SFC 93 - Boyle vs. Sokoudjou 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ari Celeste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cletis Donahue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ari Celeste has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Celeste
vs
Donahue

180 cm
22
187 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Celeste throws a push kick but Donahue slaps the foot to one side.
Celeste tries for a takedown but Donahue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Donahue has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Donahue.
Donahue scores with a hook to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Donahue lands a hook to the side of the head.
Celeste tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Donahue manages to break the clinch.
Donahue misses with a double jab.
Donahue misses with a looping right.
Celeste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Donahue.
Celeste takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cletis Donahue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donahue misses with a looping left.
Celeste shoots for a takedown but Donahue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Celeste. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celeste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Donahue gets a clinch.
Donahue lands with a light punch inside.
Donahue leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donahue lands a right hand.
Celeste tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Donahue smiles and moves away.
Donahue lands a nice shot that snaps Celeste's head back.
Celeste tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donahue swivels and escapes.
Celeste is looking to clinch but Donahue is avoiding it.
Celeste shoots for a double leg takedown but Donahue sprawls well. He's pushed Celeste's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Donahue leaves Celeste with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Donahue moves into range and clinches up with Celeste.
Donahue lands a right hand.

Donahue breaks the clinch.
Donahue digs a good body shot into Celeste's ribs.
Celeste tries for a takedown but Donahue sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donahue stuffs the takedown attempt from Celeste. Celeste gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donahue misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Donahue.
Donahue throws a body punch but Celeste moves out of range.

Donahue moves into the clinch.
Donahue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

It looks like Ari Celeste has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donahue.
Donahue scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Donahue.
Donahue is struggling to control the position.

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

Donahue takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Donahue creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Donahue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Celeste backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Donahue.
A body shot lands from Donahue.
Celeste is breathing heavily.
Donahue is struggling to control the position.
Donahue lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Donahue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celeste taking a breather.
A short right from Donahue.

Celeste is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Donahue - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Donahue.
Donahue lands a left hand.
Oh Celeste is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donahue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Celeste seems to have got his legs back now.
Donahue keeps control of Celeste as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Donahue.
Donahue lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Donahue.
Donahue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Celeste backwards.
Donahue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donahue gets through Celeste's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Donahue throws a big uppercut that drops Celeste! More strikes from Donahue and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Celeste lies dazed against the cage as Donahue celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cletis Donahue!

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FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

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

Colvin
vs
Edwards

225 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
245 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollie Colvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathaniel Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colvin dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Colvin's head and hops out.
Good work by Colvin as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Colvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colvin tries to clinch up.

Edwards lands a big right hand that sends Colvin crashing to the mat! Edwards stays standing though and waves Colvin back to his feet!

It looks like Ollie Colvin has been cut.
Edwards lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Colvin just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Colvin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Colvin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colvin takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Edwards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Colvin.
Edwards digs a good body shot into Colvin's ribs.
Colvin is breathing heavily.
Edwards misses with a head kick.
Edwards misses with a wild combination.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.

Edwards feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Colvin sprawling to the canvas! Colvin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Edwards finish him?!
Nathaniel Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colvin slips a jab and a cross from Edwards.
Edwards throws a quick head kick that knocks Colvin silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Edwards is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

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

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Butterfingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Griffin
vs
Butterfingers

177 cm
19
208 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Butterfingers!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin scores with a one two! Butterfingers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Butterfingers tries to clinch up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Butterfingers.

It looks like Peter Griffin has been cut.
Butterfingers fails in his attempt to clinch.

Butterfingers tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Griffin lands with a left to the head.
Butterfingers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Butterfingers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Butterfingers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Griffin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Griffin moves into range and clinches up with Butterfingers.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Griffin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Butterfingers jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Butterfingers around his waist. Butterfingers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Butterfingers.
Griffin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Butterfingers is defending well for now.
A short left from Griffin.

