EEC 157 LePew v Gein PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyan Cadell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Broly Warhawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadell comes to the cage accompanied by Run to the Hills. Broly Warhawk has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cadell
vs
Warhawk

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boyan Cadell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Broly Warhawk!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cadell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warhawk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cadell slowing the pace effectively.

Cadell jumps into guard, dragging Warhawk to the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Cadell is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Warhawk frees his head nicely. Oh but Cadell has switched to an armbar! Warhawk is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Boyan Cadell!
A victorious Boyan Cadell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseao Wandinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grizzly Egan had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Egan
vs
Wandinho

180 cm
29
168 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
176 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Egan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseao Wandinho!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wandinho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Egan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wandinho is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Egan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wandinho to see if he's OK.

Egan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wandinho has escaped the position, nice work there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grizzly Egan!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Mendoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mendoza
vs
Hull

195 cm
23
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Hull!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hull shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendoza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mendoza tries to clinch but Hull is having none of it.
Hull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hull shoots and misses
and Mendoza counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hull's knee momentarily.
Peter Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hull.
Mendoza leaves Hull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hull tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hull looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mendoza darts in and clinches Hull up against the cage.
Hull tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendoza just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hull wants to take the fight to the mat but Mendoza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendoza stalling against the cage.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Matt Hull has been cut.
Mendoza just leaning against Hull, taking a breather.

Hull turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Hull is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mendoza has escaped the position, nice work there.

Hull goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mendoza rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hull's guard! Nice work there by Mendoza!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendoza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hull's guard.
Hull will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mendoza would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hull wants to sweep here but Mendoza controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hull is on top in guard.
Mendoza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mendoza tries to get out of the position.
Hull passes Mendoza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hull seems to be looking for submissions.
Hull wants to pass the guard but Mendoza is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hull 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.
Mendoza has hold of Hull's hands but Hull slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hull moves into full mount! Mendoza won't be happy about that!
Hull misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hull is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mendoza is surviving well by controlling Hull's body position as best he can.
Hull lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hull moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mendoza has worked his arm free - good work by Mendoza!

Hull wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mendoza, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hull scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mendoza to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Hull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Hull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hull fails with the takedown
and Mendoza counters with a slapping leg kick.

Mendoza darts in and clinches Hull up against the cage.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Hull shrugs off.
Mendoza stops a takedown attempt from Hull.
Hull is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peter Mendoza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Hull.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hull is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mendoza avoiding damage.
Hull is looking for a takedown.
Hull fails to pull guard.
Hull tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza prevents the takedown attempt.
Hull is breathing heavily.
Mendoza gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mendoza will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hull up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mendoza.
Mendoza lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mendoza lands an elbow inside that Hull shrugs off.

That has opened up Matt Hull's cut even more.
Hull takes an elbow to the temple.
Mendoza is stalling here.
Hull is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mendoza is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Mendoza.
A bit of stalling here from Mendoza.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hull tries to pull guard but Mendoza holds him up against the cage and eventually Hull drops back down to his feet.
Mendoza lands a damaging elbow.

Hull is rocked!

The cut above Matt Hull's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Hull 's eye.
Hull is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendoza finish him?
Hull being controlled against the cage.
Mendoza lands an elbow just above Hull 's eye.
Hull takes an elbow to the temple.

Matt Hull's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mendoza pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Hull! Mendoza unloads with more strikes and Hull sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Mendoza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dutch Matrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matrix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is If It Bleeds, We Can Kill It. 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.

