CFC 14: Domination PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lidle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kazama
vs
Lidle

180 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lidle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lidle misses with a takedown attempt - Kazama sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Kazama does no damage.
Kazama lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lidle at a distance.

Lidle scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kazama is looking for a sweep.
Lidle cracks Kazama with a big right hand but Kazama just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lidle takes a little break here. Kazama wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lidle lands an elbow.
Lidle trying to control the position but Kazama is working away.
Kazama is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kazama is looking for a sweep.
Lidle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazama is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lidle asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama is not content to let Lidle control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lidle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Lidle bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kazama is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lidle is controlling him well.
Kazama tries to improve position but can't.
Lidle trying to control the action but Kazama is working from the bottom.
Kazama is looking to reverse the position.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Kazama is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lidle scoring with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lidle has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazama prevents Lidle from taking his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kazama?
Lidle won't let Kazama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Kazama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lidle landing strikes from the mount and Kazama is in trouble!
Lidle landing shots from mount.

Lidle working for a submission but Kazama is keeping him at bay.
Lidle fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lidle controlling the position easily from mount.
Lidle mounts Kazama! Really nice guard pass there!
Lidle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lidle looking to control but Kazama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazama wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lidle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kazama wants to hold on but Lidle pushes him away.
Kazama sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kazama tries to kick Lidle off but Lidle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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

Kazama pushes Lidle off and gets back to his feet.
Lidle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lidle fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kazama scores a takedown into full mount!
Kazama with the ground and pound from mount.
Kazama putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lidle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Kazama escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kazama misses with an uppercut. Lidle saw that one coming.
Lidle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kazama counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lidle!
Akira Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lidle.
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!
Kazama lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lidle hang on?
Kazama landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lidle is trying to escape the mount.
Kazama is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Kazama looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lidle tries to hold on but Kazama pushes him away.
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 Akira Kazama will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lidle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kazama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kazama wants to stand but Lidle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lidle is trying to control the position but Kazama postures up.
Kazama landing some decent shots from guard.
Lidle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kazama gets to his feet - Lidle follows without any prompting.
Kazama paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lidle is breathing heavily.

Kazama 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.
Kazama wants to control from the top but Lidle keeps moving.

Lidle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kazama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kazama works over Lidle with some ground and pound from guard.
Kazama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidle working a defensive guard here.
Kazama wants to stand but Lidle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lidle trying to keep a closed guard but Kazama is proving a slippery customer.
Lidle keeping moving, preventing Kazama from controlling successfully.
Lidle controls Kazama momentarily but Kazama frees himself.
Akira Kazama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Kazama darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lidle wants to control but Kazama is keeping busy.
Lidle manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kazama stands up from Lidle's guard - Kazama perhaps looking for a knockout.
Steve Lidle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lidle feints and as Kazama raises his hands in defense, Lidle changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lidle prevents Kazama from getting back to his feet.
Kazama tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lidle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kazama will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kazama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lidle wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lidle shoots in and bounces Kazama off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lidle thows a big elbow that misses.
Lidle won't allow Kazama to get back to his feet.
Kazama trying to control the position.
Lidle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lidle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lidle wants to control from the top but Kazama keeps moving.
Lidle is stalling in the full guard.
Lidle postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lidle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Kazama counter with a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidle with a poor takedown

and Kazama counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akira Kazama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lidle.
Lidle manages to get to full guard.
Kazama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lidle is keeping the position for now.
Lidle is trying to keep Kazama in close.

Kazama stands and steps away. Lidle gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kazama tries to clinch but Lidle is having none of it.
Lidle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kazama counters with a series of strikes. Lidle will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lidle gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kazama is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lidle asserts his dominance and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Kazama dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kazama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lidle closes the distance but Kazama moves to the side
and Kazama counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kazama cracks Lidle with a good jab.
Lidle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kazama.
Lidle fails with the takedown

and Kazama counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lidle wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kazama drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lidle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lidle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lidle!
Kazama wants to get back to his feet.
Lidle tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kazama's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama is trying to get back to his feet.
Lidle is chipping away with strikes.
Kazama gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet.
Kazama wants to improve his position but Lidle is controlling well.
Kazama tries to kick Lidle off but Lidle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kazama trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kazama throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kazama is trying to stand up here but Lidle is controlling him well.
Lidle works his way into full mount!
Lidle looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lidle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kazama wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lidle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lidle won't let Kazama get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lidle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kazama looks a forlorn figure.
Lidle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazama is looking to escape.
Lidle connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lidle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazama tries to buck Lidle off but he can't manage it.
Lidle content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lidle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazama wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lidle avoids the attempt from Kazama to control.
Lidle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kazama is looking to escape.
Lidle lands a big shot there that rocks Kazama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
You get the feeling that Kazama really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lidle trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kazama can't escape the position.
Lidle scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kazama?

