OFC 14: No Limits PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by hate me now. Barney Stinson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Daniels
vs
Stinson

178 cm
24
171 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Daniels misses.
Stinson fails with the takedown.
Daniels gets cracked there but stands up to it.

It looks like Jack Daniels has been cut.
Stinson looks to land a combination but Daniels avoids it well.
Stinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stinson misses with a two punch combination.
Stinson defending well as Daniels loads up on a big left hand.
Stinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daniels.
Stinson ducks right into an uppercut from Daniels.

It looks like Barney Stinson has been cut.
Daniels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stinson.
Daniels ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stinson moves away.
A punch combination from Stinson misses.

Daniels drops Stinson with a beautiful combination! Stinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daniels is looking for the KO!

Stinson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daniels swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Stinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daniels.

Daniels drops his shoulder and cracks Stinson with a huge uppercut! Stinson goes down! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels gets to his feet and stands over Stinson, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Stinson felt that one! Daniels unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Stinson from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Daniels!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Teichroew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Teichroew
vs
Dixon

182 cm
29
192 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

186 cm
19
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Teichroew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teichroew throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Teichroew.
Teichroew throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dixon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dixon throws a right hand that Teichroew ducks under and follows up with a left that Teichroew also avoids with ease.
Craig Teichroew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Teichroew misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Dixon.
No joy there for Teichroew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Teichroew sprawls well.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Teichroew sprawls well. Teichroew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dixon.
Teichroew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
Dixon throwing strikes from guard but Teichroew blocks nicely.
Dixon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teichroew has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dixon trying to control but Teichroew is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Teichroew avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Teichroew keeps moving.
Dixon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Teichroew.
Left hook, right uppercut from Teichroew.
Teichroew falls off balance throwing a combination

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dixon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Teichroew is keeping the position.
Dixon looks gassed!
Teichroew preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon scoring with some ground and pound.
Dixon trying to control but Teichroew is working from the bottom.

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.
Dixon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Teichroew swivels and escapes.
Dixon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Teichroew defends it nicely.
Teichroew's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Teichroew duly obliges.
Teichroew falls off balance throwing a combination
and Teichroew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Teichroew scores with a one two! Dixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Dixon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Teichroew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dixon's head.
Dixon misses with a hook to the body
and Teichroew counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A punch combination from Teichroew misses.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and Teichroew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Teichroew!
Teichroew getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Teichroew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Teichroew throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Teichroew scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
Dixon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Teichroew.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teichroew counters with a three punch combo that has Dixon backing up. Dixon nods at Teichroew to acknowledge the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Teichroew moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Teichroew, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Teichroew.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Teichroew makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Craig Teichroew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Dixon.
Teichroew looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Teichroew throws a right and a left that both miss.
Teichroew misses with the combination.

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.
Dixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Teichroew.
Teichroew throws a nice head kick!
Dixon has his takedown stuffed
and Teichroew counters with a left and a right that stings Dixon.
Teichroew lands a nice looking body shot.
Dixon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Teichroew connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Teichroew digs a good body shot into Dixon's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Teichroew.
Teichroew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teichroew scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dixon shoots and misses
and Teichroew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

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

Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teichroew keeps working.
Dixon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Teichroew is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Teichroew is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Teichroew dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dixon misses with a takedown
and Teichroew counters with a two punch combo.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Teichroew.

Dixon 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.
Teichroew keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dixon thows a big elbow that misses.

Teichroew pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teichroew 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Teichroew managing to control the position.
Dixon cracks Teichroew with a solid left hand.
Dixon trying to control but Teichroew is working from the bottom.

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.
Teichroew is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dixon fails with the takedown.
Teichroew digs a good body shot into Dixon's ribs.
Teichroew throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.

Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teichroew's guard.
Dixon pushing down on Teichroew's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon prevents Teichroew from improving his position.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Teichroew won't allow it.
Dixon is trying to control. Teichroew wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dixon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dixon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dixon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dixon lands a nice short elbow.

