ALIGN PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Squirmy McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Green
vs
McGee

200 cm
24
240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
250 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Squirmy McGee!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green misses with a two punch combination.
Green throws a series of punches but McGee avoids them all with ease.

McGee pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Green has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Green is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Green to the mat. Green regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McGee preventing the sweep.
McGee 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.
McGee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McGee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

McGee 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.
McGee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Green is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee slips under a jab.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
Squirmy McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green checks a low kick from McGee.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGee.
McGee slips a jab and a cross from Green.
Green thows a body shot but no joy.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - McGee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Green!

It looks like Squirmy McGee has been cut.
McGee tries to clinch up.
McGee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Green throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fails to land with a series of punches.
McGee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McGee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but McGee seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

McGee darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
McGee wants to break the clinch but can't.
McGee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGee looks gassed!
Green keeps control of McGee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Green.
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGee.
Rashad Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squirmy McGee.
Green lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green presses McGee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGee is keeping busy.
Green lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Green effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rashad Green.
McGee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green scores with a body shot.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGee's head backwards.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

McGee is rocked!
Green is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McGee flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McGee is out cold! Green holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashad Green!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Verdune (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juanito Salvador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juanito Salvador acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Verdune
vs
Salvador

187 cm
23
203 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Verdune!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juanito Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Salvador pushes Verdune up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador stalling.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Verdune misses with a hook from the clinch.
Salvador slowing the pace effectively.
Salvador lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Salvador.

Verdune breaks the clinch.
Salvador fails with an attempt to clinch.

Salvador clinches.
A hook to the body from Salvador.
Verdune is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verdune throws a punch but it's blocked by Salvador.
Verdune misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Salvador.
Salvador digs a right hand underneath Verdune's ribcage. Verdune let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Salvador stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Salvador.
Still in the clinch, Salvador scores with a nice short uppercut.
Salvador lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Amir Verdune has been cut.
Salvador stalling the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Salvador.

Salvador breaks from the clinch.
Salvador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Salvador lands a big uppercut and Verdune crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Verdune looks OK. Salvador waves Verdune back to his feet!

Verdune is rocked!
Salvador moves in close and cracks Verdune with a massive right hand! Verdune, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Salvador!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juanito Salvador!

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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 Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bones Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes into the arena with Beds are Burning blaring out of the sound system. 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!

Congo
vs
Jones

179 cm
20
199 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

[MMABR]:Klinch

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bones Jones!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Congo loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Congo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Congo fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Congo throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Bones Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Congo shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Congo with that takedown attempt.

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.
Jones throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Congo is defended easily by Jones.
Congo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Congo shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.

Congo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Congo tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Congo.
Congo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Congo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Congo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Congo is having none of it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Congo slips the punch.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Congo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Congo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Congo throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Congo avoids the body shot from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Congo shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Congo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Congo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Congo to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Congo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Congo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Congo wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Jones pushes Congo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Congo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Congo throws an elbow but Jones slips to the side and avoids it well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Congo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Congo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Congo.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.

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.
Congo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Congo ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Congo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bones Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones misses the jab.
Congo defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Congo tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Congo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Congo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to stand up but Congo is controlling him.
Jones keeping full guard, as Congo tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Congo.
Jones keeping full guard, as Congo tries to pass.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Congo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Congo 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.
Congo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Congo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Congo shoots in.
Congo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Congo fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Congo fails with an attempt to clinch.

Congo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Congo scores with punches from side control.
Jones is trying to buck Congo off.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Congo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to buck Congo off.
Congo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jones!
Congo looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Jones is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Congo is landing with some decent strikes but Jones is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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

Congo tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kublai Congo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Congo 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kublai Congo!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Highes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Highes comes to the cage accompanied by Skynyrd's Simple Man. Dent is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HORSE the Band - . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Highes
vs
Dent

180 cm
24
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
194 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Rusty Cage Fightwear

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Highes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dent!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Highes.