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.
The referee warns Kazama that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lidle landing strikes from the mount and Kazama is in trouble!
Kazama is trying to stand.
Lidle landing strikes from the mount and Kazama is in trouble!
Kazama can't escape the position.
Kazama is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kazama keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kazama is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Steve Lidle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lidle content just to control the position here.
Kazama wants to control but Lidle is having none of it.
Lidle working the ground and pound effectively.
Kazama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akira Kazama.
Well Kazama 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akira Kazama!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Shum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Shum
vs
Monk

190 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Apocalypse Clothing

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kelvin Shum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Monk!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monk walks into a stiff left hand from Shum.
Shum lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Monk sprawling to the canvas. Shum follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Monk hang on?

Monk is rocked!

It looks like Ryan Monk has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shum stalling.
Monk is still on wobbly legs! Can Shum finish him?
Monk seems to have recovered his senses.
Monk should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shum is working away from the top position though.

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.
Monk is staying active underneath Shum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shum is taking a breather. Monk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Monk tries to roll over but Shum keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum slows the pace down in half guard.

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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monk is trying to control but Shum manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shum controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Shum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Monk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Monk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shum lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Monk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shum but Shum pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Shum shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monk's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monk trying to control the position.
Shum preventing the sweep.
Monk is breathing heavily.
Shum showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Kelvin Shum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Monk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Monk drops his hands momentarily and Shum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A combination from Shum does no damage.
Shum clobbers Monk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Monk is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Shum as Monk shoots in.
Monk is still on wobbly legs! Can Shum finish him?
Kelvin Shum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Monk.
Monk misses the jab.
Monk seems to have recovered his senses.

Shum drives through and clinches with Monk against the cage.
Shum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Monk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Shum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shum.

Shum successfully pulls guard.
Monk being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monk preventing the sweep.
Shum managing to control the position.
Shum looking for a sweep. Not yet Shum, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shum is on top in guard.
Monk has control of Shum's left arm, preventing Shum from doing any damage.

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.
Shum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Monk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kelvin Shum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Monk's cut.
That's time! Shum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Shum slips a jab and a cross from Monk.
Monk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Shum shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Shum was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Monk tries to lock up and control but Shum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monk is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Monk is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
Shum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Monk really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shum controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shum controlling from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shum can do anything to dispel that myth.
Monk is looking to get to half guard.
Shum controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shum prevents Monk from getting the reversal.
Shum controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monk wants to control but Shum is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kelvin Shum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shum 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelvin Shum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Rabnud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Clair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabnud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck. Chris Rabnud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Rabnud
vs
St Clair

178 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 1

179 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Green Spirit Supplements

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 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Rabnud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Clair!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rabnud has closed the distance and engaged St Clair in a clinch.
St Clair tries to land knees in the clinch but Rabnud avoids the damage to the body.

Rabnud breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rabnud circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rabnud counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rabnud throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
St Clair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rabnud counters with a low kick, right behind St Clair 's knee.
St Clair wants to clinch but Rabnud slips to the side

and Rabnud holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Rabnud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick from Rabnud misses.
St Clair wants to clinch

and Rabnud counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Clair tries to get to full guard but Rabnud has control of the leg.
St Clair gets back to full guard.
Rabnud content to stall in guard here.

St Clair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rabnud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rabnud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

St Clair looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
St Clair looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Clair keeping moving, preventing Rabnud from controlling successfully.
Rabnud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Clair on the ground.

St Clair has his feet on Rabnud's thighs here. He's pushed Rabnud off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Rabnud screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges St Clair!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

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

Ryan
vs
Pack

179 cm
21
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dee Pack!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pack feints and as Ryan raises his hands in defense, Pack changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ryan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Pack trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pack might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ryan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pack distracts Ryan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pack wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
Pack throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ryan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pack is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control but Pack is working from the bottom.
Ryan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pack should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ryan trying to control but Pack is working from the bottom.
Ryan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Ryan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ryan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Ryan throws a hook to the side of Pack's head but Pack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pack shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ryan pinned against the cage. Ryan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two 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.
Pack tries to clinch but Ryan moves out of range.

Ryan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pack from controlling successfully.
Pack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Pack trying to control but Ryan is working from the bottom.
Pack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pack passes Ryan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pack looks gassed!
Pack tries to stand and escape but Ryan actually recovers to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ryan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ryan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pack trying to control here.