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.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.
Dixon prevents Teichroew from standing back up.
Ryan Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dixon working over Teichroew with some ground and pound. Teichroew looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Teichroew regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dixon.
Dixon with a nice head shot there.
Teichroew wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Dixon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dixon 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Dixon!

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 Chris Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Azag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Azag has chosen Pop bottles as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Render
vs
Azag

185 cm
23
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Render!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Azag!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azag ducks under a wild hook from Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Azag sprawls well. Azag wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Render gets slowly back to his feet.
Azag scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Render swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Azag counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Azag connects with a couple of short punches.
Azag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Render keeping full guard, as Azag tries to pass.
Render is looking to stand up but Azag isn't so interested in that idea.

Azag gets to his feet - Render follows without any prompting.
Render looks to land a combination. Azag sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Render pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Render misses with a takedown attempt

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

Render manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Render throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azag counters with a two punch combo.
Render walks into a jab.
Render doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Azag counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Render. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Azag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Render sees it coming and defends easily.
Azag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Render is trying to stand back up but Azag is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Render avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Azag.
Azag looks gassed!
Azag prevents Render from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Azag lands a nice short elbow.
Render moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Azag prevents Render from getting back to his feet.
Render 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.

Render wriggles free and stands up.
Render with a poor takedown

and Azag counters with a single leg into guard. Render didn't expect that.
Render wants to stand up but Azag is controlling him.
Azag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Azag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Render works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Azag looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Render looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Azag stops Render from standing up.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Render has his feet on Azag's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Azag moves out of range as Render throws a body kick.
A jab from Render finds it's way through Azag's defenses.
Azag moves out of range of the strikes.
Azag moves out of range of the body kick.
Azag defending well as Render loads up on a big left hand.
Render stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Azag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azag trying to control from the bottom.
Render wants to lay and pray for a moment but Azag keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Render stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Azag to get to his feet.
Render tries for a takedown but Azag circles away easily

and Azag counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Render's guard now.

Azag drops back looking for a leg! Render is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Render manages to kick Azag off! Azag jumps back into Render's guard.

Render manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Render misses with an uppercut. Azag saw that one coming.
Render lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azag circles away quickly and effectively.
Azag defending well as Render loads up on a big left hand.

Render decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Azag taking some punishment here, with Render in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Render decides to return to a standing position.
Render misses with a body kick.
Render rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Render connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Render misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azag drops his hands momentarily and Render takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Render - just one landing.
Render scores with a jab to the jaw.
Render delivers a nice body kick.
Render tries a low kick but Azag avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Render throws a series of strikes that have Azag backpedaling.
A solid body kick from Render.
Render scores with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Render!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Azag dominated that round.
That's time! Render's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Azag keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Render.
Chris Render seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Render.
Render throws a front kick that sends Azag stumbling back into the cage.
Render thumps Azag with a low kick.
Render throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Render will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azag tries to close the distance and clinch but Render swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Render throws a front kick aimed at Azag's knee but Azag avoids it well.
Render swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Render.
Render shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Azag as he jumps to the side.
Render lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Render.
Azag is breathing heavily.
Render lands with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Render lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azag backs up against the cage.
Chris Render is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Azag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Render misses with a straight right.
Render avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azag takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Azag staying out of range there.
Render connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Render - that will leave a mark!
Render lands with a kick to the ribs.
Azag moves out of range as Render strikes.
Azag walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No luck for Render with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Render. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Render throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Render misses with a takedown attempt

and Azag counters with a nice double leg into side control. Render won't be happy with that.
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!

Render explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Render shoots in for a takedown but Azag shows good takedown defense.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Render - that will leave a mark!
Azag moves away from the strike by Render.
Render looks to land a left hand but Azag moved out of range nicely.
Render misses with a wild combination.

Render 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.

Render decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Azag slips a jab from Render.
Render looks to throw the jab but Azag is out of range.
Azag throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Render.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azag takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Render stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Render scores with a nice strike.
Good standup being displayed there by Render as he connects with a hook.
Chris Render is winning the standup battle so far.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Render.
Render rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Azag ducks under a wild hook from Render.
Azag moves forwards but Render connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Render shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Render stands and steps away. Azag gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice jab there from Render.

