OFC 22: Boiling Point PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Stinson
vs
McMillan

184 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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, Barney Stinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson McMillan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barney Stinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stinson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McMillan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stinson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McMillan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Some wild striking there from Stinson.
Stinson throws a right hand that McMillan ducks under and follows up with a left that McMillan also avoids with ease.

Stinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

McMillan drops back looking for a leg! Stinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stinson manages to kick McMillan off! McMillan jumps back into Stinson's guard.
McMillan wants to pass the guard but Stinson is keeping the position.
McMillan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stinson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson is staying active underneath McMillan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

McMillan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stinson has managed to free his arm - good work.
McMillan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

McMillan working for a guillotine from mount but Stinson is in no mood to give up.
McMillan throws some wild stikes that Stinson manages to avoid easily.
McMillan working Stinson over with strikes here.
Stinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMillan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McMillan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

McMillan wants to finish this one by submission but Stinson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McMillan.
McMillan looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMillan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

McMillan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Stinson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McMillan off and cradles Stinson's limp body as McMillan celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Jackson McMillan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kalam Mekhar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalam Mekhar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mekhar
vs
Ha

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kalam Mekhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Ha!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mekhar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Mekhar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ha is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mekhar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mekhar is working hard here to advance position.

Mekhar has gone for a leg lock! Ha slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mekhar's guard.
Mekhar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ha.
Ha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

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

Mekhar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mekhar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ha doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ha manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ha trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Mekhar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ha makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ha lands a couple of digs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kalam Mekhar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renard Lavac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kreegans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Renard Lavac has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lavac
vs
Kreegans

178 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Renard Lavac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jared Kreegans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Kreegans does no damage.
Lavac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kreegans tries to bum rush Lavac with a series of wild strikes but Lavac uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kreegans throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lavac.

Kreegans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kreegans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lavac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kreegans looking to control but Lavac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lavac swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kreegans with a couple of short strikes.
Kreegans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lavac throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kreegans. What's that going to do exactly?
Kreegans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lavac is wriggling around trying to escape.

Kreegans is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lavac can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kreegans controlling the pace for now.
Lavac swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreegans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lavac tries to reverse the position but Kreegans maintains control.
Kreegans blocks Lavac's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lavac taking shots to the head.

Kreegans working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lavac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kreegans tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kreegans tries to control but Lavac wriggling away.
Lavac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lavac is breathing heavily.
Lavac throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kreegans. What's that going to do exactly?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lavac is in a horrible position here. Kreegans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kreegans working the ground and pound effectively.
Lavac throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kreegans. What's that going to do exactly?

Kreegans working for a submission but Lavac is keeping him at bay.
Kreegans lands a big shot there that rocks Lavac but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lavac is working to get back to half guard.
Kreegans has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kreegans controlling the position easily from mount.
Kreegans landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans lands with some strikes.
Kreegans trying to control but Lavac is having none of it.
Lavac can't escape the position.
Lavac throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lavac flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kreegans looking to control but Lavac is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavac is bucking up trying to escape but Kreegans cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lavac flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Kreegans.

Kreegans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lavac is surviving well by controlling Kreegans's body position as best he can.
Kreegans putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kreegans is working for a guillotine from mount but Lavac frees his head quite easily.
Lavac has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now.
Kreegans working the ground and pound effectively.
Kreegans wants to control the pace but Lavac is squirming around nicely.
Kreegans looking to finish Lavac with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lavac!
Lavac throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kreegans looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lavac is desperately trying to improve his position but Kreegans has a good base and remains in mount.
Kreegans lands a heavy elbow.
Kreegans blocks Lavac's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kreegans cracks Lavac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Kreegans dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lavac takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kreegans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kreegans misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lavac.

