HMFL 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Lefort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefort has chosen motorhead king of kings as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Hunter
vs
Lefort

210 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Lefort!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

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

Lefort takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunter tries to circle away but Lefort has him pinned against the cage.
Lefort wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lefort should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lefort.
Lefort tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Lefort looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lefort will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Lefort has eaten all the pies!
Lefort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Horrible takedown by Lefort or perhaps it was just good defense by Hunter which made him look bad.
Barry Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lefort.
Lefort fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lefort moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lefort circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort throws a low kick, looking for Hunter's leg but Hunter calmly moves out of range.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Lefort.
Lefort fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefort shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Lefort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.

Lefort forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches.
Lefort trying to control the position but instead, Hunter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lefort into the cage.
Lefort tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Lefort is controlling him.
Lefort content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lefort dodges the punch combination from Hunter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.

Lefort has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lefort's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter is trying to break free.
Hunter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Lefort tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Lefort.
Lefort throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Lefort is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter cracks Lefort with a right hand to the side of the head.

Hunter darts in and clinches Lefort up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lefort scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lefort keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort prevents Hunter from breaking the clinch.
Lefort is trying to pull guard but Hunter has him pressed against the cage.

Lefort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve Lefort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lefort backs up against the cage.
Lefort comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Lefort fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
Lefort wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Lefort breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lefort fails to land with a series of punches.
Lefort fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefort fails with a takedown attempt.
Hunter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter throws a series of punches but Lefort avoids them all with ease.
Lefort tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lefort somewhat.
Lefort tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Lefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Lefort persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunter lands with a nice combination. Lefort backs away looking to recover.
Lefort looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hunter is fending him off so far but Lefort persists. Nope, Hunter circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefort dives in and grabs Hunter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes down on Lefort's head and hops out.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lefort bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lefort is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Lefort shoots for a double leg takedown but Hunter sprawls well. He's pushed Lefort's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lefort closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Lefort pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Barry Hunter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lefort is looking to clinch.

Hunter drives through and clinches with Lefort against the cage.
Hunter wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lefort wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Lefort misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lefort defends it nicely.

Lefort has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lefort wants to take the fight to the mat but Hunter manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Lefort gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lefort will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lefort working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hunter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hunter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lefort keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Lefort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunter is one step ahead there.

Hunter has gone for a leg lock! Lefort slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hunter's guard.
Lefort stops Hunter from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefort sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lefort prevents Hunter from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort slips nicely into half guard.
Lefort trying to control from half guard but Hunter is working away.
Lefort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunter's head.
Lefort prevents Hunter from standing back up.

Lefort decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lefort.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Lefort tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hunter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lefort tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Barry Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lefort tries to clinch there but Hunter circles away.
No luck for Lefort with that takedown attempt.
Barry Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lefort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hunter wants it to stay on the feet.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lefort tries to clinch up but Hunter circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefort misses with a head kick.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.

Lefort closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lefort is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hunter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lefort wants a takedown.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Lefort has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hunter after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a right hand that Lefort ducks under and follows up with a left that Lefort also avoids with ease.
Lefort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hunter!
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Lefort tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lefort manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lefort throws a right hand that Hunter ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunter also avoids with ease.
Barry Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Lefort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lefort misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lefort is defended easily by Hunter.
Lefort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Steve Lefort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Lefort tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Lefort is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Hunter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lefort.
Nice jab there from Lefort.
Hunter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Hunter moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Hunter is trying to break the clinch but Lefort has him pressed against the cage.

Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunter moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lefort closes the distance and clinches up with Hunter, looking for a takedown. Lefort pushes Hunter against the cage but Hunter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Lefort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefort fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Lefort moves out of range.
Lefort is looking to clinch.
Lefort fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.

Lefort gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lefort breaks the clinch.
Lefort wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Lefort.
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lefort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Hunter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Lefort.
Lefort fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Lefort shoots in for a takedown but Hunter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Lefort circles away and keeps his distance.
Lefort looks for a takedown but Hunter sprawls well.
Hunter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lefort darts in and clinches Hunter up against the cage.
Lefort keeps control of Hunter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lefort breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefort fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hunter avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Lefort avoids nicely.
Lefort shoots in looking for a takedown but Hunter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lefort's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter lands a jab-cross combination.

