Let the bodies hit the floor PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Suckerpunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen When Will They Shoot as his entrance music. Barry Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Suckerpunch
vs
Smith

195 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
31
270 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Suckerpunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suckerpunch closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Suckerpunch pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Suckerpunch's guard.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith trying to control but Suckerpunch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Suckerpunch is retaining full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Suckerpunch keeps moving.
Smith is pushing down on Suckerpunch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Suckerpunch is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.

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

Smith is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Suckerpunch as he works his way to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Suckerpunch has managed to sweep!
Suckerpunch passes Smith's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suckerpunch pulls his head out easily.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suckerpunch wants to advance to full mount but Smith doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Suckerpunch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Suckerpunch from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suckerpunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Suckerpunch wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to keep Suckerpunch in close.
Suckerpunch tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Suckerpunch pushes his legs off easily.
Suckerpunch connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suckerpunch chips away with some ground and pound.
Suckerpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suckerpunch controls the pace.
Smith controls Suckerpunch momentarily but Suckerpunch frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suckerpunch wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Suckerpunch throws a big right hand that misses.
Suckerpunch wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.

Johnny Suckerpunch has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Suckerpunch shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suckerpunch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Suckerpunch misses the target.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suckerpunch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Suckerpunch defends it nicely.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Suckerpunch counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Suckerpunch works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suckerpunch manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith stands and throws Suckerpunch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Suckerpunch taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith laying and praying for a moment but Suckerpunch takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Suckerpunch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.

Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suckerpunch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Suckerpunch fails to land.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suckerpunch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Suckerpunch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suckerpunch prevents the takedown attempt.

Suckerpunch manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suckerpunch swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Suckerpunch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Suckerpunch.
A combination from Suckerpunch does no damage.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Suckerpunch has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Suckerpunch can't do much from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Smith with the ground and pound but Suckerpunch regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suckerpunch is not content to let Smith control the position.
Barry Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.

Smith 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.
Smith thows a huge punch but Suckerpunch dodges it nicely.
Suckerpunch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Suckerpunch kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Smith tries to clinch but Suckerpunch moves out of range.

Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Smith is working for a kimura but Suckerpunch is defending it quite comfortably.
Suckerpunch is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suckerpunch avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith is looking for a kimura here.
Suckerpunch is not content to let Smith control the position.

Smith is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Suckerpunch as he works his way to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith throws and elbow that misses. Suckerpunch uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Suckerpunch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Suckerpunch looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Suckerpunch drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suckerpunch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suckerpunch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Smith pushes a forearm under Suckerpunch's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Suckerpunch is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Saunders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Saunders
vs
Lisser

202 cm
24
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

185 cm
20
284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lisser!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lisser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saunders sprawls well. Saunders wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lisser gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Lisser or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders which made him look bad.
Horrible takedown by Lisser or perhaps it was just good defense by Saunders which made him look bad.
Richard Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
Saunders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saunders wants it to stay on the feet.
Lisser shoots in for a double leg but Saunders sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lisser dodges the punch combination from Saunders.
No joy there for Saunders, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saunders misses with a looping right.

Lisser is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saunders's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Lisser not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lisser drops an elbow to the side of Saunders's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saunders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lisser is looking to advance position but Saunders won't allow it.
Lisser content to control rather than advance.
Saunders on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saunders tries to get out of the position.
Lisser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saunders has hold of Lisser's hands but Lisser slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lisser.
Saunders taking some punishment here, with Lisser in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisser thows a huge punch but Saunders dodges it nicely.
Lisser thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saunders's head.
Lisser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lisser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lisser has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lisser takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
Lisser throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lisser with the ground and pound but Saunders uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lisser scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Lisser content to stall in guard here.
Lisser postures up in Saunders's guard and throws a big left but Saunders blocks it.
Lisser trying to control the position from guard on top but Saunders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lisser scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisser content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lisser thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lisser throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisser landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lisser trying to control but Saunders is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Saunders working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lisser tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lisser fails to land the takedown.
Saunders stuffs the takedown.
Saunders throws a shot to the body.
Lisser shoots in looking for a takedown. Saunders tries to sprawl out of it but Lisser keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saunders manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richard Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Lisser.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lisser.
Lisser fails with a takedown attempt.
Lisser fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Lisser drives through and clinches with Saunders against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders prevents the takedown attempt.
Lisser drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saunders gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saunders prevents the takedown attempt.
Lisser is breathing heavily.
Lisser goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
Lisser wants a takedown.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders tries to circle away but Lisser has him pinned against the cage.
Lisser is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders is trying to force a seperation but Lisser has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Saunders's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Saunders looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Lisser.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lisser.