Griffin has clasped his hands together around Butterfingers's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Griffin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Griffin looks up at the clock and then as Butterfingers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Griffin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Griffin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Butterfingers is looking for a sweep.
Griffin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfingers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Griffin crashes against the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin trying to control the position but Butterfingers is working away.
Butterfingers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Griffin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Griffin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Griffin working over Butterfingers with some ground and pound. Butterfingers looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Butterfingers trying to control here.
Butterfingers wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Griffin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Butterfingers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Butterfingers tries to roll over but Griffin keeps him under control.
Butterfingers wants to control but Griffin is keeping busy.
Griffin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butterfingers defending well though.
Butterfingers tries to get to full guard but Griffin has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Griffin there.
Butterfingers is looking to improve his position.
Griffin working Butterfingers over with strikes.
Griffin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Griffin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Butterfingers's head.
Griffin thows a huge punch but Butterfingers dodges it nicely.
Butterfingers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Griffin winds up and cracks Butterfingers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin prevents Butterfingers from improving his position.
Butterfingers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griffin.
Griffin wants to take a breather but Butterfingers is having none of it.
Griffin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butterfingers defending well though.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Griffin throws a combination that misses
and Butterfingers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Griffin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Butterfingers lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Butterfingers.

Butterfingers gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Griffin takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Griffin.
Butterfingers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butterfingers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peter Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butterfingers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Butterfingers.
Griffin lands a jab-cross combination.
Peter Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Butterfingers on that attempt.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Butterfingers.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Griffin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Butterfingers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Butterfingers breaks from the clinch.
Butterfingers is breathing heavily.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Butterfingers's ribs.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Griffin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin cracks a nice hook into Butterfingers's ribs.
Butterfingers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Griffin stalks Butterfingers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Butterfingers's face. Butterfingers staggers backwards, shaken.
Griffin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Griffin lands a glancing blow to the side of Butterfingers's head.
A right-left combo lands from Griffin.
Butterfingers on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Griffin tests Butterfingers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Butterfingers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin jabs at Butterfingers's body.

Griffin instigates a clinch.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Butterfingers has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Butterfingers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butterfingers.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin is pushing Butterfingers up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of Butterfingers's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Butterfingers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Griffin.
A short left from Griffin.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Butterfingers backwards.
Griffin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Butterfingers tries to pull guard but Griffin won't allow it.
Butterfingers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Griffin.
Butterfingers jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Butterfingers gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Griffin lands a really nice looking cross but Butterfingers seems unphased.
Griffin throws a shot to the body.
Peter Griffin is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Butterfingers backs up against the cage.
Griffin lands a jab to Butterfingers's midsection.
A left and a right from Griffin both land. Nice combination.
Griffin lands a head shot.
Griffin scores with a shot to the body.

Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butterfingers, pushing him back against the cage.
Griffin lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers looking to slow down the pace here.
Butterfingers takes a shot to the head.
Griffin is pressed up against the cage. Butterfingers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Griffin down to the mat. Griffin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Butterfingers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Griffin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Butterfingers, pushing him back against the cage.
Butterfingers tries to pull guard but Griffin holds him up against the cage and eventually Butterfingers drops back down to his feet.
Griffin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Griffin controlling the action here for a moment.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Butterfingers goes for a takedown in the clinch but Griffin prevents it.
A short right from Griffin.
A short right from Griffin.
Griffin scores with a shot to the side of Butterfingers's head.
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Griffin.
Griffin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Griffin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Griffin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Butterfingers.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Griffin but Griffin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Butterfingers dives in and grabs Griffin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes down on Butterfingers's head and hops out.
Peter Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Griffin both land. Nice combination.
Butterfingers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Butterfingers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Butterfingers takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Griffin forces Butterfingers back against the cage and clinches.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Butterfingers uses good head movement to avoid it.

Griffin gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Griffin trying to control from Butterfingers's half guard. Butterfingers has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Griffin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butterfingers keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Butterfingers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Griffin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Griffin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Butterfingers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griffin as he jumps to the side.
Griffin lands with a nice combination. Butterfingers backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Griffin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Griffin.
Butterfingers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Griffin lands a right hook to the body.
Griffin scores with a three punch combo!

