GCF 18 - Daniels vs Obsut PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davie Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Huang
vs
Price

200 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davie Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luther Price!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang misses with a looping right.
Price works over Huang's head and body with a nice combination.
Price throws a series of punches but Huang avoids them all with ease.
Huang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Price to score with a decent uppercut.
Huang looks to land a left hand but Price moved out of range nicely.
Price with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Huang throws out a loose jab but Price uses good head movement to avoid it.
Price with a jab.
Davie Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Price stuns Huang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Huang throws a body kick that misses.
Huang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Price, as that shot connected.
Price keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Huang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Price moves away.
Huang throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Price lands with a nice combination. Huang backs away looking to recover.
Price checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Price.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Huang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Price.
Good exchange - Price coming out on top.
Huang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Huang misses with the combination.
Huang looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Huang misses with a two punch combination.
A punch lands to the side of Huang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Huang misses with a hook
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price jabs Huang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Price moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Huang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Price throws a nice looking combination but Huang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Price cracks Huang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Huang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Huang.
Price works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huang misses with a shot to the body
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Huang.
Huang takes one to the chin there.
Price fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Huang on the side of the head.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huang is breathing heavily.
Price connects with a body shot.
Huang throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Price blocks a head kick by Huang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huang's head backwards.
Price scores with a nice right hand.
Huang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Huang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Huang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huang seems to have got his legs back now.
Huang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Price lands a head shot.
Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price scores with a shot to the body.
Huang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Price to score with a decent uppercut.

Price drops Huang with a right and a left! Price comes rushing in but Huang regains his composure and manages to keep Price in guard.

It looks like Davie Huang has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Huang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Price sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Huang's guard.

Price is working for a submission of some sort.
Huang is refusing to be controlled, as Price sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price controlling the action here.

Price is looking for a kimura but Huang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Price to get the leverage.
Price seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Huang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Price wants to work for an arm triangle but Huang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang is trying to stand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Price wants to take a breather but Huang is having none of it.

Price is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Huang is just riding it out for now. Price eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luther Price dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davie Huang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Price connects with the punch.
Price cracks a nice hook into Huang's ribs.
Huang lands a head kick!

It looks like Luther Price has been cut.
Price lands a head shot.
Price lands with a hook. Huang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Huang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Huang.
Luther Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Price lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Huang misses the target.
Good exchange - Price coming out on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, jab by Price - just one landing.

Price drops Huang with a nice combination! Price dives into Huang's guard, looking to finish!
Huang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huang tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Price won't allow Huang to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luther Price.
Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huang throws a looping overhand right but Price ducks down to avoid it.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Huang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Price scores with a body shot.
Davie Huang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huang momentarily.
A big right from Huang misses.
Huang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A cross from Price lands.
Price with a jab.
Huang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice shot lands for Price.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price cracks Huang with a good jab.
A punch combination from Huang misses.
Huang shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Price connects with a single shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Price fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Huang looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Price thuds his right hand into Huang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Price lands with a shot to the body.
Price closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Price throws a series of strikes that have Huang backpedaling.
Price closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Huang! Price dives in looking to finish! Huang is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luther Price!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Walts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Skraper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Skraper is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Walts
vs
Skraper

199 cm
21
280 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Kobra Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Walts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Skraper!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Walts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Skraper's guard.
Walts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skraper has his hands on Walts's head, controlling the position.
Skraper keeping moving, preventing Walts from controlling successfully.
Skraper has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Skraper keeping moving, preventing Walts from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Walts wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Skraper misses with a low kick.
Walts takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walts closes the distance and clinches up with Skraper, looking for a takedown. Walts pushes Skraper against the cage but Skraper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Skraper misses with a wild combination.
Skraper will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Walts slips a jab and a cross from Skraper.

Walts 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.
Walts wants to control from the top but Skraper keeps moving.
Walts throwing strikes from guard but Skraper blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walts with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Skraper has his feet on Walts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Walts shoots in for a double leg but Skraper sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walts slips a jab and a cross from Skraper.