Lisser is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saunders can't fight it off and eventually Lisser manages to take the fight to the floor. Saunders looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saunders utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisser wants to control from the top but Saunders keeps moving.
Lisser thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisser lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Matt Lisser has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lisser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lisser throws and elbow that misses. Saunders uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisser's guard. Nice move by Saunders!
Lisser seems keen to control Saunders's posture.
Saunders will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Matt Lisser.
Lisser closes the distance and clinches up with Saunders, looking for a takedown. Lisser pushes Saunders against the cage but Saunders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lisser wants to clinch.
Saunders stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Saunders wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders slaps away a takedown attempt from Lisser, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lisser shoots in and drives through. Saunders sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Lisser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Lisser fails with the takedown.
Lisser looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Saunders gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lisser to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saunders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lisser pushes down on Saunders's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saunders taking some punishment here, with Lisser in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Lisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisser missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lisser working the head and body with strikes.
Lisser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saunders with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lisser throwing shots but Saunders is blocking nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lisser is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lisser looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saunders with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisser working over Saunders with some ground and pound. Saunders looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisser missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lisser has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lisser throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisser looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lisser uses his free foot to push down on Saunders's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saunders.
Saunders wants to control but Lisser is having none of it.
Lisser pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

It looks like Richard Saunders has been cut.
Lisser working the ground and pound effectively.

Richard Saunders's cut is getting worse.
Lisser unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Saunders wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lisser celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Lisser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Plouffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George st piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). st piere has chosen metalica nothing else.. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Plouffe
vs
st piere

190 cm
27
219 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
26
200 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Plouffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George st piere!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plouffe connects with a right hand. st piere shakes it off.
st piere shoots in looking for a takedown but Plouffe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing st piere's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plouffe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Andre Plouffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
st piere shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plouffe defends it nicely.
Plouffe scores with a shot to the body.
st piere looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
st piere shoots for a double leg takedown but Plouffe sprawls well. He's pushed st piere's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Andre Plouffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George st piere.

Plouffe instigates a clinch.
st piere has Plouffe pressed against the cage, preventing Plouffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
st piere goes for a takedown attempt but Plouffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Plouffe moves into range and clinches up with st piere.
st piere has Plouffe pressed against the cage, preventing Plouffe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Plouffe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Plouffe pushes st piere back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Plouffe has had enough of the clinch but st piere keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouffe lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Plouffe.
Plouffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Plouffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Plouffe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Plouffe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent st piere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plouffe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Plouffe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends st piere sprawling to the canvas! st piere rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Plouffe finish him?!

st piere is rocked!

It looks like George st piere has been cut.
Plouffe measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes st piere! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Andre Plouffe!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Houton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyetook Yudaon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houton comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - I want it all. Eyetook Yudaon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Houton
vs
Yudaon

180 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Olympic wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced

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, Nate Houton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eyetook Yudaon!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houton throws a series of punches but Yudaon moves out of range.
Houton throws a good cross that connects.
Houton throws a nice looking combination but Yudaon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Houton misses.

Yudaon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Houton's half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
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. Yudaon connects with a nice short shot to Houton's temple.
Yudaon is nestled in close to Houton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Yudaon controlling the pace.
Yudaon lands with a punch from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Yudaon there.
Yudaon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Houton is breathing heavily.
Yudaon is pressing down on Houton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Houton is holding on for now.

