RPCC 5 - House of Fire PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ferdi Jesse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jesse
vs
Lang

195 cm
18
273 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

Aggression Clothing

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, Ferdi Jesse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Lang!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lang rushes Jesse with punches - Jesse moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jesse goes down! Lang follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

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

Jupe
vs
Djere

170 cm
19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fredrick Jupe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rotun Djere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jupe feints and as Djere raises his hands in defense, Jupe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Djere looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jupe pushes down on Djere's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jupe is keen to just control but Djere is a slippery customer.
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. Jupe connects with a nice short shot to Djere's temple.
Jupe landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jupe drops an elbow to the side of Djere's head.

Jupe is looking for a kimura here.

Jupe in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Djere tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jupe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fredrick Jupe!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aerick Flayre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JC Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denton has chosen Terminator 2 Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Flayre
vs
Denton

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aerick Flayre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, JC Denton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denton tries for a takedown but Flayre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Denton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Aerick Flayre has been cut.
Flayre displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Denton.
Denton has a takedown stuffed.
Aerick Flayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JC Denton.
Denton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flayre swivels and escapes.

Flayre has closed the distance and engaged Denton in a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flayre obliges.
Denton looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flayre lands a nice knee to the body.
Flayre lands a nice elbow.

It looks like JC Denton has been cut.
Flayre landing knees to the body.
Denton managing to block the knees to the body from Flayre.
Flayre leaning against his opponent.
Denton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Flayre connects with a nasty looking knee right to Denton's face.
Flayre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Denton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Flayre obliges.
Flayre just leaning against Denton, taking a breather.
Flayre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flayre lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flayre.
Flayre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flayre gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Denton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flayre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flayre scores a nice knee to the body.
Flayre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Flayre landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Denton can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flayre landing knees to the head.
Flayre scores with a knee to the head.
Flayre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Flayre landing knees to the body.
Denton takes an elbow to the temple.
A knee to the head by Flayre.
The referee calls for Flayre to work.
Denton has had enough of the clinch but Flayre keeps him there for the moment.
Flayre tries to land knees in the clinch but Denton avoids the damage to the body.
Flayre with a knee to the head.
Flayre tries to land knees in the clinch but Denton avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton tries to circle away but Flayre has him pinned against the cage.
Denton blocks the elbow strike.
Denton avoids a wild elbow strike from Flayre.
Denton avoiding damage as Flayre throws knees to the body.
Flayre throws an elbow that misses.
Flayre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Denton is trying to break the clinch but Flayre has him pressed against the cage.
Flayre lands a damaging elbow.
Denton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flayre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denton.
Flayre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Denton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Flayre.
Denton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Flayre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Denton can't break the clinch.
Denton managing to block the knees to the body from Flayre.
Denton is trying to break the clinch but Flayre has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Flayre looking to throw knees to the head but Denton is blocking nicely.
Denton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Denton working hard to break the clinch.
Denton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flayre stops a takedown attempt from Denton.
Flayre stalls.
Flayre trying to control the position but instead, Denton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Flayre into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Denton is looking to break free of the clinch but Flayre has double underhooks.
Flayre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denton blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aerick Flayre dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Flayre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Flayre throws a sloppy head kick and Denton moves out of range easily.
Denton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flayre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flayre tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.
A punch combination from Denton misses.
Denton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Denton misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Denton.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flayre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Denton misses with a wild combination.
Denton throws a series of strikes that have Flayre backpedaling.
A shot to de liver by Denton. Beautiful body shot.

Flayre closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Flayre unloads a knee to the mid-section. Denton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Flayre leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Denton managing to block the knees to the body from Flayre.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Flayre gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Flayre.
Flayre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denton.
Denton tries for a takedown but Flayre manages to get underhooks.
Denton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Denton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flayre gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Flayre looking to throw knees to the head but Denton is blocking nicely.
Aerick Flayre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Flayre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denton blocks it with crossed arms.
Flayre misses with an elbow over the top.
Denton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flayre prevents Denton from breaking the clinch.
Denton blocks the elbow strike.
Denton tries to break free but Flayre pushes him back against the cage.

