MCC 103: Champions X PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gorgomax Aldhissla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Boxer Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Aldhissla
vs
Boxer Jr

180 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gorgomax Aldhissla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Boxer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldhissla checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boxer Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldhissla checks it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Aldhissla checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boxer Jr misses with a hook
letting Aldhissla counter with a right hand.
Aldhissla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxer Jr's hands.
Aldhissla works the jab nicely.
Aldhissla tries to land a front kick but Boxer Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boxer Jr tried to score with a low kick but Aldhissla checks it.
Aldhissla will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxer Jr throws a head kick but Aldhissla moves out of range.
Aldhissla misses with the combination.
Aldhissla is looking to score with low kicks.
Boxer Jr tries to land a leg kick but Aldhissla saw it coming and moves away.
Boxer Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aldhissla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aldhissla misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldhissla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boxer Jr but Boxer Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A big right from Boxer Jr misses.
Aldhissla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aldhissla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxer Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aldhissla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldhissla connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer Jr. That's going to slow Aldhissla down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer Jr throws a sloppy head kick

and Aldhissla counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boxer Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aldhissla blocks a body shot from Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla is trying to break the clinch but Boxer Jr is controlling him.
Boxer Jr working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldhissla has Boxer Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Boxer Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boxer Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Boxer Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldhissla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boxer Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boxer Jr has had enough of the clinch but Aldhissla keeps him there for the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer Jr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aldhissla has had enough of the clinch but Boxer Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Aldhissla is trying to break free.
Boxer Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aldhissla's efforts to push away.

Aldhissla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aldhissla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxer Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Aldhissla lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boxer Jr doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla throws a head kick but Boxer Jr moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Aldhissla.
Aldhissla slips under a jab.
No joy there for Aldhissla, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer Jr avoids the head kick by Aldhissla.
Aldhissla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla punishes Boxer Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aldhissla. Boxer Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aldhissla swings for the body but Boxer Jr moves out of range.
Aldhissla bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Boxer Jr
and Aldhissla counters with a series of strikes. Boxer Jr will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aldhissla scores with a body shot.
Aldhissla lands with a good body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aldhissla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Boxer Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Aldhissla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Joe Boxer Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxer Jr misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Aldhissla blocks the low kick.
Aldhissla lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boxer Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Boxer Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Aldhissla blocks the leg kick.
Joe Boxer Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boxer Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aldhissla pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boxer Jr back to the cage. Aldhissla follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Boxer Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldhissla tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A right-left combo lands from Aldhissla.
Aldhissla is breathing heavily.
Boxer Jr throws a solid leg kick but Aldhissla takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla lands with an uppercut that bounces Boxer Jr off the cage and back into range.
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 Gorgomax Aldhissla will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aldhissla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxer Jr will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Aldhissla shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boxer Jr eats them both and turns towards Aldhissla to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aldhissla connects with a crisp jab.
Aldhissla lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Boxer Jr. That snapped Aldhissla's head back.
Boxer Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Aldhissla's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aldhissla duly obliges.
Aldhissla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boxer Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Aldhissla misses with a kick to the body.
Gorgomax Aldhissla is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldhissla tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aldhissla jabs Boxer Jr right on the nose. Boxer Jr blinks but takes it well.
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!
Boxer Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aldhissla.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldhissla misses with a two punch combination.
Aldhissla jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Aldhissla blocks the leg kick.
Boxer Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boxer Jr cracks the inside of Aldhissla's front leg.
Aldhissla misses with a two punch combination.
Aldhissla slips under a jab from Boxer Jr.
That kick from Boxer Jr tenderised Aldhissla's leg. Aldhissla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldhissla walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boxer Jr.
A slapping leg kick lands for Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boxer Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxer Jr looks to land a combination but Aldhissla avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldhissla checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxer Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Aldhissla has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Aldhissla and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boxer Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boxer Jr tries to work over Aldhissla's front leg with a kick but Aldhissla checks it.
Gorgomax Aldhissla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aldhissla goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Aldhissla misses with a few strikes there.
Boxer Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxer Jr tries to land a leg kick but Aldhissla saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Aldhissla as he checks the leg kick.
Aldhissla on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boxer Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boxer Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aldhissla checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Aldhissla gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Aldhissla breaks from the clinch.
Aldhissla throws a right and a left that Boxer Jr avoids nicely.
Aldhissla jabs Boxer Jr right on the nose. Boxer Jr blinks but takes it well.
Aldhissla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aldhissla throws a series of punches but Boxer Jr avoids them all with ease.
Boxer Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aldhissla. That did some damage!
Boxer Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Aldhissla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Boxer Jr moves out of range as Aldhissla throws a body kick.
Boxer Jr looks to land a combination but Aldhissla avoids it well.
Aldhissla lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Boxer Jr at a distance.
Aldhissla lands with a right hand.
Boxer Jr tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boxer Jr misses with a head kick.
Aldhissla shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxer Jr as he avoids it easily.