Griffin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Butterfingers looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Griffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Butterfingers up against the cage.
Griffin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Butterfingers breaks the clinch.
Griffin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Butterfingers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Butterfingers shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Butterfingers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Peter Griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marty Butterfingers.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butterfingers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Griffin avoids it really well and circles away.
Griffin throws a combination. Butterfingers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfingers looks for a takedown but Griffin sprawls well.
Griffin tests Butterfingers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin misses with a kick to the body.
Griffin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butterfingers. Griffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Butterfingers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Griffin rushes Butterfingers and presses him up against the cage.
Butterfingers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Griffin gets through Butterfingers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Butterfingers or not.
Griffin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butterfingers backwards.
A short right from Griffin.
Butterfingers is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Griffin presses Butterfingers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Griffin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Butterfingers backwards.
Butterfingers tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Griffin stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Butterfingers.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin lands a hook that snaps the head of Butterfingers backwards.
Butterfingers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Griffin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Griffin stalling.
Butterfingers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Griffin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Griffin keeps control of Butterfingers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Butterfingers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice uppercut.
Griffin lands with a right to the head.
Griffin lands with a short shot to the head.
Butterfingers fails to pull guard.
Griffin stops a takedown attempt from Butterfingers.
Butterfingers jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Butterfingers around his waist. Butterfingers gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Butterfingers backwards.
Griffin lands a shoulder strike.
Griffin throws a punch but it's blocked by Butterfingers.
Griffin swings wildly with an uppercut but Butterfingers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Butterfingers fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Butterfingers successfully pulls guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Griffin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Griffin throwing shots but Butterfingers is blocking nicely.
Peter Griffin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griffin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Butterfingers misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Griffin not doing much here.
Butterfingers works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griffin scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Butterfingers trying to control the position.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Butterfingers is keeping the position for now.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marty Butterfingers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Griffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Butterfingers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Butterfingers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Griffin postures up in Butterfingers's guard and throws a big left but Butterfingers blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Griffin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griffin 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 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Griffin!

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Paulista told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Woods
vs
Paulista

150 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

[MMABR] Klinch

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Paulista!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulista connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Woods tumbling to the canvas! Paulista pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Woods was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Junior Paulista!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Pellegrino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milton Vessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milton Vessey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pellegrino
vs
Vessey

173 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
157 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

[MMABR] Klinch
[MMABR] Klinch

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kurt Pellegrino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Milton Vessey!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vessey lands a nice hook to Pellegrino's body. Pellegrino takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vessey loads up on a big right hand but Pellegrino slips the punch.
Vessey fails to land the takedown.
Pellegrino takes a swing at Vessey's ribcage but misses.
Pellegrino just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vessey moves in looking to clinch but Pellegrino pushes him off.
Pellegrino doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vessey counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino misses with a takedown

and Vessey counters with a takedown into side control.

Vessey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pellegrino has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pellegrino tries to improve position but can't.
Pellegrino can't do much from the bottom here.

Vessey tries for a kimura but Pellegrino is defending well.

Vessey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pellegrino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Pellegrino sneaks out the side door and pushes Vessey away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino misses with the combination.
Vessey lands a really nice looking cross but Pellegrino seems unphased.
Vessey moves out of range of the strikes.
Pellegrino throws the left hand but Vessey avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrino misses with a takedown attempt
and Vessey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Pellegrino. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino throws a wild body kick that Vessey sees coming a mile off.
Pellegrino fails to land the takedown.
Pellegrino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vessey.
Vessey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pellegrino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vessey somewhat.
Vessey misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vessey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vessey wants it to stay on the feet.
Pellegrino misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pellegrino will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pellegrino throws a chopping leg kick but Vessey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Vessey 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.

A telegraphed right hand from Vessey misses the target.
Nice sprawl there from Pellegrino as Vessey shoots in.
Pellegrino has his takedown stuffed
and Vessey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pellegrino has his takedown stuffed
and Vessey counters with a nice uppercut.
Pellegrino needs to keep his hands up - Vessey had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellegrino misses with a low kick as Vessey jumps back.
Vessey throws out a loose jab but Pellegrino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pellegrino shoots and misses
and Vessey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Pellegrino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pellegrino thows a leg kick but Vessey checks it
and Vessey counters with a one-two to the body.

Pellegrino is rocked!
Pellegrino slips a straight right by Vessey.
Vessey connects with a body shot.
Pellegrino tries for a takedown but Vessey circles away easily
and Vessey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Pellegrino is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vessey.
Pellegrino seems to have got his legs back now.
Vessey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vessey wants to clinch.
Pellegrino with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vessey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pellegrino misses with a double jab

and Vessey counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vessey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pellegrino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pellegrino takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vessey landing a few strikes.