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.
Flayre is stalling here.
Flayre missing with knees to the body.
Denton tries to break free but Flayre pushes him back against the cage.
Flayre scores a nice knee to the body.
Flayre is trying to maintain a safe position but Denton gets an underhook and turns Flayre into the cage.
Denton has had enough of the clinch but Flayre keeps him there for the moment.
Denton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flayre pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aerick Flayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JC Denton.
Flayre trying to stall but Denton improves his position.
Flayre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denton tries for a takedown but Flayre manages to get underhooks.
Flayre pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flayre tries to stall but Denton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flayre seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Denton is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aerick Flayre.
Denton fails with a takedown attempt.
Denton lands a two punch combo.
Flayre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Denton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Denton looks to land a combination. Flayre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Flayre throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flayre lands a head kick. Denton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Flayre.

Denton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Denton has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Flayre works to full guard.
Flayre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton tries to free his leg and advance position but Flayre is retaining full guard.
Denton throws and elbow that misses. Flayre uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Denton's guard. Nice move by Flayre!
Flayre content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Flayre not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Aerick Flayre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flayre.
JC Denton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denton connects with a jab.
Denton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Flayre throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Denton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flayre.
Denton shoots in for a double leg but Flayre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flayre throws a head kick but Denton moves out of range.
JC Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Flayre clinches.
Flayre lands a good knee to the midsection. Denton won't want to take too many of those.
Flayre crunches a lovely knee into Denton's ribcage.
Flayre lands a knee to the body.
Flayre lands a damaging elbow.
Flayre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Denton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Flayre using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denton avoiding damage as Flayre throws knees to the body.
Flayre tries a knee to the head but Denton blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flayre creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Denton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flayre prevents Denton from breaking the clinch.
Flayre lands a damaging elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Denton goes for a takedown attempt but Flayre pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Denton shoots in for a double leg but Flayre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aerick Flayre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JC Denton.
Denton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Flayre tries to clinch there but Denton circles away.

Flayre rushes Denton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flayre is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flayre stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Flayre for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flayre throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Denton avoids the elbow strike from Flayre, against the cage.
Flayre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Denton.
Flayre misses with an elbow over the top.
Flayre misses with an elbow over the top.
Denton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Denton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Flayre prevents Denton from breaking the clinch.
Flayre is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Denton is keeping busy.
Denton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Denton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flayre stalling.
Flayre lands a nice elbow.
Flayre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Denton tries to break the clinch but Flayre is controlling the position.
Denton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Flayre to work.

Denton is trying to trip Flayre. He has hold of a leg but Flayre is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Denton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Flayre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denton's guard.
Flayre stopping the sweep attempt from Denton.

Denton is working an open guard so Flayre takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flayre moves into the clinch.
Flayre lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Flayre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Denton blocks it with crossed arms.
Flayre taking a breather.
Denton can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Denton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flayre slows down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Denton as Flayre tries to tie him up.
JC Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denton avoiding damage as Flayre throws knees to the body.
Aerick Flayre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flayre prevents a body shot from Denton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aerick Flayre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flayre, 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 30:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aerick Flayre!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Amyotte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arv Konway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arv Konway has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Amyotte
vs
Konway

165 cm
19
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pascal Amyotte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arv Konway!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amyotte.
Konway wants to clinch up but Amyotte keeps it at a distance.
Arv Konway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konway is looking to clinch but Amyotte is avoiding it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Amyotte.
A good leg kick by Amyotte.

