CEFC 34 09-11 special PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ANTHONY MILLER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ANTHONY MILLER will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Xavier
vs
MILLER

168 cm
24
155 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

184 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ANTHONY MILLER!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MILLER tries a head kick but it misses.
MILLER lands with a nice body punch.
MILLER goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MILLER throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MILLER jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Xavier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Xavier avoids a kick to the body.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown but MILLER shows good takedown defense.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown. MILLER tries to sprawl out of it but Xavier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MILLER manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xavier dives in and grabs MILLER's left leg, looking for a takedown. MILLER pushes down on Xavier's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrington Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MILLER closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xavier fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MILLER lands a lovely overhand right.
MILLER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
MILLER will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MILLER throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
MILLER lands a two punch combo.
MILLER throws a right and a left that both miss.
MILLER misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MILLER connects with a body shot.
MILLER tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MILLER fails to land with a series of punches.
MILLER misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MILLER misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MILLER misses with a wild combination.
MILLER misses with a series of wild punches.
MILLER throws a right and a left that Xavier avoids nicely.

Xavier looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MILLER!
Xavier lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Xavier cracks MILLER with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Xavier landing strikes from the mount and MILLER is in trouble!
Xavier thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Xavier.
Xavier putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Xavier looking to finish MILLER with some ground and pound. This is bad for MILLER!
Xavier throwing strikes but MILLER recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Xavier is breathing heavily.
MILLER keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
MILLER wants to improve his position but Xavier is controlling well.
Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MILLER is trying to maintain the position but Xavier is very close to passing his half guard.
MILLER avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xavier.
MILLER wants to control but Xavier is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Xavier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xavier lands in his opponent's guard.
MILLER preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xavier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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 Barrington Xavier will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Left hook, right uppercut from MILLER.
MILLER throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Xavier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
MILLER misses with the combination.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MILLER as he jumps to the side.
MILLER stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MILLER lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MILLER lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xavier circles away quickly and effectively.
MILLER throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier avoids the head kick by MILLER.
Xavier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MILLER's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and MILLER duly obliges.
Xavier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MILLER.
No joy there for MILLER, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A left and a right from MILLER both land. Nice combination.
MILLER is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
MILLER tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MILLER is looking to land body kicks.
MILLER lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MILLER throws a nice looking combination but Xavier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
ANTHONY MILLER is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrington Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MILLER misses with a two punch combination.

Xavier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xavier lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

MILLER is looking for a triangle but Xavier pushes his legs off easily.

MILLER working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xavier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xavier manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xavier lands a couple of elbows.
Xavier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MILLER works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MILLER is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xavier chips away with some ground and pound.
Xavier is in close to MILLER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xavier might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

MILLER is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xavier is aware though and is defending well.
Xavier working some strikes from top position.
Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xavier trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xavier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of MILLER's head.
Xavier is in close to MILLER's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MILLER has momentary wrist control but Xavier slips an elbow through the middle.
Xavier is in close to MILLER's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xavier throws a big right hand that misses.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xavier postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xavier scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xavier has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xavier's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xavier postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xavier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xavier is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Barrington Xavier will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

MILLER fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xavier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MILLER throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MILLER tries a head kick but it misses.
Danga de danga de dang - MILLER scores with a four punch combination!
MILLER's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and MILLER duly obliges.
Xavier is trying hard to land a takedown here. MILLER sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Xavier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
MILLER is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. MILLER defending well though.
Xavier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xavier lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
MILLER on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xavier not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xavier lands with a punch from half guard.
Xavier scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MILLER trying to hold on to Xavier's head to control him but Xavier postures up.
Xavier lands strikes from half guard.
Barrington Xavier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

MILLER looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MILLER trying to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xavier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xavier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MILLER is trying to stand up here but Xavier is controlling him well.
Xavier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
MILLER is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xavier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xavier winds up and cracks MILLER with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barrington Xavier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xavier trying to control the pace.
MILLER has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xavier is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Xavier throwing shots but MILLER is blocking nicely.
Xavier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xavier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barrington Xavier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xavier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barrington Xavier!

C
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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva has chosen Lil Wayne- I'm Me as his entrance music. Michael Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nguyen
vs
Silva

189 cm
23
213 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

194 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Charlie Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen misses the jab.

Nguyen drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nguyen is looking for the KO!

