CEFC 78 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Jaded as his entrance music. Piolet Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Potter
vs
Wilson

195 cm
27
255 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

201 cm
28
276 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
Potter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Potter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Potter.
Potter darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Potter into the cage.
Potter wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Potter.

Potter gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilson regains guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Potter wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Potter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Potter from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bob Potter just wasn't active enough.
Potter throws a body kick that misses.

Potter drives through with a takedown into Wilson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Potter is standing up over Wilson. Wilson looks to escape but Potter dives into side control.

Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson prevents Potter from moving into mount.
Wilson is being controlled here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Potter tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Potter prevents Wilson from escaping the position.

Potter tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Wilson is defending well.

Potter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Potter advances nicely into full mount.

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

Wilson tries to buck Potter off so he can stand up but Potter has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Wilson falls backwards, slamming Potter to the mat but Potter holds on tight! Wilson is forced to tap and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Potter!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fancy Nancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fancy Nancy 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!

Churchall
vs
Nancy

200 cm
30
250 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

192 cm
36
259 lbs
31 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fancy Nancy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nancy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Churchall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Nancy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nancy.
A right hand to the body from Nancy.
Nancy working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Winston Churchall has been cut.

Churchall is trying to trip Nancy. He has hold of a leg but Nancy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Churchall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nancy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Churchall is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nancy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nancy has escaped and now he's on top!
Nancy sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Churchall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nancy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Churchall is proving hard to escape from.
Churchall keeping full guard, as Nancy tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchall wants to sweep here but Nancy controlling him for the moment.
Nancy wants to get up but he can't break Churchall's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Churchall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nancy defends it easily.
Churchall wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nancy slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Churchall manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nancy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Churchall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Churchall throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nancy stopping the sweep attempt from Churchall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nancy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Churchall trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Churchall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nancy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Churchall is trying to keep Nancy in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Fancy Nancy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nancy with a jab.

Nancy tries to sprawl but Churchall drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Churchall is pressing down on Nancy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nancy is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Churchall is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Churchall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nancy is keeping the position for now.
Churchall trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nancy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Churchall wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Winston Churchall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Winston Churchall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nancy lands a head shot.
Churchall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nancy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Churchall throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nancy's waist but Nancy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Churchall off to one side.
Nancy with a nice cross.
Churchall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nancy pinned against the cage. Nancy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Churchall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nancy connects with a right that clearly hurt Churchall. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Nancy proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Churchall collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fancy Nancy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustang has chosen Little Rock as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stark
vs
Mustang

176 cm
24
166 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

181 cm
32
169 lbs
39 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mustang on the side of the head.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Stark missing with a left hand there. Mustang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mustang blocks a low kick nicely.
Mustang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stark walks into a straight right hand from Mustang.
Mustang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mustang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stark on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Mustang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mustang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mustang is controlling him well.

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

Mustang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mustang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mustang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mustang happy to just control the position for now.
Stark tries to escape but Mustang is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark is trying to get back to his feet.
Mustang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mustang prevents Stark from escaping the position.

Mustang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mustang but great work by Stark.
Stark tries to stand but Mustang is controlling his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang can't do much from the bottom here.
Stark tries to stand but Mustang is controlling his head.
Mustang is looking for a sweep.
Stark wants to stand but Mustang is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark tries to stand but Mustang controls the position and pulls Stark into his guard.
Stark wants to stand but Mustang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mustang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stark wants to stand and escape but instead Mustang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rickon Stark will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Stark throws the left hand but Mustang avoids the punch easily.
Stark thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mustang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mustang misses with a few strikes there.
Stark looks to throw the jab but Mustang is out of range.
Mustang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stark backs up against the cage.
Stark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Stark cracks Mustang with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mustang looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Stark finish him?

Mustang is rocked!

