HMFL 35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Vics (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by i know you want me. This should be a great matchup!

Jenkins
vs
Vics

176 cm
22
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, La Vics!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vics wants to clinch

and Jenkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Vics keeps moving.
Jenkins throwing strikes but missing.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Vics keeps moving.
Jenkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jenkins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jenkins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Vics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jenkins 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.
Jenkins controlling from the top position.
Vics wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vics preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jenkins looking to pass the guard.
Jenkins stops Vics from standing up.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Vics is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jenkins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jenkins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vics is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jenkins working the ground and pound but Vics is defending the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vics keeps working.
Vics wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins drags him back down.
Jenkins throws a strike aimed at the side of Vics's head but Vics avoids it well.

Jenkins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vics is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An elbow from Jenkins crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vics!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Jenkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jenkins misses with a wild body shot.
Vics tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Vics darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vics.
Vics misses with an elbow strike.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Vics.
Vics tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenkins avoids it.
Vics tries a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks it.
Vics with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vics pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jenkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vics.
Vics is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenkins is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Vics is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vics is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vics down to the mat. Vics avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vics is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Vics is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vics tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vics wants to clinch.

Jenkins shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vics is trying to defend but Jenkins finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sparky Jenkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenkins is pressing down on Vics's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vics is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jenkins maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vics could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jenkins has cracked it and Vics is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jenkins!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Jenkins!
Sparky Jenkins took some time post fight to say the following; 'thanks everyone, for coming to watch me, the greatest fighter of all time.hopefully ill be back in the cage soon to put on another great show for you guys!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinker Evers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tinker Evers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan King's chin.

Evers
vs
King

189 cm
20
255 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

200 cm
23
255 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tinker Evers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan King!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says King as he avoids it easily.
King tries to bum rush Evers with a series of wild strikes but Evers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King blocks a head kick by Evers.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Tinker Evers has been cut.
Evers misses with a series of wild punches.

Evers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
King trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Evers has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!

Evers stands up and waves to King to follow him.
Ryan King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evers dodges the punch combination from King.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Evers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. King tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Evers is in King's guard.
Evers throws a big right hand that misses.
Evers stops King from standing up.
Evers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Evers wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evers 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.
Evers trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Evers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

King pushes Evers off and scrambles back to his feet.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Evers to counter with a crisp jab.
Evers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evers gets slowly back to his feet.
King tries to bum rush Evers with a series of wild strikes but Evers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a combination that misses
and Evers counters with a left and a right that stings King.

Evers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
King looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Evers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
King prevents Evers from moving into mount.
King gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Evers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evers.
Evers blocks the strikes from King.
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Evers wants to take a breather but King is having none of it.

Evers wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Evers lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is looking to escape.
King is refusing to be controlled, as Evers sits in half guard.

Evers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so King is just riding it out for now. Evers eventually gives up the hold.

Evers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evers.
King has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Evers is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks King with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evers not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Evers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King on the ground.
King manages to get to full guard.
King tries to land a sweep but no joy.
King striking off his back but it's not causing Evers any problems.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Evers is in close to King's body, working some short punches and elbows.
King throwing short punches from the bottom.
King keeping moving, preventing Evers from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Evers gets to his feet. King looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Evers manages to get an easy takedown there - catching King on his heels. He'll look to pass King's guard now, I'm sure.

King pushes Evers off and gets back to his feet.
Evers shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tinker Evers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinker Evers's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts King as he jumps to the side.

Evers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
King wants to get back to his feet.

Evers is trying to work for a kimura but King is defending well.
Evers blocks the strikes from King.

Evers is working for a submission of some sort.
King scores with a few weak punches.
King tries to kick Evers off but Evers keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

King is defending against the submission attempts here by Evers.
King is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Evers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Evers.
King landing rabbit punches to the side of Evers's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Evers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Evers wants to pass the guard but King is defending well.
King is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evers scores with a couple of nice shots.

Evers is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
King is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Evers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. King is trying to defend but Evers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Evers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evers working the head and body with strikes.
King tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Evers is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evers stops King from getting back to his feet.
Tinker Evers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Evers is keen to just control but King is a slippery customer.

Evers is looking for a kimura but King is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Evers to get the leverage.
Evers wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King connecting with a few gentle strikes.
King throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
King is trying to stand.

Evers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King looks like he's trying to stand up.