Dent takes the fight into the clinch.
Highes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dent pulls his leg out and moves away.

Highes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dent missing with punches from the bottom.
Dent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highes.
Highes throwing shots but Dent is blocking nicely.
Highes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Highes working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dent avoids a series of strikes thrown by Highes.
Dent sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dent avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Highes.
Dent works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dent bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Highes's guard.
Dent would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Highes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dent looking to pass the guard.
Dent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dent trying to control the position from guard on top but Highes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dent is stalling in the full guard.

Highes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dent sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Highes's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dent is trying to control. Highes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Highes is looking to improve his position.
Highes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dent tries to free his leg and advance position but Highes is retaining full guard.
Dent trying to control but Highes is working from the bottom.
Dent tries to free his leg and advance position but Highes is retaining full guard.

Highes is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Dent rolls with it to try and escape but Highes cranks on the arm and Dent is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Highes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viper Blackrebel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tupfama Mbamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackrebel comes into the arena with Ain't No Sunshine By DMX blaring out of the sound system. Mbamba has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Tupfama Mbamba enters the cage!

Blackrebel
vs
Mbamba

194 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
191 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Biobonds Supplements

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viper Blackrebel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tupfama Mbamba!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackrebel leaves his chin hanging out and Mbamba seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Blackrebel crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tupfama Mbamba!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JD Chilltown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Brannigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chilltown comes to the cage accompanied by Soulja Boy (Travis Barker Remix) Featuring Stewie From Family Guy. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Chilltown
vs
Brannigan

189 cm
22
229 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
21
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent knees
Powerful

Random Name Supplements

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JD Chilltown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Brannigan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilltown shoots in for a takedown but Brannigan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brannigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edward Brannigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chilltown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chilltown checks a low kick from Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Chilltown circles away.

Chilltown gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Brannigan drops Chilltown with a big knee straight up the middle! Chilltown is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

It looks like JD Chilltown has been cut.
Brannigan lands a nice looking body kick.
Chilltown is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brannigan scores with a leg kick.
Brannigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Brannigan moves into the clinch successfully.

Brannigan drops Chilltown with a big knee straight up the middle! Chilltown is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Chilltown is rocked!
Brannigan tries to clinch
and Chilltown counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Chilltown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Chilltown pushes him off.
Chilltown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Chilltown is having none of it.
Chilltown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brannigan thumps Chilltown with a low kick.
Brannigan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Brannigan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brannigan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brannigan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.

JD Chilltown's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Brannigan.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Brannigan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chilltown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chilltown wants to get back to striking at distance but Brannigan won't allow it.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Brannigan prevents Chilltown from breaking the clinch.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brannigan landing knees to the body.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chilltown avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chilltown can't break the clinch.
Chilltown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brannigan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brannigan keeps control of Chilltown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chilltown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brannigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chilltown can't break the clinch.
Brannigan stops a takedown attempt from Chilltown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Chilltown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannigan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brannigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannigan.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Chilltown taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannigan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Brannigan.
Chilltown stalling in the clinch but Brannigan improves position.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chilltown's efforts to push away.
Brannigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chilltown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chilltown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilltown stuns Brannigan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Chilltown pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brannigan.
Brannigan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Brannigan lands a nice looking body kick.
Brannigan misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chilltown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brannigan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brannigan throws a leg kick that misses.
Brannigan is looking to clinch but Chilltown is avoiding it.
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Chilltown pushes him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan tries to clinch there but Chilltown circles away.
Brannigan tries to clinch but Chilltown moves out of range.
Chilltown throws out a leg kick but Brannigan moves out of range and Chilltown only half commits.
Brannigan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chilltown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brannigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brannigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Chilltown circles away.
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chilltown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chilltown tries to score with a low kick but Brannigan moves his leg out of the way.
Chilltown misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brannigan tries to close the distance and clinch but Chilltown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brannigan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chilltown dives in and grabs Brannigan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brannigan pushes down on Chilltown's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Brannigan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on JD Chilltown's cut.
That's time! Chilltown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Brannigan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brannigan looks for the body kick but Chilltown saw that one coming.
Brannigan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chilltown is out of range.
Chilltown circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chilltown counter with a right hand.
Brannigan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edward Brannigan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chilltown swats away the attempt to clinch by Brannigan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chilltown. Brannigan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brannigan is looking to slow Chilltown down with leg kicks.
Brannigan throws a head kick but Chilltown moves out of range.
Brannigan is looking to clinch.