It looks like Roy Mustang has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mustang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mustang is still on wobbly legs! Can Stark finish him?
Mustang tries to move into range but Stark moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mustang is looking to clinch.
Mustang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stark finds Mustang's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Mustang flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Stark lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Mustang will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rickon Stark!
Rickon Stark gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Roy Mustang stepped up to the mic, saying 'He beat him the first time, and he got me this time. Maybe a rubber match in the futher'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philmore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bambang has chosen Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Butts
vs
Bambang

170 cm
26
210 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

177 cm
34
212 lbs
23 - 18 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Philmore Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bambang walks into a stiff left hand from Butts.
Bambang's corner calls for a 1-2. Bambang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bambang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butts lands a nice shot to the body.
A big left from Butts misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bambang.
Butts takes a swing at Bambang's ribcage but misses.
Butts ducks under a wild hook from Bambang.
Butts misses with a few strikes there.
Butts just misses with a punch to the body.
Butts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arto Bambang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bambang misses the jab.
Bambang shoots for a double leg takedown but Butts sprawls well. He's pushed Bambang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Butts throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bambang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bambang tries to move into range but Butts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Bambang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bambang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bambang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butts takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Philmore Butts has been cut.
Butts takes a swing at Bambang's ribcage but misses.
Bambang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bambang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Bambang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bambang showed some decent athleticism there.
Bambang is keen to just control but Butts is a slippery customer.

Bambang 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.

Bambang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butts is trying to stand back up but Bambang is controlling him
Bambang is looking to take a break and control but Butts is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bambang wants to free his trapped foot but Butts is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Butts is defending against the submission attempts here by Bambang.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bambang prevents Butts from standing back up.
Bambang trying to control from half guard but Butts is working away.
Butts pushes Bambang off looking to stand but Bambang dives back in and keeps control.
Bambang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Butts!

Bambang is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Bambang extends the arm and Butts is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arto Bambang!
Arto Bambang tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd comes to the cage accompanied by Meniac by Michael Sembello. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lloyd
vs
Zorro

188 cm
22
212 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

195 cm
34
220 lbs
19 - 21 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lloyd keeps the fight on the outside.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lloyd throws an overhand right that lands on Zorro's shoulder, as Zorro tries to avoid the shot.
Zorro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zorro dodges the punch combination from Lloyd.
A telegraphed right hand from Lloyd misses the target.

Zorro shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lloyd manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zorro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lloyd's guard.
Zorro looking to pass the guard.

Zorro drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lloyd dives on top into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd misses with a low kick.
Zorro moves in looking to clinch but Lloyd pushes him off.

Zorro has managed to clinch.
Lloyd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zorro has him pressed against the cage.
Lloyd managing to block the knees to the body from Zorro.
Lloyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lloyd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zorro has him pressed against the cage.
Lloyd wants to break free but Zorro has control.
Knees to the body from Zorro.
Knees to the body from Zorro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zorro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lloyd is breathing heavily.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the temple.
Zorro scores with a knee to the head.
Zorro lands a nice knee to the body.
Zorro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zorro pushes Lloyd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lloyd is trying to break free.
Zorro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lloyd's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro landing knees to the body.
Zorro crunches a lovely knee into Lloyd's ribcage.
Zorro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lloyd wants to break free but Zorro has control.
Zorro lands an elbow just above Lloyd 's eye.
Zorro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Lloyd has been cut.
Zorro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zorro landing knees to the body.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zorro lands a knee to the body.
Zorro lands a knee to the head.
Zorro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lloyd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zorro tries to land knees in the clinch but Lloyd avoids the damage to the body.
Zorro crunches a lovely knee into Lloyd's ribcage.
Lloyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Zorro.
Zorro with a knee to the head.
Lloyd takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zorro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lloyd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zorro.
Zorro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zorro working Lloyd over with knees to the body.
Zorro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lloyd wants to break free but Zorro has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zorro.
Zorro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lloyd avoids it.
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Zorro is controlling him.
Zorro misses with a knee to the head.
Zorro lands a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorro lands a damaging elbow.
Zorro scores with a knee to the head.
Lloyd working hard to break the clinch.
Zorro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zorro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lloyd tries a body shot but Zorro blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Lloyd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zorro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zorro lands a damaging elbow.
Zorro scores a nice knee to the body.
Zorro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lloyd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zorro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lloyd's efforts to push away.
Zorro lands a good knee to the midsection. Lloyd won't want to take too many of those.
Zorro connects with a knee to the head.
Zorro lands an elbow just above Lloyd 's eye.
Zorro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zorro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorro with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zorro.
Zorro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lloyd's face.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zorro obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zorro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lloyd.
Mike Lloyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Zorro darts in and clinches Lloyd up against the cage.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zorro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lloyd avoids it.
Zorro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lloyd misses with the combination.
Lloyd throws a series of punches but Zorro avoids them all with ease.
Lloyd throws a hook but Zorro avoids it easily.