Kreegans gets a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kreegans is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lavac!
Kreegans connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lavac is desperately trying to improve his position but Kreegans has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kreegans lands a nice shot to the head.
BOOM! Kreegans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lavac is working to get back to half guard.
Lavac is squirming around, avoiding Kreegans's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavac is in a horrible position here. Kreegans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kreegans tries to control but Lavac wriggling away.
Lavac keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kreegans cracks Lavac with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Kreegans sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kreegans is landing with some decent strikes but Lavac is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

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.
Kreegans wants to control the pace but Lavac is squirming around nicely.
Kreegans dominating with strikes here.
Lavac throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kreegans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lavac hang on?
Lavac flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kreegans controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Kreegans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lavac takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lavac is working to get back to half guard.
Lavac swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Kreegans has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lavac's face.
Kreegans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreegans raining down shots from the mount!
Kreegans content just to control the position here.
Kreegans lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jared Kreegans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lavac is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kreegans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lavac throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Lavac is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kreegans working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lavac throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kreegans. What's that going to do exactly?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreegans trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lavac working to try and regain half guard.

That's four 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.
Kreegans blocks Lavac's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kreegans unloading with bombs!

Kreegans looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kreegans postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lavac looks a forlorn figure.
Lavac working to try and regain half guard.
Kreegans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lavac hang on?

Kreegans looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kreegans with good strikes from the mount here!
Lavac tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Kreegans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kreegans looks to land a combination but Lavac avoids it well.
Kreegans lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kreegans.
Kreegans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreegans throws a right and a left that Lavac avoids nicely.
Lavac takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lavac avoids the head kick by Kreegans.
Kreegans throws a nice looking combination but Lavac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreegans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lavac defends it nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kreegans moves out of range of the body kick from Lavac.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavac dodges the punch combination from Kreegans.
Kreegans misses with a series of wild punches.
Kreegans tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Kreegans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kreegans misses with a series of wild punches.
Kreegans misses with a two punch combination.
Kreegans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kreegans misses with a double jab.

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.
Kreegans stuns Lavac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kreegans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kreegans tries a head kick but it misses.
Kreegans throws a series of punches but Lavac avoids them all with ease.
Lavac on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kreegans throws a nice looking combination but Lavac bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kreegans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kreegans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kreegans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreegans misses with a takedown attempt - Lavac sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kreegans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Kreegans misses.
Jared Kreegans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavac goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kreegans thuds his right hand into Lavac's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kreegans misses with the combination.
Kreegans looks to land a right hand but Lavac moved out of range.
Kreegans swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Kreegans.
Kreegans throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kreegans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jared Kreegans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Kreegans fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lavac avoids it really well and circles away.
Renard Lavac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Renard Lavac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Kreegans.
Kreegans tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kreegans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lavac dodges the punch combination from Kreegans.
A big left from Kreegans misses.
Kreegans misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kreegans with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kreegans!
Kreegans has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kreegans doesn't manage to clinch there - Lavac circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Kreegans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreegans 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jared Kreegans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andi Kellermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bart Simpson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Simpson
vs
Kellermann

185 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andi Kellermann!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kellermann, right into the meat.
Simpson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kellermann sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simpson somewhat.

Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Kellermann has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kellermann landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kellermann lands a good knee to the midsection. Simpson won't want to take too many of those.
Kellermann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.

Kellermann jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kellermann keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Kellermann keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simpson throws and elbow that misses. Kellermann uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simpson's guard. Nice move by Kellermann!
Kellermann tries to stand but Simpson is controlling from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simpson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kellermann prevents Simpson from getting back to his feet.
Simpson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kellermann puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simpson is looking for a sweep. Kellermann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kellermann stands up out of the half guard.
Simpson throws a series of punches but Kellermann moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Kellermann.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellermann.
Kellermann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kellermann is defended easily by Simpson.
Kellermann tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kellermann at a distance.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kellermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellermann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kellermann looks gassed!
Simpson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Kellermann doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.

Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Kellermann has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kellermann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kellermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simpson smiles and moves away.
Bart Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andi Kellermann.
Kellermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simpson misses with a hook. Kellermann ducked under it nicely.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Simpson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simpson stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bart Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Simpson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kellermann defends it nicely.
Kellermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kellermann stuffs the takedown.
Simpson swats away the attempt to clinch by Kellermann.