Brannigan rushes Chilltown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brannigan stalling in the clinch.
Brannigan landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
Chilltown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brannigan being controlled against the cage.
Chilltown is trying to break the clinch but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brannigan has Chilltown pushed against the cage.
Brannigan prevents Chilltown from breaking the clinch.
Chilltown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chilltown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chilltown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Brannigan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chilltown.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chilltown's efforts to push away.
Chilltown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.
Chilltown tries to break the clinch but Brannigan is controlling the position.
Chilltown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but Chilltown blocks with his arms.
Chilltown managing to block the knees to the body from Brannigan.
Chilltown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Chilltown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brannigan blocking some punches.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Chilltown working hard to break the clinch.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brannigan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chilltown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chilltown's face.
Brannigan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chilltown tries for a takedown but Brannigan manages to get underhooks.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Chilltown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brannigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brannigan stops a takedown attempt from Chilltown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brannigan misses with a knee strike.
Brannigan slowing the pace effectively.
Chilltown stalling in the clinch but Brannigan improves position.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chilltown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chilltown working hard to break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Edward Brannigan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chilltown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brannigan is stalling here.
Chilltown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Chilltown has had enough of the clinch but Brannigan keeps him there for the moment.
Chilltown being controlled against the cage.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brannigan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

Chilltown breaks the clinch.
Brannigan moves out of range of the leg kick from Chilltown.

Brannigan moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Chilltown won't want to take too many of those.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chilltown avoids it.
Chilltown can't break the clinch.
Brannigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Chilltown won't want to take too many of those.
Stalling in the clinch from Chilltown.
Chilltown has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chilltown's face.
Chilltown tries to work over Brannigan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan lands a good knee to the midsection. Chilltown won't want to take too many of those.
Brannigan has Chilltown pressed against the cage, preventing Chilltown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chilltown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chilltown tries for a takedown but Brannigan manages to get underhooks.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Chilltown wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chilltown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Brannigan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on JD Chilltown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Brannigan tries to clinch up but Chilltown circles away and keeps his distance.
Chilltown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brannigan tries to land knees in the clinch but Chilltown avoids the damage to the body.
Brannigan missing with knees to the body.
Chilltown has had enough of the clinch but Brannigan keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brannigan obliges.
Chilltown working hard to break the clinch.
Chilltown goes for a takedown attempt but Brannigan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brannigan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chilltown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brannigan tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Chilltown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brannigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Chilltown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Brannigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chilltown in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chilltown tries to break the clinch but Brannigan is controlling the position.
Brannigan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chilltown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chilltown's face.
A knee to the head by Brannigan.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chilltown avoids it.
The referee calls for Chilltown to work.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Brannigan crunches a lovely knee into Chilltown's ribcage.
Brannigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Brannigan keeps control of Chilltown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brannigan connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Brannigan.
Brannigan looking to slow down the pace here.
Brannigan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chilltown blocks it with crossed arms.
Brannigan looking to throw knees to the head but Chilltown is blocking nicely.
Chilltown wants to break free but Brannigan has control.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chilltown is trying to force a seperation but Brannigan has the dominant position.
Chilltown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brannigan landing knees to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brannigan tries to land a knee to the head but Chilltown blocks with his arms.
Brannigan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chilltown's efforts to push away.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Brannigan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chilltown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brannigan scores with a knee to the head.
Brannigan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chilltown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brannigan with a knee to the head.
Chilltown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brannigan is keeping busy.
Brannigan lands a nice knee to the body.
Brannigan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chilltown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brannigan landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Chilltown manages to break the clinch.
Brannigan throws a leg kick which misses Chilltown's front leg but catches the back leg as Chilltown tries to avoid it.
JD Chilltown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brannigan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A combination from Chilltown does no damage.
Chilltown fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Chilltown misses.
Brannigan throws a nice head kick!
Edward Brannigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brannigan moves in looking to clinch but Chilltown pushes him off.
Brannigan dodges the punch combination from Chilltown.

