CEFC 3 the rising PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Antheunis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Mcneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Antheunis
vs
Mcneil

185 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristof Antheunis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Mcneil!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antheunis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Antheunis thows a body shot but no joy.
Antheunis lands a slapping body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mcneil. No joy for Antheunis on that attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mcneil checks a leg kick.
Antheunis cracks Mcneil with an uppercut from hell and Mcneil crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Antheunis's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Mcneil pushes Antheunis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcneil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Antheunis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antheunis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mcneil to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mcneil looks to clinch but Antheunis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mcneil taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kristof Antheunis!

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C
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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 Brycen Gionet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy wescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gionet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Mosh" by Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gionet
vs
wescott

180 cm
20
194 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good takedowns
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brycen Gionet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy wescott!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gionet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
wescott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Gionet 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.

Gionet is looking for a kimura here.

wescott actively working from the bottom here.

Gionet seems to be working for a kimura but wescott defends the submission attempt.
Gionet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

wescott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
wescott works his way to full guard. Good work.

wescott has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gionet doesn't defend quickly enough and wescott has managed to lock this one up! Can Gionet escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to wescott on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Billy wescott!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Labbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Banza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jo Banza is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Labbe
vs
Banza

186 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Labbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Banza!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Labbe blocks a jab.
Labbe throws a right and a left that Banza avoids nicely.
Banza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Labbe tries to bum rush Banza with a series of wild strikes but Banza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Labbe is fending him off so far but Banza persists. Nope, Labbe circles away and we're back to standing.
Labbe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Banza.
Labbe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Banza or perhaps it was just good defense by Labbe which made him look bad.
Banza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Labbe looks to land a combination but Banza avoids it well.
Banza avoids a punch combination nicely.

Banza moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Banza.
Banza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Labbe manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labbe manages to avoid it.
Labbe fails to land with a series of punches.
Labbe is breathing heavily.
Labbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banza digs a good body shot into Labbe's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Labbe.
Jab by Banza.
Banza cracks a nice hook into Labbe's ribs.
Banza lands a jab.
Banza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banza shoots in looking for a takedown. Labbe tries to sprawl out of it but Banza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tim Labbe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Banza.
Banza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Labbe has time to react.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Banza moves into the clinch.

Banza breaks the clinch.
Banza cracks Labbe with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Banza.

Labbe is rocked!

Banza decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Oh Labbe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banza with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Labbe tries to kick Banza off but Banza keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Labbe seems to have got his legs back now.

Banza decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labbe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banza shoots in for a takedown but Labbe shows good takedown defense.
Labbe misses with a double jab

and Banza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Labbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tim Labbe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banza misses with a jab, cross combination.
Labbe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banza counters with a nice body shot.
Banza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Labbe.
Banza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banza duly obliges.
Labbe misses with a series of wild punches.
Labbe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Labbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Banza both land. Nice combination.
Labbe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banza circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labbe misses with a combination
and Banza counters with a three punch combo that has Labbe backing up. Labbe nods at Banza to acknowledge the strikes.
Labbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Labbe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banza scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Labbe throws a right hand that Banza ducks under and follows up with a left that Banza also avoids with ease.
A lazy left from Banza finds it's target.
Labbe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labbe swinging wilding here.
Labbe throws a series of punches but Banza avoids them all with ease.
Banza scores with a nice head shot.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza counters with a nice uppercut.
Labbe misses with a two punch combination.
Labbe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Labbe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Labbe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banza circles away quickly and effectively.
Labbe misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banza swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Labbe lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Labbe.
Banza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Labbe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Banza throws a nice looking combination but Labbe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Labbe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Banza clinches up against the cage.
Labbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Banza has double underhooks.
Labbe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Labbe breaks the clinch.
Labbe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Labbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Labbe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banza circles away quickly and effectively.
Banza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Labbe swivels and escapes.
Labbe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banza lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Banza dominated that round.
That's time! Labbe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No joy there for Labbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banza lands a nice shot that snaps Labbe's head back.
Banza throws a combination. Labbe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banza misses with a double jab.
Banza's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banza duly obliges.
Labbe throws a combination that misses
and Banza counters with a stiff right hand.
Banza lands with a nice body punch.
Banza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Labbe as he jumps to the side.
Labbe misses with a series of wild punches.
Labbe swinging wilding here.

