SFC 33 - Johnson vs BVB II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Raboatta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Raboatta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Raboatta
vs
Reuf

200 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Raboatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuf digs a good body shot into Raboatta's ribs.
Raboatta throws an overhand right that lands on Reuf's shoulder, as Reuf tries to avoid the shot.
Reuf connects with a right hand. Raboatta shakes it off.
Reuf swinging wilding here.
Raboatta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Raboatta there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Steve Raboatta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raboatta throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reuf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reuf throws a series of punches but Raboatta moves out of range.
Raboatta throws a combination that misses
and Reuf counters with a right hand to the body.
Raboatta is breathing heavily.
Raboatta ducks into an uppercut from Reuf and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reuf Reuf!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Bledsoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony has chosen lts Good To Be Free as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bledsoe
vs
Anthony

178 cm
23
203 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Dead Dog Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Bledsoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bledsoe does no damage.
No luck for Anthony with that takedown attempt.
Drake Bledsoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bledsoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Anthony circles away.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bledsoe but Bledsoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anthony shoots for a takedown but Bledsoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drake Bledsoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Anthony.

Bledsoe closes the distance and clinches.

Bledsoe breaks from the clinch.

Bledsoe has managed to clinch.

Bledsoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bledsoe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bledsoe takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Anthony avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bledsoe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Bledsoe drives through and clinches with Anthony against the cage.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Bledsoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bledsoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bledsoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anthony bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony looks for a takedown but Bledsoe sprawls well.
Bledsoe takes a swing at Anthony's ribcage but misses.
Bledsoe is looking to clinch.
Bledsoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Anthony circles away.
Bledsoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Bledsoe closes the distance and clinches.

Bledsoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bledsoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bledsoe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bledsoe but Bledsoe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bledsoe tries to clinch up but Anthony circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bledsoe tries to avoid it but Anthony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bledsoe to the ground. Bledsoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Drake Bledsoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Anthony looks gassed!

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.
Anthony fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bledsoe connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Anthony to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Bledsoe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Drake Bledsoe!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tito desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Woo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graham Woo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

desperado
vs
Woo

190 cm
22
192 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito desperado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Graham Woo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Woo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in desperado's guard.
desperado is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
desperado striking off his back but it's not causing Woo any problems.
desperado keeping moving, preventing Woo from controlling successfully.
desperado utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Woo postures up.

desperado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Woo postures up in desperado's guard and throws a big left but desperado blocks it.
Woo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
desperado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
desperado has control of Woo's left arm, preventing Woo from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

desperado is looking for a triangle but Woo pushes his legs off easily.
Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woo stops desperado from standing up.
desperado is breathing heavily.

desperado has his foot on Woo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Woo works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woo stands up over desperado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woo wants to stand but desperado has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Woo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

desperado looking for a guillotine here but Woo defends easily.
Woo wants to stand but desperado is controlling his posture from full guard.
Woo chips away with some ground and pound.
desperado not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Woo connects with a couple of short punches.
Woo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with desperado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Woo wants to control from the top but desperado keeps moving.
Woo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
desperado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Woo looking to sit in guard and control but desperado gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
desperado advances to half guard.
Woo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

desperado decides to stand up.
Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

desperado looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Woo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

desperado stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Woo doesn't succeed with the takedown

and desperado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Woo won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

desperado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Woo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Woo is looking to reverse the position.

desperado decides to stand back up.
Woo misses with a body punch

and desperado counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Woo!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Woo tries for a takedown but desperado circles away easily
and desperado counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Woo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Woo throws a lazy head kick

and desperado counters with a takedown into side control.

desperado tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

desperado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Woo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Woo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

desperado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Woo is trying to control desperado's posture but desperado avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from desperado are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

desperado has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Woo scores a takedown into full mount!
Woo with good strikes from the mount here!
desperado gets back to half guard.

desperado kicks Woo off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo missing with a left hand there. desperado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

desperado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
desperado not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
desperado blocks the strikes from Woo.
Woo strikes from the bottom but desperado passes into mount!
desperado landing punches.
desperado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
desperado tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Woo is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
desperado is landing with some decent strikes but Woo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Woo can't escape the position.
desperado lands with some strikes.
desperado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woo wants to control but desperado is having none of it.
Woo working to try and regain half guard.
Woo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