Zorro gets a clinch.
A knee to the head by Zorro.
Zorro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lloyd avoids it.
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Zorro has him pressed against the cage.
Lloyd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lloyd wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorro won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd tries to circle away but Zorro has him pinned against the cage.
Lloyd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zorro with a knee to the head.
Zorro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lloyd's efforts to push away.
Zorro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zorro obliges.
Zorro lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zorro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lloyd is defending well for now.
Zorro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lloyd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zorro scores with a knee to the head.
Zorro scores a nice knee to the body.
Zorro lands a knee to the head.
Zorro scores with a knee to the head.
Zorro crunches a lovely knee into Lloyd's ribcage.
Lloyd avoiding damage as Zorro throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zorro lands a nice elbow.
Zorro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lloyd blocks it with crossed arms.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lloyd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lloyd is trying to break the clinch but Zorro has him pressed against the cage.
Zorro keeps control of Lloyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lloyd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Zorro.
Zorro lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Zorro.
Zorro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lloyd lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zorro with a knee to the head.
Zorro landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zorro lands a nice knee to the body.
Zorro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zorro lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro misses with a knee to the head.
Zorro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lloyd avoiding damage as Zorro throws knees to the body.
Zorro misses with a knee strike.
Zorro prevents Lloyd from breaking the clinch.
Zorro keeps control of Lloyd as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lloyd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zorro trying to land knees to the body.
Lloyd working hard to break the clinch.
Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lloyd is trying to break free.
Lloyd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zorro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lloyd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lloyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lloyd thuds a left hand into Zorro's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zorro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Lloyd. Beautiful body shot.
Lloyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zorro circles away quickly and effectively.

Zorro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lloyd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Zorro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lloyd is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zorro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lloyd tries to improve position but can't.
Lloyd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lloyd is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zorro moves into full mount!

Zorro working for a guillotine from mount but Lloyd is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zuese Zorro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Lloyd's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Zorro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lloyd throws a big shot that misses.
Zuese Zorro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lloyd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lloyd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zorro circles away quickly and effectively.

Zorro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lloyd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zorro on the ground.

Zorro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lloyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zorro.
Zorro is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Zorro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zorro is working for a submission of some sort.

Lloyd is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorro.

Zorro is trying to work for a kimura but Lloyd is defending well.

Lloyd is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zorro is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lloyd sees it coming and defends easily.

Zorro is working for a kimura but Lloyd is defending it quite comfortably.
Lloyd is doing well to control the position and prevent Zorro from advancing to side control.

Lloyd is defending against the submission attempts here by Zorro.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zorro is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lloyd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zorro.
Mike Lloyd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Zorro stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Zorro rushes Lloyd and presses him up against the cage.
Zorro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lloyd is trying to force a seperation but Zorro has the dominant position.

Lloyd manages to break the clinch.
Lloyd misses with a body shot
and Zorro counters with a leg kick.
Zorro fails with a takedown attempt.

Zorro closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lloyd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zorro.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zorro using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lloyd takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zorro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lloyd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zuese Zorro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zorro crunches a lovely knee into Lloyd's ribcage.
Lloyd takes an elbow to the forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zuese Zorro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zorro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zuese Zorro!
An out of breath Zuese Zorro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frenchy Fuqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fuqua kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Prodigy- Diesal Power. Serget is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Friends in lower places. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fuqua
vs
Serget