It looks like Michael Silva has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Silva.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nguyen's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Nguyen.
Nguyen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Nguyen misses with a body shot.
Nguyen thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen falls off balance throwing a combination

and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nguyen is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nguyen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nguyen up against the cage.
Silva blocks a body shot from Nguyen.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nguyen fails to land.
Silva has Nguyen pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Silva.
Silva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen closes the distance but Silva moves to the side
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Silva feints and then cracks Nguyen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nguyen down.
Nguyen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a thumping low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charlie Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nguyen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nguyen walks into a jab.
Silva lands a head kick. Nguyen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nguyen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Nguyen's front leg but catches the back leg as Nguyen tries to avoid it.

Nguyen tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to stall but Silva uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Silva stalls.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nguyen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nguyen fails to land.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Silva.
Nguyen is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks it.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nguyen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nguyen swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Nguyen won't want to take too many of those.
Nguyen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Silva.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Nguyen's ribcage.
Nguyen throws a head punch that misses.
Nguyen throws a head punch that misses.
Nguyen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nguyen works on Silva's body with a couple of short punches.
Nguyen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Nguyen blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nguyen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nguyen controlling the action here for a moment.
Nguyen tries to throw a body punch but Silva avoids it by throwing Nguyen back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A low kick from Nguyen misses
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A bone on bone clash there as Nguyen blocks the leg kick.
Charlie Nguyen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nguyen misses with a hook.
Silva lands a head kick. Nguyen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silva, right into the meat.
Nguyen tries to clinch up
enabling Silva to counter with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Nguyen misses with a double jab
and Silva counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nguyen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nguyen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Silva. That's going to slow Nguyen down.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nguyen.
Michael Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva thumps Nguyen with a low kick.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Nguyen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nguyen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Silva pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen is looking to control Silva's arms but Silva gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nguyen has his back to the cage.
Nguyen working aggressively here.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Nguyen to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nguyen as Silva tries to tie him up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nguyen controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Nguyen fails to land.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nguyen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Nguyen to work.
Nguyen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvas head.
Nguyen has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nguyen wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva letting Nguyen take a breather here.
Nguyen is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Nguyen into the cage.
Nguyen avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Michael Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nguyen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Nguyen - that landed with a thud.
Nguyen looking to slow down the pace here.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nguyen is defending well for now.
Nguyen avoiding damage.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Nguyen is blocking nicely.
Nguyen throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Nguyen stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charlie Nguyen.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nguyen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nguyen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with an outside leg kick.

Silva pushes Nguyen up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguyen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A punch combination from Nguyen misses.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Nguyen managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva avoids a wild elbow strike from Nguyen.
Nguyen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nguyen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Nguyen gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nguyen can't break the clinch.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Nguyen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Nguyen lands an uppercut.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.
Nguyen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nguyen.

Nguyen breaks from the clinch.
Nguyen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nguyen's knee momentarily.
Nguyen throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nguyen's knee momentarily.
Nguyen throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nguyen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nguyen misses with a shot to the body

and Silva moves into the clinch.
Nguyen wants to break free but Silva has control.
Silva leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nguyen wants to stall.
Nguyen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nguyen lands with a left to the head.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Nguyen.
Nguyen has Silva pressed against the cage.
Silva tries to land knees in the clinch but Nguyen avoids the damage to the body.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Silva throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Nguyen jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Charlie Nguyen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nguyen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Nguyen wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Michael Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nguyen looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Silva gets to his feet - Nguyen follows without any prompting.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes into the arena with Got yourself a Gun blaring out of the sound system. Anthony Soprano could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mario Webb's chin.

Soprano
vs
Webb

185 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

201 cm
18
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Webb!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webb looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Soprano!
Webb with a couple of short strikes.
Webb thowing shots but they're missing.
Soprano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soprano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Webb.
Soprano takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Soprano is rocked!

It looks like Anthony Soprano has been cut.
Webb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soprano tries to buck Webb off but he can't manage it.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.
Webb looking to finish Soprano with some ground and pound. This is bad for Soprano!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Soprano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soprano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Soprano seems to have got his legs back now.
Webb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Webb drops a big elbow. That's hurt Soprano! More shots from Webb and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mario Webb!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy wescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Argosian's choice of entrance music: Drowning Pool - Let the Bodies Hit the Floor. wescott is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

wescott
vs
Argosian

185 cm
23
192 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

183 cm
23
193 lbs
9 - 6 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy wescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Argosian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
wescott is breathing heavily.
wescott tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Argosian scores with a sloppy right hand. wescott should have avoided that one.
Argosian jabs wescott right on the nose. wescott blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argosian scores with the left hand. wescott knows he should have avoided that one.