Amyotte bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Amyotte has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Konway!
Konway is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Konway blocking the ground and pound.
Amyotte 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.
Amyotte postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konway looks a forlorn figure.
Konway is in a horrible position here. Amyotte smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Amyotte lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konway keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Amyotte looking to ground and pound but Konway is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Amyotte looking to finish with strikes here!
Konway tries to reverse the position but Amyotte maintains control.
Konway blocking the ground and pound.
Konway tries to hold on but Amyotte pushes him away.
Konway is squirming around, avoiding Amyotte's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amyotte prevents Konway from getting the reversal.
Amyotte lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Konway is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Konway wants to control but Amyotte is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konway can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amyotte thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Amyotte landing strikes from the mount and Konway is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amyotte thowing shots but they're missing.
Amyotte thowing shots but they're missing.
Konway avoids a series of strikes thrown by Amyotte.
Konway is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Amyotte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Amyotte breaks from Konway's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amyotte scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Konway is desperately trying to improve his position but Amyotte has a good base and remains in mount.
Amyotte looking to ground and pound but Konway is blocking nicely.
Amyotte is landing with some decent strikes but Konway is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Konway is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Konway is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amyotte misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Amyotte sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Amyotte connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Amyotte landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konway avoids a series of strikes thrown by Amyotte.
Amyotte postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Konway looks a forlorn figure.
Amyotte connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Konway is rocked!
Amyotte looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Konway covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Amyotte!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Knight
vs
Aurelius

183 cm
24
153 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aurelius wants to clinch up but Knight keeps it at a distance.
Knight just misses with a punch to the body.
Aurelius tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knight swivels and escapes.

Knight pushes Aurelius up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelius keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knight's efforts to push away.
Aurelius misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knight.
Aurelius is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aurelius drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knight gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aurelius wants a takedown but no success here.
Alex Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
Aurelius is pushing Knight up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aurelius tries for a takedown but Knight manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aurelius has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Knight avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aurelius looking to slow down the pace here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Knight, right into the meat.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Aurelius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Knight's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knight blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Nice takedown defense from Knight. No joy for Aurelius on that attempt.
Knight pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Aurelius feints and as Knight raises his hands in defense, Aurelius changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knight is keeping the position for now.
Knight has momentary wrist control but Aurelius slips an elbow through the middle.
Knight looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aurelius looking to sit in guard and control but Knight gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aurelius looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Knight passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelius looks gassed!
Knight tries to stand but Aurelius is controlling his head.
Knight really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Knight wants to control but Aurelius is keeping him busy.
Knight working the strikes but Aurelius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Knight not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aurelius regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aurelius looking for a sweep. Not yet Aurelius, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Aurelius can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight is looking to stand up but Aurelius won't let him.
Knight trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Aurelius has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelius fails to land the takedown.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Knight.

Aurelius fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knight sprawls well initially but Aurelius persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Knight is looking for a sweep. Aurelius is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aurelius missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Knight is pressing down on Aurelius's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius stops Knight from standing up.
Aurelius cracks Knight with a solid left hand.
Knight wants to get back to his feet but Aurelius is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Knight avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Knight misses with a low kick as Aurelius jumps back.

Aurelius closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aurelius.
Aurelius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knight trying to hold on to Aurelius's head to control him but Aurelius postures up.
Aurelius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Augustus Aurelius will probably get the nod.
That's time! Knight's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Aurelius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Come on Aurelius - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Aurelius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aurelius wants a takedown but no success here.
Aurelius misses with some punches.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aurelius shoots in for a double leg but Knight sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alex Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Knight.
Aurelius takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Aurelius fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aurelius shoots in but no luck this time.
Aurelius blocks a head kick by Knight.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Knight as he avoids it easily.
Aurelius is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aurelius bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aurelius sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Knight is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Knight is trying to control Aurelius's posture but Aurelius avoids it.
Knight is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Knight makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Knight.
Knight wants to stand up but Aurelius is controlling him.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Knight pulls Aurelius in close to prevent any damage.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to work some ground and pound but Knight has wrist control.
Aurelius looking to pass the guard.
Knight keeping moving, preventing Aurelius from controlling successfully.
Knight tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Knight misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knight throws a head kick but Aurelius moves out of range.
Aurelius throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Aurelius scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.
Aurelius chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to stand but Aurelius is controlling the position.
Aurelius with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aurelius stops Knight from standing up.
Aurelius works over Knight with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aurelius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aurelius's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aurelius working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aurelius is stalling in the full guard.
Aurelius trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aurelius trying to control but Knight is working from the bottom.
Aurelius prevents Knight from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelius is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aurelius tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a head kick.

