RFC 23; The Rising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slater comes to the cage accompanied by Jim Johnston - Blood. Ford has chosen Marijanne as his entrance music. Daniel Slater is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Slater
vs
Ford

220 cm
22
234 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Slater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slater throws a sloppy head kick and Ford moves out of range easily.

Slater gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A body shot lands from Ford.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford tries a body shot but Slater blocks it.
Slater looking for a takedown.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ford works on Slater's body with a couple of short punches.
Slater tries to circle away but Ford has him pinned against the cage.

Slater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slater tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Slater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ford's waist but Ford gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slater off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford wants to clinch.
Slater misses with a head kick.
Slater tries to bum rush Ford with a series of wild strikes but Ford uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ford wants to clinch but Slater slips to the side

and Slater counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Slater.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Slater controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Slater is breathing heavily.
Slater is looking to break free of the clinch but Ford has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford presses Slater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ford lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Ford.
Ford cracks Slater with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
Slater fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ford pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ford working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ford scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ford digs a right hand into Slater's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slater's gas tank.
Ford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ford.
A short left from Ford.
Ford working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slater or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Ford is leaning against Slater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford cracks Slater with a nice body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ford.
Ford lands an uppercut.
Ford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater prevents a body shot from Ford.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ford.
Ford lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaters head.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford pushes Slater back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford is leaning against Slater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Ford lands with a right to the head.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slater.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Good body shot from Ford.
Ford lands a shot to the body.
Slater really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ford - that landed with a thud.
Ford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Ford.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Ford lands a body shot.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Ford struggles to land a body shot inside as Slater controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ford as the two fighters clinch.
Ford misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ford digs a right hand into Slater's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slater's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slater.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Ford dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Slater circles away from the clinch attempt.

Ford darts in and clinches Slater up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Slater.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Slater goes for a takedown attempt but Ford pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ford throws a head kick but Slater moves out of range.
Ford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ford wants to clinch up but Slater keeps it at a distance.

Ford gets a clinch.
A short right from Slater.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slater is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Slater drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ford pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ford takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Ford.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Ford is working Slater over against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Slater's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.
Ford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slater.
Ryan Ford seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slater blocking some punches.
Ford lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Ford lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ford prevents Slater from breaking the clinch.
Ford is working Slater over against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ford misses with a punch on the inside.
Ford lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Ford.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Ford.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slater or not.
Ford misses with the head strike.
Ford lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
A body shot lands from Ford.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.
A short left from Ford.
Ford is leaning against Slater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
Ford lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ford lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slater.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ford works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Ford lands with a short shot to the head.
Ford lands a shot to the body.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaters head.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford working aggressively here.
Ford lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ford lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ford.
Ford lands a body punch.
Ford digs a right hand underneath Slater's ribcage. Slater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Ford.
Ford digs a right hand into Slater's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slater's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ford is working Slater over against the cage.
Ford lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Slater tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ford throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ford looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Slater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ford closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford avoiding damage as Slater throws knees to the body.
Ford lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ford has a couple of punches blocked by Slater.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Ford.
Ford lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ford.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slater is trying to drag Ford to the mat but Ford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ford presses Slater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ford working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Ford.
Ford digs a right hand underneath Slater's ribcage. Slater let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ford lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ford.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford digs a right hand into Slater's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slater's gas tank.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
Ford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ford throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slaters head.
A hook to the body from Ford.
Ford is leaning against Slater and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Slater wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ford has him pressed against the cage.
Slater is trying to stall.
Ford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Ford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ford.
Ford fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ford scores with a hook to the body.
Slater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ford just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Slater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ford lands a hook that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Slater blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ford lands a right hand.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Ford fails to land.
Slater blocks a body shot from Ford.
A right hand to the body from Ford.
A short left from Ford.
Ford pushes Slater back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Slater's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ford makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Ford.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ford.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slater backwards.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Ford.
Good body shot from Ford.
Nice body punch from Ford.
Ford stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Ford.
Slater working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
Ford scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ford presses Slater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ford lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slater or not.
Slater takes a shot to the head.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Ford presses Slater against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daniel Slater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Ford is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from Ford.
Ford working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Ford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ford 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Ford!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josaya Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dark Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Go. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Garcia
vs
Templar