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.
Woo tries to lock up and control but desperado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

desperado with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Woo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Woo is looking to get to half guard.

desperado working for a guillotine from mount but Woo is in no mood to give up.
desperado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Woo is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito desperado dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

desperado drives through with a takedown into guard.
Woo is trying to control the position but desperado postures up.
Woo wants to stand up but desperado is controlling him.
Woo wants to control but desperado passes easily into half guard.
desperado is trying to control the action in half guard but Woo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Woo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
desperado keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Woo is not content to let desperado control the position.
desperado throwing shots but Woo is blocking nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
desperado doesn't manage to clinch there - Woo circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from desperado. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

desperado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Woo to the mat! Woo manages to get full guard.
Woo trying to strike off his back.
Woo looking to hit a scissor sweep but desperado is one step ahead there.
desperado in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woo keeping moving, preventing desperado from controlling successfully.
desperado won't allow Woo to sweep him here.
Woo trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Woo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and desperado counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Woo!
Woo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tito desperado!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Doug Sanches (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Shellac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sanches
vs
Shellac

178 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doug Sanches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacques Shellac!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanches shoots for a double leg takedown but Shellac sprawls well. He's pushed Sanches's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sanches fails with the takedown.
Shellac misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Shellac moves into the clinch.

Shellac manages to break the clinch.
Shellac stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanches. Sanches gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shellac fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanches, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanches is looking to break free of the clinch but Shellac has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac stops a takedown attempt from Sanches.
Shellac using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanches tries to pull guard but Shellac holds him up against the cage and eventually Sanches drops back down to his feet.

Shellac breaks from the clinch.
Sanches shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shellac as he avoids it easily.
Shellac lands with a nice combination. Sanches backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Doug Sanches has been cut.

Sanches shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanches moves to the back.
Sanches struggling to land strikes to the head as Shellac covers up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shellac is trying to break free.

Sanches looking for the choke from the back.
Sanches trying to control momentarily.
Sanches is controlling the position but Shellac somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Sanches is pressing down on Shellac's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shellac is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellac is trying to stand.

Sanches is trying to work for a kimura but Shellac is defending well.

Sanches is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shellac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanches.
Sanches is pressing down on Shellac's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shellac is holding on for now.

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.

Sanches seems to be working for a kimura but Shellac defends the submission attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shellac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Shellac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doug Sanches's cut.
That's time! Sanches's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Shellac throws a nice head kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanches.
Doug Sanches seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Shellac as Sanches shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Shellac. No joy for Sanches on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanches has a takedown stuffed.
Shellac plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shellac knocks Sanches to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

Shellac stands up and beckons Sanches to his feet.
Shellac tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanches swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Sanches feints and as Shellac raises his hands in defense, Sanches changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanches wants to control from the top but Shellac keeps moving.
Shellac pulls Sanches in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanches thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sanches throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shellac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Shellac is working an open guard so Sanches takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shellac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanches keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shellac is looking to clinch.
Sanches shoots in for a takedown but Shellac shows good takedown defense.
Shellac throws a sloppy head kick and Sanches moves out of range easily.
Shellac misses with a body kick.
Shellac moves in looking to clinch but Sanches pushes him off.

Shellac clinches.

Shellac breaks from the clinch.

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.
Sanches fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Shellac gets caught flat footed, as Sanches shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanches looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanches passes Shellac's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanches trying to control from half guard but Shellac is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Shellac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doug Sanches's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shellac misses with a head kick.

Shellac drives through and clinches with Sanches against the cage.

Shellac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanches shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sanches takes a kick to the side of the head.

Doug Sanches's cut is getting worse.
Sanches looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shellac is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shellac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Shellac.
Sanches shoots for a takedown but Shellac saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Sanches. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shellac misses with a head kick.
Shellac throws a head kick but Sanches moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanches misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Shellac drives through and clinches with Sanches against the cage.