Knight gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Knight working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aurelius.
Aurelius trying to control the position from guard on top but Knight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurelius throwing strikes from guard but Knight blocks nicely.

Knight pushes Aurelius off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Aurelius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Knight is trying to maintain the position but Aurelius is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Augustus Aurelius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Knight as Aurelius shoots in.
Aurelius shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Knight counters with a leg kick.
Aurelius tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aurelius.
Aurelius with a poor takedown

and Knight counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Aurelius!
Alex Knight has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
Aurelius tries to hold on but Knight postures up.
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aurelius working to try and regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aurelius is looking to escape.
Aurelius can't escape the position.
Aurelius regains half guard.
Aurelius is not content to let Knight control the position.
Aurelius is trying to control but can't.
Aurelius wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.
Aurelius trying to control but Knight postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Knight decides to stand and escape the position.
Aurelius shoots and misses
and Knight counters with a head kick. That will keep Aurelius thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Knight takes the fight into the clinch.
Aurelius has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Aurelius wants a takedown.

Knight breaks from the clinch.
Knight throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knight lands a head kick!
A jab from Knight does it's job there.

Aurelius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aurelius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Knight trying to pass the guard but Aurelius defending well.
Aurelius is trying to get back to full guard.
Knight wants to stand up but Aurelius has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Aurelius gets back to full guard.

Aurelius working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aurelius tries to get to full guard but Knight has control of the leg.

Aurelius actively working from the bottom here.
Knight is controlling the pace.
Knight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Knight showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aurelius 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augustus Aurelius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peter Just (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Just comes into the arena with Big Time by: Peter Gabriel blaring out of the sound system. Peterson has chosen Even Flow by Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Just
vs
Peterson

181 cm
19
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
191 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Just!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Just gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Peterson counters with a takedown into side control.
Peterson advances to mount.
Just is looking to improve his position but Peterson isn't that keen on the idea.
Peterson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Peterson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Peterson looking to secure an arm triangle but Just defends it well.
Peterson unloads with some shots from mount but Just bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee warns Just that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Just tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peterson looking to control but Just is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Just is desperately trying to improve his position but Peterson has a good base and remains in mount.
Peterson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson trying to control but Just is having none of it.
Just manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Peterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Just looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Just regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Just controls Peterson momentarily but Peterson frees himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Just blocks nicely.

Just has his foot on Peterson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Peterson works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Just keeps moving.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Just has wrist control.
Peterson looking to sit in guard and control but Just gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peterson keeping moving, preventing Just from controlling successfully.
Peterson is pulling down on Just's head. It's preventing any offense from Just, at least for the moment.
Just trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.

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.
Just stopping the sweep attempt from Peterson.

Peterson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Just has passed into half guard!
Just works his way into side control.
Peterson stops Just from passing to mount.

Just wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peterson, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Just paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Just with a poor takedown

and Peterson counters by clinching up.
Peterson is working for takedown but Just is calmly controlling the position for now.
Peterson has had enough of the clinch but Just keeps him there for the moment.
Peterson tries to pull guard but Just won't allow it.
Peterson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Just up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Just goes for a takedown in the clinch but Peterson prevents it.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Just manages to get underhooks.
Peter Just has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Peterson.
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Just slowing the pace effectively.
Peterson struggles to land a body shot inside as Just controls his hands.
Peterson trying to control the position but instead, Just has worked for underhooks and has pushed Peterson into the cage.
Peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Just fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Peter Just seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Just manages to avoid it.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.

Just rushes Peterson and presses him up against the cage.

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.
Peterson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Just.
Just is trying to drag Peterson to the mat but Peterson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Peterson wants a takedown.
Just goes for a takedown attempt but Peterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Just. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Just misses with a takedown

and Peterson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Just!
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Just. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Just keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Just is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Just tries to lock up and control but Peterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Just is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Peterson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Just really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Just is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Just slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Just moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Peterson throwing strikes from guard but Just blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Just is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peterson controlling from the top position.
Peterson passes Just's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Peterson trying to control from Just's half guard. Just has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Peterson looking to sit in guard and control but Just gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Just shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Just not doing much here.
Peterson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Just works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Peterson moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Just defends well.
Just wants to pass the guard but Peterson is keeping the position.
Just trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Just thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peterson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Just!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Just wants to hold on but Peterson pushes him away.
Just manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Just looking for submissions off his back.
Peterson trying to control the action but Just is working from the bottom.