Render shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Azag napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Azag is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render cracks Azag with a big elbow.

Render decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Render throws a nice looking combination but Azag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Render tries for a takedown but Azag sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Render misses with a leg kick.

Azag gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Render to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Render controls from within his opponent's guard.
Azag utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Azag is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Render passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Render dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Azag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Azag steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Render. That one must have hurt.
Render shoots in and drives through. Azag sprawls well.
Render feints and then cracks Azag's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Azag down.
A big right from Render misses.

Render looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Render postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Azag to stand up.
Azag throws a series of punches but Render avoids them all with ease.
Render throws an overhand right that lands on Azag's shoulder, as Azag tries to avoid the shot.
Render lands with a hook. Azag tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Render with a hook.
Azag has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Render.
Render scores with a punch to the head.
Render connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Azag takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Render, right into the meat.
Render works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Render lands with a cross.
Azag checks a leg kick.
Render throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Render.

Render shoots in and bounces Azag off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Azag will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Render decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Azag leaves Render with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Render. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Render shoots in for a takedown but Azag shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azag throws a nice looking combination but Render bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Azag steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Render. That one must have hurt.
Azag moves out of range as Render throws a body kick.
Azag moves away from the strike by Render.
Azag slips a jab and a cross from Render.
Render explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Render lands with an uppercut that bounces Azag off the cage and back into rage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Render.

Render looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Render escapes and gets back to his feet.
Render lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Render.
Render cracks Azag with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Render.
Render is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Render getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Render clobbers Azag with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Render misses with a few strikes there.
Render misses with a straight left.

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

Render decides to stand and escape the position.

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

Render stands up and beckons Azag to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Render swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Render tries to score a power double leg takedown but Azag sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Render somewhat.
The fighters circling - Render throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice takedown defense from Azag. No joy for Render on that attempt.
Render fails with a takedown attempt.
Render scores with the left hand. Azag knows he should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Render misses with a takedown attempt - Azag sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Render looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Azag is fending him off so far but Render persists. Nope, Azag circles away and we're back to standing.
Azag shoots in for a double leg but Render sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Render showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Render 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Render!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myers comes into the arena with I'm Your BoogieMan blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Myers
vs
Hogan

205 cm
19
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
277 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Black Skull 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan is looking to clinch but Myers is avoiding it.
Michael Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myers.
Hogan tries to clinch there but Myers circles away.
Myers fails with the takedown.
Myers misses with a takedown attempt - Hogan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
No luck for Myers with that takedown attempt.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.
Nice takedown defense from Hogan. No joy for Myers on that attempt.
Myers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogan tries to clinch up.
Myers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hogan but Hogan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hogan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myers closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Myers has a takedown stuffed.
Myers is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.

Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Myers.
Myers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hogan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Michael Myers has been cut.
Myers letting Hogan take a breather here.
Hogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
Hogan lands a damaging elbow.
Myers avoiding damage as Hogan throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogan obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Myers blocks an elbow strike from Hogan.
Knees to the body from Hogan.
Come on Hogan - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Hogan's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Hogan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Michael Myers's cut is getting worse.
Hogan crunches a lovely knee into Myers's ribcage.
Myers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hogan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Myers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hogan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myers's brow.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hogan obliges.
Hogan stalls.
Hogan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Myers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hogan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myers drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hogan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to stall.
Hogan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hogan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Michael Myers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Myers wants a takedown but no success here.
Myers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hogan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Myers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Myers wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Myers goes for a takedown attempt but Hogan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogan as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hulk Hogan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Myers's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hogan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Myers.
Myers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Myers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Myers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hogan wants to control but Myers is having none of it.
Hogan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Myers working the ground and pound effectively.