Kellermann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Simpson jumps guard but Kellermann stands there with Simpson around his waist. Simpson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Simpson jumps guard and drags Kellermann to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Simpson wants to get back to his feet but Kellermann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kellermann!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simpson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kellermann because Simpson loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellermann in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Simpson content just to control the position here.

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.
Simpson'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bart Simpson just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Kellermann with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simpson takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Simpson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kellermann looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Simpson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kellermann stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kellermann wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson fails to land the takedown.
Simpson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kellermann tries to avoid it but Simpson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kellermann to the ground. Kellermann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Simpson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson dives in and grabs Kellermann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kellermann pushes down on Simpson's head and hops out.
Simpson looks for a takedown but Kellermann sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Simpson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kellermann which made him look bad.
Kellermann connects with a high kick.
Simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kellermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kellermann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Kellermann moves into the clinch.
Simpson avoiding damage as Kellermann throws knees to the body.
Kellermann utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kellermann is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Simpson is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellermann scores a nice knee to the body.
Kellermann tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.

Kellermann pulls guard.
Kellermann wants to stand and escape but Simpson is having none of it.
Simpson 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.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Kellermann had control of the position.
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellermann keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
Kellermann wants to get back to his feet but Simpson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simpson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kellermann is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but Kellermann is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simpson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kellermann swivels and escapes.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellermann wants to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
Kellermann shoots in for a takedown but Simpson shows good takedown defense.
Kellermann looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.

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

Kellermann makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kellermann instigates a clinch.
Simpson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Simpson tries to score a body lock takedown but Kellermann shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kellermann missing with knees to the body.
Kellermann missing with knees to the body.
Simpson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kellermann walks away with a smile on his face. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Simpson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Simpson is keen to just control but Kellermann is a slippery customer.
Simpson is controlling the pace.
Kellermann is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andi Kellermann.
I think Simpson 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bart Simpson!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Aoki
vs
Funakoshi

181 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinya Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gichin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki slips under a jab from Funakoshi.

Aoki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Funakoshi is trying to defend but Aoki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Funakoshi wants to get back to his feet.

Aoki 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.
Aoki wants to pass to mount but Funakoshi is defending the position.
Aoki is thwarting Funakoshi's attempts to control the position.
Funakoshi is trying to stand back up but Aoki is controlling him

Funakoshi pushes Aoki off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Funakoshi. Aoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Funakoshi misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Funakoshi.
Aoki on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Funakoshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aoki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Funakoshi tries to avoid it but Aoki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Funakoshi to the ground. Funakoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gichin Funakoshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Funakoshi lands a right hook to the body.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Funakoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Funakoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinya Aoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Funakoshi misses.
Funakoshi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Funakoshi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Aoki has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funakoshi fails to land with a series of punches.
Funakoshi looks to land a right hand but Aoki moved out of range.
Funakoshi lands a jab to the head.
Funakoshi throws a shot from downtown. Aoki moves away and avoids it.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown but Funakoshi shows good takedown defense.
Aoki is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Funakoshi misses.
Funakoshi catches Aoki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Aoki is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Funakoshi engages and cracks Aoki with a massive lead left hook - Aoki tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Funakoshi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gichin Funakoshi!

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 Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Holt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lundgren
vs
Holt

195 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Sweet-Tooth 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dolph Lundgren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Holt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lundgren.
Holt misses with a series of wild punches.
Lundgren scores with a jab to the body.
Lundgren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lundgren throws an overhand right that lands on Holt's shoulder, as Holt tries to avoid the shot.
Lundgren misses with a straight left.
Lundgren scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Manny Holt has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lundgren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lundgren connects with a body shot.
Holt looks gassed!
Lundgren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Holt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Lundgren gets the takedown into side control.