Shellac manages to break the clinch.
Shellac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanches paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Shellac as Sanches shoots in.
Sanches shoots in for a double leg but Shellac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shellac scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanches shoots in for a double leg but Shellac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanches shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shellac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shellac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shellac tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanches swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jacques Shellac seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanches fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shellac throws a head kick but Sanches moves out of range.
Shellac lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanches shoots in but Shellac avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacques Shellac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shellac lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanches will feel that in the morning.
Doug Sanches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacques Shellac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanches throws a leg kick
and Shellac counters with a left and a right that stings Sanches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Shellac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shellac winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Shellac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Meighen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arthur Meighen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Christopher Benoit's chin.

Meighen
vs
Benoit

175 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
168 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

SCP Fight Gear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Meighen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Benoit!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Meighen forces Benoit back against the cage and clinches.
Meighen is pushing Benoit up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Meighen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meighen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benoit's defenses.
Meighen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Meighen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Benoit managing to block the knees to the body from Meighen.
Meighen with a knee to the head.
Meighen lands a nice knee to the body.
Meighen misses with an elbow strike.
Meighen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meighen.
Meighen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Benoit looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meighen tries a knee to the head but Benoit blocks it.
Meighen misses with an elbow over the top.
Meighen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benoit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meighen throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meighen landing knees to the body.
Meighen lands a nice knee to the body.
Meighen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benoit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Meighen to work.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meighen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benoit's face.
Meighen lands an elbow that stopped Benoit in his tracks for a moment.
Meighen lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meighen.
Meighen stalling the fight.
Meighen lands an elbow that stopped Benoit in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meighen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Meighen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meighen landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Meighen.
Meighen scores with a knee to the head.
Meighen landing knees to the body.
Meighen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meighen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meighen.
Meighen tries to land a knee to the head but Benoit blocks with his arms.
Benoit avoiding damage as Meighen throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meighen.
Meighen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meighen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Meighen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benoit is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Meighen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meighen wants to stall.
Benoit is trying to break free.
Meighen misses with a knee strike.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Benoit breaks from the clinch.

Meighen drives through and clinches with Benoit against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Meighen missing with knees to the body.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Benoit manages to break the clinch.

Benoit scores with a takedown into Meighen's guard.
Meighen managing to control the position.
Meighen looking for a sweep. Not yet Meighen, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Meighen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Benoit shoots in but Meighen avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Meighen moves into the clinch successfully.
Benoit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meighen lands a knee to the head.
Benoit avoids a wild elbow strike from Meighen.
Meighen keeps control of Benoit as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benoit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benoit avoiding damage as Meighen throws knees to the body.

Benoit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meighen looks for the body kick but Benoit saw that one coming.
Benoit throws a push kick but Meighen slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Benoit gets a clinch.
Meighen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Benoit blocks it with crossed arms.
Meighen is trying to maintain a safe position but Benoit gets an underhook and turns Meighen into the cage.
Meighen throws an elbow but it misses.
Benoit avoids a wild elbow strike from Meighen.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Benoit blocks an elbow strike from Meighen.
Meighen landing knees to the body.
Benoit is breathing heavily.
Meighen lands a nice knee to the body.
Meighen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Meighen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benoit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meighen stalls.
Meighen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benoit's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meighen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Meighen tries to land knees in the clinch but Benoit avoids the damage to the body.
Benoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Meighen has double underhooks.
Meighen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Meighen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meighen lands a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meighen crunches a lovely knee into Benoit's ribcage.
Meighen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Meighen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Meighen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benoit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meighen tries to land knees in the clinch but Benoit avoids the damage to the body.
Meighen misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Meighen pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meighen landing knees to the head.
Benoit can't break the clinch.
Benoit managing to block the knees to the body from Meighen.
Meighen tries to land knees in the clinch but Benoit avoids the damage to the body.
Benoit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benoit managing to block the knees to the body from Meighen.
Meighen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benoit is keeping busy.
Benoit is looking to break free of the clinch but Meighen has double underhooks.
Meighen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Benoit tries to break the clinch but Meighen is controlling the position.
Meighen lands a knee to the body.
Benoit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Benoit wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benoit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meighen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Benoit's face.
Benoit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Benoit on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Arthur Meighen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meighen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Benoit is trying to break free.
Meighen stalling in the clinch but Benoit improves position.
Meighen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meighen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meighen prevents Benoit from breaking the clinch.
Meighen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Meighen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Meighen prevents Benoit from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Meighen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Meighen throws and low kick but Benoit moves out of range easily.
No luck for Benoit with that takedown attempt.
Benoit wants to clinch up but Meighen keeps it at a distance.
Meighen scores with a jab.
Meighen tries to clinch there but Benoit circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meighen wants to clinch up but Benoit keeps it at a distance.
Meighen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Benoit.
Meighen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Benoit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meighen lands a head kick. Benoit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Benoit is rocked!
Benoit throws a series of punches but Meighen avoids them all with ease.
Meighen tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Meighen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Christopher Benoit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meighen keeps Benoit at a distance using the push kick.
Horrible takedown by Meighen or perhaps it was just good defense by Benoit which made him look bad.
Benoit scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meighen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meighen tries to clinch

