MCC 70: MCC Fight Night II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Grozny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Peterson
vs
Grozny

188 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

181 cm
19
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robbie Peterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Grozny!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson shoots in but Grozny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peterson fails to land the takedown.

Grozny has closed the distance and engaged Peterson in a clinch.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Grozny shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Peterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grozny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Peterson takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Robbie Peterson has been cut.
Grozny with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grozny lands a knee to the head.
Peterson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grozny connects with a knee to the head.
Grozny landing knees to the body.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grozny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozny with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grozny landing knees to the body.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Grozny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grozny lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
Grozny lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grozny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
Peterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Grozny.
Grozny working Peterson over with knees to the body.
Grozny unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grozny lands a knee to the body.
Grozny lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Peterson takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Grozny.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grozny.
Grozny with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Grozny.
Grozny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grozny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peterson's defenses.
Grozny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Grozny.
Grozny lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozny landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Peterson is trying to drag Grozny to the mat but Grozny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grozny lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Peterson or not.
Grozny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grozny scores a nice knee to the body.
Grozny lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grozny obliges.
Grozny landing knees to the body.
Grozny with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozny misses with a punch to the body.
Grozny throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grozny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grozny lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
A shot in the inside from Grozny.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grozny scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grozny lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grozny lands a nice knee to the body.
Grozny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grozny lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Grozny dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Peterson's cut.
That's time! Peterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Grozny closes the distance and clinches.
Grozny tries a knee to the head but Peterson blocks it.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Grozny manages to get underhooks.
Grozny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grozny working Peterson over with knees to the body.
Grozny lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grozny obliges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grozny.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grozny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.
Grozny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grozny unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grozny lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozny working Peterson over with knees to the body.
Grozny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Grozny.
Grozny lands an elbow just above Peterson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grozny.
Grozny is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Grozny creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Peterson's defenses.
Grozny with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Grozny using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Grozny crunches a lovely knee into Peterson's ribcage.
Grozny scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grozny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozny landing knees to the head.
Grozny lands a shot to the body.
Grozny with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grozny with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grozny landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grozny lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grozny lands a damaging elbow.
Grozny putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Peterson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grozny lands an elbow inside.
Grozny connects with a nasty looking knee right to Peterson's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozny lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grozny.
Grozny lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Peterson.
Peterson takes an elbow to the temple.
Ivan Grozny seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grozny lands a nice knee to the body.
Grozny scores a nice knee to the body.
Grozny lands a shoulder strike.
Peterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peterson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grozny unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grozny lands a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozny crunches a lovely knee into Peterson's ribcage.
Peterson is trying to drag Grozny to the mat but Grozny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grozny unloads a knee to the mid-section. Peterson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice elbow from Grozny.
Grozny looking to throw knees to the head but Peterson is blocking nicely.
Grozny crunches a lovely knee into Peterson's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grozny lands a good knee to the midsection. Peterson won't want to take too many of those.
Grozny lands an elbow inside that Peterson shrugs off.
Grozny lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Grozny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie Peterson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Grozny tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Grozny darts in trying to clinch

and Peterson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Grozny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Peterson is trying for a kimura here. Grozny looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Peterson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Peterson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Norton
vs
Hinges

185 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
177 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Kobra Clothing Inc.

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Hinges!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hinges is able to avoid easily.
Hinges moves out of range as Norton strikes.
Norton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hinges circles away quickly and effectively.

Hinges rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hinges breaks from the clinch.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hinges avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norton throws a head kick but Hinges moves out of range.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Hinges moves into the clinch.
Hinges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hinges lands a body shot.
Hinges landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Norton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hinges with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hinges prevents Norton from breaking the clinch.

Hinges tightens his grip and picks Norton up, before dumping him to the ground. Norton manages to land in guard.

Norton is working an open guard so Hinges takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Norton misses with a low kick.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norton throws a right and a left that Hinges avoids nicely.

Norton gets tackled into the cage by Hinges. Hinges maintains the clinch.