Ryan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ryan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ryan lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ryan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Pack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ryan there.
Ryan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pack is working to get back to half guard.
Ryan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pack is looking to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ryan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pack is trying to escape the mount.
Ryan landing strikes from the mount.
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 Connor Ryan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Pack lands a left and a right that sends Ryan crashing to the canvas! Pack dives into mount looking to finish!

Ryan is rocked!

It looks like Connor Ryan has been cut.
Pack landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pack controlling from mount.
Pack punishing his opponent with strikes.

Pack stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Pack.

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

Ryan actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Pack seems content to control.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Ryan has momentary wrist control but Pack slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Pack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan is trying to keep Pack in close.

Pack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pack wants to stand but Ryan is controlling his posture from full guard.

Pack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pack from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ryan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ryan wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pack from controlling successfully.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pack's guard.
Pack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dee Pack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryan stands up over Pack, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ryan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pack is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ryan throws a hook but Pack avoids it easily.
Pack misses with a kick to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pack.
Ryan throws up a few punches.

Pack stands up.
Nice combo by Pack! Oh, that's hurt him - Ryan falls to the canvas and Pack follows him into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Pack decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ryan misses with a straight left.
Pack throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A leg kick checked by Pack.
Pack looks to clinch
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
Ryan misses with a few strikes there.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Pack slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pack thinking.
Ryan scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Pack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Connor Ryan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ryan counters with a good low kick that Pack was not able to check.
Pack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryan swings for the body but Pack moves out of range.
Ryan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pack to score with a decent uppercut.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ryan slips a jab and a cross from Pack.
Pack cracks Ryan with an open hand slap.
Pack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
Ryan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan throws a good cross that connects.
Pack has his takedown stuffed
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pack throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Connor Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pack tries for a takedown but Ryan circles away easily
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connor Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dee Pack.
Pack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pack tries for a takedown but Ryan circles away easily
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Pack scores with a jab to the body.
Pack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan keeps the fight on the outside.
Pack closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryan misses with a looping right.
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pack.
Pack ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ryan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dee Pack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a hook.
Dee Pack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan misses with a left hand
and Pack counters with a right hand to the body.

Pack shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ryan's guard.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Pack is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pack controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ryan is trying to keep Pack in close.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Pack from controlling successfully.
Ryan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan striking off his back but it's not causing Pack any problems.
Pack wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pack misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pack misses with a takedown
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Ryan with a nice cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pack.
Pack misses with a hook
and Ryan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pack throws a leg kick but Ryan checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Connor Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Connor Ryan!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davi Nanini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davi Nanini is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Dali
vs
Nanini

181 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
194 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Salvador Dali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davi Nanini!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali tries to land a leg kick but Nanini saw it coming and moves away.
Dali avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nanini tries to clinch there but Dali circles away.
Nanini tries to clinch up but Dali circles away and keeps his distance.
Nanini wants to clinch up but Dali keeps it at a distance.
Dali on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Salvador Dali has been cut.
Dali misses with a low kick.
Nanini scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Nanini.
Dali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanini throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dali is breathing heavily.

Nanini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nanini landing knees to the body.
Nanini using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Nanini - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nanini lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nanini throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Nanini.
Dali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dali leaning against his opponent.
Dali is trying to stall.
Nanini misses with a knee strike.
Nanini landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nanini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nanini scores a nice knee to the body.
Nanini tries to land a knee to the head but Dali blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanini misses with a knee strike.
Nanini scores a nice knee to the body.
Nanini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nanini throws an elbow but it misses.
Nanini scores with a knee to the head.
Nanini misses with a knee strike.
Dali stalling the fight.
Nanini with a knee to the head.
Dali slows down the pace here.
Nanini trying to land knees to the body.
Dali trying to land knees to the body.
Nanini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nanini missing with knees to the body.
Dali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dali tries to stall but Nanini uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nanini smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dali misses with an uppercut
and Nanini counters with a nice body kick.
Dali has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dali throws a lazy head kick
and Nanini counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nanini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dali misses with a body punch
and Nanini counters with a leg kick.
Dali throws a leg kick
and Nanini counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nanini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dali will feel that in the morning.
Dali shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nanini as he avoids it easily.
Dali takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Dali drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dali slips nicely into half guard.

Dali is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nanini is trying to maintain the position but Dali is very close to passing his half guard.

