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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Hunecke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard has chosen Voivod- Tribal convictions as his entrance music. Kyle Hunecke looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Hunecke
vs
Savard

179 cm
18
223 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
222 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Hunecke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hunecke gets tackled into the cage by Savard. Savard maintains the clinch.
Hunecke tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savard smiles and moves away.
Serge Savard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunecke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savard counters with a monster head kick that knocks Hunecke out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Serge Savard!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boowa Kwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Williams
vs
Kwala

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boowa Kwala!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams is looking to slow Kwala down with leg kicks.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Kwala.

Kwala pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Kwala is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Kwala has the dominant position.
Come on Kwala - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Kwala throws a lazy body kick

and Williams counters with a head kick that drops Kwala - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williams stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kwala is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Horrible takedown by Kwala or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Steven Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boowa Kwala.

Kwala moves into the clinch.

Kwala manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kwala tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kwala is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams prevents Kwala from standing back up.
Kwala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kwala manages to get to full guard.
Kwala controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwala wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwala is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kwala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kwala can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kwala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kwala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Kwala trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kwala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kwala with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a head kick.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Kwala is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Kwala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Kwala has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kwala just stands there and leans against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Kwala is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Steven Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Williams avoids the head kick by Kwala.
Kwala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams looks to land a combination but Kwala avoids it well.
Kwala looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Kwala persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Steven Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwala shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Steven Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boowa Kwala.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwala swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Kwala's ribs.
Kwala fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwala dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Kwala's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kwala back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kwala throws a head kick that misses.

Williams gets a clinch.
Kwala can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Kwala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Kwala on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwala enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwala manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kwala pushes Williams off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Kwala lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Kwala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwala is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Kwala misses with a hook.
Kwala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams jumps guard but Kwala stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kwala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kwala misses with a knee strike.
Kwala looking for a takedown.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Kwala looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams tries to clinch

and Kwala moves into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kwala.
Kwala fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams pulls guard successfully.
Kwala passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kwala trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Kwala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kwala is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwala wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Kwala working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kwala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwala shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kwala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kwala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwala will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steven Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Kwala or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Steven Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boowa Kwala.
Williams scores with a one two! Kwala had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams pushes Kwala away with a front kick.
Steven Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kwala.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.

Kwala moves into the clinch.
Kwala tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Kwala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Kwala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kwala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kwala throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook
and Kwala counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwala tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That kick from Williams tenderised Kwala's leg. Kwala is trying to keep his angry face on.

Kwala clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Kwala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Kwala is looking to clinch.
Kwala pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kwala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kwala has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Kwala is controlling the position.
Williams tries to circle away but Kwala has him pinned against the cage.
Kwala is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kwala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Kwala wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Kwala.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Kwala won't allow it.
Kwala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Kwala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kwala dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Kwala's head and hops out.
Kwala fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kwala closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Kwala pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Kwala stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
No joy there for Kwala, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams thumps Kwala with a low kick.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Kwala shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kwala's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kwala takes a step back to recover.
Kwala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Steven Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Williams!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

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

Duderson
vs
Marsh

202 cm
18
219 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude Duderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marsh 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh wants to pass the guard but Duderson is keeping the position.
Marsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Marsh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jay Marsh wasn't active enough on the ground.

Marsh closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duderson's guard.
Marsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marsh stops Duderson from standing up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Marsh.
Duderson looks to land a body kick but Marsh moved away.

Marsh dives in and scores a takedown into Duderson's guard.
Marsh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marsh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Duderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Marsh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like Marsh might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Marsh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duderson did well to prevent Marsh getting side control.
Marsh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Marsh 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Marsh was stalling too much, according to the referee.
An inside leg kick lands from Duderson.

Marsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marsh lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Marsh stays in close to Duderson's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Marsh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Marsh is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Marsh landing strikes from the mount.
Marsh controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duderson tries to buck Marsh off but he can't manage it.
Marsh looking to control and managing it successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Duderson is in a horrible position here. Marsh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsh punishing his opponent with strikes.
Marsh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Marsh controlling his opponent.
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!
Duderson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh controlling his opponent.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jay Marsh wasn't active enough on the ground.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Duderson.
Duderson tries to clinch there but Marsh circles away.

Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Duderson's guard.
Duderson tries to strike from the bottom.
Marsh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Marsh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Duderson's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Duderson is being controlled here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jay Marsh has got the better of the ground game so far.

Marsh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marsh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Duderson wants to clinch

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

Duderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Marsh.
Well, if Marsh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Duderson wants to get back to his feet.
Marsh controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Marsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Duderson pushes Marsh off looking to stand but Marsh dives back in and keeps control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dude Duderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marsh lands a nice short elbow.
Marsh uses his free foot to push down on Duderson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Duderson.
Duderson is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marsh controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Marsh.

Marsh closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Marsh decides to pull guard.

Marsh has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Duderson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

Marsh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Marsh has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Duderson is trying to stand up.
Jay Marsh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Marsh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marsh 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Marsh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy DuRelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Tonts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonts has chosen DMX - Dog Intro as his entrance music. Rauno Tonts has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddy DuRelle's chin.

DuRelle
vs
Tonts

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Rōnin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddy DuRelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rauno Tonts!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Tonts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonts.

It looks like Eddy DuRelle has been cut.
Tonts scores with a hook to the body. DuRelle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rauno Tonts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DuRelle fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DuRelle.
Tonts throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh DuRelle colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Tonts as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and DuRelle is left battered and dazed whilst Tonts and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Tonts!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Wispe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wispe has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Matthew Wispe has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Mason
vs
Wispe

178 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Mason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Wispe!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wispe misses the shot to the body.
Mason misses with a series of wild punches.
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wispe.
Mason throws a leg kick but Wispe checks it.
Mason throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wispe's waist but Wispe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mason off to one side.
Mason goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wispe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wispe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Wispe looks to score with a jab to the body but Mason is just out of range.
Mason takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mason drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mason throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wispe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mason on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wispe misses with a shot to the body
and Mason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wispe lunges at Mason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mason's hand.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mason fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wispe tries to avoid it but Mason manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wispe to the ground. Wispe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mason shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wispe but Wispe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wispe stuffs the takedown attempt from Mason. Mason gets slowly back to his feet.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Mason takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wispe.
Wispe thows a left - swing and a miss!

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

Wispe pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Wispe is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mason rolls with it to try and escape but Wispe cranks on the arm and Mason is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matthew Wispe!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

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

Brooks
vs
Rockzo

188 cm
24
166 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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, Art Brooks!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Brooks.
Brooks wants to clinch but Rockzo slips to the side

and Rockzo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Brooks!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rockzo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Brooks regains half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Brooks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockzo uses his free foot to push down on Brooks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Brooks.
Rockzo is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Rockzo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brooks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockzo scoring with strikes but Brooks is staying in there.
Rockzo lands with some strikes.

Brooks is rocked!

It looks like Art Brooks has been cut.
Rockzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brooks takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rockzo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doctor Rockzo!
Doctor Rockzo is the new welterweight champion!

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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 Diego Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Velo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Suarez
vs
Velo

181 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

191 cm
19
189 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Suarez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Velo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velo misses with a takedown
and Suarez counters with a three punch combo that has Velo backing up. Velo nods at Suarez to acknowledge the strikes.
Velo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Suarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suarez cracks a nice hook into Velo's ribs.

Suarez drops his shoulder and cracks Velo with a huge uppercut! Velo goes down! Can Suarez finish him?

Velo is rocked!
Suarez passes Velo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Velo is still in real trouble! Can Suarez finish him?

Suarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Velo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diego Suarez!
Diego Suarez is the new middleweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacek Halman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shogun Rua has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Halman
vs
Rua

180 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacek Halman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Rua!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Halman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Halman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua misses with a takedown attempt

and Halman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rua won't be happy with that.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Halman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Halman defends it.
Rua tries to stand but can't do so whilst Halman controls his leg.
Rua performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Halman wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shogun Rua.

Halman drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Halman tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Halman is breathing heavily.
Halman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rua tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Rua breaks from the clinch.
Rua wants to clinch

and Halman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Halman.
Halman is pressed up against the cage. Rua has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Halman down to the mat. Halman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jacek Halman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua.