Yudaon is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yudaon winds up and cracks Houton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yudaon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yudaon is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Houton is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooh a big shot lands for Yudaon! Houton is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eyetook Yudaon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adelard Desormeaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paixao has chosen "Death by Blonde" by Devotchka as his entrance music. Octavio Paixao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Desormeaux
vs
Paixao

165 cm
20
186 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
26
180 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adelard Desormeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Paixao avoids the body shot from Desormeaux.
Paixao punishes Desormeaux's body with a nice straight punch.

Paixao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Desormeaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Paixao not doing much here.
Paixao working over Desormeaux with some ground and pound. Desormeaux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desormeaux punching from the bottom.
Desormeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paixao lands with a punch from half guard.
Desormeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paixao scores with a couple of nice shots.

Paixao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Desormeaux sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Desormeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paixao is working for a kimura but Desormeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Paixao prevents Desormeaux from standing back up.
Paixao is thwarting Desormeaux's attempts to control the position.
Paixao scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Paixao is working for a kimura but Desormeaux is defending it quite comfortably.
Paixao is looking to advance position but Desormeaux won't allow it.
Desormeaux wants to control but Paixao is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao misses with a head shot. Desormeaux uses the momentum to regain guard.
Paixao trying to control but Desormeaux is working from the bottom.
Paixao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paixao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paixao distracts Desormeaux with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paixao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Desormeaux has his foot on Paixao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paixao works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paixao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paixao thows a big elbow that misses.
Desormeaux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Desormeaux controls Paixao momentarily but Paixao frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paixao trying to control the position from guard on top but Desormeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paixao throws a big right hand that misses.
Paixao advances position into side control!
Paixao tries to score with some ground and pound. Desormeaux controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paixao working the ground and pound.
Desormeaux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Paixao creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Paixao lands a few punches from side control.
Paixao landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Desormeaux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Desormeaux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao landing a few strikes.
Desormeaux manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Desormeaux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paixao with the ground and pound but Desormeaux uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paixao landing with the ground and pound.
Paixao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paixao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paixao throwing strikes from guard but Desormeaux blocks nicely.

Paixao has gone for a leg lock! Desormeaux slips out almost immediately though and dives into Paixao's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Paixao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Desormeaux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paixao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Desormeaux has managed to get both his arms back between Paixao's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paixao misses with the combination.
Paixao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Desormeaux backs up against the cage.
Paixao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paixao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Desormeaux's calf.
Desormeaux shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Paixao sprawls well. Paixao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Desormeaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Desormeaux moves out of range as Paixao strikes.
Paixao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paixao lands a slapping body shot.
Paixao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Desormeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Paixao fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Paixao misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paixao.
Desormeaux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paixao moves away.
Paixao slaps away a takedown attempt from Desormeaux, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paixao throws out a loose jab but Desormeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Paixao. Beautiful body shot.
Paixao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Paixao lands a leg kick that knocks Desormeaux off balance momentarily.
Desormeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paixao to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Desormeaux is defended easily by Paixao.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adelard Desormeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Desormeaux looks for a takedown but Paixao sprawls well.
Paixao will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Desormeaux is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao lands with an overhand left.
Desormeaux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Desormeaux throws a sloppy head kick
and Paixao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paixao is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Paixao scores with a jab to the body.
Paixao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Octavio Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paixao scores with the left hand. Desormeaux knows he should have avoided that one.
Adelard Desormeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paixao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Desormeaux.
Paixao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Desormeaux throws a push kick but Paixao slaps the foot to one side.
Paixao with a body punch. A glancing blow.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao chips away with some ground and pound.
Paixao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Paixao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Desormeaux's head.
Paixao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paixao content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paixao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paixao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paixao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Desormeaux 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.
Desormeaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paixao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desormeaux's head.
Paixao works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desormeaux has hold of Paixao's hands but Paixao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paixao tries to pass to full mount but Desormeaux defends it.
Paixao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Desormeaux with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Desormeaux has hold of Paixao's hands but Paixao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Desormeaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Paixao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Paixao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Desormeaux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Desormeaux wants to get back to full guard.
Paixao not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paixao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paixao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Desormeaux has hold of Paixao's hands but Paixao slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Desormeaux is trying to control but can't.
Paixao is nestled in close to Desormeaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desormeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paixao.
Desormeaux slips under a jab.
Paixao looks to land a right hand but Desormeaux moved out of range.
Desormeaux plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paixao lands a slapping body shot.
Paixao throws a good cross that connects.
Paixao scores with a hook to the body. Desormeaux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paixao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Desormeaux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paixao but Paixao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paixao cracks Desormeaux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Paixao lands an impressive looking overhand right. Desormeaux doesn't seem phased though.
Paixao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Desormeaux in his tracks.
Paixao stuffs the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Desormeaux momentarily.