Aldhissla clinches up against the cage.
Boxer Jr tries to break free but Aldhissla pushes him back against the cage.
Aldhissla avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxer Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aldhissla is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boxer Jr is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boxer Jr can't break the clinch.
Boxer Jr is trying to break the clinch but Aldhissla has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Aldhissla throws a nice looking combination but Boxer Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer Jr, right into the meat.
Aldhissla throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aldhissla.
Aldhissla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aldhissla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aldhissla has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aldhissla tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boxer Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Nice takedown defense from Boxer Jr. No joy for Aldhissla on that attempt.
Boxer Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldhissla avoids the head kick by Boxer Jr.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldhissla misses with a low kick as Boxer Jr jumps back.
Boxer Jr throws a leg kick
and Aldhissla counters with a left and a right that stings Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boxer Jr counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boxer Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aldhissla moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aldhissla doesn't manage to clinch there - Boxer Jr circles away.
The fighters circling - Boxer Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Boxer Jr tenderised Aldhissla's leg. Aldhissla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aldhissla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Boxer Jr tries to avoid it but Aldhissla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Boxer Jr to the ground. Boxer Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gorgomax Aldhissla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer Jr throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aldhissla's head.
Boxer Jr lands with a hook. Aldhissla tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer Jr looks to throw the jab but Aldhissla is out of range.
Aldhissla throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boxer Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aldhissla at a distance.
Aldhissla looks for a takedown but Boxer Jr sprawls well.
Aldhissla takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aldhissla avoids the head kick by Boxer Jr.
Aldhissla misses with a two punch combination.
Aldhissla takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldhissla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boxer Jr misses with an uppercut. Aldhissla saw that one coming.
Aldhissla slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Aldhissla.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldhissla lands a right hook to the body.
Boxer Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Aldhissla off balance momentarily.
Aldhissla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer Jr as he jumps to the side.
Aldhissla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boxer Jr throws out a leg kick but Aldhissla moves out of range and Boxer Jr only half commits.
Boxer Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boxer Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aldhissla.
Aldhissla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer Jr.
Boxer Jr scores with a leg kick.
Boxer Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Aldhissla.
Boxer Jr feints and then cracks Aldhissla's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aldhissla down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aldhissla clinches with his opponent.

Aldhissla manages to break the clinch.
Aldhissla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boxer Jr circles away.
Aldhissla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxer Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aldhissla.
Boxer Jr throws a head kick but Aldhissla moves out of range.
Aldhissla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldhissla throws a series of punches but Boxer Jr avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boxer Jr throws out a leg kick but Aldhissla moves out of range and Boxer Jr only half commits.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aldhissla.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Boxer Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boxer Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Boxer Jr!

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 Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead has chosen The Mystery of Chess Boxing as his entrance music. Craven Morehead will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Brown
vs
Morehead

176 cm
28
183 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
28
180 lbs
8 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morehead throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Morehead 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morehead wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Morehead loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morehead is one step ahead there.
Morehead has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Morehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.

Craven Morehead has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morehead moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Morehead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morehead tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morehead lunges at Brown with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brown's hand.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Morehead.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Brown feints and as Morehead raises his hands in defense, Brown changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morehead manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Morehead controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morehead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Morehead on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Morehead's attempts to control the action.
Morehead landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Brown wants to control but Morehead is having none of it.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Morehead gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Morehead. Morehead gets slowly back to his feet.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Morehead moves out of range of the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Morehead.
Morehead closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brown cracks Morehead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.

Morehead makes his way to full guard, as Brown worked for a kimura.
Brown won't allow Morehead to sweep him here.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Morehead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morehead wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morehead working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Morehead trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Morehead prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Morehead cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Morehead landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morehead cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Morehead dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Morehead displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Morehead.