Myers is going olschool here, as he tries to force Hogan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hogan shrugs it off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
You get the feeling that Hogan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Myers tries to control but Hogan wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan really wants to buck Myers off and get back to his feet.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Myers is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Myers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hogan moves in looking to clinch but Myers pushes him off.
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Myers is defended easily by Hogan.
Hulk Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hogan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hogan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hogan tries to land knees in the clinch but Myers avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
Hogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
Hogan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Myers's defenses.
Hogan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Myers blocks it with crossed arms.
Myers avoiding damage as Hogan throws knees to the body.
Myers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hogan has him pressed against the cage.
Hogan prevents Myers from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Myers as Hogan tries to tie him up.
Hogan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hogan trying to land knees to the body.
Myers tries to score a body lock takedown but Hogan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hogan unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myers has picked Hogan up - he's going for a ride! Myers dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Hogan is not content to let Myers control the position.
Hogan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myers is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers stops Hogan from getting back to his feet.
Myers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Myers is working for a kimura but Hogan is defending it quite comfortably.
Myers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hogan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Myers 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.

Myers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hogan wants to control but Myers is keeping busy.

Myers seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Myers fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Hogan.
Hogan tries to clinch but Myers is having none of it.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.

Hogan clinches up with Myers and pushes him back against the cage.
Hogan pushes off an throws an elbow but Myers leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hogan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers takes an elbow to the temple.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but Myers blocks with his arms.
Myers blocks the elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myers avoids a wild elbow strike from Hogan.
Hogan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hogan.
Myers blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hogan prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogan is trying to stall.
Hogan trying to land knees to the body.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but Myers blocks it.
Hogan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myers is keeping busy.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hogan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Myers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Myers or perhaps it was just good defense by Hogan which made him look bad.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Hogan slaps away a takedown attempt from Myers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myers throws a body punch but Hogan moves out of range.
Hulk Hogan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Hogan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hogan misses with a knee strike.
Hogan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hogan throws an elbow but misses.
Hogan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan lands an elbow inside that Myers shrugs off.
Hogan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Myers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myers fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Myers.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.
Hogan tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
Myers fails to land the takedown.
Myers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hogan pinned against the cage. Hogan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Myers fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Hogan tries to clinch but Myers moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Myers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hogan tries to clinch up but Myers circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hogan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hogan wants to clinch up but Myers keeps it at a distance.

Myers darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Myers stops Hogan from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Myers is looking for a kimura here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hulk Hogan.
I think Hogan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hulk Hogan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Carr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pierce has chosen Billy Talent - Devil On My Shoulder as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Angel Pierce was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Carr
vs
Pierce

178 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
19
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malik Carr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Pierce!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carr misses with a looping left.
Pierce stuffs the takedown attempt from Carr. Carr gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierce is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carr fails with the takedown.
Pierce lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pierce.
Pierce dives in and grabs Carr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carr pushes down on Pierce's head and hops out.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pierce.

Carr scores with a takedown into Pierce's guard.
Carr won't allow Pierce to get back to his feet.
Carr throwing strikes from guard but Pierce blocks nicely.
Carr 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.
Pierce is pulling down on Carr's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carr trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
Carr throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierce swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pierce counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce is thwarting Carr's attempts to control the position.

Carr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Pierce stands up from half guard.

Pierce closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Carr to the mat! Carr manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Carr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Carr is looking for a triangle but Pierce pushes his legs off easily.
Carr is breathing heavily.
Pierce trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom.

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

Pierce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierce with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pierce wanted to stand there but Carr had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pierce trying to control the position from guard on top but Carr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce wants to stand but Carr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pierce trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom.

Pierce stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Carr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pierce. Pierce obviously looking to wear him down.
Pierce walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carr throws a left and a right that both miss

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

Carr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pierce doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pierce manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pierce has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Carr is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr looking to control.
Pierce wants to stand but Carr is controlling his posture from full guard.

Carr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Carr is working an open guard so Pierce takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pierce counters with a nice uppercut.
Carr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Pierce 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.

Carr shoots and misses

so Pierce counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierce is one step ahead there.

Pierce stands up and waves to Carr to follow him.

Carr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Carr from controlling successfully.
Carr throws a strike but Pierce rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Carr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carr looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pierce puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Pierce decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Carr avoids the head kick by Pierce.
Carr with a poor takedown
and Pierce counters with a nice kick to the body.