Paixao scores with a takedown into Desormeaux's guard.
Desormeaux controls Paixao momentarily but Paixao frees himself.
Paixao throwing strikes but missing.
Desormeaux has momentary wrist control but Paixao slips an elbow through the middle.
Paixao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Desormeaux's head.
Paixao trying to control the position from guard on top but Desormeaux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paixao missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Desormeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paixao.
Desormeaux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paixao.
Octavio Paixao has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paixao landing some decent shots from guard.
Paixao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
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!
Desormeaux has momentary wrist control but Paixao slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paixao's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Paixao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paixao postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Desormeaux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Desormeaux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Paixao wants to control from the top but Desormeaux keeps moving.
Paixao stands up over Desormeaux, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paixao working Desormeaux over with strikes.
Paixao is looking to take a break and control but Desormeaux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Desormeaux avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Paixao.
Desormeaux is staying active underneath Paixao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Paixao lands a nice short elbow.
Desormeaux missing with punches from the bottom.
Paixao passes to side control.
Desormeaux is looking to regain half guard here but Paixao keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao looks up at the clock and then as Desormeaux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paixao smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paixao lands a decent elbow from side control.
Desormeaux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desormeaux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paixao wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paixao lands a nice forearm strike.
Octavio Paixao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paixao working the ground and pound.
Adelard Desormeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desormeaux is trying to get back to half guard.
Paixao lands some shots froms side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Paixao looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Paixao looks up at the clock and then as Desormeaux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Paixao smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Paixao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paixao 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Octavio Paixao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boowa Kwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyerip Iourarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kwala
vs
Iourarm

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boowa Kwala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eyerip Iourarm!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kwala scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iourarm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kwala off and has taken his back!
Iourarm keeps control of the position easily here as Kwala tries to buck him off.
Kwala is really stuck here.
Kwala is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Iourarm.
Kwala rolls, trying to escape but Iourarm keeps control of the position.
Iourarm is riding his opponent, not letting Kwala buck him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Iourarm has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eyerip Iourarm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kwala gets a takedown into half guard.
Iourarm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kwala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kwala's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iourarm connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Kwala to escape the position.
Iourarm has the hooks in. Kwala is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Iourarm has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kwala's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwala trying to control the action but Iourarm just sinks the hooks in.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Iourarm controls the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eyerip Iourarm was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kwala drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iourarm keeping moving, preventing Kwala from controlling successfully.
Kwala looking to sit in guard and control but Iourarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Iourarm controlling from the top position.
Iourarm's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Eyerip Iourarm will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kwala feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kwala throws a strike but Iourarm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kwala can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iourarm controls the pace.
Iourarm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kwala's guard.
Still in half guard, Iourarm seems content to control.
Kwala is looking for a sweep. Iourarm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iourarm controlling the pace.
Iourarm works his way into side control.
Iourarm is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kwala's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Iourarm decides to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kwala shoots in and bounces Iourarm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kwala throws a strike but Iourarm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Iourarm gets to his feet. Kwala looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kwala shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iourarm's guard.
Kwala throws and elbow that misses. Iourarm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kwala's guard. Nice move by Iourarm!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iourarm passes Kwala's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iourarm passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kwala!
Iourarm controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwala really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iourarm controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eyerip Iourarm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Iourarm pushes Kwala off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Boowa Kwala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kwala shoots in and bounces Iourarm off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kwala throws and elbow that misses. Iourarm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kwala's guard. Nice move by Iourarm!
Iourarm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iourarm works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iourarm controlling the pace.
Kwala wants to get back to full guard but Iourarm has mounted him!
Kwala tries to hold on but Iourarm postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iourarm content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boowa Kwala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Eyerip Iourarm hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Kwala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Iourarm sprawls well initially but Kwala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Iourarm pushes Kwala off looking to stand but Kwala dives back in and keeps control.
Iourarm gets full guard.