Banza gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Labbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Labbe misses with a wild combination.
Labbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banza counters with an inside leg kick.
Banza scores with a nice strike.
Labbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banza counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labbe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banza dodges the punch combination from Labbe.
Labbe misses with a double jab.
Banza tries to clinch there but Labbe circles away.
No joy there for Labbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Labbe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Labbe's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Labbe duly obliges.

Labbe tries to keep at a distance but Banza has taken the fight into the clinch.
Labbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Banza has double underhooks.
Labbe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Labbe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Labbe fails to land with a series of punches.
Labbe tries to bum rush Banza with a series of wild strikes but Banza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jo Banza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banza scores with a jab to the head.
Labbe tries to bum rush Banza with a series of wild strikes but Banza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banza cracks Labbe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Labbe.
Labbe throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Labbe throws a right hand that Banza ducks under and follows up with a left that Banza also avoids with ease.
Labbe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Labbe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Labbe swinging wilding here.
Labbe throws a series of punches but Banza avoids them all with ease.
Banza slips a jab and a cross from Labbe.
Labbe fails to land with a series of punches.
Labbe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Labbe circles away quickly and effectively.
Labbe misses with a two punch combination.
Labbe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banza counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banza misses with a two punch combination.
Labbe misses with a combination
and Banza counters with a one-two to the body.
Tim Labbe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Labbe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Labbe on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labbe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banza wants to clinch.
Labbe throws a series of punches but Banza avoids them all with ease.
Banza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Labbe tries to bum rush Banza with a series of wild strikes but Banza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labbe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Labbe lands a two punch combo.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banza shoots in and drives through. Labbe sprawls well.
Labbe tries to bum rush Banza with a series of wild strikes but Banza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Labbe misses with a two punch combination.
Labbe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banza counters with a left to the body.
Banza connects with a jab.
Banza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labbe.
Labbe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Banza throws out a loose jab but Labbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Labbe.
Banza tries to clinch but Labbe moves out of range.
Labbe misses with a series of wild punches.
Labbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Labbe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Labbe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banza counters with a straight right hand.
Labbe misses with a few strikes there.
Labbe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Labbe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Banza has Labbe up against the cage in a clinch.
Banza prevents Labbe from breaking the clinch.
Banza prevents Labbe from breaking the clinch.

Labbe breaks the clinch.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Labbe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Labbe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Labbe throws a nice looking combination but Banza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Banza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Banza throws a hook but Labbe blocks it.
Labbe takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banza.
Some wild striking there from Labbe.
Labbe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banza misses with a hook.
Banza works the jab nicely.
Labbe swinging wilding here.
Labbe misses with a two punch combination.
Banza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Labbe's head backwards.
Labbe misses with a combination
and Banza counters with a nice uppercut.
Banza with a nice cross.
Labbe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banza throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Labbe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Banza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Labbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banza counters with a nice body shot.
Labbe looks to land a combination but Banza avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labbe.

Banza clinches with his opponent.

Labbe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Labbe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banza lands the left hand.
Banza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Labbe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labbe fails to land with a series of punches.
Labbe tries to bum rush Banza with a series of wild strikes but Banza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banza throws the left hand but Labbe avoids the punch easily.
Labbe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banza circles away quickly and effectively.

Banza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Labbe to the mat! Labbe manages to get full guard.
Banza wants to get up but he can't break Labbe's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labbe wants to sweep but no luck.
Labbe wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banza manages to pass to side control.
Banza prevents Labbe from improving his position.
Labbe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Labbe wants to improve his position but Banza is controlling well.
Labbe manages to get to full guard.

