BMM 9 SEMIS: PUSH PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiroshi Sato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Nightcrawler. 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.

Wagner
vs
Sato

200 cm
24
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
197 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiroshi Sato!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sato takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagner slips a jab from Sato.
Wagner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sato sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Sato saw that one coming.
Wagner throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sato with a nice cross.

It looks like Kurt Wagner has been cut.
Wagner throws a hook but Sato blocks it.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Sato misses.
Sato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wagner throws a combination that misses
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Wagner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sato to score with a decent uppercut.
Wagner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sato slips a jab and a cross from Wagner.
Sato lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Sato uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sato drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Wagner right on the button. Wagner goes down! Sato follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sato gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiroshi Sato!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanchanok Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Winters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram comes to the cage accompanied by The Way I Feel. This should be fireworks!

Prasoetram
vs
Winters

187 cm
20
196 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Royalty Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanchanok Prasoetram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Winters!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters throws a head kick that misses.

Prasoetram moves into the clinch.
Prasoetram lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Richard Winters has been cut.

Prasoetram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prasoetram shoots in but no luck this time.
Prasoetram will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Winters throws a series of strikes that have Prasoetram backpedaling.
Winters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prasoetram ducks right into an uppercut from Winters.
Winters with a nice cross.
Winters lands with a right hand.
Prasoetram has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Winters jabs at Prasoetram's body.

Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
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!
Prasoetram throws some wild stikes that Winters manages to avoid easily.

Prasoetram is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Winters has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Winters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prasoetram. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prasoetram looking to ground and pound but Winters is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Prasoetram wants to take Winters's back here but Winters is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Prasoetram trying to control but Winters is having none of it.

Prasoetram is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Prasoetram blocks a head kick by Winters.
Prasoetram shoots in looking for a takedown. Winters tries to sprawl out of it but Prasoetram keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters looks to land a combination but Prasoetram avoids it well.
Prasoetram on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

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

Prasoetram is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prasoetram wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Prasoetram is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prasoetram.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Prasoetram is looking to take a break and control but Winters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Prasoetram is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Winters defends it well.
Prasoetram is looking to take a break and control but Winters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Prasoetram stands up and beckons Winters to join him on the feet.
Winters misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanchanok Prasoetram dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Winters'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.

A head kick misses from Winters.
Prasoetram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Prasoetram fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winters, pushing him back against the cage.
Prasoetram unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prasoetram lands an elbow that stopped Winters in his tracks for a moment.

Prasoetram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winters misses with a wild combination.
Prasoetram blocks a head kick by Winters.
Winters with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winters as he avoids it easily.
Prasoetram avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winters looks to land a combination. Prasoetram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Winters scores with a one two! Prasoetram had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Prasoetram blocks a head kick by Winters.
Winters lands a body shot.
Winters throws a series of punches but Prasoetram moves out of range.
Winters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Winters lands a head kick. Prasoetram smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prasoetram moves into the clinch.

Prasoetram gets control of Winters's arms and successfully pulls guard. Prasoetram will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Prasoetram working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.

Prasoetram looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winters stopping the sweep attempt from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram striking off his back but it's not causing Winters any problems.
Winters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Winters is controlling him.

Prasoetram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winters wants to get up but he can't break Prasoetram's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Prasoetram trying to control the position.
Winters is looking to stand up but Prasoetram won't let him.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Prasoetram is looking for a triangle but Winters pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prasoetram trying to keep a closed guard but Winters is proving a slippery customer.

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

Prasoetram is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.

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

Prasoetram escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winters gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prasoetram throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Prasoetram looking for a guillotine here but Winters defends easily.

Prasoetram looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tanchanok Prasoetram dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Winters's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Winters scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Winters throws a right hand that Prasoetram ducks under and follows up with a left that Prasoetram also avoids with ease.
Winters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Winters lands a really nice looking cross but Prasoetram seems unphased.
Prasoetram throws a low kick but it's checked well by Winters.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Winters as he jumps to the side.
A head kick misses from Winters.

Prasoetram rushes Winters and presses him up against the cage.
Prasoetram stalling the fight.
Prasoetram scores with a knee to the head.