Nanini looking for a kimura from the bottom but Dali passes into side control!
Nanini manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nanini is not content to let Dali control the position.
Nanini wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davi Nanini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salvador Dali's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nanini is looking to clinch but Dali is avoiding it.
Davi Nanini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dali throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nanini counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Dali is predictable there

and Nanini counters by moving into the clinch.
Nanini misses with an elbow strike.
Dali fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dali tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nanini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nanini lands an elbow inside that Dali shrugs off.
Nanini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nanini trying to land knees to the body.
Nanini misses with an elbow over the top.
Dali takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nanini landing knees to the head.
Nanini scores with a knee to the head.
Nanini is pressed up against the cage. Dali has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nanini down to the mat. Nanini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dali misses the body punch

and Nanini counters by moving into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nanini lands a knee to the head.
Dali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Nanini.
Dali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nanini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nanini misses with a knee to the head.

Dali pulls guard successfully.
Dali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dali looking to control but Nanini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dali thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dali throws some wild stikes that Nanini manages to avoid easily.

Dali looking to isolate an arm here. Nanini doesn't see it coming and as Dali extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Dali!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salvador Dali!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rovert Sitham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Zizzmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sitham comes to the cage accompanied by Pour some sugar on me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Sitham
vs
Zizzmen

225 cm
18
255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Determined

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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, Rovert Sitham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Zizzmen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zizzmen drops Sitham with a big left hand and mounts him. Sitham is in big trouble!

Sitham is rocked!
Sitham tries to lock up and control but Zizzmen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oh Sitham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitham tries to improve his position but instead Zizzmen has taken his back!
Sitham seems to have got his legs back now.
Sitham trying to get back to his feet but Zizzmen is in full control for now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitham tries to roll but Zizzmen sticks to his back.
Sitham trying to control but not successfully.
Sitham has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitham can't escape the position.

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.
Sitham wants to control his opponent's hands but Zizzmen gets his hands free.
Sitham is trying to stand back up.
Sitham turns into Zizzmen and is now in his guard.
Sitham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zizzmen's guard.

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

Zizzmen gets a clinch.
A short left from Zizzmen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen lands with a left to the head.
Zizzmen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zizzmen avoiding damage as Sitham throws knees to the body.
Sitham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zizzmen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zizzmen lands a nice uppercut.
Zizzmen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zizzmen scores with a shot to the side of Sitham's head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zizzmen.
Zizzmen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitham backwards.
Zizzmen works on Sitham's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitham is breathing heavily.
Zizzmen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sitham stalling in the clinch but Zizzmen improves position.
Sitham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zizzmen lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zizzmen.
Zizzmen is leaning against Sitham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Zizzmen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zizzmen avoids the elbow strike from Sitham, against the cage.
Zizzmen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zizzmen lands a left hand.
Zizzmen lands an uppercut.
Zizzmen slows down the pace here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zizzmen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zizzmen.
Zizzmen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zizzmen creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sitham's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sitham drops to his knees and Zizzmen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Zizzmen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Flagg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Teichroew
vs
Flagg

190 cm
22
225 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
241 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hunter Flagg!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flagg stuffs the takedown.
Teichroew is looking to clinch.
Teichroew tries a head kick but it misses.
Teichroew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Flagg avoids the head kick by Teichroew.
Teichroew is looking to clinch.
Flagg missing with a left hand there. Teichroew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teichroew gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Flagg.
Teichroew tries to clinch but Flagg is having none of it.
Teichroew throws a one two combo.

It looks like Hunter Flagg has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teichroew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Teichroew doesn't manage to clinch there - Flagg circles away.
Teichroew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flagg as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Teichroew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teichroew is breathing heavily.
Teichroew misses with a takedown attempt - Flagg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Teichroew fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teichroew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flagg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Flagg jabs Teichroew right on the nose. Teichroew blinks but takes it well.
Flagg throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Teichroew tumbling to the canvas!

Teichroew is rocked!
Flagg stopping the sweep attempt from Teichroew.
Oh Teichroew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Flagg gets to his feet - Teichroew follows without any prompting.
Teichroew seems to have got his legs back now.Flagg lands a big uppercut and Teichroew crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Teichroew looks OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Flagg is going to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teichroew tries to get to full guard but Flagg has control of the leg.

Flagg postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Teichroew to stand up.
Teichroew has a takedown stuffed.
Teichroew doesn't manage to clinch there - Flagg circles away.
Teichroew looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hunter Flagg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Teichroew tries to clinch but Flagg moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew tries to clinch there but Flagg circles away.
Teichroew is looking to clinch but Flagg is avoiding it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Teichroew. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flagg stuffs the takedown attempt from Teichroew. Teichroew gets slowly back to his feet.
Teichroew moves in looking to clinch but Flagg pushes him off.
Teichroew tries to clinch up.
Teichroew wants to clinch up but Flagg keeps it at a distance.
Flagg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Teichroew is looking to clinch.
Teichroew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teichroew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flagg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Teichroew doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Teichroew drops Flagg with a nice combination! Teichroew dives into Flagg's guard, looking to finish!