Walts decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Skraper holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Skraper wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Walts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skraper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skraper lands a slapping body shot.
Walts keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Skraper displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Justin Walts has been cut.
Walts is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skraper tries to bum rush Walts with a series of wild strikes but Walts uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skraper throws a head kick that misses.
Skraper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Skraper misses.
Walts changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skraper tries to avoid it but Walts manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skraper to the ground. Skraper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Skraper is predictable there

and Walts counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Skraper's guard now.
Walts trying to control the position from guard on top but Skraper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walts throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Skraper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Walts'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.

Walts takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skraper misses with a wild combination.
Walts throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Skraper's waist but Skraper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walts off to one side.
Skraper throws a head kick but Walts moves out of range.
Walts fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walts fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Walts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skraper is fending him off so far but Walts persists. Nope, Skraper circles away and we're back to standing.
Skraper lands a glancing blow to the side of Walts's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walts checks a leg kick.
Walts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skraper as he avoids it easily.
Chris Skraper seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skraper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Walts moves out of range of the body kick from Skraper.
Justin Walts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skraper plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Walts to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Walts just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chris Skraper!
In his post fight interview, Chris Skraper started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Legus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Boutlier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Legus
vs
Boutlier

184 cm
28
237 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Legus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curtis Boutlier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legus throws a nice looking combination but Boutlier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boutlier misses with the combination.
Boutlier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boutlier is looking to clinch but Legus is avoiding it.

Legus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Legus trying to control the pace.
Boutlier moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Legus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boutlier has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boutlier keeping moving, preventing Legus from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andrew Legus.

Legus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boutlier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legus off and has taken his back!
Will Boutlier go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Boutlier is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legus rolls, trying to escape but Boutlier keeps control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Boutlier's guard. Nice work there by Legus.
Legus trying to control but Boutlier is working from the bottom.
Legus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Legus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Boutlier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boutlier avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Legus wants to control from the top but Boutlier keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boutlier seems keen to control Legus's posture.
Legus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Legus trying to control the position from guard on top but Boutlier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Legus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Legus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Boutlier manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Legus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Legus wants to control from the top but Boutlier keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Legus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrew Legus wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Legus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Legus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Legus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Boutlier gets caught napping as Legus dives in and scores a takedown. Boutlier manages to retain guard.
Legus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legus stays in close to Boutlier's body and controls the position.
Andrew Legus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Legus wants to pass the guard but Boutlier is keeping the position.
Boutlier bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legus's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Legus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legus tries to get out of the position.
Boutlier wants to control from the top but Legus keeps moving.

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

Legus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Legus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Boutlier!
Boutlier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legus trying to control but Boutlier is having none of it.
Legus dominating with strikes here.
Legus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boutlier's face.
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!
Legus is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boutlier is looking to get to half guard.
Boutlier wants to control but Legus is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legus scoring with strikes but Boutlier is staying in there.
Boutlier is breathing heavily.

Boutlier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Legus.
Legus controlling the pace for now.
Legus wants to control the pace but Boutlier is squirming around nicely.
Legus landing strikes, looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Legus scoring with strikes but Boutlier is staying in there.
Legus controlling the position easily from mount.

Legus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Boutlier is now in Legus's guard. A big mistake from Legus there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Legus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boutlier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrew Legus dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Legus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Legus looking to control but instead Boutlier has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boutlier wants to control but Legus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Legus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Legus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boutlier defending well though.
Legus not doing much here.

Boutlier is defending against the submission attempts here by Legus.
Legus wants to control but Boutlier is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boutlier trying to hold on to Legus's head to control him but Legus postures up.