Brannigan clinches.
Edward Brannigan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chilltown tries to pull guard but Brannigan won't allow it.
Brannigan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chilltown wants to get back to striking at distance but Brannigan won't allow it.
Chilltown takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chilltown is trying to break the clinch but Brannigan has him pressed against the cage.
Chilltown tries to stall but Brannigan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brannigan lands a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Brannigan.
Brannigan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

JD Chilltown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Brannigan is struggling to control the position.
JD Chilltown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chilltown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chilltown wants to break free but Brannigan has control.
Chilltown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chilltown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chilltown wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chilltown misses with a punch to the body.
Brannigan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chilltown's face.
Brannigan unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Chilltown out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Chilltown off his feet!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Edward Brannigan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corporal Clegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finnegan Brewzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clegg comes to the cage accompanied by Run Like Hell. Brewzer has chosen The Way I Feel as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Clegg
vs
Brewzer

194 cm
24
217 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corporal Clegg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnegan Brewzer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewzer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Clegg.
Brewzer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clegg sprawls well. Clegg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brewzer gets slowly back to his feet.
Clegg cracks Brewzer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Clegg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brewzer tries to avoid it but Clegg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brewzer to the ground. Brewzer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brewzer tries for a takedown but Clegg circles away easily
and Clegg counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brewzer with a lazy takedown attempt

and Clegg counters with a head kick that drops Brewzer to the mat! Brewzer scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Corporal Clegg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finnegan Brewzer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brewzer misses with a takedown
and Clegg counters with a body kick.
Brewzer looks gassed!
Brewzer blocks a head kick by Clegg.
Good leg kick by Clegg there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brewzer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Clegg is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Brewzer.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Clegg.
Brewzer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Clegg scores with a body shot.
Look low, kick high! Clegg uses the oldest trick in the book to send Brewzer tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Clegg is absolutely delighted - when Brewzer wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Corporal Clegg!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emeka Shakur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Incredible Hulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emeka Shakur has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Shakur
vs
Incredible Hulk

195 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Emeka Shakur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, The Incredible Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shakur.
The Incredible Hulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakur bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hulk's head.
Shakur thows a body shot but no joy.
Shakur showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hulk.
Hulk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shakur circles away quickly and effectively.
Shakur throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shakur throws a right and a left that Hulk avoids nicely.
Hulk throws a left and a right that both miss

and Shakur counters with a nice right hand that sends Hulk toppling to the canvas! Hulk scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shakur finish him?!

Hulk 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!
Shakur grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Hulk takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Shakur cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Emeka Shakur!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Marko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Tatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marko's entrance music is Smash. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tatov's choice of entrance music: Superunknown. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Marko
vs
Tatov

225 cm
23
320 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

201 cm
20
295 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Marvel Combat

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cain Marko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Tatov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Tatov does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Marko shoots in but Tatov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tatov digs a good body shot into Marko's ribs.
Marko slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Tatov. No joy for Marko on that attempt.
Tatov misses with a looping right.
Marko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Marko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tatov but Tatov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tatov throws out a loose jab but Marko uses good head movement to avoid it.