Banza gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banza tries to bum rush Labbe with a series of wild strikes but Labbe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banza counters with a stiff right hand.
Labbe defending well as Banza loads up on a big left hand.
Labbe slips a jab and a cross from Banza.
Banza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banza dodges the punch combination from Labbe.
Banza throws out a powerful jab.
Labbe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Banza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Labbe wants to break free but Banza has control.
Banza keeps control of Labbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Labbe breaks from the clinch.
Banza misses with a hook. Labbe ducked under it nicely.
Labbe throws a one two combo.
Banza swings for the body but Labbe moves out of range.
Labbe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jo Banza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice jab there from Banza.
A punch combination from Labbe misses.
Labbe throws a series of punches but Banza moves out of range.
Banza shoots in looking for a takedown. Labbe tries to sprawl out of it but Banza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Labbe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four 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.
Labbe misses with a wild combination.

Banza drives through and clinches with Labbe against the cage.

Labbe manages to break the clinch.
Labbe misses with a combination

and Banza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Labbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Banza has double underhooks.

Labbe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Banza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banza misses with a looping right.
Banza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Labbe swivels and escapes.
Labbe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Banza to counter with a crisp jab.
Banza dodges the punch combination from Labbe.
Banza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Labbe.
Tim Labbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banza lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Banza!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anlon Sivad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anlon Sivad acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Turner
vs
Sivad

185 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Turner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anlon Sivad!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner tries to clinch up but Sivad circles away and keeps his distance.
Sivad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sivad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Turner tries to avoid it but Sivad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Turner to the ground. Turner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sivad scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sivad is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Turner reverses the position - he's now on top in Sivad's guard.

Sivad pushes Turner off and scrambles back to his feet.
Turner tries to clinch up but Sivad circles away and keeps his distance.
Turner tries to close the distance and clinch but Sivad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turner misses with a takedown attempt

and Sivad counters with a shoot takedown. Turner fights it but they end up in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Turner holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turner has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sivad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Turner stuffs the takedown.

Turner closes the distance and clinches.

Sivad breaks from the clinch.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sivad circles away quickly and effectively.

Sivad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sivad trying to control the position from guard on top but Turner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sivad looks gassed!
Turner is trying to keep Sivad in close.
Turner wants to stand and escape but Sivad is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner seems keen to control Sivad's posture.

Sivad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sivad wants to stand and escape but instead Turner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sivad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Sivad is keeping the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turner stands up and waves to Sivad to follow him.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.

Sivad gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sivad trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sivad has Turner pulled in close to control his posture.

Turner gets to his feet - Sivad follows without any prompting.
Turner lands a with a good body shot.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Sivad tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sivad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sivad scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sivad trying to control the action but Turner is working from the bottom.

Sivad working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anlon Sivad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sivad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a combination
and Sivad counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sivad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sivad blocks a head kick by Turner.
Sivad fails to land the takedown.
Sivad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turner counters with a head kick.
Sivad gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Turner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sivad won't be happy with that.
James Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anlon Sivad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turner decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sivad to his feet.
Sivad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner scores with a head kick.
Turner tries to clinch up.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Sivad tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sivad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sivad.
Sivad dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turner. That did some damage!
Turner throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sivad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sivad throws a combination that misses

and Turner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sivad working a defensive guard here.

Sivad has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner stopping the sweep attempt from Sivad.
Turner advances to half guard.
Turner misses with a head shot. Sivad uses the momentum to regain guard.
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.
Sivad is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Turner is controlling him.
Sivad wants to sweep but no luck.

Turner stands and steps away. Sivad gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sivad fails with the takedown.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner looking to control but Sivad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turner putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Turner looking to control but Sivad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Turner is working for a guillotine from mount but Sivad frees his head quite easily.
Turner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Turner dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sivad tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sivad pinned against the cage. Sivad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sivad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
A left lands for Turner.
Sivad tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Sivad didn't expect that.

Sivad uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.

Turner scores with a takedown into Sivad's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner wants to control from the top but Sivad keeps moving.