Legus is working for a kimura but Boutlier is defending it quite comfortably.
Legus working over Boutlier with some ground and pound. Boutlier looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Boutlier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legus is working away from the top position though.
Legus is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Boutlier has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Legus is working away from the top position though.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Legus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Legus wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Legus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legus trying to control the action but Boutlier is working from the bottom.
Boutlier has hold of Legus's hands but Legus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Legus wants to pass the guard but Boutlier is defending well.
Boutlier is looking for a sweep. Legus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Curtis Boutlier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andrew Legus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legus blocks the strikes from Boutlier.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Legus!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Malz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brent McNeil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Malz
vs
McNeil

180 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Malz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brent McNeil!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McNeil.
Brent McNeil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Malz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McNeil's half guard.
Malz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Malz tries to pass to full mount but McNeil defends it.
McNeil wants to control but Malz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNeil on the ground.
Malz trying to pass the guard but McNeil defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McNeil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Malz decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from McNeil.
Malz cracks McNeil with an open hand slap.
McNeil looks to land a left hand but Malz moved out of range nicely.
Nice cross by Malz.
Malz throws a sloppy head kick and McNeil moves out of range easily.
McNeil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Malz moves into the clinch.
Malz throws an elbow but it misses.
McNeil missing with knees to the body.
McNeil is trying to pull guard but Malz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Malz prevents a takedown attempt there.
Matt Malz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent McNeil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Malz pulls guard effortlessly.
McNeil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malz is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNeil trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malz's guard.
McNeil trying to control but Malz is working from the bottom.
McNeil stands and throws Malz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Malz is trying to control McNeil's posture but McNeil avoids it.
Malz is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malz wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
McNeil wants to take a breather but Malz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McNeil.
Malz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNeil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Malz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malz looking to control.
McNeil trying to control but Malz is working from the bottom.
McNeil wants to get up but he can't break Malz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Malz is pulling down on McNeil's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Matt Malz just wasn't active enough.
Malz tries to clinch but McNeil moves out of range.
McNeil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McNeil misses with a few strikes there.

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

Malz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

McNeil is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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.
Malz wants to break free but McNeil has control.
Malz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McNeil's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McNeil shoots in for a double leg but Malz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNeil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Malz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Malz gets the takedown into side control.

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

Malz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McNeil on his heels. He'll look to pass McNeil's guard now, I'm sure.
Malz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McNeil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McNeil wants to stand and escape but Malz is having none of it.
McNeil keeping full guard, as Malz tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malz drops back looking for a leg! McNeil is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNeil manages to kick Malz off! Malz jumps back into McNeil's guard.
Malz wants to control from the top but McNeil keeps moving.
McNeil wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malz stops McNeil from standing up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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

Malz instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Malz as McNeil tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malz wants to break free but McNeil has control.

Malz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McNeil can't fight it off and eventually Malz manages to take the fight to the floor. McNeil looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McNeil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malz.
McNeil controls Malz momentarily but Malz frees himself.

McNeil is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malz is aware though and is defending well.
Malz looking to pass the guard.
Malz controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil trying to keep a closed guard but Malz is proving a slippery customer.

McNeil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Malz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Malz stands up and waves to McNeil to follow him.

McNeil gets caught flat footed, as Malz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McNeil is trying to control the position but Malz postures up.
Malz postures up in McNeil's guard and throws a big left but McNeil blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is striking from the bottom but Malz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Malz wants to stand but McNeil has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McNeil pushes Malz off and gets back to his feet.

McNeil gets the takedown into side control.
Matt Malz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malz can't do much from the bottom here.
Malz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Malz is working for a kimura but McNeil is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Malz dominated that second round.
That's time! Malz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

McNeil tries for a takedown but Malz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malz is looking to clinch.
Malz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malz circles away from the clinch attempt.

Malz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McNeil wants to get back to his feet but Malz drags him back down.
Malz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNeil keeps working.
Malz controlling from side mount.
McNeil is trying to control Malz's posture but Malz avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malz trying to control the action but McNeil is working from the bottom.
Malz fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McNeil wants to get back to his feet but Malz drags him back down.
McNeil wants to control but Malz postures up.
McNeil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Malz is controlling him well.
McNeil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McNeil is looking to regain half guard here but Malz keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McNeil tries to kick Malz off but Malz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Malz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McNeil wants to get back to his feet.
Malz wants to take a breather but McNeil is having none of it.