194 cm
37
274 lbs
31 - 30 - 0

191 cm
29
275 lbs
19 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 31 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy Fuqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Serget closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Serget happy to just control the position for now.
Fuqua is looking for a sweep.
Serget wants to control but Fuqua is keeping him busy.
Fuqua is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fuqua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Serget's best efforts.
Fuqua moves into full guard.
Fuqua keeping moving, preventing Serget from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Fuqua throws his legs up looking for a submission but Serget uses it to pass to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuqua tries to buck Serget off but Serget is having none of it.
Fuqua is trying to get back to his feet.
Fuqua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Serget seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Serget is looking to take a break and control but Fuqua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Serget seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serget is trying to control the action in half guard but Fuqua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fuqua moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua 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.
Serget postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fuqua utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Serget is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serget preventing the sweep.
Serget throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fuqua wants to control but Serget passes easily into half guard.
Fuqua is looking for a sweep. Serget is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuqua won't allow Serget to pass to mount.
Fuqua is refusing to be controlled, as Serget sits in half guard.
Fuqua is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget trying to control from half guard but Fuqua is working away.
Fuqua is looking for a sweep. Serget is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serget stalling away here and it's allowed Fuqua to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

Fuqua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serget defends it easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fuqua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Serget defends it easily.
Fuqua seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Serget must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fuqua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Serget's guard.
Fuqua throws a big elbow that misses.
Serget is looking to stand up but Fuqua isn't so interested in that idea.
Fuqua is working Serget over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serget wants to stand but Fuqua is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Frenchy Fuqua will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Serget fails with a takedown attempt.
Serget changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fuqua tries to avoid it but Serget manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fuqua to the ground. Fuqua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Serget tries to clinch there but Fuqua circles away.
A left lands for Fuqua.

It looks like Bob Serget has been cut.
Fuqua throws a nice looking combination but Serget bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fuqua fails with a takedown attempt.
Fuqua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serget circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frenchy Fuqua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Serget.
Fuqua looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No luck for Serget with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serget.

Fuqua shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fuqua wants to take a breather but Serget is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua drops an elbow to the side of Serget's head.
Fuqua missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fuqua looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Serget pushes Fuqua off looking to stand but Fuqua dives back in and keeps control.
Fuqua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Serget is refusing to be controlled, as Fuqua sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serget is trying to stand up here but Fuqua is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget is refusing to be controlled, as Fuqua sits in half guard.
Fuqua prevents Serget from improving his position.
Fuqua landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Serget pushes Fuqua off looking to stand but Fuqua dives back in and keeps control.
Fuqua is keen to just control but Serget is a slippery customer.
Serget is trying to stand back up but Fuqua is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuqua wants to control but Serget is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Frenchy Fuqua just wasn't active enough.
Serget defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuqua.
Fuqua throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fuqua throws a right and a left that Serget avoids nicely.
Serget shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fuqua as he jumps to the side.
A big right from Fuqua misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuqua throws a hook but Serget avoids it easily.
Serget tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fuqua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frenchy Fuqua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Serget is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Fuqua shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Serget manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fuqua trying to control the position from guard on top but Serget is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fuqua is looking to work some ground and pound but Serget has wrist control.
Serget wants to stand but Fuqua is controlling the position.

Serget manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Fuqua.
Serget blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Serget keeps control of Fuqua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Serget works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fuqua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Serget trying to control the position from guard on top but Fuqua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bob Serget has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Serget defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fuqua.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Fuqua.
Serget takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serget blocks a head kick by Fuqua.
Fuqua misses with an attempted mid kick.

Serget fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fuqua sprawls well initially but Serget persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fuqua trying to control from the bottom.
Fuqua is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Serget trying to control the action but Fuqua is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fuqua actively working from the bottom here.