Vessey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pellegrino manages to get back to half guard.
Vessey blocks the strikes from Pellegrino.

Vessey looking for a submission but Pellegrino manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Vessey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pellegrino looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vessey preventing the sweep.

Vessey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pellegrino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vessey, into his guard.
Pellegrino sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vessey's guard.
Vessey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pellegrino.
Pellegrino trying to control the action but Vessey is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pellegrino throws a lazy body kick
and Vessey counters with a left and a right that stings Pellegrino.
Vessey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vessey swings for the body but Pellegrino moves out of range.
Pellegrino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vessey.
Pellegrino shoots and misses
and Vessey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Pellegrino misses
and Vessey counters with a left to the body.
Vessey misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vessey throws a looping overhand right but Pellegrino ducks down to avoid it.
Vessey lands the left hand.
Pellegrino takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Pellegrino with that takedown attempt.
Vessey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrino manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pellegrino shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vessey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Pellegrino. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vessey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pellegrino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pellegrino dives in and grabs Vessey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vessey pushes down on Pellegrino's head and hops out.
Milton Vessey seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pellegrino closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Vessey is trying to control Pellegrino's posture but Pellegrino avoids it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pellegrino throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Pellegrino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vessey keeps working.

Pellegrino tries for a kimura but Vessey is defending well.
Pellegrino tries to advance to mount but Vessey denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vessey gets back to half guard.
Vessey trying to hold on to Pellegrino's head to control him but Pellegrino postures up.

Pellegrino is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pellegrino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milton Vessey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vessey 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milton Vessey!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Willingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Willingham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Penn
vs
Willingham

172 cm
24
149 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Willingham!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Penn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Penn is thwarting Willingham's attempts to control the position.
Penn lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Penn has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Willingham defend it? Penn steps over the head and cranks it - Willingham is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Penn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). BJ Penn!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasko Eratore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Eratore
vs
Reuf

190 cm
24
286 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Golden Lilium
Golden Lilium

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lasko Eratore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eratore moves into the clinch.
Eratore prevents Reuf from breaking the clinch.

Eratore pulls guard successfully.
Reuf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eratore's guard.
Reuf is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Eratore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reuf can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reuf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eratore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eratore is trying to keep Reuf in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reuf misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eratore is defended easily by Reuf.
Reuf just misses with a punch to the body.
Reuf Reuf is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Eratore blocks a jab.
Reuf looks to land a right hand but Eratore moved out of range.
Reuf looks to land a right hand but Eratore moved out of range.
Eratore walks into a jab.

It looks like Lasko Eratore has been cut.
Eratore slips under a jab from Reuf.
A chopping leg kick lands by Eratore.
Reuf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eratore. Reuf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eratore walks into a jab.
Nice cross by Reuf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eratore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eratore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Reuf.
Horrible takedown by Eratore or perhaps it was just good defense by Reuf which made him look bad.
Eratore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reuf scores with a jab. Eratore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good exchange - Reuf coming out on top.

Lasko Eratore's cut is getting worse.
Reuf loads up on a big right hand but Eratore slips the punch.
Reuf looks to land a right hand but Eratore moved out of range.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Eratore moves out of range as Reuf strikes.
Reuf misses with an uppercut.
Reuf misses with a body punch
and Eratore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf misses with a jab to the body
and Eratore counters with a nice body kick.
Reuf looks gassed!

Eratore gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eratore tries for a takedown but Reuf manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasko Eratore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eratore wants a takedown.
Eratore keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reuf's efforts to push away.
Reuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eratore looking for a takedown.
Eratore lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eratore tries to score a body lock takedown but Reuf shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eratore is trying to drag Reuf to the mat but Reuf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eratore looking for a takedown.
Reuf working hard to break the clinch.
Reuf is looking to break free of the clinch but Eratore has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Reuf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Eratore fails to pull guard.
Eratore tries for a takedown but Reuf manages to get underhooks.
Reuf tries to circle away but Eratore has him pinned against the cage.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch but Eratore keeps him there for the moment.
Reuf stops a takedown attempt from Eratore.