Morehead has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Morehead tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Morehead prevents a takedown attempt there.

Morehead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morehead wants to clinch.

Morehead gets a takedown into half guard.
Brown is not content to let Morehead control the position.
Morehead drops an elbow to the side of Brown's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Morehead working Brown over with strikes here.
Morehead fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Morehead trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Morehead wants to take Brown's back here but Brown is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Morehead landing punches.
Morehead can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Morehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is squirming around, avoiding Morehead's attempts to control the action.
Morehead controlling the position easily from mount.

Morehead is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brown has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brown!
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Morehead is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Morehead has escaped and now he's on top!
Brown keeping moving, preventing Morehead from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morehead manages to get himself to full guard.
Craven Morehead has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown advances position into side control!
Morehead can't do much from the bottom here.
Morehead is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Brown looking for a submission but Morehead manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Morehead lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morehead connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morehead in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morehead tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Brown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Morehead has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
Morehead working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morehead landing strikes, looking to finish!

Brown is rocked!
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Morehead showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Morehead moves into the clinch.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Morehead tries to break free but Brown pushes him back against the cage.

Morehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown misses with a hook.
Morehead chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for Morehead.
Morehead misses with the combination.
A big right from Brown misses.
Morehead tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Morehead dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Morehead's head and hops out.
Morehead lands a two punch combo.

Brown is rocked!
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morehead tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Morehead.
Brown throws a jab when Morehead was well out of range.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morehead sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.

Brown rushes Morehead and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morehead.
Brown wants a takedown.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Morehead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Morehead gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Morehead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Morehead.
Brown is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Morehead's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Morehead breaks from the clinch.

Morehead shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Morehead slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morehead wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Morehead.
Morehead postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morehead has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morehead trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morehead scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Morehead advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Morehead looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morehead works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morehead landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Morehead landing shots from mount.

Morehead is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Brown can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tyson Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to try and get back to his feet.
Morehead scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Morehead postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brown looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morehead wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Morehead controlling from the full mount.
Craven Morehead is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Morehead landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morehead lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Morehead!

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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojo comes to the cage accompanied by You're Going Down. 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.

Rojo
vs
Overeem

193 cm
26
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

193 cm
26
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maxim Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Overeem closes the distance and pushes Rojo back into the cage.
Overeem missing with knees to the body.
Rojo looking to stall.

Rojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rojo misses with an uppercut.
Rojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Overeem.
Rojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Overeem thumps Rojo with a low kick.
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!
Overeem tries to move into range but Rojo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Overeem throws a head kick but Rojo moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Rojo. Those never looked like landing.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Rojo keeps it at a distance.
Maxim Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rojo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Overeem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rojo's calf.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rojo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Maxim Overeem has been cut.
Rojo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Rojo pushes him off.
Overeem tries to clinch but Rojo is having none of it.
Rojo misses with a head kick.
Overeem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rojo throws out a powerful jab.
Rojo throws a head kick that misses.
That kick from Overeem tenderised Rojo's leg. Rojo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Rojo moves out of range easily.
Rojo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Overeem feints and then cracks Rojo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rojo down.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rojo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rojo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Overeem.
Rojo avoids the head kick by Overeem.
Overeem throws a leg kick which misses Rojo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojo tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overeem avoids the head kick by Rojo.
Rojo is breathing heavily.
Rojo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rojo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem tries to clinch there but Rojo circles away.
Rojo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Overeem fails in his attempt to clinch.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Overeem lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Overeem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojo throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Rojo throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem tries to clinch up.
Overeem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rojo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojo checks a leg kick.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Rojo takes it in his stride.
Overeem throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rojo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Overeem.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Rojo throws a hook to the side of Overeem's head but Overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Overeem, right into the meat.
Overeem blocks a head kick by Rojo.
Rojo tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rojo takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Overeem cracks the inside of Rojo's front leg.
Rojo throws a body kick that misses.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rojo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rojo tries a head kick but it misses.
Overeem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that half lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem throws a leg kick which misses Rojo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojo tries to avoid it.

