NEFL-9 "Unstoppable" PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cris Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and chaz peti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). peti has chosen Jesus Everywhere I Go as his entrance music. chaz peti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cage
vs
peti

175 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cris Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, chaz peti!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cage drives through with a takedown into guard.

peti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cage passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage just content to control the position.
peti tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for peti on the ground.
peti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
peti regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cage's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cage trying to control from half guard but peti is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cage is looking to advance position but peti won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cage doesn't manage to clinch there - peti circles away.
An inside leg kick from Cage misses.
peti slips a jab and a cross from Cage.

peti gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cage won't allow peti to sweep him here.
peti is pulling down on Cage's head to control his posture.
Cage thows a big elbow that misses.
peti wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
peti looks gassed!
Cage trying to control but peti is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage sitting in guard here, content to control.

peti working for a triangle but Cage defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cage trying to control but peti is working from the bottom.
Cage landing some decent shots from guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cage misses with a head kick.
peti avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cage looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for peti!
Cage landing punches.
Cage controlling the pace for now.
peti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cage avoids the attempt from peti to control.
Cage landing strikes from the mount and peti is in trouble!
Cage looking to control but peti is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if peti can do anything to dispel that myth.
peti gets back to half guard.

Cage seems to be looking for submissions.
peti works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
peti keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
peti managing to control the position.
Cage tries to free his leg and advance position but peti is retaining full guard.
peti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
peti being controlled here, momentarily.
Cage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cage is fighting to break peti's control of his arms but peti is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cage with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cris Cage 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.

Cage darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cage landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cage lands strikes from half guard.
Cage is keen to just control but peti is a slippery customer.
peti trying to control from the bottom.
Cage looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks peti with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cage drops an elbow to the side of peti's head.
Cage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Cage drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
peti is breathing heavily.
peti struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peti trying to control but Cage flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Cage is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at peti. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
peti turns into Cage and is now in his guard.

Cage working for a triangle but peti defends it easily.
Cris Cage overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
peti won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Cage keeping moving, preventing peti from controlling successfully.
Cage is trying to control the position but peti postures up.
peti wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.

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.
peti forces his way into half guard.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

peti fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cage sprawls well initially but peti persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cage tries to roll over but peti keeps him under control.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
Cage is refusing to be controlled, as peti sits in half guard.
Cage tries to get to full guard but peti has control of the leg.
peti is looking to advance position but Cage won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cage scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Cage keeping full guard, as peti tries to pass.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Cage moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cage looks to land a combination but peti avoids it well.
Cage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and peti counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cage's guard now.
peti forces his way into half guard.

peti is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cage is just riding it out for now. peti eventually gives up the hold.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. peti connects with a nice short shot to Cage's temple.
peti has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
peti working away from the top, dropping strikes.

peti goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cage is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
peti trying to control the position.
peti keeping full guard, as Cage tries to pass.
peti trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but chaz peti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Cage throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
peti fails with a takedown attempt.
Cris Cage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage misses the body punch

and peti counters with a takedown into side control.
Cage is not content to let peti control the position.
peti fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cage tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but peti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
peti advances to mount.
peti prevents Cage from getting the reversal.
Cage tries to hold on but peti postures up.
peti tries to control but Cage wriggling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cage is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
peti connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cage tries to reverse the position but peti maintains control.
peti unloading with bombs!
Cage tries to hold on but peti postures up.
Cage has given up his back. Will we see peti going for some submissions?
I would not like to be Cage right now.
Cage can't escape the position.
Cage is working hard here to advance position.

peti tightening his grip on Cage, looking for the choke.
Cage tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

peti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cage is surviving well by controlling peti's body position as best he can.
Cage is wriggling around trying to escape.
peti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cage is looking to escape.
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
peti tries to control but Cage wriggling away.

peti goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cage turns into him and now he's in peti's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

peti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
peti will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from peti.
Cage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
peti keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
peti trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
peti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cage trying to control the position from guard on top but peti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
peti ducks right into an uppercut from Cage.

peti shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than peti was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.

peti moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cage has worked his arm free - good work by Cage!
Cage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked peti off and has taken his back!
Cage controls the action.
peti manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cage's guard. Nice work there by peti.

And that's the end of the fight!
chaz peti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think peti 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... chaz peti!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wanderlei Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Higher. Wanderlei Alves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jenkins
vs
Alves

185 cm
18
172 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Pacheco Labratories Inc

Twisted Soldier Clothing

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderlei Alves!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Alves.
Wanderlei Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alves pinned against the cage. Alves gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alves tries to clinch up.
Alves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jenkins.