Hinges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hinges throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.
Norton throws a head kick but Hinges moves out of range.
Norton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hinges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hinges tries to clinch up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hinges has managed to clinch.
Norton wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hinges breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hinges tries to close the distance and clinch but Norton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hinges's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hinges duly obliges.
Norton throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Hinges is predictable there
and Norton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hinges misses with a hook. Norton ducked under it nicely.

Hinges closes the distance and clinches.
Hinges scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinges looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.

Hinges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton misses with an uppercut. Hinges saw that one coming.
Hinges is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Hinges forces Norton back against the cage and clinches.
Norton can't break the clinch.
Norton prevents a body shot from Hinges.
Hinges wants a takedown.

Hinges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hinges tries to clinch there but Norton circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hinges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinges fails to land with a series of punches.
Norton misses with a two punch combination.
Hinges throws a leg kick
and Norton counters with a head kick. That will keep Hinges thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A slapping leg kick lands for Norton.
Hinges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Norton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Norton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hinges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Norton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hinges lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Norton.
Jaxon Hinges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hinges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hinges slips a jab and a cross from Norton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hinges blocks a head kick by Norton.

Hinges has managed to clinch.
Norton has had enough of the clinch but Hinges keeps him there for the moment.

Hinges breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hinges tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Norton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Hinges.
Hinges takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Norton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hinges. Hinges obviously looking to wear him down.
Norton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hinges. Hinges obviously looking to wear him down.
Norton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norton avoids the head kick by Hinges.
Norton misses with a head kick.
Norton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hinges under the eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hinges tries to clinch but Norton moves out of range.
Hinges scores with a kick to the midsection.
Norton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hinges lands with a kick to the temple. Norton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hinges scores with a nice head shot.
Scott Norton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Hinges rushes Norton and presses him up against the cage.
Hinges lands with a short shot to the head.
Hinges tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hinges tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hinges is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Norton is defending well for now.

Hinges's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hinges throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hinges fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Hinges clinches.
Hinges misses with a knee strike.
Hinges tries to land a knee to the head but Norton blocks with his arms.
Hinges is trying to drag Norton to the mat but Norton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hinges is breathing heavily.
Hinges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hinges is working for takedown but Norton is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hinges fails to land.
Norton avoids a wild elbow strike from Hinges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norton.
Norton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hinges slows down the pace here.
Norton tries to break free but Hinges pushes him back against the cage.
Hinges is trying to maintain a safe position but Norton gets an underhook and turns Hinges into the cage.
Norton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Norton prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scott Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Hinges.
Hinges pushes Norton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Hinges.
Norton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hinges lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Hinges looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
Hinges tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hinges keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Norton's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from Hinges.

Hinges breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Norton.
Hinges avoids the head kick by Norton.
Norton keeps Hinges at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Hinges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jaxon Hinges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hinges tries to clinch but Norton moves away
and Norton makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hinges really felt that one!
Hinges lands with a slapping head kick.
A right-left combo lands from Norton.
Norton scores with a head kick.
Norton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hinges takes a kick to the side of the head.
Norton throws a head kick that misses
and Hinges counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hinges fails with an attempt to clinch.
Norton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hinges checks a leg kick.
Hinges rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hinges takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloppy strikes from Norton. Those never looked like landing.
Scott Norton is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinges moves in looking to clinch but Norton pushes him off.
Hinges misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hinges is able to avoid easily.
Hinges lands a head shot.
Hinges fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Norton is out of range.
Hinges pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hinges takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That has opened up Jaxon Hinges's cut even more.
Hinges cracks a nice hook into Norton's ribs.
Norton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hinges makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Norton really felt that one!
Hinges tries to land a front kick but Norton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hinges throws a head kick but Norton moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinges throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Hinges closes the distance and pushes Norton back into the cage.
Hinges swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hinges wants a takedown but no success here.
Hinges tries a knee to the head but Norton blocks it.
Hinges looking to throw knees to the head but Norton is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Norton breaks the clinch.
Norton looks to land a combination but Hinges avoids it well.
Nice cross by Norton.
Hinges avoids the head kick by Norton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinges pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norton misses with the combination.
Norton throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Hinges.
Norton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Norton lands with an overhand left.
Norton lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Norton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hinges misses with a hook.
Jaxon Hinges is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinges tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Norton throws a head kick but Hinges moves out of range.
Hinges blocks a head kick by Norton.
Hinges chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Norton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hinges rushes Norton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hinges creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Norton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hinges uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Norton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hinges has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Hinges!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cube has chosen Bow Down as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ice Cube enters the cage!