Serget is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuqua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fuqua has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Serget has passed into side control.
Fuqua is trying to get back to half guard.
Serget is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Fuqua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serget prevents Fuqua from escaping the position.
Serget wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuqua keeps working.
Fuqua sneaks back into half guard.
Serget wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fuqua keeps working.
Serget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Frenchy Fuqua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fuqua is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuqua tries to roll over but Serget keeps him under control.
Fuqua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Serget.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frenchy Fuqua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fuqua 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frenchy Fuqua!
An out of breath Frenchy Fuqua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Siuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Thug
vs
Siuta

189 cm
31
225 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

189 cm
34
220 lbs
18 - 13 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marek Siuta!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siuta lands a nice shot to the body.
Siuta's corner calls for a 1-2. Siuta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Siuta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thug defends it nicely.
Marek Siuta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siuta misses the body punch
and Thug counters with a straight right hand.
Thug misses with a kick to the body.
Thug avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Siuta swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thug counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siuta lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Siuta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thug manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thug dodges the punch combination from Siuta.
Siuta throws a right hand that Thug ducks under and follows up with a left that Thug also avoids with ease.
Siuta throws a head kick that misses.
Siuta scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thug has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Siuta throws a head kick but Thug moves out of range.
A lazy left from Thug finds it's target.
Siuta is looking to clinch but Thug is avoiding it.
Siuta just misses with a punch to the body.
Thug lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thug pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thug staying out of range there.
Siuta tries to move into range but Thug moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Siuta finds it's way through Thug's defenses.
Thug misses the shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Siuta blocks the low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siuta throws a head kick that misses
and Thug counters with a solid body kick.
Siuta misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thug takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thug staying out of range there.
Thug throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Siuta misses
and Thug counters with a one-two to the body.
Siuta misses with a double jab
and Thug counters with a nice uppercut.
Thug misses with a wild combination.
Siuta closes the distance but Thug moves to the side
and Thug counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Siuta walks into a left hand.

Siuta is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Siuta misses
and Thug counters with a slapping leg kick.
Siuta misses the shot to the body.
Siuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siuta throws a head kick but Thug moves out of range.
Thug fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Siuta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thug throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thug throws the left hand but Siuta avoids the punch easily.
Siuta with a poor takedown
and Thug counters with a monster head kick that knocks Siuta out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Andy Thug!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zelios Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Boom! Shake The Room . A fine choice. Brownie Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Gracie

177 cm
30
198 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

180 cm
36
201 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
VIRAL COMBAT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zelios Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zelios Gracie.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Gracie shoots in.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie has his takedown stuffed
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson throws a push kick but Gracie slaps the foot to one side.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Anderson.
Anderson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Anderson prevents the takedown attempt.

Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Anderson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Anderson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Anderson.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gracie's knee momentarily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Anderson sprawls well. Anderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anderson misses with a head kick.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crunch! Anderson slams his shin into Gracie's torso.
Gracie looks winded!
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.

Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anderson on his heels. He'll look to pass Anderson's guard now, I'm sure.
Anderson is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson 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.

Gracie moves out of range of the body kick from Anderson.

Gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson pushes Gracie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gracie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anderson is trying to buck Gracie off.
Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gracie is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Anderson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Gracie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Anderson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Gracie's guard! Nice work there by Anderson!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Anderson passes into half guard.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Gracie struggling to land strikes to the head as Anderson covers up.
Gracie is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
Anderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Gracie.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is landing with strikes from the back.

Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Gracie tightening his grip on Anderson, looking for the choke.
Gracie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gracie misses with a punch to the head.

Gracie is persistently looking for the submission but Anderson is defending it well.
Anderson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Will Gracie go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie gets his hands free as Anderson looks to control.

Anderson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Anderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Gracie.

Gracie working for a choke but Anderson reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson forces his way into half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Anderson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anderson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anderson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anderson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zelios Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gracie fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Brownie Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anderson as he jumps to the side.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Anderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zelios Gracie.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but Anderson ducks down to avoid it.
Anderson motions for Gracie to come forward. Anderson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Gracie tumbling to the mat! Anderson takes a step backwards and waves Gracie back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Anderson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gracie.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.

Gracie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is trying to stand.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Anderson wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Anderson is keeping the position.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gracie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anderson.
Gracie tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Anderson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Anderson avoids it well.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zelios Gracie.
A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands a shot to the body.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a leg kick.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Anderson sprawls well.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Gracie avoids the head kick by Anderson.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Anderson sprawls well.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Gracie persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Anderson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Anderson pinned against the cage. Anderson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gracie is rocked!
Anderson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Gracie right on the button. Gracie goes down! Anderson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Anderson gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his middleweight title!
Brownie Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.