WP 16 - Kings Battles PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Dover
vs
Machida

167 cm
23
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dover throws a leg kick
and Machida counters with a series of strikes. Dover will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dover misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Dover feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Dover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover won't allow Machida to get back to his feet.
Dover passes into half guard.
Machida really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover trying to control the pace.
Dover's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Machida is trying to stand up here but Dover is controlling him well.
Dover tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to kick Dover off but Dover keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dover tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dover looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Dover stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Machida to get to his feet.

Dover looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machida is looking to escape.
Machida looks winded!
Dover is pressing down on Machida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machida is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Dover!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Juras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry comes to the ring accompanied by Sound of Maddness from Shinedown. Juras has chosen Tiger as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Perry
vs
Juras

184 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
19
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Blake Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamed Juras!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juras gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Perry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Juras looking for a sweep. Not yet Juras, not yet.
Juras has control of Perry's left arm, preventing Perry from doing any damage.

Juras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Perry is aware though and is defending well.
Perry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Juras on the ground.
Perry is looking to stand up but Juras won't let him.
Juras keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Perry postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Perry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perry postures up.
Perry looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry works over Juras with some ground and pound from guard.
Juras is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Juras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry advances to half guard.
Juras is trying to get back to full guard.
Perry really is a fat lump.
Perry looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perry slips a nice elbow through Juras's hands, connecting with Juras's forehead.

Perry is working for a kimura but Juras is defending it quite comfortably.

Perry is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juras is just riding it out for now. Perry eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Perry wants to free his trapped foot but Juras is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Juras keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Juras wants to control but Perry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Juras is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Perry is staying active.
Perry is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juras gets full guard.
Juras trying to keep a closed guard but Perry is proving a slippery customer.

Perry is sitting in close to Juras's body. Juras has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Perry is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Perry is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Juras.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mamed Juras!
An out of breath Mamed Juras thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yvon Theriault (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osold Seth Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yvon Theriault could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Osold Seth Sinclair's chin.

Theriault
vs
Seth Sinclair

192 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
203 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yvon Theriault!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Theriault shoots in and bounces Seth Sinclair off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Theriault lands a couple of elbows.
Theriault throwing strikes from guard but Seth Sinclair blocks nicely.
Seth Sinclair is trying to control the position but Theriault postures up.
Theriault stands up over Seth Sinclair, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Theriault with a flurry of punches that miss.
Theriault stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seth Sinclair swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seth Sinclair lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Theriault!
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Theriault is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theriault is looking to improve his position but Seth Sinclair isn't that keen on the idea.
Seth Sinclair with the ground and pound from mount.
Seth Sinclair tries to control but Theriault wriggling away.
Seth Sinclair thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Theriault is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seth Sinclair looking to control and managing it successfully.

Seth Sinclair with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Seth Sinclair jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Theriault manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Theriault knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Seth Sinclair on the ground.
Theriault is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Seth Sinclair sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Theriault is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Seth Sinclair trying to control the position but Theriault is working away.
Seth Sinclair advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theriault is looking to escape.
Theriault on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Theriault tries to get out of the position.
Seth Sinclair thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Seth Sinclair wants to control the pace but Theriault is squirming around nicely.
Theriault really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

Seth Sinclair working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but Theriault is having none of it.
Seth Sinclair looking to ground and pound but Theriault is blocking nicely.
Seth Sinclair wants to control the pace but Theriault is squirming around nicely.
Seth Sinclair controlling the pace for now.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Theriault really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Theriault is working hard here to advance position.
Theriault wants to control but Seth Sinclair is having none of it.
Seth Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theriault is looking to escape.
Theriault really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but Theriault is having none of it.
Theriault is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seth Sinclair throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Seth Sinclair thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theriault keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Seth Sinclair sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Theriault is working to get back to half guard.
Seth Sinclair throwing strikes here but Theriault is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but Theriault is having none of it.
Seth Sinclair controlling the position easily from mount.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theriault is looking to escape.
Seth Sinclair sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Theriault tries to reverse the position but Seth Sinclair maintains control.
Seth Sinclair throws some wild stikes that Theriault manages to avoid easily.
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Theriault is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theriault tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Seth Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theriault is looking to escape.
Seth Sinclair controlling the pace for now.
Seth Sinclair unloads with some shots from mount but Theriault bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Theriault really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Osold Seth Sinclair dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Seth Sinclair thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Seth Sinclair.