We're going to have a standup here because Matt Malz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Malz clinches.

Malz manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malz tries to clinch up but McNeil circles away and keeps his distance.
Malz motions for McNeil to come forward. Malz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from McNeil enables Malz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McNeil manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malz trying to control the position from guard on top but McNeil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McNeil wants to stand but Malz is controlling the position.

McNeil is looking for a triangle but Malz pushes his legs off easily.

McNeil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

McNeil is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McNeil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Malz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Malz wanted to stand there but McNeil had control of the position.
Malz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

McNeil has his feet on Malz's thighs here. He's pushed Malz off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Malz screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brent McNeil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scuba Steves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Mistigris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Mistigris is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steves
vs
Mistigris

185 cm
27
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
24
195 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scuba Steves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Mistigris!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Mistigris darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

It looks like Scuba Steves has been cut.
Steves shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mistigris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steves shoots in for a takedown but Mistigris shows good takedown defense.
Steves shoots in but Mistigris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scuba Steves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mistigris.

Steves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mistigris's half guard.
Steves wants to stand up but Mistigris is controlling the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mistigris tries to kick Steves off but Steves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mistigris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steves.
Mistigris is looking to improve his position.

Steves is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mistigris sees it coming and defends easily.
Steves wants to control but Mistigris is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Steves is working for a submission of some sort.
Steves wants to free his trapped foot but Mistigris is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Steves wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistigris is trying to stand.
Steves tries to pass to full mount but Mistigris defends it.

Steves seems to be working for a kimura but Mistigris defends the submission attempt.

Steves maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Mistigris could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Steves has cracked it and Mistigris is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Steves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Scuba Steves!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rainn Hewitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Hewitt
vs
Awesome

180 cm
21
170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rainn Hewitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awesome tries to bum rush Hewitt with a series of wild strikes but Hewitt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Awesome gets a clinch.
Awesome prevents Hewitt from breaking the clinch.

Hewitt ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hewitt no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hewitt trying to control the position.
Awesome is looking to work some ground and pound but Hewitt has wrist control.
Hewitt working a defensive guard here.
Awesome not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Awesome prevents Hewitt from getting back to his feet.
Awesome throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hewitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awesome stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hewitt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Awesome trying to control but Hewitt is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hewitt.
Nice body kick from Hewitt.
Mister Awesome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome misses with a two punch combination.
Awesome circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hewitt throws a right hand that Awesome ducks under and follows up with a left that Awesome also avoids with ease.
Awesome lands with a nice combination. Hewitt backs away looking to recover.
Awesome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hewitt sprawls well. Hewitt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Awesome gets slowly back to his feet.
Awesome looks gassed!
Hewitt throws the kick towards the body but Awesome avoids it.
Hewitt scores with a spinning back kick!
Hewitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Awesome.
Nice body kick there by Hewitt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hewitt lands a head kick!
Hewitt lands a nice looking body kick.
Hewitt scores with a push kick.
Hewitt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Awesome paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hewitt connects with a high kick.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Hewitt.
Awesome takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rainn Hewitt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hewitt throws a front kick that sends Awesome stumbling back into the cage.
Hewitt wants to clinch up but Awesome keeps it at a distance.
Hewitt tries to clinch but Awesome is having none of it.
Hewitt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hewitt scores with a jab to the head.
Hewitt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Awesome back to the cage. Hewitt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Awesome gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hewitt lands a high kick!

Awesome is rocked!