Prasoetram escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Prasoetram takes the fight into the clinch.
Prasoetram scores a nice knee to the body.
Prasoetram working Winters over with knees to the body.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but Winters holds him up against the cage and eventually Prasoetram drops back down to his feet.
Prasoetram lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram scores a nice knee to the body.
Prasoetram misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Winters wants to break free but Prasoetram has control.
Prasoetram displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winters up against the cage.
Prasoetram missing with knees to the body.
Prasoetram with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Prasoetram is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Prasoetram tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanchanok Prasoetram. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prasoetram tries for a takedown. No joy.
Prasoetram fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but Winters won't allow it.
Tanchanok Prasoetram is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Winters is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winters has had enough of the clinch but Prasoetram keeps him there for the moment.
Winters wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prasoetram lands an elbow that stopped Winters in his tracks for a moment.
Prasoetram misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Winters tries to break free but Prasoetram pushes him back against the cage.
Prasoetram with a knee to the head.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but Winters holds him up against the cage and eventually Prasoetram drops back down to his feet.
Winters is trying to break free.
Winters tries to break the clinch but Prasoetram is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Prasoetram throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Prasoetram.
Winters is trying to break the clinch but Prasoetram has him pressed against the cage.
Prasoetram tries to land a knee to the head but Winters blocks with his arms.
Prasoetram crunches a lovely knee into Winters's ribcage.
Richard Winters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prasoetram keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Winters's efforts to push away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tanchanok Prasoetram showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prasoetram, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanchanok Prasoetram!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Khavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumali Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Way I Feel kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sumali Prasoetram is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Khavin
vs
Prasoetram

196 cm
19
201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Deadly Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Khavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sumali Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram swings for the body but Khavin moves out of range.
Khavin lands with an uppercut that bounces Prasoetram off the cage and back into rage.
Prasoetram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khavin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Prasoetram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Khavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasoetram.
Prasoetram keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khavin.
Khavin stalks Prasoetram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Prasoetram's face. Prasoetram staggers backwards, shaken.
Khavin throws a right and a left that Prasoetram avoids nicely.
Khavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prasoetram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khavin.
Khavin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Prasoetram tries to land knees in the clinch but Khavin avoids the damage to the body.
Prasoetram is trying to maintain a safe position but Khavin gets an underhook and turns Prasoetram into the cage.
Prasoetram using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khavin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavin cracks Prasoetram with a nice body shot.
Prasoetram trying to land knees to the body.
Khavin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prasoetram backwards.
Khavin blocks the elbow strike.

Khavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khavin misses with a hook. Prasoetram ducked under it nicely.
Khavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Khavin misses with a looping right.
Khavin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prasoetram has time to react.
Sumali Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prasoetram pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khavin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prasoetram throws a push kick but Khavin slaps the foot to one side.
Khavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prasoetram circles away quickly and effectively.
Khavin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Prasoetram.
Prasoetram moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up.
Konstantin Khavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prasoetram moves out of range of the strikes.
Khavin just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Khavin misses.
Khavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Prasoetram doesn't seem bothered though.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch but Khavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch but Khavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch but Khavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khavin misses with a two punch combination.
Khavin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khavin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khavin connects with the punch.
Prasoetram is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khavin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khavin misses the shot to the body.
Prasoetram tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prasoetram blocks a jab.
Prasoetram throws a head kick that misses.
Khavin throws a series of strikes that have Prasoetram backpedaling.
Khavin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Prasoetram circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram blocks a jab.
Khavin lands a nice looking body shot.
Prasoetram is looking to clinch but Khavin is avoiding it.
Khavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Prasoetram slips a jab and a cross from Khavin.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but Khavin keeps it at a distance.
Khavin misses with a body shot

and Prasoetram holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Prasoetram tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Konstantin Khavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumali Prasoetram.
Khavin lands a right hand.
Khavin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Khavin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Khavin.
Prasoetram tries to pull guard but Khavin holds him up against the cage and eventually Prasoetram drops back down to his feet.
Khavin lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Khavin as the two fighters clinch.
Khavin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khavin.
A right hook to the body lands for Khavin.
Prasoetram looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram missing with knees to the body.
Khavin lands a nice uppercut.
Prasoetram fails to pull guard.