Sivad isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Turner stacks Sivad on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Turner!
Turner tries to move to mount but Sivad blocks the move with his legs.
Turner trying to control the action but Sivad is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Sivad tries to escape but Turner is in control.
Sivad is trying to escape the position but Turner is controlling the position.

Turner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Turner tries to clinch but Sivad is having none of it.
Sivad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sivad swats away the attempt to clinch by Turner.
Turner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sivad circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sivad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sivad is looking to clinch.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sivad.
Turner misses with a kick to the body.
Sivad misses with a head kick.
James Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner fails with the takedown
and Sivad counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Turner. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sivad drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sivad stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Turner postures up and lands a big shot to Sivad's brow.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Turner trying to control the position from guard on top but Sivad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sivad wants to control the position but Turner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turner prevents Sivad from standing back up.
Sivad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Turner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Turner!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Tacos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tacos has chosen Battery as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

McManus
vs
Tacos

205 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

ev0lved Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Tacos!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tacos keeps the fight on the outside.
Tacos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tacos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McManus but McManus pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McManus clinches up with Tacos and pushes him back against the cage.

McManus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McManus doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Tacos to counter with a crisp jab.
McManus closes the distance but Tacos moves to the side

so Tacos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McManus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tacos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tacos won't allow McManus to sweep him here.
McManus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tacos trying to control the position from guard on top but McManus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McManus will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tacos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tacos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Tacos does no damage.
McManus lands a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Sam McManus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McManus is breathing heavily.
McManus misses with a kick to the body.
McManus throws a combination that misses
and Tacos counters with a one-two to the body.
McManus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tacos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tacos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McManus but McManus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McManus tries to clinch up

and Tacos counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tacos is looking to stand up but McManus won't let him.

McManus manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tacos tries to clinch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tacos circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tacos shoots in and bounces McManus off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McManus looking for a sweep. Not yet McManus, not yet.
McManus working a defensive guard here.
McManus keeping moving, preventing Tacos from controlling successfully.
Tacos passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacos moves into full mount! McManus won't be happy about that!
Tacos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
McManus trying to control the position but Tacos manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tacos's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Tacos sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McManus taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Tacos!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: Yo Yo Scrape by Skinny Puppy. Michael Stevenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stevenson
vs
Thompson

177 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

165 cm
23
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Poweful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Stevenson sprawls well.
Michael Stevenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson misses with a kick to the body.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stevenson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Stevenson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevenson tries to get out of the position.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Stevenson is staying active underneath Thompson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thompson not doing much here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson not doing much here.
Thompson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.

Thompson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thompson tries to control but Stevenson wriggling away.
Thompson mounts Stevenson! Really nice guard pass there!
Thompson controlling his opponent.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thompson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.

Despite being in the dominant position, Tom Thompson just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Thompson instigates a clinch.
Stevenson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Thompson keeps him there for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stevenson.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Michael Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Thompson.
Stevenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thompson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stevenson tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Thompson decides to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Stevenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but Stevenson is blocking nicely.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson is taking a breather. Stevenson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Thompson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Stevenson as he works his way to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevenson!

Thompson wants to finish this one by submission but Stevenson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Thompson.

Thompson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thompson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Stevenson is now in Thompson's guard. A big mistake from Thompson there, giving up the dominant position!
Stevenson wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.

Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Stevenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Stevenson can't escape the position.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Thompson has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stevenson is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Thompson!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ver Cingeto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Sylvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Sylvia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cingeto
vs
Sylvia

185 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ver Cingeto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cingeto shoots in and bounces Sylvia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sylvia tries to strike from the bottom.
Sylvia wants to sweep here but Cingeto controlling him for the moment.
Sylvia controls Cingeto momentarily but Cingeto frees himself.
Cingeto stopping the sweep attempt from Sylvia.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cingeto lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sylvia keeping moving, preventing Cingeto from controlling successfully.
Cingeto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sylvia working for a triangle but Cingeto defends it easily.
Cingeto 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.
Cingeto is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cingeto passes Sylvia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cingeto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sylvia keeps working.
Cingeto working Sylvia over with strikes.
Cingeto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sylvia wants to hold on but Cingeto pushes him away.