Overeem has closed the distance and engaged Rojo in a clinch.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
Overeem looking to slow down the pace here.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Rojo is blocking nicely.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rojo missing with knees to the body.
Overeem landing knees to the head.
Overeem trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem tries to stall but Rojo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Overeem tries to land knees in the clinch but Rojo avoids the damage to the body.
Overeem takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Overeem dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Overeem's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Overeem blocks a head kick by Rojo.
Overeem slips a jab and a cross from Rojo.
Overeem throws a leg kick which misses Rojo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rojo tries to avoid it.
Rojo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Overeem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rojo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rojo wants to stall.
Overeem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rojo is defending well for now.
Rojo slowing the pace effectively.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem lands a knee to the body.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Rojo blocks with his arms.
Overeem with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rojo avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Overeem in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overeem has him pressed against the cage.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rojo can't break the clinch.
Maxim Overeem seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rojo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rojo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Overeem is keeping busy.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rojo lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Overeem keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rojo's efforts to push away.
Rojo wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rojo avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.
Rojo lands a shot to the body.
Rojo throws a knee to the head but misses.

Rojo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rojo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Overeem blocks a head kick by Rojo.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick and Rojo moves out of range easily.
Rojo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rojo works the jab nicely.
Rojo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Overeem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rojo scores with a sloppy right hand. Overeem should have avoided that one.
Rojo lands an overhand right.
Overeem throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Overeem moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rojo misses with a few strikes there.

Overeem moves into range and clinches up with Rojo.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rojo is trying to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling him.
Rojo stalling in the clinch but Overeem improves position.
Rojo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojo tries to land knees in the clinch but Overeem avoids the damage to the body.
Rojo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rojo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Overeem connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rojo's face.
Rojo looking to slow down the pace here.
Rojo can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rojo trying to stall but Overeem improves his position.
Rojo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rojo trying to land knees to the body.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Rojo.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo tries to circle away but Overeem has him pinned against the cage.
Rojo throws an elbow that misses.
Rojo working Overeem over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojo scores with a knee to the head.
Rojo can't break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rojo.
Rojo is trying to force a seperation but Overeem has the dominant position.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Rojo blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rojo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Rojo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Rojo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Overeem's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

No joy there for Rojo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Overeem thumps Rojo with a low kick.
Rojo throws a head kick that Overeem semi-blocks.
Maxim Overeem seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rojo throws a series of punches but Overeem moves out of range.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rojo throws a body kick that misses.
Rojo throws a head kick but Overeem moves out of range.
Miguel Rojo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Overeem tries to close the distance and clinch but Rojo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Overeem dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rojo. That did some damage!
Rojo throws a wild body kick that Overeem sees coming a mile off.
A head kick from Rojo lands but Overeem takes it in his stride.
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!
Rojo misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Overeem.

Overeem clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rojo taking a breather.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rojo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Overeem tries to land a knee to the head but Rojo blocks with his arms.
Rojo taking a breather.
Overeem misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem stalling in the clinch.
Rojo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Overeem.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Rojo.
Overeem throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rojo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rojo avoiding damage as Overeem throws knees to the body.

Rojo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Overeem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overeem avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Rojo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rojo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem wants to clinch up but Rojo keeps it at a distance.
Rojo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Overeem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Overeem tries to clinch up but Rojo circles away and keeps his distance.
Overeem tries to clinch but Rojo is having none of it.
Overeem throws a sloppy head kick
and Rojo counters with a thumping low kick.
Rojo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rojo lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Overeem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rojo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Overeem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Overeem avoids the head kick by Rojo.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick from Overeem lands but Rojo takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Rojo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem connects with an inside leg kick.
Overeem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Overeem lands a head kick!
Rojo throws a sloppy head kick and Overeem moves out of range easily.
Overeem lands a high kick!

Overeem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rojo, pushing him back against the cage.
Rojo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Overeem.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Overeem with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overeem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rojo landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rojo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rojo working Overeem over with knees to the body.
Rojo wants to get back to striking at distance but Overeem won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rojo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rojo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rojo scores with a hook to the body.
Overeem keeps control of Rojo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rojo tries to break the clinch but Overeem is controlling the position.
Rojo misses with a knee strike.
Rojo misses with a knee to the head.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rojo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rojo digs a right hand into Overeem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Overeem's gas tank.
Overeem looking to throw knees to the head but Rojo is blocking nicely.
Rojo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rojo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rojo looking to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rojo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rojo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Rojo on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Rojo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rojo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Rojo!
A victorious Miguel Rojo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Waterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waterson comes to the cage accompanied by Oasis - Roll With It. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Waterson
vs
Trainer