Khavin breaks the clinch.
Prasoetram is looking to clinch but Khavin is avoiding it.
Prasoetram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Khavin throws a hook but Prasoetram blocks it.
Prasoetram steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khavin.
Khavin's corner calls for a 1-2. Khavin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khavin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prasoetram tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khavin is trying to control Prasoetram's posture but Prasoetram avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Khavin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Prasoetram tries to clinch up but Khavin circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Khavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Prasoetram is looking to clinch.
Prasoetram is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Prasoetram moves in looking to clinch but Khavin pushes him off.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Khavin is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khavin dips to his left and cracks Prasoetram with an uppercut!
Prasoetram closes the distance and clinches up with Khavin, looking for a takedown. Prasoetram pushes Khavin against the cage but Khavin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prasoetram doesn't manage to clinch there - Khavin circles away.
Prasoetram tries a head kick but it misses.
Khavin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasoetram is looking to clinch.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Khavin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Khavin throws a big shot that misses.
Prasoetram moves out of range as Khavin strikes.
Khavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Khavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prasoetram was well out of range. Poor timing from Khavin.
Prasoetram tries to close the distance and clinch up but Khavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khavin lands a body shot.
Khavin swats away the attempt to clinch by Prasoetram.
Konstantin Khavin is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prasoetram.
Prasoetram is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khavin throws a jab when Prasoetram was well out of range.
Prasoetram walks into a left hand.
Prasoetram throws a body kick that misses.
Prasoetram tried to score with a low kick but Khavin checks it.
Khavin fails to land with a series of punches.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown but Khavin shows good takedown defense.
Konstantin Khavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumali Prasoetram.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Khavin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Prasoetram.

Prasoetram moves into range and clinches up with Khavin.
Prasoetram jumps guard but Khavin stands there with Prasoetram around his waist. Prasoetram gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khavin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prasoetram.
A right hand to the body from Khavin.
Khavin pushes Prasoetram back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Prasoetram takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Khavin.
A short body shot lands from Khavin as the two fighters clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin lands a shoulder strike.
Khavin gets through Prasoetram's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khavin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prasoetram misses with an elbow over the top.

Khavin breaks from the clinch.
Khavin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Prasoetram on the side of the head.
Khavin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prasoetram momentarily.
Prasoetram gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sumali Prasoetram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khavin lands with a straight right. Prasoetram didn't see that one coming.
Khavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khavin lands a jab to Prasoetram's midsection.
Khavin looks to land a combination. Prasoetram sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Khavin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Khavin lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prasoetram doesn't seem phased though.
Prasoetram ducks under a wild hook from Khavin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khavin stuffs the takedown.
Khavin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Prasoetram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khavin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Prasoetram moves forwards but Khavin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khavin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Khavin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Prasoetram.
Khavin lands a nice looking body shot.
Prasoetram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Prasoetram looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Khavin cracks Prasoetram with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khavin scores with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Prasoetram uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khavin.
Prasoetram moves in looking to clinch but Khavin pushes him off.
Good exchange - Khavin coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Konstantin Khavin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Prasoetram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khavin looks to score with a jab to the body but Prasoetram is just out of range.
Prasoetram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khavin looks to throw the jab but Prasoetram is out of range.
Prasoetram dives in and grabs Khavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khavin pushes down on Prasoetram's head and hops out.
Prasoetram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Khavin.
Prasoetram moves out of range of the strikes.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Khavin moves out of range.
Prasoetram wants to clinch.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Prasoetram darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Khavin wants to improve his position but Prasoetram is controlling well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Khavin.
Khavin being controlled here, momentarily.
Khavin wants to sweep here but Prasoetram controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Khavin is controlling Prasoetram's posture.
Khavin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prasoetram has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Prasoetram wants to stand but Khavin is controlling his arm.

Prasoetram decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Prasoetram fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sumali Prasoetram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khavin keeps the fight on the outside.
Prasoetram tries to clinch but Khavin is having none of it.
Khavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Khavin.
Khavin lands a glancing blow to the side of Prasoetram's head.
Prasoetram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khavin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prasoetram looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Khavin dodges the punch combination from Prasoetram.
Khavin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Prasoetram tries to clinch there but Khavin circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantin Khavin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khavin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Khavin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Patricia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dent's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, HORSE the Band - . Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Dent
vs
Patricia