Pierce shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pierce stands up from Carr's guard - Pierce perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce scores with a one two! Carr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pierce. Carr shrugs it off though.

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

Carr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Pierce.
Pierce slows the pace down in half guard.
Carr is looking for a sweep. Pierce is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pierce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Carr sees it coming and defends easily.
Carr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pierce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pierce won't allow Carr to sweep him here.

Carr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pierce can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pierce preventing the sweep.
Pierce trying to control but Carr is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carr wants to sweep here but Pierce controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carr is on top in guard.
Carr scoring with some ground and pound.
Pierce working a defensive guard here.
Carr trying to control but Pierce is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierce is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Carr throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angel Pierce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Carr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pierce counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Carr blocks the low kick.
Pierce lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pierce lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Carr at a distance.
Carr tries to work over Pierce's front leg with a kick but Pierce checks it.
Carr shoots and misses

and Pierce counters with a takedown into side control.
Carr is trying to control Pierce's posture but Pierce avoids it.
Carr gets back to half guard.

Carr looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carr trying to hold on to Pierce's head to control him but Pierce postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pierce stands up and beckons Carr to join him on the feet.
Pierce with a hook.
Pierce lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carr's sensitive parts.
Pierce misses with a two punch combination.
Carr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pierce throws a series of punches but Carr avoids them all with ease.
Carr shoots and misses

and Pierce counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Carr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierce wants to control from the top but Carr keeps moving.
Carr working a defensive guard but Pierce manages to pass into side control anyway.

Pierce decides to stand back up. Pierce steps back and let's Carr get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pierce shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pierce must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierce squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Pierce controls the position.
Pierce has given up his back. Will we see Carr going for some submissions?

Carr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce turns into Carr and is now in his guard.
Pierce won't allow Carr to sweep him here.
Pierce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pierce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pierce in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Angel Pierce is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Carr misses with a head shot.

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.

Carr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pierce is on top in guard.
Pierce slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Carr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierce defends well.
Malik Carr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carr wants to sweep here but Pierce controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Pierce comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pierce has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Pierce!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alek Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Chesterman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Mitchell
vs
Chesterman

179 cm
18
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alek Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Chesterman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mitchell gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chesterman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mitchell trying to keep a closed guard but Chesterman is proving a slippery customer.
Mitchell controlling Chesterman's posture.

Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Chesterman defends easily.
Mitchell is trying to keep Chesterman in close.
Mitchell 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.
Chesterman trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing Chesterman from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chesterman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chesterman wanted to stand there but Mitchell had control of the position.
Chesterman trying to move into half guard but instead Mitchell has managed to sweep!

Mitchell 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.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chesterman is keeping the position for now.

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.
Mitchell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chesterman tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chesterman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mitchell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chesterman counters with a two punch combo.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Chesterman there.
Mitchell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chesterman.
Chesterman throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chesterman blocks a leg kick.
Chesterman throws a one two combo.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Chesterman avoids the punch easily.

Mitchell gets a takedown into half guard.
Chesterman looks gassed!

Mitchell 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.
Chesterman is trying to stand up here but Mitchell is controlling him well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chesterman tries to get to full guard but Mitchell has control of the leg.
Mitchell content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chesterman is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell is taking a breather. Chesterman 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.

Mitchell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chesterman sees it coming and defends easily.
Chesterman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mitchell is working away from the top position though.

Mitchell is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chesterman slips a jab from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses with a body punch

and Chesterman counters with a single leg into guard. Mitchell didn't expect that.

Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chesterman defends it easily.

Mitchell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chesterman wants to stand but Mitchell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Chesterman from controlling successfully.
Chesterman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mitchell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chesterman defends it easily.
Chesterman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Chesterman from controlling successfully.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Chesterman from controlling successfully.
Chesterman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mitchell is proving hard to escape from.

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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alek Mitchell!

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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Panom Yeerum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Last Baron - Mastadon. This should be fireworks!