180 cm
18
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josaya Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dark Templar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Templar.
Garcia takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Templar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Garcia is fending him off so far but Templar persists. Nope, Garcia circles away and we're back to standing.
Templar fails with the takedown.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Templar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Josaya Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Templar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Templar shows good takedown defense.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Templar shows good takedown defense.
Garcia misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Garcia wants to work for an arm triangle but Templar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Templar trying to control from the bottom.
Templar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Garcia kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Garcia sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Templar defending well though.
Templar is trying to get back to full guard.
Templar wants to control but Garcia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia prevents Templar from improving his position.
Garcia could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Garcia throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Templar's waist but Templar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garcia off to one side.
Templar shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt
and Garcia counters with a series of strikes. Templar will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia closes the distance and clinches up with Templar, looking for a takedown. Garcia pushes Templar against the cage but Templar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Templar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia dives in and grabs Templar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Templar pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Templar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Garcia dives in and grabs Templar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Templar pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Templar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Garcia's guard now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar wants to pass the guard but Garcia is keeping the position.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Templar from controlling successfully.
Templar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Templar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Templar from standing up.
Templar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Templar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Templar is looking to work some ground and pound but Garcia has wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Templar shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Templar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Templar swivels and escapes.
Templar tries to clinch

and Garcia counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Templar!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Garcia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Garcia looking to ground and pound but Templar is blocking nicely.
Templar can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia throws some wild stikes that Templar manages to avoid easily.
Templar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josaya Garcia dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Templar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Templar looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Templar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Garcia sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Templar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garcia tries to avoid it but Templar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garcia to the ground. Garcia escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Josaya Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dark Templar.
Templar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garcia.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia cracks Templar with a good jab.
Templar looks to clinch

so Garcia counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Templar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Garcia passes Templar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Garcia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia is thwarting Templar's attempts to control the position.
Garcia prevents Templar from improving his position.
Garcia stops Templar from getting back to his feet.
Garcia is thwarting Templar's attempts to control the position.
Templar is trying to control but Garcia manages to pass to mount!
Garcia 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.
Garcia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Garcia scoring with strikes but Templar is staying in there.
Templar tries to hold on but Garcia postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Templar is in a horrible position here. Garcia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Templar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Templar is trying to escape the mount.
Templar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Garcia tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Templar tries to hold on but Garcia pushes him away.
Josaya Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia landing shots from mount.
Garcia lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Templar is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Templar wants to control but Garcia is having none of it.
Templar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Garcia avoids the attempt from Templar to control.
Templar tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Templar is having none of it.
Templar wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Garcia.
Templar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Garcia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Templar is just holding on here. Garcia manages to take his back.
Garcia thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Garcia is not going to allow Templar to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Templar sprawls well. Templar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Templar lands with a shot to the body.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josaya Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar misses with a takedown attempt

and Garcia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Templar wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia stops Templar from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control but Templar is working from the bottom.
Garcia wants to pass the guard but Templar is keeping the position.
Templar pulls Garcia in to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Templar can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Garcia throws a combination that misses
and Templar counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Nice takedown defense from Garcia. No joy for Templar on that attempt.

Templar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Garcia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Templar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garcia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Templar's efforts to push away.
Templar tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Templar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Garcia here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Templar gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Templar wants a takedown but no success here.
Templar trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Templar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia prevents a takedown attempt there.

Garcia has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Templar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Garcia is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Templar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Garcia misses with punches from the back.
Templar looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeps control of the position as Templar tries to break free.
Garcia tries to keep control of the position but Templar is staying busy.