185 cm
25
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

180 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Dent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Red Patricia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patricia goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dent stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dent wants it to stay on the feet.
Dent scores with a hook to the body. Patricia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left and a right from Dent both land. Nice combination.
Patricia throws the kick towards the body but Dent avoids it.
Dent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Red Patricia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patricia shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dent defends it nicely.
Patricia takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Patricia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dent darts in and clinches Patricia up against the cage.
Dent is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dent is working Patricia over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Dent.
Patricia looks gassed!
Dent utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dent connects with a nasty looking knee right to Patricia's face.
Patricia is still on wobbly legs! Can Dent finish him?
Dent lands a nice shot to the body.
Patricia seems to have recovered his senses.
Patricia takes an elbow to the temple.
Dent creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Patricia's defenses.
Dent creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Patricia's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Patricia drops to his knees and Dent pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Dent!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Terror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avtomat Kalashnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Terror might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the TerrorDome. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Terror
vs
Kalashnikov

200 cm
21
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

215 cm
21
283 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

F.ighters U.nlimited K.lothing C.ompany ☯
Marvel Combat

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Terror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avtomat Kalashnikov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terror on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Terror with a nice cross.
Terror defending well as Kalashnikov loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalashnikov. Terror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalashnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalashnikov lands a really nice looking cross but Terror seems unphased.
Terror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Terror gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalashnikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terror swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalashnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terror lands a left hand.
Kalashnikov misses with some punches.

Kalashnikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalashnikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terror moves away.
Kalashnikov throws a combination. Terror tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A jab from Kalashnikov finds it's way through Terror's defenses.
Kalashnikov lands the left hand.
Kalashnikov slips under a jab from Terror.
Terror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Terror misses with a shot to the body
and Kalashnikov counters with a nice body shot.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab to the body.
Terror on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kalashnikov.
Terror is breathing heavily.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Terror takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kalashnikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Terror rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalashnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalashnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalashnikov cracks a nice hook into Terror's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalashnikov lands an overhand right.
Terror takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Terror takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalashnikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalashnikov clobbers Terror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kalashnikov misses with a shot to the body
and Kalashnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalashnikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Terror backs up against the cage.
Kalashnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalashnikov catches Terror with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalashnikov takes a swing at Terror's ribcage but misses.
Kalashnikov scores with a jab.
Kalashnikov scores with a body shot.
Kalashnikov works Terror's body with a nice hook.
Kalashnikov misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terror takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalashnikov throws a one two combo.

Kalashnikov lands a left and a right that send Terror crashing to the mat, dazed. Kalashnikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Terror is rocked!
Kalashnikov drops Terror with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kalashnikov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avtomat Kalashnikov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tekeru Kobayashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illac Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kobayashi
vs
Diaz

173 cm
21
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

174 cm
21
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Marvel Combat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tekeru Kobayashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Illac Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kobayashi scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Illac Diaz has been cut.
Diaz cracks Kobayashi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Kobayashi sizes up Diaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Kobayashi.
Kobayashi misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Kobayashi's head back.
Kobayashi throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Kobayashi missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Diaz slips under a jab from Kobayashi.
Diaz lands a nice shot that snaps Kobayashi's head back.
Kobayashi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Kobayashi there.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kobayashi.
Diaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Kobayashi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Kobayashi drops Diaz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Diaz! Kobayashi dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tekeru Kobayashi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gim Allon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubei Kitagami (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.

Allon
vs
Kitagami

201 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
21
295 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Biobonds Supplements $100 158+

Marvel Combat

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gim Allon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jubei Kitagami!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allon throws a hook but Kitagami avoids it easily.
Allon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kitagami swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allon.
A combination from Kitagami does no damage.
Jubei Kitagami seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitagami misses with a wild body shot.
Allon looks to land a combination but Kitagami avoids it well.
Kitagami misses with a double jab
and Allon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kitagami thinking.
Kitagami avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kitagami swings for the body but Allon moves out of range.
Allon throws a series of punches but Kitagami moves out of range.
Allon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kitagami moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Gim Allon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kitagami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allon misses with a leg kick.
Kitagami slips a jab and a cross from Allon.
Kitagami throws a body punch but Allon moves out of range.
Allon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jubei Kitagami is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Allon shoots for a takedown but Kitagami saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kitagami misses with a looping right.
Kitagami throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kitagami throws a hook but Allon avoids it easily.
Kitagami takes a swing at Allon's ribcage but misses.
Kitagami throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kitagami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Allon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Allon, as that shot connected.

It looks like Jubei Kitagami has been cut.
Allon throws a hook to the side of Kitagami's head but Kitagami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kitagami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allon was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitagami.
Allon misses with a low kick.
Kitagami takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitagami thows a left - swing and a miss!