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

Lundgren is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Holt looks calm but he's in trouble here. Lundgren gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Holt is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Lundgren lets go of the hold and Holt can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dolph Lundgren!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spikey Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan's entrance music is Opposite Of Adults. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morgan
vs
Norman

175 cm
24
159 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

172 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Divine - Drugs (158 products)

Black Skull Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spikey Norman!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norman misses with a combination
and Morgan counters with a series of strikes. Norman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Morgan tries to clinch but Norman is having none of it.
Norman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Norman throws a head kick but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Morgan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Norman with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman throws a sloppy head kick and Morgan moves out of range easily.
Morgan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Norman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Morgan!
Norman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Norman trying to control but Morgan is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Norman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Morgan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Morgan and Norman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Norman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Norman is trying to get an arm triangle but Morgan is defending well.

Norman tries for a kimura but Morgan is defending well.
Norman throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Norman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Morgan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norman dives in and grabs Morgan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Morgan pushes down on Norman's head and hops out.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spikey Norman.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norman.
Norman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Morgan blocks the leg kick.
Morgan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Spikey Norman has been cut.
Morgan throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
Morgan throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spikey Norman's cut.
That's time! Morgan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Norman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norman circles away quickly and effectively.
Norman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Morgan sprawls well. Morgan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Norman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Norman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan tries to clinch but Norman moves out of range.
Norman looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming.
Morgan throws a series of punches but Norman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman avoids the head kick by Morgan.
Norman throws a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a two punch combo.

Norman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Norman trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Norman looking to pass the guard.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan wants to stand but Norman is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Norman from controlling successfully.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Norman fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Morgan is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norman lands a slapping body shot.
Norman has his takedown stuffed
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
Norman blocks a head kick by Morgan.
Norman throws a looping overhand right but Morgan ducks down to avoid it.
Dexter Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Norman ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman slips a jab and a cross from Morgan.
Morgan misses with a body shot.
Norman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
Dexter Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spikey Norman.
Norman swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Spikey Norman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Norman misses the shot to the body.
Morgan avoids the head kick by Norman.
Morgan throws a combination that misses
and Norman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Morgan darts in trying to clinch

and Norman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Norman has him pressed against the cage.

Morgan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morgan tries to clinch up.

Norman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.

Norman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Norman controlling the action here.
Morgan is staying active underneath Norman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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.
Norman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Norman scores with a couple of nice shots.
Norman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
Norman wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Norman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Morgan wants to get back to his feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morgan misses with a head kick.
Norman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Norman shrugs it off.
Morgan blocks a head kick by Norman.
Morgan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norman counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norman misses with a few strikes there.
Norman misses with a double jab.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norman throws and low kick but Morgan moves out of range easily.
Norman throws a head kick that misses
and Morgan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morgan cracks Norman with an open hand slap.
Spikey Norman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Norman.

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 Dexter Morgan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morgan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Morgan!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Finnian Liam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Seagal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Seagal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Liam
vs
Seagal

185 cm
23
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

5th Round

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Finnian Liam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seagal missing with a left hand there. Liam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body kick from Liam.
Seagal shoots in but no luck this time.
Liam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seagal moves away.
Liam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seagal was well out of range. Poor timing from Liam.

Seagal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Liam's guard.
Seagal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seagal throws a strike but Liam rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Liam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Seagal's head.

Seagal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam throwing strikes from guard but Seagal blocks nicely.
Liam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seagal swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Seagal looking for a guillotine here but Liam defends easily.
Liam thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liam trying to control the position from guard on top but Seagal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Liam wants to stand but Seagal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Liam forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Seagal is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Liam is tapping! Great win for Seagal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Seagal!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac. Haim has chosen Stand Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Taylor
vs
Haim

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
Divine - Drugs (158 products)

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor 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.
Haim wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Haim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor controlling the position.
Haim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Haim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Haim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Haim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Haim is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.

Haim is looking for a kimura here.
Haim is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Haim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor tries to stand but Haim is controlling from the bottom.

Haim has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Haim looks gassed!

Haim is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Haim walks into a left hand.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haim. Haim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Corey Haim has been cut.
Haim shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Haim shoots in.
Sean Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor digs a good hook to Haim's body.
Haim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corey Haim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haim slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haim doesn't seem phased though.

Haim is rocked!
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Haim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Haim is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Haim! He's out on his feet! Taylor rushes in and drops Haim with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Taylor!
Sean Taylor is the new lightweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

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