Billy wescott's cut is getting worse.
wescott is holding his hands too far apart here. Argosian throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! wescott is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diomedes Argosian!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Ginks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy Bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hard
vs
Ginks

187 cm
21
227 lbs
3 - 19 - 0

190 cm
22
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buck Ginks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard fails to land the takedown.
Ginks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ginks wants it to stay on the feet.
Ginks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ginks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ginks stuffs the takedown attempt from Hard. Hard gets slowly back to his feet.
Ginks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hard's head backwards.

It looks like Tim Hard has been cut.
Ginks lands with a right and another and another! Hard is in big trouble! Ginks lands again and this time it's lights out for Hard! A quality knockout there for Ginks.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buck Ginks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between giggy simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen waving flag k'naan as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Brownie Jenkins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with giggy simpson's chin.

simpson
vs
Jenkins

200 cm
22
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
179 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, giggy simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from simpson misses the target.
Jenkins tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
simpson slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
simpson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jenkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
simpson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins misses with the combination.

simpson drives through and clinches with Jenkins against the cage.
simpson tries for a takedown but Jenkins manages to get underhooks.
simpson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
simpson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brownie Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jenkins throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like giggy simpson has been cut.
simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
simpson wants to clinch.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Jenkins.
simpson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jenkins counters with a one-two to the body.
simpson dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
simpson dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
simpson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
simpson misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but simpson avoids it well.
Jenkins throws a jab when simpson was well out of range.
A punch lands to the side of simpson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jenkins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
simpson dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
simpson dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
simpson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Jenkins counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
simpson is trying to break the clinch but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins throws a series of strikes that have simpson backpedaling.
simpson misses with a body shot.

Jenkins moves into the clinch successfully.

Jenkins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jenkins looks gassed!
simpson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
A swing and a miss from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
simpson throws a jab when Jenkins was well out of range.
simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jenkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
simpson throws a lazy right hand but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.

simpson instigates a clinch.
simpson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenkins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenkins gets an underhook and turns simpson into the cage.

Jenkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

simpson darts in and clinches Jenkins up against the cage.
simpson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

simpson has picked Jenkins up - he's going for a ride! simpson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jenkins tries to kick simpson off but simpson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
simpson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jenkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up but simpson is controlling him

simpson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Jenkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on giggy simpson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

simpson tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick.
simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
simpson tries to clinch there but Jenkins circles away.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins throws a left and a right that both miss

and simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jenkins wants to get back to striking at distance but simpson won't allow it.
Jenkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but simpson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
simpson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jenkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins throws a nice looking combination but simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
simpson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins looks to land a combination but simpson avoids it well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jenkins. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
simpson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins throws a right hand that simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that simpson also avoids with ease.
simpson dodges the punch combination from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a few strikes there.
simpson wants to clinch up but Jenkins keeps it at a distance.
Jenkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
simpson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from simpson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
simpson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jenkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
Jenkins doesn't manage to clinch there - simpson circles away.
simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
simpson slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
simpson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
simpson fails to land with a series of punches.

simpson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
simpson trying to stall but Jenkins improves his position.

simpson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jenkins is just too persistent for him and manages to trip simpson to the mat. simpson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jenkins prevents simpson from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. simpson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
simpson is looking to stand up but Jenkins isn't so interested in that idea.
Jenkins lands a couple of decent looking shots.
simpson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if simpson tries to get out of the position.
Jenkins prevents simpson from getting back to his feet.
Jenkins postures up in simpson's guard and throws a big left but simpson blocks it.
Jenkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
simpson wants to stand but Jenkins is controlling the position.
Jenkins with a flurry of punches that miss.
simpson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenkins on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Jenkins drops back looking for a leg! simpson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and simpson manages to kick Jenkins off! Jenkins jumps back into simpson's guard.
Jenkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
simpson wants to get back to his feet but Jenkins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jenkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Jenkins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and simpson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jenkins really felt that one!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jenkins defending well as simpson loads up on a big left hand.
simpson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Jenkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on giggy simpson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from simpson.
giggy simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jenkins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
simpson tries to bum rush Jenkins with a series of wild strikes but Jenkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins throws a right hand that simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that simpson also avoids with ease.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Jenkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
simpson throws the kick towards the body but Jenkins avoids it.
simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Jenkins wants to clinch

and simpson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
simpson misses with a knee to the head.
simpson effectively controlling the action here.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but simpson has him pressed against the cage.
simpson tries to pull guard but Jenkins won't allow it.