198 cm
24
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
32
215 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Con Waterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray Trainer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Trainer is just out of range.
Trainer ducks under a wild hook from Waterson.
Trainer misses with a hook
and Waterson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Waterson ducks under a wild hook from Trainer.
Waterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Waterson throws an overhand right that lands on Trainer's shoulder, as Trainer tries to avoid the shot.
Trainer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Trainer misses with a shot to the body
and Waterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trainer thinking.
Trainer connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Waterson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trainer closes the distance and clinches up with Waterson, looking for a takedown. Trainer pushes Waterson against the cage but Waterson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waterson thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waterson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trainer throws a looping overhand right but Waterson ducks down to avoid it.
Trainer throws a big shot that misses.
Con Waterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trainer cracks a nice hook into Waterson's ribs.
Waterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Trainer dives in and scores a takedown into Waterson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trainer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trainer looking to pass the guard.
Trainer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Trainer with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Waterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trainer slips nicely into half guard.
Trainer trying to mount his opponent but Waterson defends it.
Trainer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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!
Trainer throwing shots but Waterson is blocking nicely.
Trainer prevents Waterson from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trainer.
Trainer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Waterson keeps working.
Trainer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Trainer lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Trainer throwing strikes here but Waterson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Trainer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trainer controlling from the full mount.
Waterson is in a horrible position here. Trainer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Trainer controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Trainer is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Waterson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainer unloads with some shots from mount but Waterson bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Trainer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Waterson lands with a right hand.

Trainer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Trainer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Waterson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Trainer but great work by Waterson.
Waterson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trainer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Waterson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trainer on the ground.
Trainer is not content to let Waterson control the position.
Waterson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Waterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Trainer is looking for a sweep.
Trainer seems a little lost for a moment, as Waterson dominates the positioning.
Ray Trainer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trainer is looking for a sweep.
Trainer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trainer is not content to let Waterson control the position.
Waterson is really struggling to control Trainer but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Con Waterson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Trainer thows a body shot but no joy.
Waterson is looking to clinch.
Trainer throws a body punch but Waterson moves out of range.
Con Waterson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trainer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trainer ducks under a wild hook from Waterson.
Waterson jabs Trainer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trainer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Waterson misses.
Trainer throws a lazy right hand but Waterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trainer misses with an uppercut. Waterson saw that one coming.
Waterson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Trainer throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trainer.
Trainer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Waterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Trainer.
Con Waterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Trainer misses the jab.
Waterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trainer on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waterson lands with an overhand left.
Trainer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Waterson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trainer.
Trainer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainer takes a swing at Waterson's ribcage but misses.
Waterson thuds a left hand into Trainer's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Con Waterson dominated that second round.
That's time! Waterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Waterson misses with a hook
and Trainer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waterson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Waterson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Waterson drives through and clinches with Trainer against the cage.
Waterson gets through Trainer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trainer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Waterson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Waterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trainer keeps the fight on the outside.
Waterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trainer misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trainer misses with a shot to the body
and Waterson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trainer thinking.
Trainer lands a jab to Waterson's midsection.
Waterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trainer manages to avoid it.
Trainer shoots in for a takedown but Waterson shows good takedown defense.
Trainer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Waterson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trainer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waterson.
Trainer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Waterson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Waterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trainer blocks an uppercut.
Waterson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Trainer backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trainer is looking for a takedown.
Con Waterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Trainer.
Waterson slows down the pace here.
Waterson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Trainer goes for a takedown attempt but Waterson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Waterson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Trainer counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waterson cracks Trainer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Waterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Waterson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slow jab from Waterson misses its intended target.
Trainer misses the shot to the body.
Waterson staying out of range there.
Trainer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trainer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waterson tries to clinch up.
Waterson misses with a kick to the body.
Trainer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waterson works Trainer's body with a nice hook.
Waterson slips a jab from Trainer.
Trainer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waterson in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trainer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Waterson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Trainer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trainer postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trainer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waterson is controlling Trainer's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Con Waterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Waterson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Con Waterson!
A victorious Con Waterson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryann Hazzard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephane Ouelet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazzard comes into the arena with We Will Rock You blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Ouelet's choice of entrance music: Chien Fou . Bryann Hazzard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hazzard
vs
Ouelet

185 cm
23
160 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryann Hazzard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephane Ouelet!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hazzard closes the distance and clinches.