Lefort pushes Hunter up against the cage in a clinch.
Hunter tries to break the clinch but Lefort is controlling the position.
Lefort has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hunter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lefort throws a push kick but Hunter slaps the foot to one side.
Lefort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hunter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lefort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Lefort avoids it well.
Lefort misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefort shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lefort tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lefort takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lefort is looking to clinch.
Lefort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lefort sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.

Lefort takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lefort ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lefort no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hunter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lefort tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Barry Hunter.
I think Hunter 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Barry Hunter!
An out of breath Barry Hunter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ippo Makunouchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Suggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makunouchi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hajime no Ippo - Champion Road Intro. 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.

Makunouchi
vs
Suggs

165 cm
27
135 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

168 cm
20
135 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Fast

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ippo Makunouchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Suggs!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
Suggs feints and then cracks Makunouchi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makunouchi down.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Suggs throws a head kick that Makunouchi semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Makunouchi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Makunouchi stuns Suggs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suggs fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Makunouchi misses with a straight right.
Donk. Makunouchi catches Suggs right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. Suggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suggs drops his hands momentarily and Makunouchi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Makunouchi swings widly with a right hand
and Suggs counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Makunouchi is looking to wear down Suggs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick from Suggs lands but Makunouchi takes it in his stride.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Suggs moves away from the strike by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Makunouchi throws out a loose jab but Suggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs scores with a head kick. Makunouchi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Suggs throws a head kick but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suggs lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Suggs blocks it.
Makunouchi scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Makunouchi. Beautiful body shot.
Suggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suggs moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makunouchi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Ippo Makunouchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Makunouchi misses.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Suggs fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Makunouchi.
Makunouchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suggs.
Suggs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Suggs fakes the leg kick and cracks Makunouchi in the body.
A head kick from Suggs lands but Makunouchi takes it in his stride.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Suggs moves out of range.
Makunouchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suggs.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Suggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Makunouchi.
Suggs pushes Makunouchi away with a front kick.
Suggs lands a leg kick that knocks Makunouchi off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suggs moves away.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Makunouchi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs looks gassed!
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Suggs moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. Suggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suggs.
Suggs plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Suggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Makunouchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suggs.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Suggs blocks it.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi.
A good leg kick by Suggs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Suggs avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makunouchi swings for the body but Suggs moves out of range.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Makunouchi digs a good hook to Suggs's body.
Suggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suggs.
Makunouchi avoids the head kick by Suggs.
Suggs lands a high kick!
Suggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Suggs saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big left from Makunouchi misses.
Makunouchi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makunouchi misses with a looping left.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suggs. That's going to slow Makunouchi down.
Suggs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makunouchi's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A chopping leg kick lands by Suggs.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suggs moves away.
Suggs throws a nice head kick!
Suggs thumps Makunouchi with a low kick.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs lands with a kick to the temple. Makunouchi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suggs scores with a head kick.
Makunouchi avoids the head kick by Suggs.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makunouchi swings for the body but Suggs moves out of range.
Suggs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Makunouchi throws a jab when Suggs was well out of range.
Makunouchi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Makunouchi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Makunouchi tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suggs scores with a leg kick.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suggs ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Suggs slips the punch.
Makunouchi loads up on a big right hand but Suggs slips the punch.
Suggs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs throws the kick towards the body but Makunouchi avoids it.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suggs.
Suggs lands with a nice body kick.
Makunouchi misses with a wild combination.
Makunouchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Suggs ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Alexander Suggs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suggs tries to land a front kick but Makunouchi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Makunouchi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makunouchi will feel that in the morning.
Suggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Makunouchi throws an overhand right that lands on Suggs's shoulder, as Suggs tries to avoid the shot.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suggs.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Makunouchi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suggs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suggs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Makunouchi misses with a hook.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Makunouchi scores with a nice strike.
Makunouchi throws a big shot that misses.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Makunouchi moves out of range easily.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
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!
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makunouchi throws the left hand but Suggs avoids the punch easily.
Suggs throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suggs lands with a kick to the temple. Makunouchi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suggs avoids the body shot from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Makunouchi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suggs doesn't seem phased though.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Makunouchi misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Makunouchi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Makunouchi misses with an uppercut. Suggs saw that one coming.
Good work by Makunouchi as he checks the leg kick.
Makunouchi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Suggs moves away from the strike by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makunouchi misses with a straight left.
Makunouchi thows a body shot but no joy.
Suggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makunouchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi takes a swing at Suggs's ribcage but misses.
Suggs throws a head kick but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suggs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suggs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makunouchi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makunouchi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suggs lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
Suggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Makunouchi misses its intended target.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suggs throws a head kick but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Suggs scores with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. Suggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makunouchi takes a swing at Suggs's ribcage but misses.
Suggs staying out of range there.
Makunouchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Suggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Suggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makunouchi, as that shot connected.
Suggs lands with a slapping head kick.
Makunouchi jabs Suggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suggs scores with a spinning back kick!
Makunouchi throws a body punch but Suggs moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suggs throws a head kick but Makunouchi moves out of range.
Makunouchi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Makunouchi. That did some damage!
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suggs throws a push kick but Makunouchi slaps the foot to one side.
Makunouchi takes a swing at Suggs's ribcage but misses.
Makunouchi misses the shot to the body.
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Suggs is just out of range.
Suggs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makunouchi lands a slapping body shot.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Suggs avoids it easily.
Makunouchi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suggs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makunouchi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Nice shot lands for Makunouchi.
Suggs throws a sloppy head kick and Makunouchi moves out of range easily.
Makunouchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Suggs is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suggs. That's going to slow Makunouchi down.
Suggs throws a front kick that sends Makunouchi stumbling back into the cage.
Suggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A jab from Makunouchi finds it's way through Suggs's defenses.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs lands a leg kick that knocks Makunouchi off balance momentarily.
Suggs goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Suggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Makunouchi connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Makunouchi scores with a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
Makunouchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suggs moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Makunouchi works Suggs's body with a nice hook.
Makunouchi tests Suggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Makunouchi.
Suggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suggs misses with a head kick.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot.
Suggs tries a head kick but it misses.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suggs ducks under a wild hook from Makunouchi.
Suggs chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suggs looks for the body kick but Makunouchi saw that one coming.
Ippo Makunouchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Suggs.
Suggs walks into a straight right hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a wild body shot.
Suggs throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makunouchi. Suggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suggs scores with a leg kick.
Makunouchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suggs throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Makunouchi tests Suggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Suggs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a hook.
Suggs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makunouchi blocks a head kick by Suggs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suggs throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makunouchi.
Suggs takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Makunouchi lands with a straight right. Suggs didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makunouchi avoids the head kick by Suggs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suggs.
Suggs lands a head kick!
Suggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makunouchi.
Makunouchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suggs.
Both fighters circling a little - Suggs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Makunouchi throws a hook but Suggs avoids it easily.
Suggs lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suggs throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Makunouchi's head.
Suggs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Makunouchi just misses with a punch to the body.
Makunouchi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makunouchi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Suggs.
Well Suggs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alexander Suggs!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Suggs thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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 Ben Bergh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Version Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergh's entrance music is Jokke og valentinerne - her kommer vinter'n . A fine choice. Ben Bergh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bergh
vs
Two