and Benoit moves into the clinch.
Meighen scores a nice knee to the body.
Meighen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Benoit's defenses.
Benoit letting Meighen take a breather here.
Meighen lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meighen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Meighen scores a nice knee to the body.
Meighen lands a knee to the body.
Meighen lands a damaging elbow.
Benoit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Arthur Meighen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Benoit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meighen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Meighen.
Meighen landing knees to the body.
Meighen has Benoit pushed against the cage.
Christopher Benoit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meighen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Benoit.
Meighen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benoit takes an elbow to the forehead.

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.
Meighen scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Meighen.
Meighen lands an elbow that stopped Benoit in his tracks for a moment.
Meighen scores a nice knee to the body.
Meighen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Benoit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Meighen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benoit can do to turn this around?
Meighen lands a knee to the body.
Meighen lands an elbow just above Benoit 's eye.
The is referee keeping an eye on Meighen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Meighen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Meighen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Meighen, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Meighen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Eichstaedt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denis Truenorth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eichstaedt comes to the cage accompanied by Klaxons- Gravity Rainbow. Truenorth has chosen Cordelia as his entrance music. Robert Eichstaedt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Eichstaedt
vs
Truenorth

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
21
151 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

The Red Eye
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Eichstaedt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Denis Truenorth!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Truenorth misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eichstaedt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Robert Eichstaedt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truenorth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eichstaedt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Eichstaedt rushes Truenorth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Truenorth tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Eichstaedt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eichstaedt pressing his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Truenorth gets control of Eichstaedt's arms and successfully pulls guard. Truenorth will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Truenorth trying to strike off his back.
Truenorth looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eichstaedt is one step ahead there.
Eichstaedt advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eichstaedt is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Truenorth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eichstaedt moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Truenorth is not content to let Eichstaedt control the position.

Eichstaedt stands up and beckons Truenorth to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eichstaedt thows a body kick. Truenorth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Eichstaedt moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Truenorth counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Truenorth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Eichstaedt is looking to escape.
Truenorth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Truenorth throws a strike but Eichstaedt avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truenorth distracts Eichstaedt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Eichstaedt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Eichstaedt wants to sweep but no luck.
Truenorth forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eichstaedt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Truenorth.
Truenorth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Truenorth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Truenorth looks gassed!
Eichstaedt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Truenorth is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Eichstaedt tries to get to full guard but Truenorth has control of the leg.
Truenorth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eichstaedt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Truenorth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Truenorth's back!
Eichstaedt trying to control.
Truenorth turns into Eichstaedt and is now in his guard.
Truenorth throwing strikes from guard but Eichstaedt blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Truenorth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Robert Eichstaedt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Truenorth.
No luck for Truenorth with that takedown attempt.
Eichstaedt stuffs the takedown.
Robert Eichstaedt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Truenorth.
Eichstaedt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Eichstaedt throws the kick towards the body but Truenorth avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eichstaedt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Truenorth sprawls well initially but Eichstaedt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Truenorth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Truenorth striking off his back but it's not causing Eichstaedt any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truenorth will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eichstaedt wants to pass the guard but Truenorth is keeping the position.
Eichstaedt stopping the sweep attempt from Truenorth.
Truenorth is trying to hold Eichstaedt in close to prevent damage but Eichstaedt has managed to pass into half guard.
Eichstaedt controlling the pace.
Eichstaedt is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Truenorth reverses the position - he's now on top in Eichstaedt's guard.