Theriault gets the takedown into side control.
Seth Sinclair is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Osold Seth Sinclair has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theriault thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seth Sinclair's head.
Theriault thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Theriault working over Seth Sinclair with some ground and pound. Seth Sinclair looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seth Sinclair slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Theriault trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Theriault is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Seth Sinclair is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Seth Sinclair has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seth Sinclair takes a little break here. Theriault wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Seth Sinclair has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Theriault!
Theriault is trying desperately to improve position.
Seth Sinclair sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair looking to finish with strikes here!

Seth Sinclair with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Seth Sinclair thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Theriault is squirming around, avoiding Seth Sinclair's attempts to control the action.
Seth Sinclair controlling the position easily from mount.
Theriault is squirming around, avoiding Seth Sinclair's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair thowing shots but they're missing.
Seth Sinclair throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Theriault is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seth Sinclair takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Theriault is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Seth Sinclair has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Theriault is wriggling around trying to escape.

Seth Sinclair is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Theriault has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Theriault is trying to escape the mount.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Theriault is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Theriault is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Theriault is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Seth Sinclair trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair thowing shots but they're missing.
Seth Sinclair looking to finish with strikes here!
Seth Sinclair tries to control but Theriault wriggling away.
Theriault tries to hold on but Seth Sinclair pushes him away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair tries to control but Theriault wriggling away.
Seth Sinclair throwing strikes here but Theriault is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Seth Sinclair unloads with some shots from mount but Theriault bucks and avoids them well.
Theriault working to try and regain half guard.
Seth Sinclair looking to control but Theriault is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seth Sinclair throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Theriault wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Seth Sinclair.
Seth Sinclair can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Theriault is looking to escape.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Seth Sinclair jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Theriault is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Theriault and Seth Sinclair has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Seth Sinclair trying to control the action but Theriault is working from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Seth Sinclair tries to score with some ground and pound. Theriault controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Osold Seth Sinclair is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Seth Sinclair wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theriault keeps working.
Seth Sinclair working away.
Seth Sinclair trying to control the action but Theriault is working from the bottom.
Theriault seems a little lost for a moment, as Seth Sinclair dominates the positioning.
Yvon Theriault has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Osold Seth Sinclair has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Theriault misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Osold Seth Sinclair comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Seth Sinclair 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Osold Seth Sinclair!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Osold Seth Sinclair!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Osold Seth Sinclair!

Osold Seth Sinclair wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kris Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Durelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett comes to the ring accompanied by Sans pression. Durelle has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Bennett
vs
Durelle

176 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
178 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Durelle!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bennett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Durelle is trying to defend but Bennett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bennett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bennett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bennett thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Bennett is working for a kimura but Durelle is defending it quite comfortably.
Bennett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durelle's head.
Ground and pound from Bennett.
Bennett 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.
Bennett is trying to control. Durelle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bennett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durelle defends it well.
Durelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Nice strikes from Bennett there.
Durelle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bennett.
Bennett is trying to control. Durelle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Bennett is trying to work for a kimura but Durelle is defending well.

Bennett 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Durelle's head.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bennett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Durelle is trying to stand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennett throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett with the ground and pound but Durelle uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bennett postures up in Durelle's guard and throws a big left but Durelle blocks it.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.
Bennett cracks Durelle with a solid left hand.
Durelle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett tries to stand but Durelle is controlling from the bottom.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Durelle wants to get back to his feet but Bennett is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett postures up in Durelle's guard and throws a big left but Durelle blocks it.
Bennett throwing strikes from guard but Durelle blocks nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Durelle keeps moving.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durelle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bennett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Durelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Durelle looks winded!
Bennett wants to get up but he can't break Durelle's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Durelle keeps moving.
Bennett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bennett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bennett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bennett trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Durelle keeps moving.
Durelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Bennett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett postures up and lands a big shot to Durelle's brow.
Durelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bennett prevents Durelle from getting back to his feet.
Bennett distracts Durelle with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Durelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Durelle keeps moving.
Bennett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bennett throwing strikes but missing.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Durelle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bennett won't allow Durelle to get back to his feet.

Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Durelle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durelle manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Durelle's guard.
Bennett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bennett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durelle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Devon Durelle has been cut.
Durelle throws a one two combo.
Durelle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
A head kick misses from Bennett.
Durelle leaves Bennett with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but Durelle pushes him off.
Bennett looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durelle is fending him off so far but Bennett persists. Nope, Durelle circles away and we're back to standing.
Devon Durelle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durelle tests Bennett's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Kris Bennett has been cut.
Durelle misses with a two punch combination.
Bennett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bennett is trying hard to land a takedown here. Durelle sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Bennett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Bennett or perhaps it was just good defense by Durelle which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Durelle moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durelle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Devon Durelle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Durelle lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bennett shoots in for a takedown but Durelle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Durelle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bennett circles away quickly and effectively.
Bennett takes a jab right on the kisser.

Bennett feints and as Durelle raises his hands in defense, Bennett changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bennett throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durelle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bennett is working Durelle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett stops Durelle from standing up.
Bennett postures up in Durelle's guard and throws a big left but Durelle blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.

Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bennett wants to control from the top but Durelle keeps moving.
Bennett cracks Durelle with a solid left hand.
Bennett throws a big elbow that misses.
Bennett sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bennett drops back looking for a leg! Durelle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durelle manages to kick Bennett off! Bennett jumps back into Durelle's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bennett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bennett lands a couple of elbows.
Bennett wanted to stand there but Durelle had control of the position.
Durelle wants to stand but Bennett is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett trying to control but Durelle is working from the bottom.
Bennett cracks Durelle with a solid left hand.
Durelle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Durelle keeping moving, preventing Bennett from controlling successfully.
Durelle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bennett.
Bennett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Bennett drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bennett seems to have locked his on tight now - Durelle screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bennett, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kris Bennett!
Kris Bennett got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mutters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Brong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mutters kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hand of Doom. Mick Mutters could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tom Brong's chin.

Mutters
vs
Brong

167 cm
21
164 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear
Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Mutters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tom Brong!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutters tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Brong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mutters wants to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch but Brong moves out of range.
Mutters tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Brong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mutters!
Brong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brong looking to control but instead Mutters has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Mutters is trying to stand back up but Brong is controlling him
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mutters is concentrating on defense, preventing Brong from advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brong stops Mutters from getting back to his feet.
Brong thows a huge punch but Mutters dodges it nicely.

Brong is trying to work for a kimura but Mutters is defending well.
Mutters is trying to stand back up but Brong is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brong wants to free his trapped foot but Mutters is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mutters gets back to full guard.
Mutters keeping full guard, as Brong tries to pass.
Brong passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Brong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mutters knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutters manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brong looks like he's trying to stand up.

Brong makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mutters doesn't manage to clinch there - Brong circles away.

Mutters clinches.
Brong takes a shot to the head.

Mutters manages to break the clinch.
Brong misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutters is looking to clinch but Brong is avoiding it.
Mutters tries to clinch up.
A left lands for Mutters.

Mutters closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brong avoiding damage as Mutters throws knees to the body.

Mutters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutters lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brong backs up against the ropes.

Brong is rocked!

Mutters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Mutters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brongs head.
Brong is still on wobbly legs! Can Mutters finish him?
Brong goes for a takedown attempt but Mutters pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Mutters gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mutters scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brong seems to have recovered his senses.
Mutters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brong backwards.
Brong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brong looks winded!
Mutters lands a hook that snaps the head of Brong backwards.
Mutters manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Mutters connects with a big uppercut there that sends Brong tumbling to the ground! Mutters follows him down into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutters would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mutters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutters wants to control from the top but Brong keeps moving.

Brong is working an open guard so Mutters takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mutters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters tries to clinch

and Brong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mutters is on top in guard.
Mutters tries to stand but Brong is controlling from the bottom.

Mutters stands and steps away. Brong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Mutters has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mutters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Mutters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mutters clinches.