180 cm
20
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
30
200 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

QFClothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Bergh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Version Two!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Two - just one landing.
Bergh slips a jab and a cross from Two.
Two connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bergh looks for a takedown but Two sprawls well.
Two scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Two keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bergh is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergh moves to clinch but Two breaks away
and Two counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Two tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bergh is able to avoid easily.
Bergh dives in and grabs Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Two pushes down on Bergh's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bergh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergh wants to clinch but Two slips to the side
and Two counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergh wants to clinch
and Two counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bergh.
Bergh is breathing heavily.
Two lands a glancing blow to the side of Bergh's head.
Two fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Two lands a jab-cross combination.
Bergh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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!
Bergh takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Two drops Bergh with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bergh looks back up at him and smiles so Two waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Bergh is rocked!
Two throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bergh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Bergh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bergh get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bergh stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Two runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Version Two!
An out of breath and clearly excited Version Two thanked QFClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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 Uile De Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pudzianowski has chosen Foxy Shazam - Killin' it as his entrance music. Uile De Jesus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

De Jesus
vs
Pudzianowski

193 cm
20
295 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
22
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Uile De Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jesus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pudzianowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
De Jesus is trying to stall.

Pudzianowski jumps guard and drags De Jesus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Jesus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Pudzianowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Jesus is fighting to break Pudzianowski's control of his arms but Pudzianowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pudzianowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pudzianowski is adopting a defensive guard.
Pudzianowski wants to stand but De Jesus is controlling the position.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pudzianowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from De Jesus.
Uile De Jesus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jesus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski circles away.
Pudzianowski misses with a series of wild punches.