Flagg is rocked!
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!

Teichroew is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Flagg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Flagg has escaped and now he's on top!
Flagg is still on wobbly legs! Can Teichroew finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teichroew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flagg seems to have recovered his senses.
Teichroew wants to sweep but no luck.
Teichroew is looking to stand up but Flagg isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Teichroew controls Flagg momentarily but Flagg frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Flagg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hunter Flagg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Teichroew wants to clinch
and Flagg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Teichroew fails to land the takedown.
Teichroew wants to clinch
and Flagg counters with a body kick.
Teichroew tries to clinch but Flagg moves away
and Flagg counters with a stiff right hand.
Flagg misses with a body shot.
Flagg scores with a three punch combo!
Teichroew shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Flagg keeps Teichroew at a distance using the push kick.
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!
Teichroew wants to clinch
and Flagg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Flagg misses the jab.
Flagg is breathing heavily.
Teichroew closes the distance looking to clinch

and Flagg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Teichroew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teichroew jumps guard but Flagg stands there with Teichroew around his waist. Teichroew gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Teichroew has Flagg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Flagg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Teichroew misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flagg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Teichroew.
Teichroew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flagg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Flagg stops a takedown attempt from Teichroew.
Teichroew wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Teichroew tries for a takedown. No joy.

Flagg breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Flagg.

Flagg takes the fight into the clinch.

Flagg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teichroew scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew wants to clinch

and Flagg moves into the clinch.
Teichroew misses with some punches.
Teichroew fails to pull guard.
Teichroew is trying to break free.
Teichroew is working for takedown but Flagg is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teichroew tries for a takedown but Flagg manages to get underhooks.
Flagg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teichroew.
Teichroew looking for a takedown.
Teichroew tries for a takedown. No joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Teichroew fails to land.
Knees to the body from Flagg.
Teichroew changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flagg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hunter Flagg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teichroew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Teichroew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flagg keeps the fight on the outside.
Teichroew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flagg but Flagg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flagg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice body kick from Flagg.
Flagg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Teichroew tries to clinch up
and Flagg counters with an outside leg kick.
Flagg cracks a nice hook into Teichroew's ribs.
Teichroew drops Flagg with a right and a left! Teichroew comes rushing in but Flagg regains his composure and manages to keep Teichroew in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teichroew wants to control from the top but Flagg keeps moving.

Teichroew 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teichroew looking to pass the guard.
Teichroew trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Teichroew is looking to work some ground and pound but Flagg has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teichroew thows a big elbow that misses.
Flagg wants to get back to his feet but Teichroew is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Flagg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hunter Flagg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Teichroew tries to clinch up

and Flagg counters by moving into the clinch.
Flagg tries to land knees in the clinch but Teichroew avoids the damage to the body.
Teichroew misses with a body punch.
Flagg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Teichroew wants a takedown but no success here.

Flagg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flagg lands with a big right hook that stumbles Teichroew - he's out on his feet here! Flagg follows up with another monster hook that separates Teichroew from consciousness! Teichroew falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Flagg stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hunter Flagg!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Whissell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chansta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whissell kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Rose Of Sharon. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Whissell
vs
Chansta

177 cm
20
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Boondock Fightwear
Syndicate Drugs

Green Spirit Supplements

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Whissell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anton Chansta!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whissell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Whissell doesn't manage to clinch there - Chansta circles away.
Whissell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Whissell clinches up with Chansta and pushes him back against the cage.
Chansta drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whissell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chansta has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whissell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whissell is pressed up against the cage. Chansta has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whissell down to the mat. Whissell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
George Whissell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Chansta.
Nice sprawl there from Chansta as Whissell shoots in.
Chansta lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whissell's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Chansta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whissell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chansta circles away.
Chansta wants to clinch but Whissell slips to the side

and Whissell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whissell.
Whissell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chansta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whissell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Whissell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whissell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chansta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whissell works over Chansta with some ground and pound from guard.
Whissell tries to free his leg and advance position but Chansta is retaining full guard.

Chansta looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Whissell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chansta has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Whissell should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chansta has tightened it up now! Whissell should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anton Chansta!
Anton Chansta is the new lightweight champion!