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

Just is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Peterson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to advance to full mount but Just doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Just escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Peterson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Just bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.
Just looking to pass the guard.
Peterson is trying to keep Just in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson keeping full guard, as Just tries to pass.
Peterson trying to keep a closed guard but Just is proving a slippery customer.
Eric Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Just trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Just looking to sit in guard and control but Peterson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Peter Just has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Just showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Peterson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Peterson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click, by Mobb Deep. McDonald has chosen I Stand Alone as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Campbell
vs
McDonald

177 cm
25
180 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell throws a series of punches but McDonald moves out of range.

McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Campbell up against the cage.

McDonald decides to pull guard.
Campbell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.

McDonald looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Campbell passes into side control.

Campbell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDonald on the ground.
Campbell trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campbell pulls his head out easily.
McDonald wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell working over McDonald with some ground and pound. McDonald looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
Campbell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald tries to roll over but Campbell keeps him under control.
McDonald is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Campbell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Campbell's back!
Campbell wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell manages to reverse the position and now he's in McDonald's guard. Nice work there by Campbell.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Campbell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald can't keep his opponent in guard - Campbell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Campbell is very close to passing his half guard.
Campbell working McDonald over with strikes.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Campbell pulls his head out easily.
McDonald is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Campbell is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell throws and elbow that misses. McDonald uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Campbell's guard. Nice move by McDonald!
McDonald trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but McDonald is proving a slippery customer.
Campbell keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
McDonald trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.

McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Campbell was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald with a nice head shot there.
Campbell is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McDonald dives into side control.

McDonald tries for a kimura but Campbell is defending well.

McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McDonald clinches.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Campbell throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Campbell has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Campbell stalling the fight.
Campbell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell scores with a hook to the body.
Campbell tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Campbell lands a body punch.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell is looking to control McDonald's arms but McDonald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Campbell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Campbell just leaning against McDonald, taking a breather.
Campbell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campbell gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Campbell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Justin Campbell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave McDonald.
McDonald lands a knee to the head.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campbell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
McDonald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Campbell.
Campbell moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A combination from Campbell does no damage.
McDonald wants to clinch.
Campbell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McDonald.
Campbell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Campbell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald wants to clinch up but Campbell keeps it at a distance.
Campbell fails to land with a series of punches.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Campbell throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Campbell thinking.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Campbell sprawls well.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Justin Campbell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Campbell tries to avoid it but McDonald manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Campbell to the ground. Campbell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Campbell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Campbell paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell lands a jab to the head.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Campbell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Campbell leaves McDonald with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McDonald is looking to slow Campbell down with leg kicks.
Campbell throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Campbell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Campbell.
Campbell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McDonald.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of McDonald's head but McDonald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from Campbell misses.
McDonald connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Campbell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.

McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for McDonald.
McDonald avoiding damage.
A knee to the head by McDonald.
McDonald landing knees to the head.
Campbell is trying to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling him.

McDonald has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campbell uses from the top position.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Campbell defends well.
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 crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Campbell looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.

McDonald throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Campbell was covering up waiting for the punch and McDonald finishes the takedown easily into guard.
McDonald trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Campbell wants to stand but McDonald is controlling the position.
Dave McDonald has got the better of the ground game so far.
McDonald working some strikes from top position.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Campbell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonald pushing down on Campbell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.
Campbell is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Campbell wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.

McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

McDonald is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Campbell trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
Justin Campbell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campbell keeps control of the position for the meantime.