Jenkins breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jenkins lands an overhand right.
Jenkins throws a series of punches but simpson avoids them all with ease.
Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jenkins moves away.
Jenkins ducks under a wild hook from simpson.
simpson slips a jab and a cross from Jenkins.
Jenkins moves out of range of the body kick from simpson.
simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that simpson avoids nicely.
simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
simpson misses with a two punch combination.
simpson wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - simpson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by simpson.
simpson misses with a head kick.
Jenkins tries to bum rush simpson with a series of wild strikes but simpson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
simpson throws a combination that misses
and Jenkins counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but simpson circles away quickly and effectively.
simpson throws a nice looking combination but Jenkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jenkins throws a hook but simpson blocks it.
A combination from simpson does no damage.
Jenkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from simpson.
simpson tries to clinch up.
simpson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jenkins counters with a three punch combo that has simpson backing up. simpson nods at Jenkins to acknowledge the strikes.
simpson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jenkins fails to land with a series of punches.
simpson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch combination from Jenkins misses.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Some wild striking there from Jenkins.
simpson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
simpson fails with an attempt to clinch.
simpson misses with a hook.
simpson throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
Jenkins wants to clinch

and simpson counters by moving into the clinch.
Jenkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jenkins has had enough of the clinch but simpson keeps him there for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
simpson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jenkins's efforts to push away.
simpson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jenkins prevents it.
giggy simpson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brownie Jenkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins is trying to break the clinch but simpson is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brownie Jenkins.
I've got Jenkins 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Jenkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brycen Gionet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now . The crowd seem to be enjoying Gionet's choice of entrance music: "Mosh" by Eminem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anstey
vs
Gionet

180 cm
26
209 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brycen Gionet!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gionet misses with a few strikes there.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some bone on bone action there as Anstey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gionet circles away quickly and effectively.

Anstey rushes Gionet and presses him up against the cage.
Anstey can't get the takedown.

Anstey gets control of Gionet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anstey will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Gionet from controlling successfully.
Gionet won't allow Anstey to get back to his feet.

Anstey pushes Gionet off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gionet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Gionet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey stops a takedown attempt from Gionet.

Gionet gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anstey regains guard.
Anstey being controlled here, momentarily.
Anstey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gionet is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gionet trying to control but Anstey is working from the bottom.
Gionet prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
Gionet is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gionet trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gionet throws a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Gionet backing up. Gionet nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
Gionet slips a jab and a cross from Anstey.
A head kick misses from Gionet.
A low kick from Gionet is predictable there
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gionet.
Brycen Gionet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gionet thows a leg kick but Anstey checks it
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey tries to clinch but Gionet is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with a combination
and Gionet counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gionet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
Anstey throws a right hand that Gionet ducks under and follows up with a left that Gionet also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Anstey.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Anstey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anstey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A low kick from Gionet misses
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Gionet backing up. Gionet nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
Anstey blocks a low kick nicely.
Gionet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionet thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Anstey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gionet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anstey's calf.
Anstey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gionet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gionet misses with a leg kick

and Anstey counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anstey.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gionet gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anstey has Gionet pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gionet manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gionet tries to score a body lock takedown but Anstey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anstey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anstey changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gionet fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gionet thuds his shin into the meat of Anstey's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gionet moves in looking to clinch but Anstey pushes him off.
Gionet misses with a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A bone on bone clash there as Anstey blocks the leg kick.
Anstey is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gionet lands a two punch combo.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Anstey forces Gionet back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Gionet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Gionet manages to get underhooks.
Anstey gets underhooks to prevent Gionet's takedown attempt.
Gionet prevents a takedown attempt there.

Gionet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gionet tried to score with a low kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Gionet misses

and Anstey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anstey gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.

Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Anstey seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gionet is controlling Anstey's trapped leg to prevent Anstey from advancing to side control.
Anstey tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gionet.