Alves clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Jenkins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Alves is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brownie Jenkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins wants a takedown.
Alves lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alves has Jenkins pushed against the cage.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alves stalling in the clinch.
Alves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves lands a left hand.
Alves lands with a light punch inside.
Alves prevents the takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Alves.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Alves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Alves shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jenkins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alves gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jenkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jenkins's face.
Alves prevents the takedown attempt.
Alves scores with a knee to the head.
Alves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Alves misses with a knee strike.
Jenkins is working for takedown but Alves is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jenkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jenkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Alves wants to clinch.
Alves wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.

Alves closes the distance and clinches.
Alves prevents Jenkins from breaking the clinch.
Alves landing knees to the head.
Jenkins tries for a takedown but Alves manages to get underhooks.
Jenkins goes for a takedown attempt but Alves pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves defending well as Jenkins loads up on a big left hand.
Alves throws a series of punches but Jenkins moves out of range.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alves tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alves misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves takes one to the chin there.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alves doesn't manage to clinch there - Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jenkins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alves's waist but Alves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jenkins off to one side.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jenkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alves as he avoids it easily.
Alves stalks Jenkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jenkins's face. Jenkins staggers backwards, shaken.
Alves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins swinging wilding here.
Alves tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins shoots for a takedown but Alves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Alves blocks the low kick.
Alves moves out of range of the strikes.
Alves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jenkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alves tries to clinch up but Jenkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Jenkins closes the distance and clinches up with Alves, looking for a takedown. Jenkins pushes Alves against the cage but Alves circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins throws a left that rocks Alves and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Jenkins dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Alves regain composure!

Alves is rocked!
Jenkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Alves is still in real trouble! Can Jenkins finish him?
Jenkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Alves to see if he's OK.
Jenkins lands a nice forearm strike.
Jenkins advances to mount.
Jenkins lands a big shot there that rocks Alves but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jenkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Alves wants to control but Jenkins is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Jenkins connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Alves seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Jenkins.
Jenkins working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Alves regains half guard.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jenkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alves blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jenkins.
Alves is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jenkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenkins wants to free his trapped foot but Alves is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alves's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wanderlei Alves will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Alves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jenkins lands with a right hand.
Jenkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brownie Jenkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Jenkins is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Alves hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brownie Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Murdocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by Soulja boy - crank that. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emelianenko
vs
Murdocco

215 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Murdocco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murdocco. Murdocco obviously looking to wear him down.
Murdocco lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Murdocco throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murdocco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murdocco.
Murdocco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdocco stuffs the takedown.
Murdocco looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Murdocco looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Murdocco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdocco but Murdocco pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdocco misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdocco sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdocco lands with a kick to the temple. Emelianenko shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murdocco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Emelianenko's head.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Murdocco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.
Emelianenko dodges the punch combination from Murdocco.
Emelianenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murdocco.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Murdocco lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emelianenko blocks a head kick by Murdocco.
Murdocco scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Emelianenko throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdocco counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Emelianenko as he jumps to the side.
Murdocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emelianenko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Emelianenko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Emelianenko takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Emelianenko takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Emelianenko. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdocco misses the shot to the body.
Emelianenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdocco counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown but Murdocco sprawls well.
Murdocco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Murdocco. No joy for Emelianenko on that attempt.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Murdocco sprawls well.
Murdocco scores with a hook to the body. Emelianenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murdocco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murdocco looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.

Emelianenko gets the takedown into side control.
Murdocco tries to escape but Emelianenko is in control.
Emelianenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco stops Emelianenko from passing to mount.
Murdocco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Emelianenko is controlling him well.
Murdocco is trying to control Emelianenko's posture but Emelianenko avoids it.
An elbow from Emelianenko crashes against the mat.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Emelianenko 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.
Murdocco struggling a bit here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murdocco pinned against the cage. Murdocco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdocco connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Murdocco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Murdocco throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko shoots in for a double leg but Murdocco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murdocco misses with a head kick.
Emelianenko avoids the head kick by Murdocco.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Murdocco counters with an outside leg kick.
Emelianenko avoids a kick to the body.
Murdocco throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Murdocco lands a nice looking body kick.
A combination from Murdocco does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Murdocco does no damage.
Murdocco is breathing heavily.
Murdocco throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Murdocco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdocco misses with a two punch combination.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdocco as he jumps to the side.
Murdocco moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nick Murdocco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Nick Murdocco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murdocco blocks a jab.
Murdocco scores with a spinning back kick!
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko misses with a wild combination.
Murdocco has a takedown stuffed.
Murdocco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Murdocco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdocco stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdocco looks to land a left hand but Emelianenko moved out of range nicely.
Murdocco tries a head kick but it misses.
Murdocco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdocco throws a sloppy head kick and Emelianenko moves out of range easily.
Emelianenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Murdocco.
Murdocco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Emelianenko.
Murdocco is looking to land body kicks.
Emelianenko shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdocco sprawls well. He's pushed Emelianenko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Emelianenko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murdocco is fending him off so far but Emelianenko persists. Nope, Murdocco circles away and we're back to standing.
Murdocco throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Murdocco throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Murdocco fails to land with a series of punches.
Murdocco shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murdocco throws out a loose jab but Emelianenko uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Murdocco throws a one two combo.
No joy there for Murdocco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Emelianenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdocco's waist but Murdocco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Emelianenko off to one side.
Murdocco stuffs the takedown attempt from Emelianenko. Emelianenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Murdocco throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Murdocco throws a push kick but Emelianenko slaps the foot to one side.
Murdocco is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Emelianenko rather than just go for the knockout.
Murdocco misses with a takedown
and Emelianenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murdocco pinned against the cage. Murdocco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Murdocco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Murdocco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murdocco.
Murdocco throws a left and a right that both miss

and Emelianenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murdocco's guard now.
Murdocco wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Murdocco is looking to stand up but Emelianenko isn't so interested in that idea.
Emelianenko pushing down on Murdocco's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Emelianenko prevents Murdocco from standing back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Murdocco looks to land a combination but Emelianenko avoids it well.
Murdocco takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt - Murdocco sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Emelianenko closes the distance and clinches up with Murdocco, looking for a takedown. Emelianenko pushes Murdocco against the cage but Murdocco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murdocco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdocco throws a series of punches but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Murdocco sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdocco.
Murdocco fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Emelianenko.
Murdocco throws a right and a left that Emelianenko avoids nicely.
Murdocco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdocco throws the kick towards the body but Emelianenko avoids it.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Murdocco connects with a solid leg kick.
A combination from Murdocco does no damage.
Emelianenko is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
No joy there for Murdocco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Emelianenko.
Murdocco pivots, looking for a leg kick but Emelianenko is out of range and Murdocco settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Murdocco sprawls well.
Murdocco scores with a push kick.
Brock Emelianenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdocco tries to land a front kick but Emelianenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Emelianenko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Murdocco swinging wilding here.
Murdocco throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko shoots in but Murdocco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Murdocco throws a head kick but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

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.
A head kick misses from Murdocco.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdocco throws a wild body kick that Emelianenko sees coming a mile off.
Murdocco misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdocco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murdocco stuffs the takedown.
Murdocco throws a right hand that Emelianenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Emelianenko also avoids with ease.
Murdocco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Emelianenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murdocco.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murdocco!
Murdocco shoots in for a double leg but Emelianenko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murdocco.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nick Murdocco.
I've got Murdocco winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Murdocco!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sic Bastage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Tutu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bastage
vs
Tutu

187 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sic Bastage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Tutu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastage throws an overhand right that lands on Tutu's shoulder, as Tutu tries to avoid the shot.
Bastage throws a shot from downtown. Tutu moves away and avoids it.
Bastage sends Tutu crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bastage is motioning to the referee to let Tutu up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Tutu is rocked!

It looks like Mark Tutu has been cut.
A choreographed right hand from Bastage misses the target.
Tutu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastage finish him?
Bastage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tutu looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tutu seems to have recovered his senses.
Bastage misses with a looping right.
Tutu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tutu moves away from the strike by Bastage.
Bastage looks to land a left hand but Tutu moved out of range nicely.
Bastage misses with a series of wild punches.
Bastage dances in with a quick combination. Tutu is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Bastage snaps Tutu's head back. Tutu stumbles backwards against the cage. Bastage steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Tutu's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Tutu just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sic Bastage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dougie Flutie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Youssef Hadji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hadji has chosen The Moroccan National Anthem as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Flutie
vs
Hadji

185 cm
22
191 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
18
184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dougie Flutie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Youssef Hadji!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flutie looks to score with a jab to the body but Hadji is just out of range.

Hadji scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hadji working away.
Flutie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hadji off and has taken his back!

Flutie looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flutie is trying to stick to Hadji's back but Hadji is turning into Flutie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Flutie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hadji.

Flutie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hadji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hadji manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hadji loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hadji controlling from the top position.
Flutie keeping moving, preventing Hadji from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flutie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hadji's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flutie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Flutie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flutie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flutie wants to get up but he can't break Hadji's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Flutie won't allow Hadji to sweep him here.
Hadji is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Flutie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Hadji is looking for a triangle here but Flutie uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Flutie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flutie is breathing heavily.
Hadji is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flutie off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flutie just trying to survive but Hadji is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Flutie prevents Hadji from getting a body triangle.

Flutie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Flutie trying to control but not successfully.

Flutie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hadji.