Parker
vs
Cube

187 cm
22
200 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cube.
Cube throws a series of strikes that have Parker backpedaling.
Parker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cube.

Parker closes the distance and pushes Cube back into the cage.
Parker looking for a takedown.
Parker is trying to drag Cube to the mat but Cube just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cube throws a head punch that misses.
Cube wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cube has had enough of the clinch but Parker keeps him there for the moment.
Cube working hard to break the clinch.

Parker gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Cube regains guard.
Parker trying to control the position from guard on top but Cube is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cube utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Parker pushes down on Cube's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Parker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker stops Cube from getting back to his feet.
Parker is taking a breather. Cube says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cube tries to roll over but Parker keeps him under control.
Parker stops Cube from getting back to his feet.
Parker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cube knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker trying to control the action but Cube is working from the bottom.
Parker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cube keeps working.
Parker is really struggling to control Cube but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Travis Parker has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Parker shoots in looking for a takedown but Cube manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker throws a right and a left that Cube avoids nicely.
Cube circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cube avoids the body shot from Parker.
Parker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cube throws out the jab.
Cube throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cube shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parker eats them both and turns towards Cube to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parker misses with a series of wild punches.
Cube fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Parker misses.
Parker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cube loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.

Parker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parker showed some decent athleticism there.
Parker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Parker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cube is trying to stand back up but Parker is controlling him
Parker moves nicely into side control.
Parker working away.
Cube is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parker moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parker trying to control the position but Cube is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Parker is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cube will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cube defending against the ground and pound.
Cube tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Parker avoids the attempt from Cube to control.
Parker throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Parker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cube is desperately trying to improve his position but Parker has a good base and remains in mount.

Parker has control of Cube's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cube regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Parker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Parker trying to control but Cube is working from the bottom.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cube swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cube being controlled here, momentarily.
Parker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Parker postures up.
Parker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cube swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Cube swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parker.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cube.
Cube misses with a body shot.
Cube misses with an uppercut
and Parker counters with a nice body shot.
Cube slaps away a takedown attempt from Parker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cube swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Parker closes the distance and pushes Cube back into the cage.
Cube misses with some punches.
Cube swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cube misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cube wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Parker has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Parker.
Parker keeps control of Cube as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Parker pushes Cube back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cube is looking to break free of the clinch but Parker has double underhooks.

Parker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cube throws a body punch but Parker moves out of range.
Parker misses with a kick to the body.
Travis Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Parker moves into the clinch successfully.

Parker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Parker manages to end up in side control.
Parker in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cube keeps working.
Cube wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parker content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Parker taking a break here but Cube is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cube wants to get back to his feet.

Parker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cube doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parker.
Parker prevents Cube from improving his position.
Parker trying to pass the guard but Cube defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cube defends it well.
Parker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Parker wants to take a breather but Cube is having none of it.
Travis Parker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Travis Parker.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cube.
Parker slips a jab and a cross from Cube.
A right-left combo lands from Parker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Parker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

A punch lands to the side of Cube 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cube uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parker.
A slow jab from Parker misses its intended target.
Cube cracks a nice hook into Parker's ribs.
Cube throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cube misses with a looping right.
Parker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cube sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Parker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cube.

Parker forces Cube back against the cage and clinches.
Cube throws a punch but it's blocked by Parker.
Cube tries to break free but Parker pushes him back against the cage.
Cube misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a hook to the side of Cube's head but Cube sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parker jabs Cube to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parker tries to clinch up but Cube circles away and keeps his distance.
Travis Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
Parker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cube.
Parker dives in and grabs Cube's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cube pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
Parker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cube.
Cube fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parker manages to avoid it.
Cube thows a body shot but no joy.
Travis Parker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cube swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Ice Cube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Cube circles away.
Cube misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a stiff right hand.
Cube showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Parker.
Ice Cube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parker lands a glancing blow to the side of Cube's head.