Anstey is working for a kimura but Gionet is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey tries to stand and escape but Gionet is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gionet throws a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gionet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
Gionet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a left and a right that stings Gionet.
Anstey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gionet counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gionet throws a sloppy head kick
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Gionet tries to score with a low kick but Anstey moves his leg out of the way.
Gionet tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Gionet scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionet connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gionet throws a leg kick that misses.
Gionet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Gionet settles back down.
Gionet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gionet tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Gionet misses with a wild combination.
Gionet dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Gionet misses with a low kick as Anstey jumps back.
Gionet throws a head kick that misses.
Gionet misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Anstey checks the leg kick.
Gionet throws a combination. Anstey tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gionet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Anstey rushes Gionet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gionet has had enough of the clinch but Anstey keeps him there for the moment.

Gionet has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anstey is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gionet has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gionet taking a breather here.
Anstey wants to get back to his feet.
Gionet trying to control the position but Anstey is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Corwin Anstey will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gionet. Gionet obviously looking to wear him down.
Gionet misses with a double jab.
Gionet throws a leg kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Gionet throws a leg kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey misses with a combination
and Gionet counters with a big head kick but Anstey shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gionet tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.

Anstey moves into range and clinches up with Gionet.
Anstey wants a takedown but no success here.
Anstey wants a takedown.
Anstey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anstey lands a takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gionet pulls Anstey in to control the position.

Anstey gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Anstey.
Gionet throws a low kick, looking for Anstey's leg but Anstey calmly moves out of range.
Gionet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anstey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Gionet has clasped his hands together around Anstey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Gionet decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anstey to his feet.
Gionet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Gionet is looking to chop away at Anstey's legs.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Gionet avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with the combination.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gionet circles away quickly and effectively.
Anstey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gionet wants to clinch.
A low kick from Gionet misses
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gionet misses with a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Gionet misses
and Anstey counters with a left and a right that stings Gionet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gionet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Anstey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Anstey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gionet throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Gionet backing up. Gionet nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.

Anstey has closed the distance and engaged Gionet in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gionet stalling in the clinch but Anstey improves position.

Anstey has clasped his hands together around Gionet's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Anstey stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gionet throws a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gionet circles away quickly and effectively.
An inside leg kick lands from Gionet.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anstey checks the leg kick.
Anstey lands a two punch combo.
A low kick from Gionet misses

and Anstey counters by moving into the clinch.
Anstey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gionet is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Anstey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Anstey stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gionet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gionet throws a right hand that Anstey ducks under and follows up with a left that Anstey also avoids with ease.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Gionet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gionet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gionet throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anstey counters with a three punch combo that has Gionet backing up. Gionet nods at Anstey to acknowledge the strikes.
Gionet throws a sloppy head kick

and Anstey counters by clinching up.
Gionet wants to get back to striking at distance but Anstey won't allow it.

Anstey has Gionet pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Anstey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gionet tumbling to the mat - Anstey dives into Gionet's guard.
Gionet working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Anstey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gionet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gionet has escaped and now he's on top!
Gionet's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anstey 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Curt Moffatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Check it out as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Moffatt
vs
Singh

179 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Resistance

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Curt Moffatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arshad Singh!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh tries to bum rush Moffatt with a series of wild strikes but Moffatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moffatt looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Singh scores with a jab. Moffatt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Curt Moffatt has been cut.
Moffatt looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
A punch combination from Singh misses.

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

Moffatt is rocked!
Singh connects with a stiff jab that staggers Moffatt - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arshad Singh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trapezius Milkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trapezius Milkington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Clarkson
vs
Milkington

190 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Clarkson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trapezius Milkington!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Milkington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clarkson was well out of range. Poor timing from Milkington.
Clarkson tries to clinch but Milkington moves out of range.
Clarkson shoots in but Milkington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trapezius Milkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clarkson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Milkington. No joy for Clarkson on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clarkson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Milkington doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Clarkson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarkson swings around for an armbar but Milkington sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Clarkson's guard.
Milkington thows a big elbow that misses.
Milkington distracts Clarkson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Clarkson is wriggling around but Milkington manages to pass to half guard.
Milkington keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Milkington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Milkington is trying to control. Clarkson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Milkington works his way into full mount!
Clarkson is trying to stand.
Milkington scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Clarkson?
Milkington is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Clarkson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Clarkson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Milkington breaks from Clarkson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Milkington landing shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Milkington! That's really hurt Clarkson and he's turned his back - Milkington keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Milkington jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trapezius Milkington! Trapezius Milkington retains his heavyweight title!