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.
Truenorth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Truenorth stopping the sweep attempt from Eichstaedt.
Eichstaedt keeping moving, preventing Truenorth from controlling successfully.
Eichstaedt wants to sweep here but Truenorth controlling him for the moment.
Eichstaedt is controlling Truenorth's posture.
Truenorth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truenorth trying to control but Eichstaedt is working from the bottom.
Truenorth landing with the ground and pound.

Truenorth drops back, looking for a kneebar! Eichstaedt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Eichstaedt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Eichstaedt!
Truenorth tries to buck Eichstaedt off but Eichstaedt is having none of it.
Truenorth is breathing heavily.
Truenorth can't do much from the bottom here.
Truenorth tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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.
Eichstaedt trying to control the position but Truenorth is working away.
Truenorth is trying to improve his position.
Eichstaedt trying to control the position but Truenorth is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Truenorth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eichstaedt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Eichstaedt dominated that second round.
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!

Truenorth closes the distance looking to clinch

and Eichstaedt counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Truenorth wants to sweep but Eichstaedt has passed to side control!
Eichstaedt avoids the strikes from the bottom by Truenorth.
Truenorth throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Truenorth struggling a bit here.
Truenorth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Truenorth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Truenorth drives through and clinches with Eichstaedt against the cage.
Truenorth tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Eichstaedt jumps guard and drags Truenorth to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Truenorth wants to pass the guard but Eichstaedt is keeping the position.

Eichstaedt wriggles free and stands up.
Truenorth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eichstaedt throws a lazy head kick

and Truenorth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Eichstaedt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Truenorth.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eichstaedt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eichstaedt keeping full guard, as Truenorth tries to pass.
Truenorth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eichstaedt's head.
Truenorth wants to pass the guard but Eichstaedt is keeping the position.
Eichstaedt is pulling down on Truenorth's head to control his posture.
Eichstaedt lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Truenorth!
Robert Eichstaedt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Truenorth keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Eichstaedt gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Eichstaedt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Denis Truenorth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eichstaedt closes the distance and clinches up with Truenorth, looking for a takedown. Eichstaedt pushes Truenorth against the cage but Truenorth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robert Eichstaedt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Eichstaedt scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Truenorth throws a sloppy head kick and Eichstaedt moves out of range easily.
Truenorth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Truenorth is looking to clinch.
Eichstaedt lands a two punch combo.
Truenorth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Eichstaedt scores with a kick to the midsection.
A lazy body kick from Eichstaedt
and Truenorth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Truenorth throws a leg kick but Eichstaedt checks it.
Eichstaedt tries to clinch there but Truenorth circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Eichstaedt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Eichstaedt 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Eichstaedt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between JeanGuy Rubberboot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gaspetoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubberboot comes to the cage accompanied by Mitsou - Bye Bye Mon CowBoy. JeanGuy Rubberboot has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rubberboot
vs
Gaspetoni

185 cm
23
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
221 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Inner Fire Nutrition *Q140 Energy* $50

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JeanGuy Rubberboot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christopher Gaspetoni!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubberboot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rubberboot checks a low kick from Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni misses with a straight right.
Gaspetoni misses the jab.
Rubberboot gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gaspetoni.
Rubberboot checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Gaspetoni.

It looks like JeanGuy Rubberboot has been cut.
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!
Gaspetoni throws a combination that misses
and Rubberboot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rubberboot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Donk. Gaspetoni catches Rubberboot right on the button with a cross.
Rubberboot moves away from the strike by Gaspetoni.
Good shot there by Gaspetoni.
Donk. Rubberboot catches Gaspetoni right on the button with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaspetoni misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubberboot.
Gaspetoni works over Rubberboot's head and body with a nice combination.
Gaspetoni looks gassed!
Gaspetoni misses with a combination
and Rubberboot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaspetoni fails with the takedown

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot working some strikes from top position.
Rubberboot chips away with some ground and pound.