Ouelet is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hazzard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ouelet to the mat. Ouelet regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hazzard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ouelet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazzard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hazzard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ouelet really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hazzard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hazzard looking to sit in guard and control but Ouelet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hazzard looking for a guillotine here but Ouelet defends easily.
Ouelet throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard trying to keep a closed guard but Ouelet is proving a slippery customer.
Ouelet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ouelet wants to control from the top but Hazzard keeps moving.
Ouelet throws a big elbow that misses.
Hazzard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hazzard looking to control.
Ouelet throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hazzard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ouelet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ouelet stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Ouelet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Hazzard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks with his arms.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks with his arms.
Ouelet goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hazzard prevents it.
Hazzard scores with a shot to the side of Ouelet's head.
Hazzard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ouelet throws an elbow that misses.
Hazzard misses with the head strike.
Ouelet lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouelet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazzard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hazzard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Good body shot from Hazzard.
Ouelet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ouelet wants to take the fight to the mat but Hazzard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ouelet goes for a takedown attempt but Hazzard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryann Hazzard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephane Ouelet.

Ouelet clinches up against the cage.
Hazzard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hazzard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ouelet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ouelet gets underhooks to prevent Hazzard's takedown attempt.
Hazzard lands with a right to the head.
Ouelet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Hazzard is trying to trip Ouelet. He has hold of a leg but Ouelet is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hazzard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hazzard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hazzard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hazzard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ouelet can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hazzard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ouelet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazzard throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazzard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ouelet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hazzard passes Ouelet's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hazzard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ouelet keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ouelet moves into the clinch.
Ouelet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ouelet gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hazzard tries a body shot but Ouelet blocks it.
Ouelet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hazzard gets through Ouelet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hazzard wants to break free but Ouelet has control.
Hazzard avoiding damage as Ouelet throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ouelet throws an elbow but misses.
Ouelet's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ouelet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazzard is defending well for now.
Hazzard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Hazzard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Hazzard jumps into guard, dragging Ouelet to the mat.
Ouelet loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hazzard controls Ouelet momentarily but Ouelet frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazzard wants to sweep here but Ouelet controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard wants to stand but Ouelet is controlling the position.
Ouelet is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazzard has wrist control.
Ouelet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ouelet landing with the ground and pound.
Ouelet slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Hazzard.
Hazzard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ouelet.
Ouelet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hazzard trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet throws a strike but Hazzard avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazzard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ouelet manages to get himself to full guard.
Hazzard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazzard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hazzard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazzard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hazzard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ouelet is keeping the position for now.
Hazzard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet wants to sweep but no luck.
Hazzard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ouelet has a closed guard, preventing Hazzard from standing up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hazzard wants to control from the top but Ouelet keeps moving.

Bryann Hazzard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ouelet drives through and clinches with Hazzard against the cage.
Ouelet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hazzard's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Hazzard.
Ouelet throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard tries to work over Ouelet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ouelet is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hazzard is defending well.
Hazzard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hazzard throws an elbow that misses.
Ouelet trying to land knees to the body.
Hazzard is leaning against Ouelet and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ouelet tries a knee to the head but Hazzard blocks it.
Hazzard avoiding damage as Ouelet throws knees to the body.
Hazzard is looking to break free of the clinch but Ouelet has double underhooks.
Hazzard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hazzard has Ouelet pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hazzard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ouelet's brow.
Ouelet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hazzard is defending well for now.
Hazzard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hazzard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ouelet's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ouelet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ouelet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hazzard lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ouelet or not.
Ouelet is breathing heavily.
Ouelet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hazzard has Ouelet pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horrible takedown by Hazzard or perhaps it was just good defense by Ouelet which made him look bad.

Hazzard takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Hazzard.
A shot in the inside from Hazzard.

Hazzard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ouelet checks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Ouelet misses

and Hazzard counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hazzard digs a right hand into Ouelet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ouelet's gas tank.
Ouelet misses with an elbow over the top.
Hazzard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ouelet backwards.
Hazzard avoiding damage as Ouelet throws knees to the body.
Ouelet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hazzard misses with an elbow over the top.
Ouelet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hazzard gets through Ouelet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hazzard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ouelet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouelet is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ouelet throws an elbow but misses.
Hazzard trying to stall but Ouelet improves his position.
Hazzard dodges an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Hazzard dodges an elbow strike from Ouelet.
Hazzard lands a left hand.
Bryann Hazzard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hazzard tries to throw a body punch but Ouelet avoids it by throwing Hazzard back against the cage.
Ouelet misses with an elbow strike.
Ouelet putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hazzard in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hazzard managing to block the knees to the body from Ouelet.
Hazzard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ouelet is keeping busy.
Hazzard takes an elbow to the forehead.