Evers is looking for a kimura here.
Evers blocks the strikes from King.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

King has one foot on Evers's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Evers moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

It looks like Ryan King has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers lands with a nice combination. King backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evers is trying hard to land a takedown here. King sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tinker Evers is winning the standup battle so far.
Evers shoots in but King avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinker Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Evers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Evers wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.

Evers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evers wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evers's guard.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
King scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tinker Evers dominated that second round.
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. And we move into the final round!

Evers shoots in and gets a takedown into King's guard.
King bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Evers's guard.

Evers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Evers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King trying to control but Evers is working from the bottom.
Evers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King throws a big right hand that misses.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Evers's brow.
Evers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Evers tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King cracks Evers with a solid left hand.
King connects with a couple of short punches.
King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evers thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Evers looking to control.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Evers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evers's head.
Evers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

King stands up from Evers's guard - King perhaps looking for a knockout.
Evers avoids the head kick by King.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and King wants it to stay on the feet.
Evers slips a jab and a cross from King.
Evers shoots for a takedown but King saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tinker Evers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for King, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
King blocks a head kick by Evers.
Evers dodges the punch combination from King.
A good leg kick by Evers.
Evers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as King sprawls well. King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Evers gets slowly back to his feet.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King misses with a wild combination.

Evers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. King quickly recovers to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

King makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Evers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but King swivels and escapes.
King slaps away a takedown attempt from Evers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tinker Evers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws a right and a left that Evers avoids nicely.
King falls off balance throwing a combination

and Evers counters with a nice double leg into side control. King won't be happy with that.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Evers is controlling him well.
King striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Evers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by King, who protects the arm well.
King tries to strike but it doesn't land.

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

Evers is trying to get an arm triangle but King is defending well.
King is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Evers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Evers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Evers prevents King from escaping the position.
Tinker Evers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King is looking for a sweep.
Evers wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evers is really struggling to control King but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ryan King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan King.
Well Evers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinker Evers!
Tinker Evers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anders Bergh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Religion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bergh comes to the cage accompanied by Vision of disorder, living to die. Bad Religion acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bergh
vs
Religion

169 cm
22
172 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

190 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Mango Nutrition
Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anders Bergh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bad Religion!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bergh shoots in and gets a takedown into Religion's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Religion is looking to stand up but Bergh isn't so interested in that idea.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Religion is on top in guard.

Religion drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Religion jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bergh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bergh punching from the bottom.

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

Bergh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Religion won't allow Bergh to get back to his feet.
Bergh is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Bergh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bergh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Religion doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Religion manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Religion lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bergh holds on and takes a little breather.
Religion trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bergh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Religion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bergh's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Religion is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bergh has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Religion lands strikes from half guard.

Religion is looking for a kimura but Bergh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Religion to get the leverage.
Bergh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Religion.
Bergh is looking to control Religion's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bergh avoid being mounted?

Bergh is defending against the submission attempts here by Religion.

Bergh looking for submissions off his back.
Bergh is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Religion is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bergh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Religion.
Religion throwing shots but Bergh is blocking nicely.
Bergh is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bergh punching from the bottom.
Bergh pushes Religion off looking to stand but Religion dives back in and keeps control.

Religion is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bergh sees it coming and defends easily.
Bergh gets back to full guard.

Bergh is looking for a triangle but Religion pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion throwing strikes from guard but Bergh blocks nicely.
Bergh trying to control the position.
Religion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

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

Bergh is looking for a triangle but Religion pushes his legs off easily.
Religion throws a big elbow that misses.
Religion has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Religion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Religion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bergh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Anders Bergh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Religion tries to clinch up

and Bergh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergh.
Religion has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bergh after a bit of a struggle.
Bergh landing knees to the body.
Bergh unloads a knee to the mid-section. Religion lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Religion can't get the takedown.

Bergh lands a takedown into guard.

Bergh 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.
Anders Bergh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bergh prevents Religion from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Religion trying to control the position.
Bergh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Religion is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Religion wants to stand and escape but Bergh is having none of it.
Bergh looking to pass the guard.

Bergh stands and steps away. Religion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Bergh closes the distance and pushes Religion back into the cage.
Religion throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Bergh has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Religion is trying to keep an underhook but Bergh manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Religion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bergh is looking for a kimura but Religion is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bergh to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergh trying to advance position but Religion counters by regaining guard.
Religion wants to sweep but no luck.
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 drops back, looking for a kneebar! Religion looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Religion looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Religion!
Bergh manages to get back to half guard.