Rubberboot gets to his feet. Gaspetoni looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rubberboot connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rubberboot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rubberboot throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gaspetoni's head.
Gaspetoni has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rubberboot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni misses with a takedown
and Rubberboot makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rubberboot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Rubberboot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaspetoni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Rubberboot decides to stand back up.
Rubberboot throws a head kick that misses.
Rubberboot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rubberboot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaspetoni misses with a takedown attempt
and Rubberboot counters with a good low kick that Gaspetoni was not able to check.
JeanGuy Rubberboot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Gaspetoni.
Danga de danga de dang - Rubberboot scores with a four punch combination!
Gaspetoni walks into a left hand.

Gaspetoni gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rubberboot won't allow Gaspetoni to sweep him here.
Rubberboot postures up in Gaspetoni's guard and throws a big left but Gaspetoni blocks it.
Gaspetoni keeping full guard, as Rubberboot tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gaspetoni is on top in guard.
Gaspetoni is looking to work some ground and pound but Rubberboot has wrist control.
Rubberboot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubberboot looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubberboot, not yet.
Gaspetoni stands up over Rubberboot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Gaspetoni drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gaspetoni jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rubberboot is trying to control the position but Gaspetoni postures up.
Gaspetoni throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubberboot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gaspetoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaspetoni looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rubberboot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Gaspetoni misses the target.
Gaspetoni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubberboot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rubberboot lands a really nice looking cross but Gaspetoni seems unphased.

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.
Gaspetoni misses with a double jab
and Rubberboot counters with a straight right hand.
Gaspetoni doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rubberboot ducks under a wild hook from Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rubberboot.
Christopher Gaspetoni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaspetoni misses with an uppercut.
Gaspetoni throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaspetoni takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rubberboot throws a series of punches but Gaspetoni moves out of range.
Rubberboot bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gaspetoni's head.
Gaspetoni looks to throw a body kick
and Rubberboot counters with a three punch combo that has Gaspetoni backing up. Gaspetoni nods at Rubberboot to acknowledge the strikes.
Gaspetoni throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubberboot scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rubberboot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gaspetoni lands a body shot.
Gaspetoni doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rubberboot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gaspetoni missing with a left hand there. Rubberboot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubberboot throws a shot to the body.
Rubberboot misses with a few strikes there.
Rubberboot misses with the combination.
Rubberboot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Rubberboot does it's job there.
Rubberboot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rubberboot throws a series of punches but Gaspetoni avoids them all with ease.
JeanGuy Rubberboot is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubberboot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspetoni thows a leg kick but Rubberboot checks it
and Rubberboot counters with a two punch combo.
Rubberboot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
JeanGuy Rubberboot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaspetoni staying out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rubberboot.
Gaspetoni misses with a straight right.
Gaspetoni has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubberboot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaspetoni.

Gaspetoni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rubberboot!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaspetoni sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gaspetoni prevents Rubberboot from getting the reversal.
Rubberboot is working hard here to advance position.
Rubberboot tries to buck Gaspetoni off but he can't manage it.
Gaspetoni lands a big shot there that rocks Rubberboot but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Gaspetoni is working for a guillotine from mount but Rubberboot frees his head quite easily.
Rubberboot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaspetoni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaspetoni pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rubberboot bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rubberboot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gaspetoni is keeping the position for now.
Gaspetoni looking for a sweep. Not yet Gaspetoni, not yet.

Rubberboot avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rubberboot wants to control from the top but Gaspetoni keeps moving.

Gaspetoni working for a triangle but Rubberboot defends it easily.
Rubberboot trying to control but Gaspetoni is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspetoni 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.