Matrix
vs
Machado

188 cm
20
255 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
24
260 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dutch Matrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Nice shot lands for Machado.
Matrix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut

and Matrix counters with a crisp right hand that drops Machado! Matrix lets Machado back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Machado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matrix lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Machado up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Matrix from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Machado's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dutch Matrix!
An out of breath Dutch Matrix thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Le Grand Antonio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drysdale comes into the arena with Jadakiss - The Champ Is Here blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Drysdale
vs
Grand Antonio

192 cm
28
205 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

169 cm
21
206 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Le Grand Antonio!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antonio misses with a takedown attempt

and Drysdale counters with a shoot takedown. Antonio fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Drysdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drysdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Antonio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drysdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antonio swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Antonio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drysdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antonio is keeping the position for now.
Antonio pulls Drysdale in close to his closed guard and prevents Drysdale from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drysdale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Drysdale wants to control from the top but Antonio keeps moving.
Drysdale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Robert Drysdale has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Drysdale closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Antonio to the mat! Antonio manages to get full guard.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.

Antonio has an active guard here but Drysdale has managed to pass into half guard.
Antonio manages to get to full guard.
Drysdale trying to control but Antonio is working from the bottom.
Drysdale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Antonio looking for a guillotine here but Drysdale defends easily.

Antonio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Drysdale uses it to pass to side control.
Antonio is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Drysdale has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Antonio looks to move to half guard but instead Drysdale has passed into mount! Damn!

Drysdale has hold of Antonio's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Antonio manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Drysdale looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Drysdale is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Antonio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Antonio throws a head kick but Drysdale moves out of range.

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

Drysdale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Drysdale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Antonio pulls his head out easily.

Antonio stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drysdale decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
Antonio works his way to full guard. Good work.

Antonio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Drysdale defends it easily.
Drysdale controlling from the top position.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Antonio looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drysdale passes into side control.

Drysdale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drysdale working away.

Drysdale working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Antonio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Antonio gets back to half guard.

Antonio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drysdale pulls his head out easily.
Drysdale is thwarting Antonio's attempts to control the position.

Drysdale seems to be working for a kimura but Antonio defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antonio trying to control from the bottom.
Antonio landing strikes from the bottom.
Antonio trying to control but Drysdale postures up.

Drysdale is working for a kimura but Antonio is defending it quite comfortably.
Antonio wants to control but Drysdale is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Le Grand Antonio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Antonio closes the distance and clinches up with Drysdale, looking for a takedown. Antonio pushes Drysdale against the cage but Drysdale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Antonio doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Drysdale counters with a single leg into guard. Antonio didn't expect that.
Drysdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Antonio is keeping the position for now.

Antonio is looking for a triangle but Drysdale pushes his legs off easily.
Antonio is trying to control the position but Drysdale postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Antonio working for a triangle but Drysdale defends it easily.
Antonio keeping moving, preventing Drysdale from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antonio keeping full guard, as Drysdale tries to pass.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Antonio looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Drysdale has picked Antonio up and slammed him! Antonio can't keep hold of the triangle and Drysdale manages to pass to side control!

Drysdale goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Antonio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Drysdale but great work by Antonio.
Drysdale gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Drysdale wants to improve his position but Antonio is controlling well.
Drysdale slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drysdale has a closed guard, preventing Antonio from standing up.

Drysdale working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Antonio has passed into half guard!
Antonio trying to control from Drysdale's half guard. Drysdale has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Drysdale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Antonio wants to stand but Drysdale has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drysdale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Drysdale showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drysdale 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Drysdale!
Robert Drysdale decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Poncho Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojo comes into the arena with War is my destiny blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rojo
vs
Watson

175 cm
28
280 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
240 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Poncho Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rojo is defended easily by Watson.
Rojo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Watson circles away.
Watson connects with a body shot.
Watson throws a hook but Rojo avoids it easily.
Rojo looks for a takedown but Watson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Poncho Rojo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Watson.
Rojo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Watson lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Poncho Rojo has been cut.
Rojo has his takedown stuffed
and Watson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rojo takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rojo tries for a takedown but Watson manages to get underhooks.

Rojo has clasped his hands together around Watson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Rojo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watson tries to buck Rojo off but Rojo is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rojo is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Rojo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.

Rojo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Watson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rojo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watson wants to control but Rojo postures up.

Rojo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Watson has escaped the position, nice work there.