Tatov scores a takedown into full mount!
Marko holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tatov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tatov trying to control but Marko is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marko wants to hold on but Tatov pushes him away.
Marko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Marko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tatov on the ground.
Marko wants to control but Tatov is having none of it.
Tatov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Tatov breaks from Marko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Tatov avoids the attempt from Marko to control.
Tatov with shots to the head and body - Marko looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatov prevents Marko from getting the reversal.
Tatov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marko is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatov wants to control the pace but Marko is squirming around nicely.
Tatov prevents Marko from getting the reversal.
Tatov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tatov avoids the attempt from Marko to control.

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.
Tatov landing punches.
Tatov lands a big shot there that rocks Marko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tatov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marko is looking to escape.
Tatov unloading with bombs!
Tatov looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Marko covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Tatov!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Arrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Constantine Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arrington comes into the arena with Flesh of My Flesh blaring out of the sound system. Constantine Barca told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Arrington
vs
Barca

180 cm
22
200 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

188 cm
20
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Random Name Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lamar Arrington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Constantine Barca!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arrington throws a body punch but Barca moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barca.
Arrington tries to clinch but Barca is having none of it.
Barca wants to clinch

and Arrington counters by moving into the clinch.
Barca can't get the takedown.
Barca utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barca just misses with a elbow thrown towards Arrington's brow.
Arrington is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns Arrington into the cage.
Barca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Arrington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arrington is pressed up against the cage. Barca has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Arrington down to the mat. Arrington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Barca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arrington counters with a nice body shot.
Barca throws a nice head kick!
Arrington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barca gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arrington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lamar Arrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Constantine Barca.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Arrington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca misses with a takedown

and Arrington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arrington gets through Barca's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Arrington pushes Barca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Barca looks gassed!
A short right from Arrington on the inside.
Barca tries a knee to the head but Arrington blocks it.
Arrington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Barca backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arrington.
Arrington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arrington avoids a wild elbow strike from Barca.
Barca landing knees to the body.
Arrington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arrington misses with a knee to the head.
Arrington tries to land knees in the clinch but Barca avoids the damage to the body.
Arrington blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Arrington pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Arrington is trying to maintain a safe position but Barca gets an underhook and turns Arrington into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Arrington.
Barca is trying to stall.
Arrington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Arrington misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barca.
Barca misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Arrington.
A short left from Arrington.
Arrington is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barca is defending well for now.
Barca tries to pull guard but Arrington holds him up against the cage and eventually Barca drops back down to his feet.
Barca tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Arrington creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barca's defenses.
Arrington working aggressively here.
Barca letting Arrington take a breather here.
A body shot lands from Arrington.
Barca trying to land knees to the body.
Arrington tries a knee to the head but Barca blocks it.
Nice elbow from Barca.
Barca tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arrington avoids it.
Arrington's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barca tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Arrington.
Arrington swings wildly with an uppercut but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arrington prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch on the inside from Arrington fails to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arrington lands a right hand.
Arrington tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barca stalling in the clinch but Arrington improves position.
Arrington leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arrington.
Barca looking to throw knees to the head but Arrington is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Arrington fails to land.
Barca crunches a lovely knee into Arrington's ribcage.
Barca tries for a takedown but Arrington manages to get underhooks.
Barca tries to pull guard but Arrington holds him up against the cage and eventually Barca drops back down to his feet.
Arrington landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barca drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Arrington gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Arrington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arrington dips to his left and cracks Barca with an uppercut!
Barca tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Arrington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Arrington gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Barca.
Barca tries to pull guard but Arrington won't allow it.
Arrington pushes Barca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arrington digs a right hand underneath Barca's ribcage. Barca let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Arrington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Barca gets control of Arrington's arms and successfully pulls guard. Barca will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Arrington wants to stand but Barca is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arrington wants to stand and escape but instead Barca has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Barca drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Arrington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Barca has Arrington in his guard.

Arrington is posturing up here but Barca has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Arrington tries to roll out but it's too tight and Arrington has to tap! Slick submission there by Barca!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Constantine Barca! Constantine Barca retains his middleweight title!