Iourarm is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Iourarm pulls guard successfully.
Iourarm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iourarm trying to control the pace.
Iourarm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kwala!
Eyerip Iourarm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iourarm controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eyerip Iourarm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Iourarm 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eyerip Iourarm!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Manson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Manson
vs
Simpson

190 cm
25
202 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

188 cm
26
195 lbs
13 - 8 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Manson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manson connects with a body shot.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Manson.
Simpson blocks a low kick nicely.

Simpson has closed the distance and engaged Manson in a clinch.
Simpson misses with a punch to the body.
Manson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manson's efforts to push away.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Manson blocks it.
Manson lands a left hand.
Manson wants to get back to striking at distance but Simpson won't allow it.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Manson blocks it.
Simpson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson lands a nice elbow.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Manson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles Manson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Simpson clinches.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manson managing to block the knees to the body from Simpson.
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Simpson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manson blocks it with crossed arms.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Manson.
Simpson looking to stall.
Manson wants to break free but Simpson has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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!
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson has Manson pressed against the cage, preventing Manson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson leaning against his opponent.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Simpson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Simpson missing with knees to the body.
Manson scores with a hook to the body.
Simpson looks gassed!
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling him.
Manson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simpson or not.
Manson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
Manson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Manson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson misses with a punch on the inside.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manson is trying to break free.
A right hook to the body lands for Manson.
Simpson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manson is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Simpson.

Manson breaks the clinch.
Simpson shoots for a double leg takedown but Manson sprawls well. He's pushed Simpson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simpson needs to keep his hands up - Manson had a free shot at his head there.
Manson lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Charles Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manson punishes Simpson's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Simpson blocks the low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Manson lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manson misses the jab.
Manson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Simpson's sensitive parts.
Manson cracks Simpson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Simpson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manson.
Manson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Manson. Those never looked like landing.
Simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Simpson scores with a kick to the body.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manson tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but Manson blocks with his arms.
Manson tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simpson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Manson is blocking nicely.
Simpson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manson tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.
Simpson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manson struggles to land a body shot inside as Simpson controls his hands.
Manson is trying to push Simpson away but Simpson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Manson breaks from the clinch.
Manson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manson throws a leg kick

and Simpson counters by clinching up.
Manson tries to circle away but Simpson has him pinned against the cage.

Manson breaks from the clinch.
Manson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Charles Manson is winning the standup battle so far.
Manson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simpson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
Manson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Simpson moves into the clinch.
Simpson has Manson pressed against the cage.
Manson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Manson 's eye.

It looks like Charles Manson has been cut.
Simpson trying to land knees to the body.
Manson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Manson blocks it.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.

Manson manages to break the clinch.
Simpson moves forwards but Manson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Good leg kick by Manson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manson. Manson obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manson looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson moves in looking to clinch but Manson pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Manson's cut.
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.

Manson scores with the left hand. Simpson knows he should have avoided that one.
Manson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manson throws out a leg kick but Simpson moves out of range and Manson only half commits.
Manson misses with a wild combination.
Manson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson scores with a sloppy right hand. Simpson should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Manson. Those never looked like landing.
Manson throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Manson misses with a two punch combination.
Manson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Manson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Simpson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manson lands a leg kick that knocks Simpson off balance momentarily.
Manson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simpson on the side of the head.
Simpson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manson lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simpson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A combination from Manson does no damage.
Manson throws a leg kick but Simpson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simpson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Manson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Charles Manson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Manson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Manson swats away the attempt to clinch by Simpson.
Nice takedown defense from Manson. No joy for Simpson on that attempt.
Jab by Manson.
Simpson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Manson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manson throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Simpson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Manson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simpson tries to clinch there but Manson circles away.

Simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Simpson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Manson is blocking nicely.
Simpson crunches a lovely knee into Manson's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Simpson tries a knee to the head but Manson blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Simpson as the two fighters clinch.
Knees to the body from Simpson.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Manson is trying to break free.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
Manson takes an elbow to the temple.
Manson takes an elbow to the temple.
Simpson lands an elbow inside that Manson shrugs off.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Manson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manson.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Simpson landing knees to the head.
Manson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Simpson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manson blocks an elbow strike from Simpson.

Manson breaks the clinch.
Manson misses with a double jab.
Simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Simpson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manson lands with a hook. Simpson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manson looks to land a combination but Simpson avoids it well.
Manson works the jab nicely.
Manson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Simpson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manson sprawls well. Manson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simpson gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bart Simpson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Charles Manson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Simpson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Manson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manson throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Manson misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson thumps Simpson with a low kick.

Simpson darts in and clinches Manson up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Simpson.
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.
Simpson lands an elbow inside.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Manson is blocking nicely.
Simpson lands a nice knee to the body.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
Simpson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Manson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Simpson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Simpson connects with a knee to the head.
Simpson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Manson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Simpson.
Simpson lands a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Manson.
A frustrated look appears on Manson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Manson is blocking nicely.
Manson presses Simpson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Simpson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manson is trying to break the clinch but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
Manson working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simpson throws an elbow but misses.
Simpson scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manson.
Manson can't break the clinch.
Manson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simpson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manson is looking to break free of the clinch but Simpson has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson misses with a knee to the head.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manson misses with a punch to the body.
Manson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manson tries to break free but Simpson pushes him back against the cage.
Manson is trying to force a seperation but Simpson has the dominant position.
Simpson scores a nice knee to the body.
Manson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simpson with a knee to the head.
Simpson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Charles Manson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from Simpson.
Manson tries to break the clinch but Simpson is controlling the position.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Manson lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Simpson misses with a knee strike.
Simpson looking to throw knees to the head but Manson is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manson.
Manson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bart Simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Manson breaks from the clinch.
Manson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simpson dodges the punch combination from Manson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bart Simpson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charles Manson!
Charles Manson is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Levrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Levrone has chosen VooDoo Child as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Anvil
vs
Levrone

195 cm
29
190 lbs
14 - 10 - 1

185 cm
26
200 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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 14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Achilles Anvil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ross Levrone!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Levrone.
Anvil ducks under a wild hook from Levrone.
Levrone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Anvil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Levrone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Anvil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Levrone is in Anvil's guard.
Levrone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anvil keeping full guard, as Levrone tries to pass.
Levrone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anvil has control of Levrone's left arm, preventing Levrone from doing any damage.
Levrone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levrone wants to pass the guard but Anvil is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Achilles Anvil.
Levrone throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Achilles Anvil has been cut.
Anvil misses with a wild body shot.
Levrone scores with a head kick.
Levrone misses with a straight left.
Levrone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Levrone works Anvil's body with a nice hook.
Anvil moves out of range as Levrone strikes.
Nice cross by Levrone.
Levrone cracks Anvil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Levrone throws a sloppy head kick
and Anvil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Levrone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Levrone throws a lazy uppercut
and Anvil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Levrone looks gassed!
Anvil throws a jab when Levrone was well out of range.
Levrone takes one to the side of the head.
Anvil scores with a nice head shot.

Levrone is rocked!
Anvil throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Levrone is still on wobbly legs! Can Anvil finish him?
Levrone throws a head kick that misses.
Levrone gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Anvil gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Levrone is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilles Anvil!