Rojo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watson, who protects the arm well.
I wouldn't like to be where Watson is right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Poncho Rojo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierce Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparks has chosen Viva Las Vegas by Dead Kennedys as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Russell
vs
Sparks

176 cm
22
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

White Gorilla Nutrition

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierce Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sparks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sparks lands in his opponent's guard.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sparks wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparks trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bobby Sparks was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Russell takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Russell swinging wildly here.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Russell swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell throws a right and a left that Sparks avoids nicely.
Russell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russell stuffs the takedown.
Sparks throws a nice looking combination but Russell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell defending well as Sparks loads up on a big left hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sparks.
Sparks missing with a left hand there. Russell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Russell tries to bum rush Sparks with a series of wild strikes but Sparks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sparks tries to clinch but Russell is having none of it.
Russell misses the shot to the body.
Russell looks to land a combination but Sparks avoids it well.
Nice uppercut there from Sparks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sparks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with an uppercut.
Sparks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russell on the side of the head.
Russell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Bobby Sparks has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russell misses with a few strikes there.
Sparks lands with an overhand left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sparks.
No joy there for Russell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sparks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Russell is looking to wear down Sparks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Sparks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Russell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks avoids the body shot from Russell.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sparks lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Russell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Russell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Sparks.
Russell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sparks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russell circles away.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Russell avoids it well.
Sparks looks gassed!
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Sparks misses with a takedown
and Russell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierce Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sparks.
Sloppy strikes from Sparks. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Bobby Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russell scores with a jab. Sparks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Sparks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sparks throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Russell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russell tries to get out of the position.
Sparks throws a big right hand that misses.
Sparks pushing down on Russell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell is in trouble now - Sparks has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Russell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sparks working Russell over with strikes.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Sparks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sparks wants to pass the guard but Russell is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sparks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bobby Sparks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sparks's cut.
That's time! Russell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Russell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Russell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Sparks gets a clinch.
Russell misses with some punches.
Russell throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sparks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Russell avoids it.
Russell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Russell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sparks.
Russell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Russell fails to land.
Russell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparks's elbow.

Russell breaks the clinch.
Sparks lands a nice shot that snaps Russell's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell misses with a two punch combination.
Sparks looks to throw the jab but Russell is out of range.
Russell thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sparks blocks a jab.

Sparks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sparks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sparks is breathing heavily.
Sparks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Russell's face.
BOOM! Sparks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sparks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparks cracks Russell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Russell can't escape the position.
Sparks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Russell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Russell is trying desperately to improve position.
Russell tries to hold on but Sparks pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks lands a heavy elbow.
Sparks lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Russell is trying desperately to improve position.
Russell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparks on the ground.
Sparks with good strikes from the mount here!
Sparks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Russell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Russell is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparks has a good base and remains in mount.
Sparks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the head.
Russell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sparks breaks from Russell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sparks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sparks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparks looking to secure an arm triangle but Russell defends it well.
Sparks landing punches.
Russell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparks punishing his opponent with strikes.
Russell is trying to escape the mount.
Sparks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Russell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sparks with a couple of short strikes.
Russell in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Russell is desperately trying to improve his position but Sparks has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sparks is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Sparks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Russell is looking to get to half guard.
Russell tries to lock up and control but Sparks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Russell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Russell is bucking up trying to escape but Sparks cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Russell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sparks in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparks scoring with strikes but Russell is staying in there.
Sparks wants to control the pace but Russell is squirming around nicely.
Bobby Sparks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russell working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Sparks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Sparks's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Sparks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Russell throws a combination that misses
enabling Sparks to counter with a crisp jab.
Sparks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Russell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sparks somewhat.
Russell lands a nice looking body shot.
Russell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sparks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Russell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Russell.
Russell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from Russell.
Russell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Russell catches Sparks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Russell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparks doesn't manage to clinch there - Russell circles away.
Russell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Russell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Russell.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Russell avoids it well.
Russell throws a right and a left that both miss.