Pudzianowski drives through and clinches with De Jesus against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking for a takedown.
De Jesus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
De Jesus tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Pudzianowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pudzianowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
De Jesus postures up in Pudzianowski's guard and throws a big left but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Pudzianowski is adopting a defensive guard.
De Jesus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Jesus could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pudzianowski has his hands on De Jesus's head, controlling the position.
Pudzianowski wants to stand and escape but De Jesus is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Pudzianowski pulls De Jesus in close to prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mariusz Pudzianowski wasn't active enough on the ground.
De Jesus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pudzianowski but Pudzianowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uile De Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but De Jesus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from De Jesus enables Pudzianowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Jesus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pudzianowski looks gassed!
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!
De Jesus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pudzianowski is in close to De Jesus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
De Jesus throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
De Jesus looking to control.

De Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pudzianowski defends well.
De Jesus doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
De Jesus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
De Jesus throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Pudzianowski passes De Jesus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pudzianowski connects with a nice short shot to De Jesus's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Jesus trying to control here.
De Jesus is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pudzianowski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Jesus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pudzianowski scores with a couple of nice shots.
De Jesus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Pudzianowski decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Jesus as he avoids it easily.
De Jesus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pudzianowski as he avoids it easily.
De Jesus tries to clinch up.
De Jesus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De Jesus checks a leg kick.

Pudzianowski clinches up with De Jesus and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
De Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
De Jesus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pudzianowski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Jesus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pudzianowski is defending well.
Pudzianowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pudzianowski is defended easily by De Jesus.

Pudzianowski darts in and clinches De Jesus up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pudzianowski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics De Jesus uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Jesus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pudzianowski wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski's cut.
That's time! De Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice uppercut there from Pudzianowski.

It looks like Uile De Jesus has been cut.
Pudzianowski throws a leg kick but De Jesus checks it.
De Jesus stuffs the takedown attempt from Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski gets slowly back to his feet.
De Jesus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De Jesus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pudzianowski defends it nicely.
De Jesus fails with a takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pudzianowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pudzianowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pudzianowski controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus gets back to full guard.
Pudzianowski connects with a couple of short punches.

De Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Jesus keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Pudzianowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pudzianowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Jesus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pudzianowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed De Jesus's guard.
Pudzianowski wants to take a breather but De Jesus is having none of it.
Pudzianowski stops De Jesus from getting back to his feet.
Pudzianowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pudzianowski decides to stand and escape the position.
Pudzianowski throws a nice looking combination but De Jesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pudzianowski stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uile De Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Pudzianowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Pudzianowski has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Jesus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pudzianowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pudzianowski shoots in but De Jesus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pudzianowski shoots for a takedown but De Jesus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Jesus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Pudzianowski clinches up with De Jesus and pushes him back against the cage.

Pudzianowski decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Jesus stopping the sweep attempt from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst De Jesus is controlling him.
De Jesus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Pudzianowski is looking to stand up but De Jesus isn't so interested in that idea.
De Jesus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Jesus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski is controlling De Jesus's posture.
De Jesus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski pulls De Jesus in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mariusz Pudzianowski.

De Jesus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pudzianowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Jesus.
De Jesus with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jesus throws an elbow that misses. Pudzianowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in De Jesus's guard. Nice move by Pudzianowski!
De Jesus throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pudzianowski distracts De Jesus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Jesus keeping moving, preventing Pudzianowski from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pudzianowski cracks De Jesus with a solid left hand.

De Jesus kicks Pudzianowski off and gets to his feet.

Pudzianowski has De Jesus up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mariusz Pudzianowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pudzianowski gets a clinch.
Pudzianowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
De Jesus tries to score a body lock takedown but Pudzianowski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
De Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Pudzianowski controls the action.

Pudzianowski is trying to trip De Jesus. He has hold of a leg but De Jesus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pudzianowski persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
De Jesus trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Pudzianowski works over De Jesus with some ground and pound from guard.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position from guard on top but De Jesus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

De Jesus is working an open guard so Pudzianowski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pudzianowski fails to land the takedown.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from De Jesus misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jesus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pudzianowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Jesus somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uile De Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Jesus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski looks for a takedown but De Jesus sprawls well.
Uile De Jesus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pudzianowski stuffs the takedown attempt from De Jesus. De Jesus gets slowly back to his feet.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but De Jesus is avoiding it.

