connely surviving as best he can, preventing damage.

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

Kimura is working for a rear naked choke. Connely is not defending it well and Kimura has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Connely refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Connely's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura!

C
A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guerrero
vs
Wood

175 cm
19
204 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Improved boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Canadian Fighter Brand - GnP Clothing
White Gorilla Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pedro Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Wood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
Travis Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.
Guerrero takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Guerrero's corner calls for a 1-2. Guerrero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guerrero throws a looping overhand right but Wood ducks down to avoid it.
Guerrero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Guerrero lands with a right hand.
Guerrero misses the shot to the body.
Guerrero fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Guerrero misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
Wood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Guerrero looks to score with a jab to the body but Wood is just out of range.
A punch combination from Guerrero misses.

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.
Guerrero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood avoids the body shot from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a wild combination.
Guerrero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guerrero swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.
Guerrero throws a body punch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerrero.
Guerrero misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guerrero.
Guerrero throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Guerrero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wood moves away.

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.
Wood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guerrero.
A big left from Guerrero misses.
Guerrero looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Guerrero looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Guerrero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Guerrero.
Guerrero looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guerrero.
Guerrero swings for the body but Wood moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Guerrero throws a shot from downtown. Wood moves away and avoids it.
Guerrero tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Guerrero misses the jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Guerrero dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Guerrero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Guerrero misses with a double jab.
Guerrero waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Wood.
Guerrero throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Guerrero throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Guerrero throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wood walks into a stiff left hand from Guerrero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guerrero.
Guerrero lands a head shot.
Guerrero misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Guerrero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guerrero throws a hook but Wood avoids it easily.
Pedro Guerrero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Guerrero fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guerrero.
Guerrero fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Travis Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Guerrero misses with an uppercut.
Guerrero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Guerrero looks to land a left hand but Wood moved out of range nicely.
Guerrero bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero takes a swing at Wood's ribcage but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guerrero 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Guerrero!