Sparks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Russell is pulling down on Sparks's head to control his posture.
Sparks trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparks trying to control but Russell is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks won't allow Russell to sweep him here.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bobby Sparks wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sparks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Russell defends it nicely.
Pierce Russell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Sparks.
Sparks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell slips a straight right by Sparks.
Pierce Russell is winning the standup battle so far.
Russell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sparks darts in and clinches Russell up against the cage.
Russell misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparks blocks an uppercut.
Russell lands a body shot.
Russell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Russell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Russell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Russell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sparks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Russell has him pressed against the cage.
Russell blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Russell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Russell.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from Russell on the inside.
Russell misses with a body punch.
Bobby Sparks 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.
A short left from Russell.
Russell is trying to push Sparks away but Sparks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russell's elbow.

Russell breaks the clinch.
Russell misses with a wild body shot.
Pierce Russell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Russell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Sparks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Russell.
Sparks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Russell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparks.
Pierce Russell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russell throws a hook to the side of Sparks's head but Sparks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Russell misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
Pierce Russell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut lands for Russell. That snapped Sparks's head back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Sparks!
Bobby Sparks made sure to mention his sponsor, White Gorilla Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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hype
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pepe LePew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dead Skin Mask. Ed Gein has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pepe LePew's chin.

LePew
vs
Gein

172 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pepe LePew!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Gein!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein throws the left hand but LePew avoids the punch easily.

Gein closes the distance and pushes LePew back into the cage.
LePew fails to pull guard.
Gein cracks LePew with a nice body shot.
Gein gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Pepe LePew has been cut.
LePew tries to pull guard but Gein holds him up against the cage and eventually LePew drops back down to his feet.

Gein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gein.
A jab from Gein finds it's way through LePew's defenses.
Gein lands a nice looking kick to the body. LePew takes a step back to recover.
LePew moves in looking to clinch but Gein pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
LePew takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gein looks to land a body kick but LePew moved away.
Gein defends well against a solid takedown attempt from LePew.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good work by LePew as he checks the leg kick.
LePew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gein as he avoids it easily.
LePew misses with a takedown attempt - Gein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gein walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. LePew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from LePew.
Gein misses with a leg kick

and LePew counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gein won't be happy with that.
Gein is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LePew fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LePew working away.
Gein is looking for a sweep.
LePew tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gein wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
LePew tries to move to mount but Gein blocks the move with his legs.
LePew misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gein tries to buck LePew off but LePew is having none of it.
Gein stops LePew from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

LePew is trying to get an arm triangle but Gein is defending well.
Gein tries to improve position but can't.
Gein avoids any damage from the ground and pound of LePew.
LePew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gein keeps working.
Gein is trying to control LePew's posture but LePew avoids it.
Gein is trying to get back to half guard.
Gein struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gein is looking for a sweep.

LePew tries for a kimura but Gein is defending well.
LePew fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gein regains half guard.
LePew throwing shots but Gein is blocking nicely.
LePew 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LePew is looking to advance position but Gein won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LePew is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ed Gein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pepe LePew'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.

Gein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LePew was well out of range. Poor timing from Gein.
Gein is looking to slow LePew down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Gein.
Gein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gein throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gein leaves LePew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
LePew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gein is fending him off so far but LePew persists. Nope, Gein circles away and we're back to standing.
LePew misses with a leg kick
and Gein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gein connects with a leg kick. LePew looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LePew has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pepe LePew. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gein feints and then cracks LePew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LePew down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LePew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent LePew stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick from Gein lands but LePew takes it in his stride.
Gein connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Gein.

LePew is rocked!
Gein lands a really nice looking cross but LePew seems unphased.
Oh LePew is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gein.
LePew needs to keep his hands up - Gein had a free shot at his head there.
Gein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
LePew is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
LePew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gein. Gein obviously looking to wear him down.
Ed Gein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LePew moves forwards but Gein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gein throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Gein throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into LePew's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Gein lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ed Gein!
Ed Gein is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Ed Gein, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.