Reuf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reuf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reuf with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eratore. Reuf does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reuf lands with a nice combination. Eratore backs away looking to recover.
Eratore misses with a body shot.
Reuf connects with a good right hand that stumbles Eratore. Eratore circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Eratore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Lasko Eratore's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eratore takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Eratore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reuf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reuf throws a shot from downtown. Eratore moves away and avoids it.
Eratore is looking to clinch.
Eratore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Reuf tries to avoid it but Eratore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Reuf to the ground. Reuf escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reuf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eratore.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reuf scores with a three punch combo!
Reuf throws a body punch but Eratore moves out of range.
Eratore staying out of range there.
Eratore takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reuf Reuf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasko Eratore's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Eratore scores with a shot to the body.
Reuf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eratore.
Eratore walks into a stiff left hand from Reuf.
Eratore lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reuf backs up against the cage.
Reuf leaves Eratore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reuf Reuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reuf takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from Eratore does no damage.
Eratore is looking to wear down Reuf with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Eratore throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reuf clobbers Eratore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Eratore's corner calls for a 1-2. Eratore obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Eratore staying out of range there.
Eratore defending well as Reuf loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reuf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Jeez, Lasko Eratore's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lasko Eratore's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Reuf Reuf!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

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

Sokoudjou
vs
Boyle

197 cm
20
278 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

197 cm
24
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Boyle!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokoudjou.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boyle checks a leg kick.
Boyle connects with the punch.
Sokoudjou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sokoudjou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sokoudjou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sokoudjou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyle misses with a straight left.
Sokoudjou throws out a leg kick but Boyle moves out of range and Sokoudjou only half commits.
Boyle takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boyle lands a slapping body shot.
Sokoudjou uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyle.
Sokoudjou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sokoudjou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boyle checks it well.
Boyle misses with an uppercut. Sokoudjou saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokoudjou defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Boyle slips a jab from Sokoudjou.
Dave Boyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sokoudjou takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Sokoudjou.
Sokoudjou wants to land a leg kick but Boyle is out of range.
Boyle throws a right hand that Sokoudjou ducks under and follows up with a left that Sokoudjou also avoids with ease.
Boyle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sokoudjou.
Boyle scores with a punch to the head.
Sokoudjou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyle checks the leg kick.
Sokoudjou moves out of range as Boyle strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou wants to clinch up but Boyle keeps it at a distance.
Boyle scores with a jab.
Boyle misses with a hook.
Boyle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sokoudjou shoots in for a double leg but Boyle sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boyle might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Boyle.
Boyle misses with a looping right.
Boyle scores with a nice strike.
Boyle lands with a cross.
Boyle missing with a left hand there. Sokoudjou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyle misses with an uppercut.
Boyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sokoudjou.
Dave Boyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokoudjou on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokoudjou tries to land a leg kick but Boyle saw it coming and moves away.
Boyle is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sokoudjou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Sokoudjou dives in and grabs Boyle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boyle pushes down on Sokoudjou's head and hops out.
Boyle throws a lazy right hand but Sokoudjou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sokoudjou tries to clinch but Boyle is having none of it.
Sokoudjou throws a head kick that misses.
Sokoudjou tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sokoudjou connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sokoudjou misses.
Sokoudjou is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boyle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sokoudjou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyle tries to clinch but Sokoudjou is having none of it.
Boyle tries to clinch up.
Sokoudjou throws an overhand right that lands on Boyle's shoulder, as Boyle tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sokoudjou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boyle is trying to improve his position.
Boyle takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Boyle wants to control but Sokoudjou postures up.
Boyle gets back to half guard.

Sokoudjou is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boyle sees it coming and defends easily.
Boyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sokoudjou works over Boyle with some ground and pound from guard.
Sokoudjou throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice defenses there by Sokoudjou.
Boyle checks a leg kick.
Sokoudjou moves out of range as Boyle strikes.

Sokoudjou scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Sokoudjou wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyle, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokoudjou working the ground and pound but Boyle is defending the strikes.
Boyle tries to bench press Sokoudjou off him but Sokoudjou keeps the position.

Sokoudjou is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Boyle looks calm but he's in trouble here. Sokoudjou gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Boyle is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Sokoudjou lets go of the hold and Boyle can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rashad Sokoudjou!