Mutters breaks from the clinch.
Mutters fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mutters avoids the head kick by Brong.
Mutters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brong takes one to the side of the head.
Brong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mick Mutters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Brong.
Mutters doesn't manage to clinch there - Brong circles away.
Mutters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mutters tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Brong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mutters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brong backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutters lands a hook to the side of the head.

Mutters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mutters tries to clinch but Brong is having none of it.

Mutters rushes Brong and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Mutters.
Brong takes a shot to the head.
Mutters lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mutters as the two fighters clinch.
Mutters tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mutters lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mutters landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mutters lands with a light punch inside.
Mutters working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Mutters to work.
Mutters presses Brong against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mutters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brong wants a takedown.

Mutters breaks the clinch.
Mutters with a nice cross.
Mick Mutters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Brong tries to keep at a distance but Mutters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mutters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brong backwards.
A hook to the body from Mutters.
Mutters lands with a right to the head.
Brong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mutters pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Mutters drives through and clinches with Brong against the ropes.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mutters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mutters throws a big uppercut that drops Brong! More strikes from Mutters and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brong lies dazed against the ropes as Mutters celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Mutters!
Mick Mutters retains his lightweight title!
Mick Mutters took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks for showing up Lance. Will somebody help him up please.. Hey I love my fans thanks for all your support.. I wanna give a shout out to Valhalla nutrition I brought some free samples so make sure to stop by the booth to pick them up.. Also thanks to Buried Alive fight gear, they got some bad'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrese Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Snow Junior
vs
Banks

180 cm
20
168 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
178 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Snow Junior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrese Banks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow Junior throws a good cross that connects.
Snow Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Snow Junior moves out of range as Banks strikes.

Banks dives in and scores a takedown into Snow Junior's guard.

Snow Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Snow Junior keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.

Banks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Snow Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Snow Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Banks drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banks jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Snow Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Banks postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snow Junior is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banks, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Snow Junior is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snow Junior looking to pass the guard.

Banks is looking to sinch up a triangle. Snow Junior throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Banks's body to avoid the submission. Banks has instead reached around Snow Junior's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Banks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyrese Banks!
Tyrese Banks is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Tyrese Banks rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Okin Slavas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barristan The Bold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slavas comes to the ring accompanied by WolfMother. This should be fireworks!

Slavas
vs
The Bold

184 cm
22
188 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
184 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okin Slavas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barristan The Bold!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slavas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. The Bold was covering up waiting for the punch and Slavas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Slavas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Slavas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The Bold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slavas throws a big elbow that misses.
Slavas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Bold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slavas lands a couple of digs.
Slavas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slavas wants to pass the guard but The Bold is keeping the position.
The Bold really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Slavas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slavas trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Bold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slavas is one step ahead there.
Slavas slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Bold wants to get back to full guard.
Slavas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Bold!
The Bold tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The Bold tries to improve his position but Slavas has taken his back! Slavas has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will The Bold tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Slavas pushes The Bold away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Okin Slavas!
Okin Slavas retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Okin Slavas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brynden Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Claude VanSevern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rivers
vs
Claude VanSevern

184 cm
20
199 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

191 cm
28
211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans
Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brynden Rivers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Claude VanSevern!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. VanSevern manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
VanSevern moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rivers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from VanSevern.
Rivers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
VanSevern clobbers Rivers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rivers lands a head shot.
Rivers thows a body shot but no joy.
Rivers looks to land a left hand but VanSevern moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rivers.
VanSevern connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers moves out of range of the leg kick from VanSevern.
VanSevern lands a jab to Rivers's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rivers looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
VanSevern tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rivers was well out of range. Poor timing from VanSevern.
VanSevern scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanSevern ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.
VanSevern scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rivers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rivers scores with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from VanSevern misses its intended target.