Hazzard works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hazzard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ouelet works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hazzard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hazzard's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazzard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hazzard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hazzard passes into half guard.
Hazzard lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, Hazzard seems content to control.
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.
Hazzard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ouelet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hazzard.

Hazzard is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazzard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hazzard scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouelet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bryann Hazzard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hazzard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hazzard in particular looking to stall.

Ouelet makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Hazzard gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazzard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryann Hazzard clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hazzard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ouelet.
Ouelet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hazzard.

Ouelet moves into the clinch.
Ouelet misses with an elbow over the top.
Hazzard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ouelet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ouelet trying to land knees to the body.
Hazzard looking to slow down the pace here.
Hazzard tries to land a knee to the head but Ouelet blocks with his arms.
Hazzard prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hazzard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hazzard digs a right hand into Ouelet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ouelet's gas tank.
Hazzard avoids a wild elbow strike from Ouelet.
Ouelet lands an elbow just above Hazzard 's eye.
Ouelet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hazzard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ouelet is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hazzard lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazzard blocks the elbow strike.
Ouelet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from Hazzard as the two fighters clinch.
Hazzard missing with knees to the body.

Hazzard lands a takedown into guard.
Hazzard is working Ouelet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ouelet keeping moving, preventing Hazzard from controlling successfully.
Hazzard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazzard landing with the ground and pound.

Hazzard gets to his feet - Ouelet follows without any prompting.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hazzard throws a one two combo.

Ouelet is rocked!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ouelet is still on wobbly legs! Can Hazzard finish him?
Hazzard creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ouelet with a big uppercut! Ouelet tries to clinch up but Hazzard pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ouelet to the mat! Ouelet covers up and Hazzard unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bryann Hazzard!
Bryann Hazzard retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bryann Hazzard started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Version Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larocque comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique- Creation & Destruction. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Larocque
vs
Two

178 cm
31
190 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

190 cm
29
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Version Two!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A shot to the body from Larocque misses
and Larocque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larocque moves out of range as Two strikes.
Larocque throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Two uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larocque.
Two throws an off balance right hand
and Larocque makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Two ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larocque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bryan Larocque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larocque throws a sloppy head kick and Two moves out of range easily.
Larocque throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Two has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Larocque.
Two throws a lazy uppercut
and Larocque counters with a slapping leg kick.
Larocque scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Two slips a jab and a cross from Larocque.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Larocque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Two was well out of range. Poor timing from Larocque.
A telegraphed right hand from Larocque misses the target.
Larocque lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larocque cracks Two with a good jab.
Larocque catches Two with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Larocque takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Two has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Two there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larocque scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Version Two has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larocque connects with a nice looking jab.
Larocque lands a nice leg kick that just misses Two's sensitive parts.
Larocque scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two walks into a stiff left hand from Larocque.
Larocque lunges at Two with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Two's hand.

Two is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Larocque. Two does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larocque catches Two with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Two is still on wobbly legs! Can Larocque finish him?
Two takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Larocque feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Two's calf.
Two has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Larocque finds it's way round the side to connect with Two's head.
Two is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larocque.
Larocque lands with a hook. Two tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Two blocks a head kick by Larocque.
Larocque lands a leg kick that knocks Two off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Larocque scores with the left hand. Two knows he should have avoided that one.
Two on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larocque. Larocque obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body kick there by Larocque.
Larocque connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larocque with a nice cross.
Larocque lands a nice shot to the body.
Two looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larocque scores with a nice body kick.
Larocque connects with a body shot.
Larocque is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larocque lands a glancing blow to the side of Two's head.
Larocque scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larocque lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larocque throws a nice outside leg kick.
Two takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good leg kick by Larocque there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Two on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larocque darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Two's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Larocque before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryan Larocque!
Bryan Larocque retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Bryan Larocque made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.