Yeerum
vs
Laurent

168 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panom Yeerum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeerum throws a push kick but Laurent slaps the foot to one side.
Laurent displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yeerum.
Yeerum moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Yeerum.
Laurent swats away the attempt to clinch by Yeerum.
A head kick misses from Yeerum.
Yeerum throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Laurent counters with a two punch combo.
Yeerum throws a lazy body kick
and Laurent counters with an inside leg kick.
Yeerum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laurent throws a nice looking combination but Yeerum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Yeerum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laurent is looking to escape.
Yeerum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Laurent wants to get back to his feet.

Yeerum seems to be working for a kimura but Laurent defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Yeerum.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum stops Laurent from getting back to his feet.
Yeerum is nestled in close to Laurent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Laurent is looking for a sweep. Yeerum is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yeerum connects with a nice short shot to Laurent's temple.

Laurent manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Yeerum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laurent counters with a three punch combo that has Yeerum backing up. Yeerum nods at Laurent to acknowledge the strikes.
Laurent slaps away a takedown attempt from Yeerum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panom Yeerum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yeerum tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Laurent counters with a single leg into guard. Yeerum didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laurent wants to stand but Yeerum is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laurent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum is adopting a defensive guard.
Yeerum avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yeerum is controlling Laurent's posture.
Laurent wants to stand but Yeerum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Laurent working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laurent stands up over Yeerum, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Yeerum is looking to stand up but Laurent isn't so interested in that idea.
Laurent has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Yeerum is proving hard to escape from.
Yeerum 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.
Laurent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Laurent wants to stand and escape but instead Yeerum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yeerum is looking to work some ground and pound but Laurent has wrist control.
Laurent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yeerum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yeerum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Laurent is looking to stand up but Yeerum isn't so interested in that idea.
Laurent looks gassed!
Laurent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.
Yeerum passes Laurent's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Yeerum is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Laurent is just riding it out for now. Yeerum eventually gives up the hold.
Yeerum scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Laurent is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Yeerum scores with a couple of nice shots.

Yeerum is looking for a kimura here.
Laurent is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeerum throws a strike but Laurent avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panom Yeerum dominated that round.
That's time! Yeerum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Laurent moves away from the strike by Yeerum.

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

Yeerum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Laurent doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Yeerum.
Laurent wants to get back to his feet.

Yeerum is looking for a kimura but Laurent is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yeerum to get the leverage.

Yeerum seems to be working for a kimura but Laurent defends the submission attempt.

Yeerum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Laurent is in trouble now - Yeerum has advanced to mount!
Laurent holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Yeerum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laurent is looking to improve his position but Yeerum isn't that keen on the idea.
Laurent is trying to stand up.

Yeerum working for a submission but Laurent is keeping him at bay.
Laurent keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Laurent really wants to buck Yeerum off and get back to his feet.

Yeerum is going olschool here, as he tries to force Laurent to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Laurent shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laurent takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Laurent is looking to improve his position but Yeerum isn't that keen on the idea.

Yeerum looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Yeerum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Yeerum working the ground and pound effectively.
Panom Yeerum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yeerum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yeerum cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Laurent tries to hold on but Yeerum postures up.
Laurent is looking to improve his position but Yeerum isn't that keen on the idea.

Yeerum has control of Laurent's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Laurent regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yeerum looking for a guillotine from mount but Laurent is having none of it.

Yeerum jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Laurent manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Yeerum is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Laurent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laurent tries to bench press Yeerum off him but Yeerum keeps the position.

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.
Yeerum works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Yeerum tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Laurent tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yeerum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laurent is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Yeerum has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Yeerum looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Laurent is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Yeerum asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Yeerum tries for a kimura but Laurent is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Laurent can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laurent is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panom Yeerum dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Laurent throws a series of punches but Yeerum moves out of range.
A head kick by Yeerum misses
and Laurent counters with a nice uppercut.
Laurent displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yeerum throws out the jab.
Laurent ducks under a wild hook from Yeerum.
Yeerum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
George Laurent is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Laurent throws a series of strikes that have Yeerum backpedaling.
Panom Yeerum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeerum slips a jab and a cross from Laurent.
Yeerum throws a lazy head kick

and Laurent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yeerum won't be happy with that.
Laurent working away.
Yeerum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laurent wants to stand but Yeerum has his arm trapped.
Yeerum is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laurent trying to control the position but Yeerum is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeerum manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yeerum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yeerum trying to hold on to Laurent's head to control him but Laurent postures up.
Yeerum gets back to full guard.
Laurent wants to stand and escape but instead Yeerum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Yeerum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Laurent is keeping the position for now.
Laurent trying to keep a closed guard but Yeerum is proving a slippery customer.