Parker drives through and clinches with Cube against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cube can't break the clinch.
Parker can't get the takedown.

Parker breaks the clinch.
Parker stalks Cube and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cube's face. Cube staggers backwards, shaken.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cube pinned against the cage. Cube gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Cube shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube throws a combination that misses
and Parker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt - Cube sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parker.
Parker tries to bum rush Cube with a series of wild strikes but Cube uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parker dodges the punch combination from Cube.
Parker tries to clinch but Cube is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parker gets a takedown into half guard.
Parker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Cube looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Travis Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cube keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Parker is taking a breather. Cube says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Parker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Parker!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mcdonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by schism. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wolf
vs
Mcdonald

177 cm
23
169 lbs
12 - 6 - 2

180 cm
21
170 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mcdonald!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdonald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mcdonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mcdonald staying out of range there.

Mcdonald gets a double leg takedown into Wolf's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcdonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf seems keen to control Mcdonald's posture.
Wolf looking to control.
Mcdonald has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wolf working for a triangle but Mcdonald defends it easily.
Wolf trying to keep a closed guard but Mcdonald is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Ian Mcdonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcdonald misses with a double jab
and Wolf counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcdonald looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Mcdonald throws a big shot that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf slips a straight right by Mcdonald.
Wolf ducks under a wild hook from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wolf as he jumps to the side.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolf.
Wolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mcdonald.
Mcdonald lands with a cross.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Mcdonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf defending well as Mcdonald loads up on a big left hand.
Mcdonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald has a takedown stuffed.
Mcdonald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Wolf.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut. Wolf saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Mcdonald misses its intended target.
Mcdonald misses with an uppercut.
Mcdonald throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Mcdonald misses with a takedown attempt
and Wolf counters with a nice uppercut.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
Mcdonald takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcdonald fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald tries for a takedown but Wolf circles away easily
and Mcdonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wolf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Wolf. Beautiful body shot.
Wolf jabs at Mcdonald's body.
Wolf is looking to slow Mcdonald down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick and Mcdonald moves out of range easily.
Mcdonald throws a right and a left that both miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcdonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonald.
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 Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slapping leg kick lands for Wolf.
Mcdonald thuds his right hand into Wolf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck for Mcdonald with that takedown attempt.
Mcdonald missing with a left hand there. Wolf was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mcdonald.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcdonald looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wolf lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mcdonald's sensitive parts.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald fails with the takedown.
Jero Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mcdonald.
Wolf jabs Mcdonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Mcdonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wolf!
Wolf is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mcdonald looking to control but Wolf is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wolf can't escape the position.
Wolf tries to lock up and control but Mcdonald gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mcdonald tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mcdonald throwing strikes here but Wolf is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mcdonald looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mcdonald postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wolf looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf wants to control but Mcdonald is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Mcdonald working the ground and pound effectively.
Wolf is working to get back to half guard.
Mcdonald wants to control the pace but Wolf is squirming around nicely.
Mcdonald throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wolf prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Wolf sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wolf does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.
Mcdonald is controlling the pace.
Wolf wants to control but Mcdonald is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ian Mcdonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mcdonald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolf swivels and escapes.
Wolf lands with a slapping head kick.
Wolf throws a lazy right hand but Mcdonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcdonald.
Mcdonald swings widly with a right hand
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf connects with the punch.

Wolf gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mcdonald wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.

Wolf is looking for a triangle but Mcdonald pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wolf has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mcdonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wolf is looking for a triangle but Mcdonald pushes his legs off easily.
Mcdonald trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdonald throws a big right hand that misses.
Mcdonald thows a big elbow that misses.
Mcdonald missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcdonald preventing the sweep.
Mcdonald wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.

Wolf is looking for a triangle here but Mcdonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mcdonald wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf struggling a bit here.
Mcdonald trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
Wolf takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mcdonald has control of an arm but Wolf manages to advance to Mcdonald's back!
Wolf missing with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands shots from the back.
Mcdonald looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wolf.
Mcdonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcdonald manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wolf's guard. Nice work there by Mcdonald.
Mcdonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcdonald with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wolf looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wolf holds on and takes a little breather.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ian Mcdonald!