Cingeto jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sylvia manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cingeto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cingeto has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Sylvia!
Cingeto controlling his opponent.

Cingeto is working for a guillotine from mount but Sylvia frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cingeto scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sylvia?
Cingeto fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Sylvia is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cingeto quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cingeto but it's paid off an Sylvia is forced to tap! Nice work by Cingeto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ver Cingeto!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barret Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadillac Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wallace
vs
Williams

178 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barret Wallace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cadillac Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Wallace works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Wallace circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Wallace has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace slowing the pace effectively.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Wallace's ribcage.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wallace fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace drops Williams with a nice combination! Wallace dives into Williams's guard, looking to finish!

Williams is rocked!
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Wallace knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wallace keeps working.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Wallace is defending the position.
Williams is keen to just control but Wallace is a slippery customer.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wallace drops Williams with a beautiful combination! Williams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wallace is looking for the KO!
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Wallace finish him?
Wallace looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.

Williams moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Williams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace stalling against the cage.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Williams looks gassed!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank.
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!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams scores with a knee to the head.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace drops Williams with a left right combo! Wallace follows him down to the ground into side control.
Williams is not content to let Wallace control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallace wants to stand but Williams is controlling his arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams tries to bench press Wallace off him but Wallace keeps the position.
Wallace tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Williams regains half guard.
Wallace throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Wallace throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams is trying to control the position but Wallace postures up.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

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.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Wallace is retaining full guard.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wallace tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Wallace is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wallace kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barret Wallace dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williams tries to clinch up but Wallace circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cadillac Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.
Williams looks to clinch
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Williams throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wallace counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Barret Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams tries to clinch
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Barret Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wallace clinches with his opponent.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallace gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Wallace presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams is trying to drag Wallace to the mat but Wallace just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
Williams wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wallace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace lands with a cross.
Williams looks to clinch

and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace is working Williams over against the cage.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wallace into the cage.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williams keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Wallace.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Wallace wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wallace manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Wallace counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams tries to clinch
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Wallace.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Barret Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams wants to clinch
and Wallace counters with a two punch combo.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams closes the distance but Wallace moves to the side
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.
Wallace takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams tries to clinch but Wallace moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wallace paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Barret Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadillac Williams.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wallace tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Williams.

Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallace's defenses.
A short right from Wallace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Wallace wants to break free but Williams has control.
Wallace will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barret Wallace dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams wants to clinch but Wallace slips to the side
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Wallace.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.

Williams clinches.
Wallace prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wallace dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Williams prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Williams prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Williams wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wallace breaks the clinch.

Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wallace is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barret Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadillac Williams.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wallace.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
Wallace presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Williams letting Wallace take a breather here.
Wallace scores with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace is working Williams over against the cage.
Wallace wants to break free but Williams has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is working Williams over against the cage.
Wallace has Williams pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Wallace lands a left hand.

Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wallace regains guard.
Wallace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Wallace.
Williams distracts Wallace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams advances to half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.

Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Barret Wallace did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams advances position into side control!

Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace tries to escape but Williams is in control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Williams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wallace is avoiding damage well.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams tries to clinch
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams takes one on the button.
Wallace scores with a jab to the head.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.