Allon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Allon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Allon wants to control the pace but Kitagami is squirming around nicely.
Kitagami really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allon landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allon wants to control the pace but Kitagami is squirming around nicely.
Kitagami has given up his back here. Will Allon look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Allon has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kitagami has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kitagami rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Allon wants to work for an arm triangle but Kitagami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Allon controlling his opponent.
Kitagami really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Allon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Allon has hold of Kitagami's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kitagami manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Allon wants to control the pace but Kitagami is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jubei Kitagami will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Allon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitagami.
Allon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Allon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kitagami throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitagami swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitagami lands with a cross.
Allon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitagami throws a combination that misses
and Allon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kitagami uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Allon.
Kitagami misses with a jab, cross combination.
Allon dodges the punch combination from Kitagami.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitagami.
Allon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Allon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kitagami looks to land a right hand but Allon moved out of range.
Kitagami misses with a body shot
and Allon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Allon misses with a two punch combination.
Kitagami Rushes Allon and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Allon is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Kitagami Piles on the pressure and Allon crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jubei Kitagami!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Martel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tigechelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Martel
vs
Tigechelar

170 cm
24
145 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

166 cm
23
140 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ka-POW Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Martel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Tigechelar!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigechelar shoots in for a double leg but Martel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Martel's corner calls for a 1-2. Martel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Martel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tigechelar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martel.
Tigechelar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tigechelar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martel tries to avoid it but Tigechelar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martel to the ground. Martel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Tigechelar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tigechelar moves out of range as Martel strikes.
Martel misses with a few strikes there.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Tigechelar is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigechelar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Martel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Martel.
Martel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tigechelar moves away from the strike by Martel.
Charles Martel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Martel does it's job there.
Tigechelar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tigechelar looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Tigechelar is out of range.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel lands a nice looking body shot.
Tigechelar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Martel misses its intended target.
Charles Martel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tigechelar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martel.
Martel misses with the combination.
Martel lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tigechelar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tigechelar dodges the punch combination from Martel.
Martel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Martel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tigechelar was well out of range. Poor timing from Martel.
A combination from Martel does no damage.
Martel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tigechelar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tigechelar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martel circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martel as he avoids it easily.
Martel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Martel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tigechelar.
Some wild striking there from Martel.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel takes a swing at Tigechelar's ribcage but misses.
Martel misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Martel misses with a straight left.
Nice sprawl there from Martel as Tigechelar shoots in.
Tigechelar tries for a takedown but Martel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martel missing with a left hand there. Tigechelar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tigechelar tries for a takedown but Martel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Some wild striking there from Martel.
Martel throws an overhand right that lands on Tigechelar's shoulder, as Tigechelar tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigechelar tests Martel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tigechelar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigechelar is just out of range.
Martel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigechelar manages to avoid it.
Tigechelar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tigechelar ducks right into an uppercut from Martel.
Tigechelar looks for a takedown but Martel sprawls well.
Tigechelar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Martel's waist but Martel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tigechelar off to one side.
Tigechelar dodges the punch combination from Martel.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown but Martel shows good takedown defense.
Martel lands a jab to the nose.
Charles Martel is winning the standup battle so far.
Martel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
Martel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tigechelar is breathing heavily.
Tigechelar shoots for a takedown but Martel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tigechelar shoots in for a double leg but Martel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tigechelar is trying desperately to land a takedown but Martel is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tigechelar.
Martel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tigechelar momentarily.
Martel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tigechelar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martel pinned against the cage. Martel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tigechelar at a distance.
Charles Martel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tigechelar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martel connects with a body shot.
Martel lands with a good body shot.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Martel scores with a shot to the body.
Martel lands with a nice body punch.
Tigechelar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martel lands an overhand right.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Martel looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigechelar is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel 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.

Martel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Martel scores with a hook.
Tigechelar dives in and grabs Martel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Martel pushes down on Tigechelar's head and hops out.
Tigechelar shoots in and drives through. Martel sprawls well.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
Martel works the jab nicely.
Martel leaves Tigechelar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Martel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tigechelar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tigechelar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tigechelar takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel lands with a shot to the body.
Martel tries to bum rush Tigechelar with a series of wild strikes but Tigechelar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tigechelar might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Martel has got the better of the exchanges.
Tigechelar shoots for a double leg takedown but Martel sprawls well. He's pushed Tigechelar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Martel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tigechelar at a distance.
Tigechelar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martel misses with a series of wild punches.
Martel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot lands for Martel.
Martel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tigechelar manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martel throws a right and a left that Tigechelar avoids nicely.
Martel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martel stuffs the takedown attempt from Tigechelar. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
Martel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martel misses with a wild combination.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel cracks Tigechelar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A cross from Martel lands.
Martel misses with a two punch combination.
Martel lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
Martel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Martel wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar ducks under a wild hook from Martel.
Martel misses with a straight right.
Good standup being displayed there by Martel as he connects with a hook.
Martel lands with a good body shot.
Tigechelar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Martel finds it's way through Tigechelar's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martel throws a body punch but Tigechelar moves out of range.
Martel lands with a straight right. Tigechelar didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