McDonald in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Campbell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McDonald!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave McDonald!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ang Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Vassell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Vassell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bak
vs
Vassell

190 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
194 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ang Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Vassell!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vassell tried to score with a low kick but Bak checks it.
Nice cross by Vassell.

It looks like Ang Bak has been cut.
Bak looks to land a body kick but Vassell moved away.

Vassell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bak dodges the ground and pound from Vassell.
The referee asks Vassell politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vassell prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bak is trying to control Vassell's posture but Vassell avoids it.
Bak is not content to let Vassell control the position.
Bak is trying to control Vassell's posture but Vassell avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bak is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Vassell looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bak!
Vassell throws some wild stikes that Bak manages to avoid easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bak really wants to buck Vassell off and get back to his feet.
Vassell throwing strikes here but Bak is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bak takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bak holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vassell tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vassell landing punches.
Vassell with shots to the head and body - Bak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Vassell lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak is squirming around, avoiding Vassell's attempts to control the action.
Bak is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vassell punching from mount but Bak doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bak is bucking up trying to escape but Vassell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vassell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vassell raining down shots from the mount!

Ang Bak's cut is getting worse.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vassell is stalling here but it's allowed Bak to get half guard.
Bak wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Vassell seems content to control.
Vassell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vassell slips a nice elbow through Bak's hands, connecting with Bak's forehead.
Bak wants to improve his position but Vassell is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Vassell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bak moves away from the strike by Vassell.
Vassell fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Bak lands but Vassell takes it in his stride.
Bak pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vassell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Vassell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Vassell crashes against the mat.
Bak parries the strikes from Vassell easily there. Vassell is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bak to escape.
Vassell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vassell scoring with punches and elbows.
Bak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vassell working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vassell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Vassell working away.
Vassell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bak keeps working.
Bak taking punishment in the form of punches.

Vassell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vassell but great work by Bak.
Bak tries to get to his feet but Vassell is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Bak in his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vassell has his hands on Bak's head, controlling the position.
Vassell looking for a sweep. Not yet Vassell, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bak wants to stand but Vassell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vassell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vassell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bak won't allow Vassell to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Vassell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ang Bak's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Bak tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid body kick from Bak.
Good leg kick by Bak there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vassell looks to land a right hand but Bak moved out of range.
Bak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Tyler Vassell has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bak lunges at Vassell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vassell's hand.
Bak lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vassell will feel that in the morning.
A head kick from Bak lands but Vassell takes it in his stride.
Bak lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Bak lands a big head kick that sends Vassell tumbling to the mat! Bak takes a step backwards and waves Vassell back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Vassell is rocked!
Bak throws a quick head kick that knocks Vassell silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Bak is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ang Bak!

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RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Newman
vs
Lock

200 cm
19
213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Newman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Lock!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Newman scores with a nice strike.
Lock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lock throws a series of punches but Newman avoids them all with ease.
Eric Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock misses with a few strikes there.
Newman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newman looks to land a combination. Lock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Newman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lock.
Newman throws a leg kick which misses Lock's front leg but catches the back leg as Lock tries to avoid it.
Newman scores with a punch to the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lock throws a leg kick
and Newman counters with a straight right hand.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lock moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lock cracks a nice hook into Newman's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Newman. That snapped Lock's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Lock as he connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Lock misses its intended target.
Lock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Newman circles away quickly and effectively.
Lock falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newman counters with a low kick, right behind Lock 's knee.
Lock looks gassed!
Newman lands a head shot.
Newman is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newman throws a leg kick which misses Lock's front leg but catches the back leg as Lock tries to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Newman there.
Lock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Newman counters with a nice uppercut.
Newman lands a really nice looking cross but Lock seems unphased.
Newman lands with a good body shot.
Newman cracks Lock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newman cracks a nice hook into Lock's ribs.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lock.
A nice leg kick lands there from Newman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Newman.
Lock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Newman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Newman catches Lock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lock walks into a stiff left hand from Newman.
Lock 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 good leg kick by Newman.
Newman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lock on the side of the head.

Lock is rocked!
Newman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Newman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lock's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Newman!
Eric Newman is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

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