Rivers clinches up against the ropes.
VanSevern misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rivers - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from VanSevern fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from VanSevern fails to land.
VanSevern blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers pushes VanSevern back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
VanSevern misses with a hook from the clinch.
VanSevern wants to get back to striking at distance but Rivers won't allow it.
VanSevern takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Rivers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rivers lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivers trying to control the position but instead, VanSevern has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rivers into the ropes.
Rivers landing knees to the head.
Rivers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down VanSevern.
VanSevern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rivers misses with a knee to the head.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Rivers.
Rivers is leaning against VanSevern and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
VanSevern prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers wants to stall.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
VanSevern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern digs a right hand into Rivers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rivers's gas tank.
VanSevern struggles to land a body shot inside as Rivers controls his hands.
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Rivers.
Rivers connects with a knee to the head.
VanSevern misses with a punch on the inside.
VanSevern misses with a punch to the body.
VanSevern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers lands a knee to the head.
Rivers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
Rivers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rivers takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Rivers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a knee to 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!
Rivers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
VanSevern misses with a punch to the body.
VanSevern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
VanSevern tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rivers lands a knee to the head.
A short right from VanSevern on the inside.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
Rivers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rivers lands an elbow inside.
VanSevern misses with a punch to the body.
Rivers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but VanSevern blocks it with crossed arms.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanSevern is trying to stall.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but VanSevern gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Rivers.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanSevern backwards.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Rivers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Rivers.
VanSevern lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
VanSevern tries for a takedown but Rivers manages to get underhooks.
VanSevern tries to score a body lock takedown but Rivers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
VanSevern misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
VanSevern working aggressively here.
VanSevern is trying to break the clinch but Rivers has him pressed against the ropes.
VanSevern has a couple of punches blocked by Rivers.
VanSevern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivers blocking some punches.
VanSevern lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers misses with some punches.
Rivers with a knee to the head.
VanSevern lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
VanSevern misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern blocks an elbow strike.
VanSevern stalling in the clinch but Rivers improves position.
Rivers tries to throw a body punch but VanSevern avoids it by throwing Rivers back against the ropes.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
VanSevern misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
VanSevern takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short uppercut from Rivers.
Rivers tries to stall but VanSevern uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
VanSevern scores with an uppercut up the middle.
VanSevern misses with a body punch.
Rivers prevents a body shot from VanSevern.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rivers creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
VanSevern working aggressively here.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Rivers comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rivers pushes VanSevern back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Rivers gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from VanSevern.
Brynden Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Claude VanSevern.
Rivers lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Rivers.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from VanSevern on the inside.
VanSevern misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivers pushes VanSevern back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
VanSevern swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rivers working VanSevern over with knees to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rivers trying to stall but VanSevern improves his position.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but VanSevern is blocking nicely.
Rivers lands a nice elbow.
Rivers lands a hook that snaps the head of VanSevern backwards.
Rivers lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rivers.
Rivers is trying to maintain a safe position but VanSevern gets an underhook and turns Rivers into the ropes.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanSevern misses with some punches.
Rivers scores with a shoulder strike.
Rivers blocks an uppercut.
VanSevern can't find room to land a body shot as Rivers controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
Rivers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
VanSevern tries to throw a body punch but Rivers avoids it by throwing VanSevern back against the ropes.
Rivers looking to throw knees to the head but VanSevern is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Rivers.
Rivers connects with a nasty looking knee right to VanSevern's face.
VanSevern drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Rivers.
Rivers lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Rivers.
Rivers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of VanSevern backwards.
VanSevern takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rivers lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rivers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Rivers blocks a body shot from VanSevern.
VanSevern throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brynden Rivers dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

VanSevern shoots in for a takedown but Rivers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
VanSevern avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rivers throws a shot from downtown. VanSevern moves away and avoids it.
VanSevern looks to land a right hand but Rivers moved out of range.

Rivers takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rivers crunches a lovely knee into VanSevern's ribcage.
Rivers controlling the action here for a moment.
Rivers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rivers stalling in the clinch but VanSevern improves position.
Rivers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
VanSevern lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rivers.
VanSevern misses with some punches.

VanSevern gets a trip takedown into half guard.
VanSevern is breathing heavily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivers pushes VanSevern off but VanSevern dives into side control.
VanSevern is looking to take a break and control but Rivers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivers tries to escape but VanSevern is in control.
VanSevern lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
VanSevern wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rivers keeps working.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rivers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

VanSevern working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
VanSevern trying to control the position but Rivers is working away.

VanSevern is working to tighten is grip on Rivers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Rivers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but VanSevern is really squeezing tight and eventually Rivers passes out! VanSevern breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Claude VanSevern!
Dan Claude VanSevern is the new light heavyweight champion!