Bergh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Religion pulls his head out easily.
Religion passes to side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Religion off and has taken his back!

Bergh is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Religion defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Religion has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Bergh working for the choke.
Bergh tries to get the hooks in deep but Religion pushed the leg off.

Bergh is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Religion has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Religion rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Religion is trying to control but can't.
Bergh wants to take a breather but Religion is having none of it.

Bergh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Bergh drives through with a takedown into Religion's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Religion has control of Bergh's left arm, preventing Bergh from doing any damage.

Bergh 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anders Bergh dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Bergh stuffs the takedown attempt from Religion. Religion gets slowly back to his feet.
Religion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergh as he avoids it easily.
Anders Bergh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Religion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Bergh stands and steps away. Religion gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Religion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bergh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bergh.
Anders Bergh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Religion.
Religion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bergh successfully pulls guard.
Bergh is looking to stand up but Religion isn't so interested in that idea.
Religion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bergh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Religion.
Religion forces his way into half guard.
Religion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergh wants to control but Religion is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Religion passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bergh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Religion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Religion wants to get back to his feet.
Bergh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bergh wants to get back to his feet but Religion is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Religion stands up and waves to Bergh to follow him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Bergh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Religion to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Bergh working for a triangle but Religion defends it easily.
Religion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Religion 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.

Religion is sitting in close to Bergh's body. Bergh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Religion is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Religion is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Bergh.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Anders Bergh!
Anders Bergh took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sending my love back to Bergen. Sending a message to the martial arts community. We are rising!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

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

Finklebaum
vs
Dooley

185 cm
27
218 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

189 cm
25
248 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miklos Finklebaum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chuck Dooley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finklebaum tries for a takedown but Dooley circles away easily
and Dooley counters with an outside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dooley leaning his opponent against the cage.
Finklebaum is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dooley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Finklebaum's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dooley manages to break the clinch.

Finklebaum closes the distance and clinches.
Finklebaum jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dooley walks away with a smile on his face. Finklebaum gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miklos Finklebaum. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dooley clobbers Finklebaum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Finklebaum tries for a takedown but Dooley circles away easily

and Dooley moves into the clinch.

Dooley has picked Finklebaum up - he's going for a ride! Dooley dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Finklebaum looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finklebaum avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dooley.
Dooley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finklebaum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Finklebaum actively working from the bottom here.

Finklebaum actively working from the bottom here.
Finklebaum gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finklebaum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dooley manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finklebaum throwing strikes but missing.
Dooley wants to sweep but no luck.

Finklebaum drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dooley looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dooley looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dooley!
Finklebaum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dooley's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dooley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Finklebaum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dooley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dooley's back!
Dooley is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Finklebaum off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Finklebaum tightening his grip on Dooley, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dooley can't escape the position.

Finklebaum is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Dooley is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miklos Finklebaum!
Miklos Finklebaum tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McClelland has chosen The Boys Are Back - HSM3 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Steele
vs
McClelland

192 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackie McClelland!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.

McClelland clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McClelland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McClelland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McClelland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McClelland slips a jab and a cross from Steele.

McClelland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McClelland's elbow.
McClelland landing knees to the head.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele is trying to break free.
McClelland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Axl Steele has been cut.
McClelland misses with a knee to the head.
McClelland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
McClelland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Steele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a head kick that misses.
Steele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Axl Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClelland fails with the takedown.

Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
McClelland tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steele smiles and moves away.
Axl Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie McClelland.
McClelland fails with an attempt to clinch.

McClelland tries to sprawl but Steele drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
McClelland wants to get back to his feet.
Steele is taking a breather. McClelland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Axl Steele.
Steele scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClelland tries to clinch
and Steele counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McClelland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McClelland blocks a head kick by Steele.
McClelland shoots for a double leg takedown but Steele sprawls well. He's pushed McClelland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steele looks to land a combination but McClelland avoids it well.

Steele moves into range and clinches up with McClelland.
McClelland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McClelland misses with a knee strike.
Steele can't break the clinch.