It looks like Mister Awesome has been cut.
Hewitt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Awesome on the side of the head.
Awesome is still on wobbly legs! Can Hewitt finish him?
Awesome misses with a wild body shot.
Hewitt seems to be stalking Awesome here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Awesome drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rainn Hewitt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Germ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barry
vs
Germ

225 cm
19
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Barry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Les Germ!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Germ ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Germ no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Barry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Germ is keeping the position for now.
Barry connects with a couple of short punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Les Germ!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Obsut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Bridge Burning. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daniels
vs
Obsut

185 cm
21
188 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Daniels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Obsut!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obsut feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danielss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Obsut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daniels moves away.
Daniels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obsut.
Daniels ducks under a wild hook from Obsut.
Obsut throws an overhand right that lands on Daniels's shoulder, as Daniels tries to avoid the shot.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Obsut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Obsut counters with a nice body shot.
Obsut uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daniels.
Obsut throws a jab when Daniels was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Daniels.
Daniels lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Daniels misses with a straight left.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Obsut cracks Daniels with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Obsut closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daniels circles away.
Obsut thows a body shot but no joy.
Obsut shoots in for a takedown but Daniels shows good takedown defense.
Pete Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Obsut.
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!
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obsut was well out of range. Poor timing from Daniels.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Obsut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daniels swings for the body but Obsut moves out of range.
Daniels looks to land a right hand but Obsut moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Daniels.
Obsut changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Obsut manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels with a jab.
A jab lands there for Daniels.
Daniels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Daniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obsut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daniels throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daniels thows a body shot but no joy.
Obsut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.

Obsut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Daniels's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Obsut pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Daniels looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels controlling Obsut's posture.
Obsut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Daniels is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Obsut wants to control from the top but Daniels keeps moving.
Obsut postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obsut loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsut trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Obsut from controlling successfully.
Obsut working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Obsut has gone for a leg lock! Daniels slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obsut's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Daniels trying to control the position from guard on top but Obsut is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniels is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Obsut is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Daniels is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Obsut has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Daniels's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pete Daniels just wasn't active enough.
Obsut lands a nice shot that snaps Daniels's head back.
Obsut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Obsut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obsut works the jab nicely.
Daniels misses with a left hand
and Obsut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obsut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daniels throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obsut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obsut is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daniels.
Obsut throws the left hand but Daniels avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obsut shoots in looking for a takedown. Daniels tries to sprawl out of it but Obsut keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daniels manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daniels throws a lazy right hand but Obsut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Daniels tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obsut sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daniels somewhat.
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 Pete Daniels will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Daniels throws a hook but Obsut blocks it.
Daniels connects with a body shot that sends Obsut's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Daniels.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daniels. Obsut does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obsut throws a hook but Daniels avoids it easily.
Daniels misses with a two punch combination.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Obsut moved out of range nicely.
Daniels misses with a straight right.
Daniels moves away from the strike by Obsut.
Daniels slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Daniels misses with a looping right.
Daniels misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Obsut misses the target.
Obsut uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Daniels.
Daniels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obsut.
A jab from Daniels misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Obsut is breathing heavily.
Daniels misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniels misses with a hook.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Obsut's head back.
Daniels looks to land a left hand but Obsut moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Daniels throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daniels lands the left hand.
Daniels tries to bum rush Obsut with a series of wild strikes but Obsut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daniels misses with a right hand
and Obsut counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obsut looks to land a combination. Daniels sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daniels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Daniels there as he acknowledges the shot.
Daniels misses the jab.
Pete Daniels is winning the standup battle so far.
Daniels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obsut.
Nice defenses there by Obsut.
A big left from Obsut misses.
Obsut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Obsut takes one to the side of the head.
Daniels throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obsut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daniels tests Obsut's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Obsut is rocked!
Obsut on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Daniels throws the left hand but Obsut avoids the punch easily.
Obsut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daniels swings for the body but Obsut moves out of range.
Daniels lands a nice shot that snaps Obsut's head back.
Obsut is still on wobbly legs! Can Daniels finish him?
Daniels fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Obsut looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daniels fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Obsut square on the jaw! Damn, Obsut is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pete Daniels!
Pete Daniels retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Pete Daniels thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.