Pudzianowski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pudzianowski working away.
De Jesus throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Pudzianowski working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jesus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Pudzianowski stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

De Jesus moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jesus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Jesus tries to break free but Pudzianowski pushes him back against the cage.

Pudzianowski pulls guard successfully.
Pudzianowski managing to control the position.
De Jesus working some strikes from top position.
Pudzianowski trying to control the position here.
Pudzianowski wants to stand up but De Jesus is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Jesus is one step ahead there.
De Jesus postures up and lands a big shot to Pudzianowski's brow.
Pudzianowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Jesus.
Pudzianowski managing to control the position.
De Jesus advances to half guard.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand.
De Jesus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Jesus is looking to take a break and control but Pudzianowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pudzianowski looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to improve his position but De Jesus is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. De Jesus connects with a nice short shot to Pudzianowski's temple.
De Jesus drops an elbow to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Pudzianowski holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

De Jesus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pudzianowski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Jesus.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pudzianowski trying to control from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mariusz Pudzianowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pudzianowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mariusz Pudzianowski!
A relieved looking Mariusz Pudzianowski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mamon Huge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and VanChristian Slayter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamon Huge looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Huge
vs
Slayter

210 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamon Huge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, VanChristian Slayter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huge moves out of range of the strikes.
Huge looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Huge ducks right into an uppercut from Slayter.
Slayter connects with a crisp jab.
Huge takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huge fails with the takedown

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

Huge is rocked!
Huge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Slayter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Huge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slayter pounces like a tiger and cracks Huge with a vicious hook! Huge is down but not out! Slayter follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). VanChristian Slayter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Jones Drew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matty Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones Drew
vs
Johnson

170 cm
19
207 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

187 cm
30
215 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

SAVE A FIGHTER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maurice Jones Drew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matty Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Drew's shoulder, as Jones Drew tries to avoid the shot.
Jones Drew throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Drew throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Jones Drew.
Johnson throws a hook to the side of Jones Drew's head but Jones Drew sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones Drew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Jones Drew counters with a two punch combo.
Jones Drew throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Jones Drew gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Johnson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Johnson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jones Drew wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones Drew is retaining full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Drew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Jones Drew is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones Drew manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Jones Drew's guard.
Johnson is pushing down on Jones Drew's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones Drew is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jones Drew is a slippery customer.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Jones Drew is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jones Drew is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones Drew has managed to free his arm - good work.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jones Drew is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones Drew looks like he's trying to stand up.

Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones Drew sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones Drew looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is keen to just control but Jones Drew is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Jones Drew defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matty Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A cross from Johnson lands.
Jones Drew misses with a body shot.

Johnson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones Drew looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones Drew defending against the ground and pound.
Jones Drew managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones Drew keeps working.

Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones Drew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jones Drew is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jones Drew has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones Drew knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Johnson has hold of Jones Drew's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Jones Drew tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Johnson cranks the arm and Jones Drew screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Jones Drew, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Matty Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calgary Alberta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otis Driftwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Otis Driftwood was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Alberta
vs
Driftwood

172 cm
24
194 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

178 cm
25
195 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Unique Wear and Custom Design

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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calgary Alberta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Otis Driftwood!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alberta wants to clinch.
Alberta pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Driftwood fails with the takedown.
Alberta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Driftwood jabs Alberta to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alberta thuds his right hand into Driftwood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Alberta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alberta is trying to pull guard but Driftwood turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Alberta jumps guard.
Alberta wants to stand up but Driftwood is controlling him.
Driftwood advances to half guard.

Driftwood is trying to work for a kimura but Alberta is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alberta wants to control but Driftwood is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Driftwood trying to control from half guard but Alberta is working away.
Alberta is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driftwood is controlling the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Calgary Alberta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Driftwood is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alberta pulls his head out easily.

Driftwood actively working from the bottom here.
Driftwood moves into full guard.
Driftwood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alberta trying to control but Driftwood is working from the bottom.

Driftwood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alberta passes into half guard.

Alberta seems to be working for a kimura but Driftwood defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Driftwood makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Driftwood.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alberta wants to pass the guard but Driftwood is keeping the position.
Alberta postures up in Driftwood's guard and throws a big left but Driftwood blocks it.

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

Alberta drops back looking for a leg! Driftwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Driftwood manages to kick Alberta off! Alberta jumps back into Driftwood's guard.

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

Driftwood pushes a forearm under Alberta's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alberta is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otis Driftwood!
Otis Driftwood got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'