Steele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - McClelland looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steele pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McClelland back to the cage. Steele follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and McClelland moves out of range easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McClelland moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Steele is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McClelland is keeping busy.
Steele wants to get back to striking at distance but McClelland won't allow it.
Steele has had enough of the clinch but McClelland keeps him there for the moment.
McClelland can't get the takedown.
Steele is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McClelland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but McClelland is blocking nicely.
McClelland throws a knee to the head but misses.
McClelland misses with a knee to the head.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McClelland is pressed up against the cage. Steele has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McClelland down to the mat. McClelland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McClelland fails in his attempt to clinch.

Steele fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McClelland, pushing him back against the cage.
Steele is trying to maintain a safe position but McClelland gets an underhook and turns Steele into the cage.
McClelland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McClelland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele tries to break the clinch but McClelland is controlling the position.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McClelland with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steele is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele tries to break free but McClelland pushes him back against the cage.
McClelland landing knees to the body.
McClelland is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steele prevents a takedown attempt there.
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 Axl Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axl Steele's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Steele throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McClelland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McClelland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele scores a nice knee to the body.
Steele is trying to pull guard but McClelland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steele lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClelland misses with a knee to the head.
McClelland looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
McClelland looking to throw knees to the head but Steele is blocking nicely.

Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele closes the distance and clinches up with McClelland, looking for a takedown. Steele pushes McClelland against the cage but McClelland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McClelland wants to clinch up but Steele keeps it at a distance.
Steele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Steele clinches with his opponent.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McClelland backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClelland crunches a lovely knee into Steele's ribcage.

McClelland has hold of one of Steele's legs. Steele is fighting the takedown attempt but McClelland gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.
McClelland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.

Steele throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McClelland stopping the sweep attempt from Steele.
McClelland is in close to Steele's body, working some short punches and elbows.

McClelland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Steele is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Steele has escaped and now he's on top!
McClelland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClelland pulls Steele in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele wants to stand and escape but instead McClelland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Steele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McClelland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McClelland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Steele regains full guard. Nicely done.

McClelland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McClelland postures up and lands a big shot to Steele's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele keeping full guard, as McClelland tries to pass.
McClelland slips nicely into half guard.
Steele is trying to stand.
Steele wants to improve his position but McClelland is controlling well.
McClelland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McClelland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McClelland scoring with strikes to the body and head.

McClelland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McClelland.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClelland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
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!
McClelland winds up and cracks Steele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele is trying to stand back up but McClelland is controlling him
Steele is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele tries to push off, looking to stand up, but McClelland manages to move to mount!

McClelland get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie McClelland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Axl Steele's cut.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McClelland closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Steele is trying to keep McClelland in close.
Jackie McClelland has got the better of the ground game so far.

Steele is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McClelland wants to pass the guard but Steele is keeping the position.
McClelland works over Steele with some ground and pound from guard.

McClelland gets to his feet - Steele follows without any prompting.
Steele throws a nice looking combination but McClelland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McClelland goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele throws a sloppy head kick and McClelland moves out of range easily.
Steele thows a body kick. McClelland tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steele fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McClelland wants to clinch.
McClelland tries to clinch but Steele is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a head kick that half lands.
McClelland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele swats away the attempt to clinch by McClelland.
A head kick misses from Steele.
Axl Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McClelland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McClelland wants it to stay on the feet.
McClelland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Steele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele circles away from the clinch attempt.
McClelland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McClelland throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McClelland tries to clinch there but Steele circles away.
McClelland shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but McClelland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Steele clinches up against the cage.

That's two 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!
McClelland lands a good knee to the midsection. Steele won't want to take too many of those.
McClelland lands an elbow just above Steele 's eye.
McClelland using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Steele has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McClelland connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
McClelland landing knees to the body.
McClelland tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but McClelland blocks with his arms.
McClelland misses with a knee strike.
McClelland throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Steele lands a nice uppercut.
Steele is trying to force a seperation but McClelland has the dominant position.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steele lands an uppercut.
Steele cracks McClelland with a nice body shot.
Steele pushes McClelland back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is trying to break free.
McClelland scores with a knee to the head.

Steele manages to break the clinch.
No luck for McClelland with that takedown attempt.

Steele rushes McClelland and presses him up against the cage.
McClelland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steele to keep the fight standing.
Axl Steele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackie McClelland.
McClelland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steele gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Steele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steele scores with a three punch combo!
McClelland misses with a takedown attempt - Steele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick misses from Steele.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClelland moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.

McClelland gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele prevents the takedown attempt.
Steele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McClelland lands an elbow just above Steele 's eye.
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McClelland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steele is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McClelland trying to land knees to the body.
McClelland with an attempt at a knee that misses.