Gaspetoni had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rubberboot is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gaspetoni Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rubberboot's back instead.
Gaspetoni doesn't have the hooks in and Rubberboot manages to turn into his guard.
Rubberboot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaspetoni's guard.
Gaspetoni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rubberboot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaspetoni keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

Rubberboot decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gaspetoni, up you get!
Gaspetoni throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rubberboot counters with a one-two to the body.
Gaspetoni shoots in for a double leg but Rubberboot sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rubberboot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni misses with a leg kick
and Rubberboot counters with an inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaspetoni misses with an uppercut. Rubberboot saw that one coming.
Gaspetoni dodges the punch combination from Rubberboot.
Gaspetoni thows a leg kick but Rubberboot checks it

and Rubberboot counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Gaspetoni!
Rubberboot is landing with some decent strikes but Gaspetoni is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rubberboot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gaspetoni bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gaspetoni stands up over Rubberboot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gaspetoni won't allow Rubberboot to sweep him here.
JeanGuy Rubberboot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gaspetoni makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rubberboot tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaspetoni working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gaspetoni stopping the sweep attempt from Rubberboot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Christopher Gaspetoni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on JeanGuy Rubberboot's cut.
That's time! Rubberboot's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gaspetoni thumps Rubberboot with a low kick.
Gaspetoni sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice defenses there by Rubberboot.
Rubberboot checks a leg kick nicely.
Rubberboot ducks under a wild hook from Gaspetoni.
Rubberboot lands with a nice combination. Gaspetoni backs away looking to recover.
Rubberboot misses with a double jab.
Rubberboot misses with a double jab.
Gaspetoni throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni looks to throw the jab but Rubberboot is out of range.
Gaspetoni scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gaspetoni falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rubberboot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rubberboot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rubberboot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rubberboot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni throws the left hand but Rubberboot avoids the punch easily.
Gaspetoni throws a looping overhand right but Rubberboot ducks down to avoid it.
Rubberboot throws a combination. Gaspetoni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rubberboot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaspetoni.
Rubberboot throws a right hand that Gaspetoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Gaspetoni also avoids with ease.
Gaspetoni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gaspetoni swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rubberboot counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaspetoni misses with a straight left.
Gaspetoni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rubberboot counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Rubberboot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gaspetoni thows a leg kick but Rubberboot checks it
and Rubberboot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubberboot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gaspetoni missing with a left hand there. Rubberboot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rubberboot throws a sloppy head kick and Gaspetoni moves out of range easily.
Gaspetoni misses with a double jab
and Rubberboot counters with a series of strikes. Gaspetoni will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rubberboot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gaspetoni. Gaspetoni circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubberboot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaspetoni.
Gaspetoni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rubberboot.
Gaspetoni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaspetoni misses with a looping right.
Rubberboot lands a nice shot to the body.
Gaspetoni misses with a hook.
Rubberboot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaspetoni.
Rubberboot lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaspetoni misses with a hook to the body
and Rubberboot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gaspetoni misses with a straight right.
Rubberboot fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rubberboot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gaspetoni. Gaspetoni obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot lands for Gaspetoni.
Rubberboot swinging wilding here.
Gaspetoni scores with a leg kick.
Gaspetoni misses with a combination
and Rubberboot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A right-left combo lands from Rubberboot.
Rubberboot throws a lazy right hand but Gaspetoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaspetoni connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gaspetoni closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Gaspetoni is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rubberboot avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gaspetoni.
Rubberboot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rubberboot is on top in guard.
Rubberboot passes into half guard.
Gaspetoni is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rubberboot's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rubberboot's back!
Rubberboot manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gaspetoni's guard. Nice work there by Rubberboot.

Gaspetoni is looking for a triangle but Rubberboot pushes his legs off easily.
Rubberboot in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Gaspetoni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gaspetoni 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Gaspetoni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baron Von Barva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Von Barva has chosen Imperial March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Baron Von Barva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Johnson
vs
Von Barva

170 cm
24
155 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

174 cm
23
161 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Baron Von Barva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Von Barva wants to clinch.
Von Barva tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Von Barva misses the target.
Von Barva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Johnson.
Von Barva tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Barva tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Baron Von Barva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Barva tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Barva at a distance.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You get the feeling that Von Barva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Von Barva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.

Johnson is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Johnson extends the arm and Von Barva is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!