Garcia is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Garcia is not going to allow Templar to sit and survive in this position.
Templar is in bad spot here.
Dark Templar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josaya Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Templar avoids the strikes from Garcia.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josaya Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cho Gath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ubereem has chosen Bad Boy Killa by Tupac as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gath
vs
Ubereem

185 cm
22
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cho Gath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Cho Gath has been cut.
Gath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ubereem throws out the jab.
Ubereem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gath.
Gath misses with a takedown attempt - Ubereem sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gath fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ubereem avoids it really well and circles away.
Ubereem thumps Gath with a low kick.
Ubereem stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ubereem wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho Gath. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ubereem moves into the clinch.
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!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ubereem takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ubereem lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ubereem presses Gath against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gath is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ubereem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ubereem lands a big right hand! Gath is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gigantor Ubereem!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Wildkat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slacks Houligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildkat kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 12 Stones - We Are One. Tommy Wildkat had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wildkat
vs
Houligan

182 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
165 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Wildkat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Slacks Houligan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houligan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wildkat.
Houligan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wildkat tries to close the distance and clinch but Houligan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Houligan scores with a takedown into Wildkat's guard.
Houligan throws and elbow that misses. Wildkat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Houligan's guard. Nice move by Wildkat!
Wildkat looking to sit in guard and control but Houligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Houligan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Houligan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wildkat's head.
Houligan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wildkat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houligan scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houligan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wildkat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wildkat wants to sweep but no luck.
Houligan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Houligan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Houligan working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wildkat keeping full guard, as Houligan tries to pass.
Wildkat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Houligan on the ground.
Houligan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Houligan pushing down on Wildkat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wildkat is looking for a sweep. Houligan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Houligan drops an elbow to the side of Wildkat's head.
Wildkat has hold of Houligan's hands but Houligan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Houligan looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildkat wants to get back to full guard.
Houligan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wildkat defending well though.
Wildkat is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Houligan jumps into side control!
Houligan cracks Wildkat with a big right hand but Wildkat just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
You can see the frustration on Wildkat's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Houligan lands some shots froms side control.
Wildkat looking for a sweep but Houligan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Houligan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Houligan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wildkat hang on?
Houligan lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildkat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Houligan is landing with some decent strikes but Wildkat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Houligan landing strikes from the mount and Wildkat is in trouble!
Wildkat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Houligan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Houligan with a couple of short strikes.
The referee warns Wildkat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Houligan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wildkat tries to hold on but Houligan postures up.
Wildkat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wildkat is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Houligan landing punches.
Wildkat is in a horrible position here. Houligan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Houligan raining down shots from the mount!
Wildkat taking shots to the head.
Houligan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wildkat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wildkat is desperately trying to improve his position but Houligan has a good base and remains in mount.
Wildkat tries to lock up and control but Houligan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wildkat is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Houligan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Houligan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Houligan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Houligan landing strikes from the mount and Wildkat is in trouble!
Wildkat is bucking up trying to escape but Houligan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wildkat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Houligan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Houligan prevents Wildkat from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houligan scoring with strikes but Wildkat is staying in there.
Houligan dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Wildkat that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Houligan landing shots from mount.
Wildkat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Houligan working the ground and pound effectively.
Houligan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Houligan looking to finish Wildkat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wildkat!
Houligan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wildkat can't escape the position.
Houligan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Houligan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
BOOM! Houligan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Houligan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Houligan landing strikes from the mount and Wildkat is in trouble!
Houligan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wildkat is trying to stand up.
Houligan punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Houligan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Houligan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Houligan lands with some strikes.
Houligan working the ground and pound effectively.
Wildkat is desperately trying to improve his position but Houligan has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houligan with shots to the head and body - Wildkat looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Houligan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Houligan breaks from Wildkat's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Houligan is landing with some decent strikes but Wildkat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wildkat is in a horrible position here. Houligan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wildkat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Houligan wants to sweep but no luck.
Houligan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slacks Houligan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houligan prevents Wildkat from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildkat tries to hold on but Houligan pushes him away.
Houligan lands a big shot there that rocks Wildkat but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Houligan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Houligan unloading with bombs!
Wildkat is in all sorts of trouble here.
Houligan landing punches.
Houligan lands a heavy elbow.
Wildkat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Houligan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wildkat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Houligan working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slacks Houligan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Houligan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wildkat did well to prevent Houligan getting side control.