Yeerum 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.
Panom Yeerum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Laurent trying to control the position.
Yeerum not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Laurent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yeerum controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yeerum won't allow Laurent to sweep him here.
Laurent is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yeerum stays in close to Laurent's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeerum forces his way into half guard.
Laurent tries to kick Yeerum off but Yeerum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Yeerum stalling.
Laurent looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yeerum is taking a breather. Laurent 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.
Laurent trying to control but Yeerum postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Yeerum in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yeerum's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Panom Yeerum just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Yeerum throws a sloppy head kick
and Laurent counters with a one-two to the body.
Laurent throws a series of punches but Yeerum avoids them all with ease.
Yeerum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Laurent takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yeerum tries a head kick but it misses.
Laurent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Yeerum.

Yeerum looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Laurent is trying to maintain the position but Yeerum is very close to passing his half guard.
George Laurent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeerum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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 Panom Yeerum.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeerum, 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Panom Yeerum!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spikey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Whyte
vs
Norman

175 cm
23
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Whyte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikey Norman!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte throws a series of punches but Norman moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Norman or perhaps it was just good defense by Whyte which made him look bad.
Whyte connects with a single shot there.

Norman shoots in and bounces Whyte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Whyte keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.
Whyte wants to stand and escape but Norman is having none of it.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Whyte is keeping the position.
Norman is looking to work some ground and pound but Whyte has wrist control.
Whyte is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Norman is controlling him.
Norman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whyte is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman won't allow Whyte to get back to his feet.

Norman drops back looking for a leg! Whyte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whyte manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Whyte's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whyte misses with an uppercut. Norman saw that one coming.

Norman 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.

Norman drops back looking for a leg! Whyte is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Whyte manages to kick Norman off! Norman jumps back into Whyte's guard.
Norman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Whyte wants to stand up but Norman is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whyte 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.
Whyte wants to get back to his feet but Norman passes into half guard.

Norman 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.
Norman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Whyte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman stalling away here and it's allowed Whyte to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Norman tries to free his leg and advance position but Whyte is retaining full guard.
Norman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Whyte's guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norman is looking for a kimura here.
Norman is trying to control. Whyte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Norman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Whyte doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Norman.
Norman looks gassed!
Whyte is trying to stand up here but Norman is controlling him well.

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.
Norman wants to control but Whyte is keeping him busy.
Whyte is trying to stand up here but Norman is controlling him well.
Whyte taking some punishment here, with Norman in his half guard.
Norman is trying to control. Whyte wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Whyte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Whyte throws a right and a left that Norman avoids nicely.
Whyte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Will Whyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whyte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Whyte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Norman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Whyte on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Whyte tries to get out of the position.
Whyte keeping full guard, as Norman tries to pass.
Norman won't allow Whyte to get back to his feet.
Norman pushes down on Whyte's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Norman is trying to work for a kimura but Whyte is defending well.
Norman prevents Whyte from standing back up.
Norman is looking to take a break and control but Whyte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Norman trying to mount his opponent but Whyte defends it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norman working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Spikey Norman! Spikey Norman retains his lightweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNulty is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Enter Sandman - Metallica. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James McNulty enters the cage!

Freeman
vs
McNulty

170 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
19
175 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Freeman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James McNulty !
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McNulty .
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McNulty avoids the head kick by Freeman.
Freeman throws a head kick but McNulty moves out of range.
Freeman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freeman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McNulty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Freeman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Freeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Freeman backs up against the cage.
McNulty throws a right and a left that Freeman avoids nicely.
Freeman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McNulty .
Freeman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

McNulty is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman throws a quick head kick that knocks McNulty silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Freeman is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dorian Freeman!
Dorian Freeman is the new welterweight champion!