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

McClelland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steele wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McClelland tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steele wants to get back to striking at distance but McClelland won't allow it.
McClelland prevents Steele from breaking the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackie McClelland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McClelland has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie McClelland!

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 Axl Horn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Silverton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bill Murray - by Sweatshop Union. Silverton has chosen Seven as his entrance music. Joey Silverton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Horn
vs
Silverton

175 cm
28
159 lbs
15 - 15 - 0

175 cm
28
152 lbs
12 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Shot in the Arm Nutrition

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 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Silverton!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silverton looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Horn misses the jab.
Horn lunges at Silverton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silverton's hand.
Horn lands a nice hook to Silverton's body. Silverton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Horn.
Horn connects with a nice looking jab.
Silverton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Horn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silverton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silverton. Horn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horn throws a body punch but Silverton moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horn misses with a wild combination.
Horn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Horn lands a brutal head kick. Silverton looks out on his feet and Horn throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Axl Horn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sunshine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Tebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Sunshine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sunshine
vs
Tebo

172 cm
19
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Sunshine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Tebo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sunshine drops Tebo with a beautiful combination! Tebo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sunshine is looking for the KO!

Tebo is rocked!

It looks like Kurt Tebo has been cut.
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!
Tebo switches off momentarily and Sunshine cracks him with a monster right hand! Tebo topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Sunshine dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Sunshine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Sunshine!
After winning the bout, Peter Sunshine thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazushi Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls comes to the cage accompanied by Biggie Smalls - Niggas Bleed. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smalls
vs
Sakuraba

188 cm
26
187 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

182 cm
25
181 lbs
16 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Shot in the Arm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kazushi Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smalls throws a wild body kick that Sakuraba sees coming a mile off.
A combination from Sakuraba does no damage.
Sakuraba throws a right and a left that Smalls avoids nicely.
Sakuraba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smalls.
Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smalls sprawls well. Smalls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sakuraba gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakuraba steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smalls. That one must have hurt.
Sakuraba missing with a left hand there. Smalls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osiris Smalls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smalls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sakuraba looks winded!
Smalls fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sakuraba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Sakuraba manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smalls on his heels. He'll look to pass Smalls's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Smalls pulls Sakuraba in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smalls is keeping the position for now.
Smalls looking for a sweep. Not yet Smalls, not yet.

Smalls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sakuraba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Smalls is tightening it up a little... Sakuraba has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sakuraba reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sakuraba taps out! Nice BJJ there by Smalls!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Osiris Smalls!
Osiris Smalls managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee**, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Beautiful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Gant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gant has chosen Snoop Dogg - Murder was the Case as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Beautiful
vs
Gant

191 cm
19
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
178 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Crippler's Corner
Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Beautiful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Gant!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beautiful swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gant fails with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Beautiful as he connects with a hook.
Beautiful avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beautiful misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beautiful lands a jab.

Gant moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Beautiful wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gant keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Beautiful's efforts to push away.

Beautiful breaks from the clinch.
Gant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beautiful scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Beautiful throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gant. That's going to slow Beautiful down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Beautiful misses its intended target.

Gant clinches up with Beautiful and pushes him back against the cage.
Beautiful is trying to break the clinch but Gant is controlling him.
Beautiful gets underhooks to prevent Gant's takedown attempt.
Timmy Beautiful has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Gant.

Beautiful breaks the clinch.
Beautiful lands an overhand right.
Beautiful scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gant doesn't seem bothered though.

Gant gets a double leg takedown into Beautiful's guard.
Gant passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beautiful wants to control but Gant postures up.
Beautiful tries to bench press Gant off him but Gant keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gant working the head with strikes.
Beautiful is trying to get back to half guard.
Gant working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Beautiful can't do much from the bottom here.

Gant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beautiful is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Gant tries for a kimura but Beautiful is defending well.
Gant scoring with punches from side control.

Gant wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beautiful, who protects the arm well.
Gant misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gant tries for a kimura but Beautiful is defending well.
Beautiful wants to control but Gant postures up.
Gant working the head and body with strikes.
Gant trying to control the action but Beautiful is working from the bottom.
Beautiful gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Gant looking to secure an arm triangle but Beautiful defends it well.

Gant swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Omar Gant!
Omar Gant managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vitality, into his post fight interview.