Wildkat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Houligan working over Wildkat with some ground and pound. Wildkat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Houligan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Houligan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Houligan winds up and cracks Wildkat with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Houligan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houligan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Houligan stops Wildkat from getting back to his feet.
Wildkat wants to control but Houligan is keeping busy.
Houligan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Houligan working Wildkat over with strikes.
Houligan works his way into side control.
Wildkat on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Houligan lands a nice forearm strike.
Wildkat manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wildkat is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Houligan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Houligan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wildkat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Houligan is thwarting Wildkat's attempts to control the position.
Wildkat throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
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. Houligan connects with a nice short shot to Wildkat's temple.
Houligan lands strikes from half guard.
Wildkat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Houligan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houligan with the ground and pound from mount.
Houligan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wildkat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wildkat tries to lock up and control but Houligan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Houligan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Houligan prevents Wildkat from getting the reversal.
A nice elbow there by Houligan.
Houligan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Houligan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Houligan landing strikes from the mount and Wildkat is in trouble!
Houligan working the ground and pound effectively.
Wildkat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wildkat taking shots to the head.
Houligan dominating with strikes here.
Wildkat is trying to escape the mount.
Wildkat tries to hold on but Houligan postures up.
Tommy Wildkat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slacks Houligan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Houligan 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slacks Houligan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aychtoo Bizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jiorda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizzle comes to the cage accompanied by TUF theme song. Jiorda has chosen Money Maker as his entrance music. Aychtoo Bizzle has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Bizzle
vs
Jiorda

179 cm
24
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aychtoo Bizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Jiorda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizzle closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Dave Jiorda has been cut.
Jiorda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bizzle's waist but Bizzle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jiorda off to one side.
Bizzle stuffs the takedown attempt from Jiorda. Jiorda gets slowly back to his feet.
Jiorda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aychtoo Bizzle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Jiorda.
Jiorda throws a right and a left that Bizzle avoids nicely.
Bizzle falls off balance throwing a combination

and Jiorda counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bizzle's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bizzle wants to stand up but Jiorda is controlling him.
Jiorda content to stall in guard here.

Bizzle scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Bizzle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bizzle wants it to stay on the feet.
Jiorda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jiorda 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bizzle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jiorda.
Bizzle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jiorda counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jiorda. Bizzle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jiorda shoots in for a double leg but Bizzle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jiorda looks gassed!
Bizzle throws a right hand that Jiorda ducks under and follows up with a left that Jiorda also avoids with ease.
Bizzle throws a series of punches but Jiorda avoids them all with ease.
Bizzle throws a sloppy head kick and Jiorda moves out of range easily.
Bizzle lands a jab-cross combination.

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

Jiorda is rocked!

That has opened up Dave Jiorda's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bizzle throws a combination that misses
and Jiorda counters with a three punch combo that has Bizzle backing up. Bizzle nods at Jiorda to acknowledge the strikes.
Bizzle misses with a wild combination.
Aychtoo Bizzle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jiorda has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

The cut above Dave Jiorda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bizzle throws a head kick but Jiorda moves out of range.
Bizzle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bizzle lands a nice hook to Jiorda's body. Jiorda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jiorda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bizzle.
Bizzle misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bizzle lands a head kick!
Aychtoo Bizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizzle lands a head kick. Jiorda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick from Bizzle lands but Jiorda takes it in his stride.
Bizzle fails to land with a series of punches.
Bizzle misses with a series of wild punches.
Jiorda slips a jab and a cross from Bizzle.
No luck for Jiorda with that takedown attempt.
Jiorda avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bizzle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Dave Jiorda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bizzle throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jiorda.
Bizzle lands a head kick. Jiorda smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Jiorda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Aychtoo Bizzle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Mirasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myles Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Mirasty has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mirasty
vs
Hate

183 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
187 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Mirasty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Hate!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hate walks into a stiff left hand from Mirasty.
Nice jab there from Mirasty.
Mirasty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hate tries to move into range but Mirasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Myles Hate has been cut.
Mirasty connects with the punch.
Hate takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirasty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirasty scores with a head kick.
Hate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mirasty lands a nice shot that snaps Hate's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirasty.

Hate is rocked!
Mirasty lands with a good body shot.
Hate looks gassed!
Mirasty comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Mirasty.
Mirasty jabs at Hate's body.
Mirasty takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hate is still on wobbly legs! Can Mirasty finish him?
Nice shot by Mirasty.

That has opened up Myles Hate's cut even more.
Hate tries to move into range but Mirasty moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirasty lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hate falls backwards - clearly groggy! Mirasty dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Mirasty!
Jon Mirasty retains his middleweight title!