Hadji is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Flutie is defending well though. Hadji let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flutie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Flutie is really stuck here.

Flutie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Hadji trying to control.
Flutie is trying to break free.

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.
Flutie is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Hadji is looking to control Flutie but Flutie is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Hadji misses with an elbow to the head.
Flutie rolls, trying to escape but Hadji keeps control of the position.

Hadji tightening his grip on Flutie, looking for the choke.
Hadji is trying to stick to Flutie's back but Flutie is turning into Hadji. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hadji's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Flutie.
Flutie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Hadji had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Flutie is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hadji Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Flutie's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Youssef Hadji 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.

Hadji fails with a takedown attempt.
Flutie digs a good hook to Hadji's body.
Flutie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hadji moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Flutie misses with a two punch combination.
Hadji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flutie.
Flutie throws a lazy right hand but Hadji sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hadji shoots in but Flutie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flutie looks to land a combination but Hadji avoids it well.
Flutie looks to land a combination but Hadji avoids it well.
Hadji has a takedown stuffed.
Dougie Flutie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssef Hadji.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flutie misses with a two punch combination.

Flutie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hadji trying to control the position from guard on top but Flutie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hadji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Flutie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hadji doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hadji manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hadji wants to control from the top but Flutie keeps moving.
Hadji is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hadji working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Flutie tries to bench press Hadji off him but Hadji keeps the position.

Hadji is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Flutie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Flutie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Hadji is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Flutie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Youssef Hadji!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Roquentin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Novikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoine Roquentin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Roquentin
vs
Novikov

191 cm
22
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Twisted Soldier 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antoine Roquentin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Novikov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roquentin throws a nice looking combination but Novikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roquentin fails with the takedown.
Roquentin shoots in and drives through. Novikov sprawls well.
Roquentin tries to clinch there but Novikov circles away.
Novikov keeps the fight on the outside.

Novikov shoots in and bounces Roquentin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novikov stands and throws Roquentin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roquentin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Novikov's best efforts.
Novikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Novikov cracks Roquentin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Novikov avoids the attempt from Roquentin to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Novikov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Roquentin is looking to improve his position but Novikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Novikov lands a heavy elbow.

Roquentin is rocked!

Novikov is working for a guillotine from mount but Roquentin frees his head quite easily.
Novikov cracks Roquentin with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Novikov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whats Nutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Martin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Martin
vs
Nutz

180 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

183 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Martin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Whats Nutz!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nutz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Nutz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nutz dodges the punch combination from Martin.
Nutz swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.

Nutz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Nutz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nutz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nutz trying to keep a closed guard but Martin is proving a slippery customer.

Nutz is looking for a triangle but Martin pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nutz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Nutz has tightened it up now! Martin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Whats Nutz!
Whats Nutz is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre LeDouche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harris's choice of entrance music: Tom Sawyer by Rush. Pierre LeDouche has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LeDouche
vs
Harris

190 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

MMA Elite Nutrition

Twisted Soldier Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre LeDouche!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Harris!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
LeDouche is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
LeDouche really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
LeDouche on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if LeDouche tries to get out of the position.

Harris is working for a guillotine from mount but LeDouche frees his head quite easily.
LeDouche knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeDouche is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that LeDouche really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
LeDouche squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeDouche wants to get back to his feet.
Harris punching from mount but LeDouche doing a good job of avoiding damage.
LeDouche taking shots to the head.
Harris looking to control but LeDouche is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
LeDouche squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Harris 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.
Harris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
LeDouche wants to try and get back to his feet.

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.
Harris breaks from LeDouche's wrist control and lands an elbow.
LeDouche avoids a series of strikes thrown by Harris.
Harris working the ground and pound effectively.
LeDouche holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Harris tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of LeDouche's face.
Harris trying to control but LeDouche is having none of it.
LeDouche blocking the ground and pound.
Harris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Harris trying to control but LeDouche is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris thowing shots but they're missing.
LeDouche wants to try and get back to his feet.
Harris tries to control but LeDouche wriggling away.

Harris with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Harris looks gassed!
Harris 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.
Harris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harris looking to finish with strikes here!
Harris throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

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.
Harris can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LeDouche is looking to escape.
LeDouche is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Harris has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of LeDouche's face.
Harris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
LeDouche is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Harris throws some wild stikes that LeDouche manages to avoid easily.
LeDouche is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but LeDouche is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Harris lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A choreographed right hand from Harris misses the target.
LeDouche misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
LeDouche avoids the body shot from Harris.
LeDouche lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by LeDouche.

Harris is rocked!
LeDouche lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harris at a distance.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can LeDouche finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
LeDouche is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Harris hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pierre LeDouche!
Pierre LeDouche retains his lightweight title!