Rua gets tackled into the cage by Halman. Halman maintains the clinch.
Halman misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to pull guard but Halman holds him up against the cage and eventually Rua drops back down to his feet.
Rua is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

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

Halman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rua is pressing down on Halman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Halman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rua dives on top into guard.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Halman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rua trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halman is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua trying to control the action but Halman is working from the bottom.

Rua decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks to land a combination. Halman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Halman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Halman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Halman stuffs the takedown.

Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Halman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua wants to control but Halman is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua avoids the strikes from the bottom by Halman.
Halman wants to control but Rua postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Halman blocks a head kick by Rua.
Rua fails with the takedown.
Halman moves in looking to clinch but Rua pushes him off.

Halman has closed the distance and engaged Rua in a clinch.

Halman has Rua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Halman pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rua tumbling to the mat - Halman dives into Rua's guard.
Rua wants to stand but Halman is controlling the position.
Halman wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Halman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Halman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jacek Halman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua.
Rua tries to stall but Halman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Halman breaks from the clinch.
Halman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rua counters with an outside leg kick.
Halman throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua feints and then cracks Halman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Halman down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Halman.
Rua doesn't manage to clinch there - Halman circles away.
Rua thuds his shin into the meat of Halman's side.
Rua closes the distance and clinches up with Halman, looking for a takedown. Rua pushes Halman against the cage but Halman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Halman shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch but Halman moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rua.
Rua fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Halman swinging wildly here.
Halman wants to clinch.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Halman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.

Halman 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.
Halman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Halman trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jacek Halman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Halman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacek Halman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.

Halman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rua!
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Halman throws a wild left hand from mount and Rua manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
It looks like Halman is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halman is working away from the top position though.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Rua trying to strike off his back.
Rua is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rua working for a triangle but Halman defends it easily.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Halman is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shogun Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Halman wants to stand but Rua is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua controls Halman momentarily but Halman frees himself.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Halman from controlling successfully.
Rua is trying to control the position but Halman postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Jacek Halman wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Halman doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Rua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Halman but Halman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacek Halman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Halman sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halman misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rua throws a nice head kick!
Rua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Halman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
Halman throwing shots but Rua is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua is looking to control Halman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rua avoid being mounted?

Halman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jacek Halman did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Halman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rua is defended easily by Halman.
Halman tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halman.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Halman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rua.
Jacek Halman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua moves into range and clinches up with Halman.
Halman trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Halman into the cage.
Halman jumps guard but Rua stands there with Halman around his waist. Halman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Halman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Halman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Halman prevents a takedown attempt there.

Halman jumps guard and drags Rua to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
Halman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Halman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.

Halman wriggles free and stands up.
Rua scores with a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rua looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Halman!
Halman is trying to escape the mount.
Rua avoids the attempt from Halman to control.
Halman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rua trying to control but Halman is having none of it.
Halman is looking to get to half guard.
Halman is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Shogun Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

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

Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Halman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Halman takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Halman throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Halman is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
Rua landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Halman is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rua has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Halman struggling a bit here.
Rua 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 Halman's shoulder. That is not cool.

Rua stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rua tries to clinch but Halman is having none of it.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Halman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halman is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Halman circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua fails to land the takedown.
Halman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halman as he jumps to the side.
Jacek Halman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shogun Rua.

Halman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rua sprawls well initially but Halman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rua trying to hold on to Halman's head to control him but Halman postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halman working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halman controls from within his opponent's guard.

Halman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Halman has Rua in his guard.
Rua trying to control but Halman is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Halman pushes him off.

Halman gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Halman has clasped his hands together around Rua's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Halman trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Halman is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua misses with an elbow from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shogun Rua.
I think Rua has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shogun Rua! Shogun Rua retains his light heavyweight title!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zorro
vs
Gomez

195 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorro circles away.

Zorro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zorro controlling the action here.
Zorro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Gomez wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Zorro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Zorro with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Zorro looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zorro seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gomez for as long as he can get away with.
Zorro with a couple of short strikes.
Zorro takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro with good strikes from the mount here!
Gomez is trying desperately to improve position.
Zorro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gomez taking shots to the head.

Gomez is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Gomez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Zorro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zuese Zorro!
Zuese Zorro is the new heavyweight champion!