Wallace darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wallace avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Wallace.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Wallace has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Wallace lands a body punch.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wallace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wallace blocks an elbow strike.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Wallace.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Williams prevents Wallace from breaking the clinch.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Wallace stalling against the cage.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Williams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Wallace taking a breather.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Wallace working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Wallace dodges an elbow strike from Williams.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Wallace.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Wallace is working Williams over against the cage.
Wallace lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams taking a breather.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Williams throws an elbow but it misses.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Wallace has Williams pressed against the cage.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallace gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barret Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadillac Williams.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wallace prevents it.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barret Wallace had his way with Cadillac Williams in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Wallace lands a jab to the head.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Wallace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Williams is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Wallace is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wallace misses with a combination

and Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallace avoids the damage to the body.
Williams tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
Wallace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Wallace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wallace lands with a light punch inside.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wallace leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wallace scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Wallace avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wallace.
Wallace lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Still in the clinch, Wallace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wallace lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
Wallace wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallace gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.
A body shot lands from Wallace.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Wallace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

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.
Williams keeps control of Wallace as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Wallace to work.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Williams letting Wallace take a breather here.
Wallace avoiding damage as Williams throws knees to the body.
Williams throws an elbow that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wallace.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wallace down to the mat. Wallace avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wallace keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Wallace throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Wallace backing up. Wallace nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Wallace counters by moving into the clinch.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Wallace blocks the elbow strike.
Wallace tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Barret Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Williams tries to work over Wallace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wallace gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace blocking some punches.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Wallace stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Barret Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cadillac Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wallace has Williams pressed against the cage.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams wants to stall.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace lands a nice uppercut.
Williams tries to stall but Wallace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Wallace on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wallace blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cadillac Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Wallace holding his opponent close, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barret Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barret Wallace!
Barret Wallace is the new welterweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bash O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Deric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

O Brien
vs
Deric

187 cm
21
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bash O Brien!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sir Deric!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien missing with a left hand there. Deric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Deric fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. O Brien sprawls well initially but Deric persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Deric seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Brien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Brien pushes Deric off looking to stand but Deric dives back in and keeps control.
O Brien trying to control from the bottom.

O Brien is defending against the submission attempts here by Deric.
Deric trying to control from half guard but O Brien is working away.
O Brien landing rabbit punches to the side of Deric's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.

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

Deric seems to be working for a kimura but O Brien defends the submission attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
O Brien drops Deric with a nice combination! O Brien dives into Deric's guard, looking to finish!

Deric is rocked!

It looks like Sir Deric has been cut.
Deric looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Deric is still in real trouble! Can O Brien finish him?
O Brien trying to control the position from guard on top but Deric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deric seems to have recovered his senses.
O Brien stays in close to Deric's body and controls the position.
O Brien trying to control but Deric is working from the bottom.

Deric looking for submissions from the bottom but instead O Brien passes into side control.

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.
Deric can't do much from the bottom here.
O Brien throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Deric tries to buck O Brien off but O Brien is having none of it.

O Brien stands up and we're back to a striking position.
O Brien bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Brien!
O Brien knocks Deric to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
O Brien controlling from side mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien working the ground and pound from side control.
O Brien just content to control the position.
Deric manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
O Brien content to control rather than advance.

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.
Deric is looking for a sweep. O Brien is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
O Brien controlling the action here.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Bash O Brien just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
O Brien throws a right and a left that Deric avoids nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

O Brien gets caught flat footed, as Deric shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
O Brien wants to stand but Deric is controlling the position.
O Brien keeping full guard, as Deric tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bash O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sir Deric's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

O Brien tries to clinch but Deric is having none of it.
Bash O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Brien lands a high kick to the side of Deric's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! O Brien dives into guard, looking to finish.
Deric is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
O Brien is trying to maintain the position but Deric is very close to passing his half guard.
Deric is stalling here. O Brien is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Deric seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and O Brien has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Deric sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deric tries to roll over but O Brien keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deric moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O Brien postures up.

Deric had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. O Brien is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Deric Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take O Brien's back instead.
Deric trying to control momentarily.
Deric gets his hands free as O Brien looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Will Deric go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
O Brien is trying to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien trying to control the action but Deric just sinks the hooks in.
Deric scores with punches from the back.

O Brien is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
O Brien wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien wants to escape the position.
Deric avoiding O Brien 's attempts to control his hands.

Deric is working for a rear naked choke. O Brien is not defending it well and Deric has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! O Brien refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of O Brien's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sir Deric!
Sir Deric is the new light heavyweight champion!