The crowd cheers as Martel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tigechelar doesn't seem phased though.
A punch combination from Martel misses.
Tigechelar fails with the takedown.
Martel jabs at Tigechelar's body.
Martel throws a hook to the side of Tigechelar's head but Tigechelar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tigechelar.
Tigechelar just misses with a punch to the body.
Martel lands with a hook. Tigechelar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tigechelar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tigechelar fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.
Martel lands an overhand right.
Martel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Martel connects with a body shot.
Tigechelar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martel scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martel misses with a few strikes there.
Martel works Tigechelar's body with a nice hook.
Martel lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Martel does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martel.
Tigechelar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martel to score with a decent uppercut.
Martel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigechelar.
Horrible takedown by Tigechelar or perhaps it was just good defense by Martel which made him look bad.
Tigechelar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tigechelar somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to land a combination but Tigechelar avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tigechelar.
Tigechelar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martel displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Martel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martel looks to land a combination but Tigechelar avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tigechelar moves away.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
Martel misses with a straight left.
Martel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martel. Tigechelar does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tigechelar slips a jab and a cross from Martel.
Tigechelar misses with a takedown attempt - Martel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Martel had his way with Steve Tigechelar in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Martel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martel misses with a body shot.
Martel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tigechelar can do to turn this around?
Martel misses with a body shot.
Tigechelar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tigechelar somewhat.
Martel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tigechelar drops his hands momentarily and Martel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Martel cracks Tigechelar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martel lands a nice hook to Tigechelar's body. Tigechelar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Martel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tigechelar is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tigechelar slips a straight right by Martel.
Martel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martel throws a hook but Tigechelar blocks it.
Martel misses with the combination.
Tigechelar fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Tigechelar or perhaps it was just good defense by Martel which made him look bad.
Charles Martel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tigechelar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martel as he jumps to the side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Martel.
Martel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Martel just misses with a punch to the body.
Tigechelar fails with a takedown attempt.
Tigechelar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martel.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martel looks to throw the jab but Tigechelar is out of range.
Tigechelar misses with the combination.
Martel swings for the body but Tigechelar moves out of range.
Martel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tigechelar circles away quickly and effectively.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martel but Martel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tigechelar dodges the punch combination from Martel.
The fighters circling - Martel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve Tigechelar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tigechelar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martel sprawls well. Martel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tigechelar gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Tigechelar with that takedown attempt.
Charles Martel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Martel looks to land a combination. Tigechelar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tigechelar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tigechelar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Martel counters with a right hand to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Martel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Martel 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:41
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:41
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:41

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martel!
Charles Martel retains his bantamweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry McLean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hudson
vs
McLean

168 cm
21
152 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Golden Lilium
Golden Lilium

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Hudson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry McLean!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McLean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLean throws a right hand that Hudson ducks under and follows up with a left that Hudson also avoids with ease.
McLean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Hudson catches McLean right on the button with a cross.
McLean misses with a jab, cross combination.
McLean throws a hook but Hudson blocks it.
McLean showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hudson.
Nice jab there from Hudson.
Hudson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLean at a distance.
Hudson throws a looping overhand right but McLean ducks down to avoid it.
McLean takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hudson.
Hudson takes one to the side of the head.
McLean fails to land with a series of punches.
Hudson thuds his right hand into McLean's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McLean keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hudson misses with a body shot.
McLean doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McLean looks gassed!
McLean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Hudson misses.
Hudson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudson connects with a jab.
Hudson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hudson lands with a shot to the body.
Hudson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McLean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McLean drops his hands momentarily and Hudson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hudson lands a nice shot to the body.
Hudson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hudson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

McLean is rocked!
Hudson lands an uppercut, right on the button! McLean tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Hudson!
Mike Hudson retains his featherweight title!