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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Lombard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rene Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaker has chosen AC/DC, Back in black as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lombard
vs
Shaker

175 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

181 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Lombard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rene Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaker tries to clinch up but Lombard circles away and keeps his distance.
Lombard blocks the body kick.
Shaker lands a head kick!
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaker as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Lombard with that takedown attempt.
Shaker fails in his attempt to clinch.

Shaker moves into the clinch.
Shaker looking to stall.
Lombard blocks an elbow strike.
Shaker looking for a takedown.

Lombard tightens his grip and picks Shaker up, before dumping him to the ground. Shaker manages to land in guard.

Shaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lombard is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lombard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shaker dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shaker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lombard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shaker, into his guard.
Lombard trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lombard controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lombard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lombard wants to control from the top but Shaker keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Lombard postures up in Shaker's guard and throws a big left but Shaker blocks it.
Shaker keeping moving, preventing Lombard from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lombard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lombard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shaker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Horrible takedown by Lombard or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaker which made him look bad.
Shaker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lombard has a takedown stuffed.
Lombard is breathing heavily.
Shaker wants to clinch.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch but Lombard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shaker tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Shaker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shaker connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Lombard to the floor! Shaker dives in looking for the finish!

Lombard is rocked!

It looks like Hector Lombard has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaker lands strikes from half guard.
Oh Lombard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shaker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shaker wants to take a breather but Lombard is having none of it.

Lombard actively working from the bottom here.
Lombard seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaker is keen to just control but Lombard is a slippery customer.
Lombard is trying to stand back up but Shaker is controlling him

Lombard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shaker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker wants to pass the guard but Lombard is keeping the position.
Lombard could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lombard keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No joy there for Lombard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown but Shaker shows good takedown defense.
Shaker throws a sloppy head kick and Lombard moves out of range easily.
Shaker tries to clinch but Lombard moves out of range.
Lombard swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaker.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaker as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Shaker instigates a clinch.
Shaker goes for a takedown attempt but Lombard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Shaker has closed the distance and engaged Lombard in a clinch.
Shaker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lombard is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Shaker.
Shaker scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shaker obliges.
Lombard is trying to break the clinch but Shaker has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shaker breaks from the clinch.
Hector Lombard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaker but Shaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Lombard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lombard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shaker tries to clinch up but Lombard circles away and keeps his distance.
Lombard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shaker tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Shaker tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaker tries to clinch but Lombard is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lombard avoids the head kick by Shaker.
Lombard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaker as he avoids it easily.
Shaker tries to clinch there but Lombard circles away.
Lombard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shaker to score with a decent uppercut.
Lombard avoids the head kick by Shaker.
Shaker is looking to clinch but Lombard is avoiding it.
Shaker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaker wants to clinch up but Lombard keeps it at a distance.
Shaker doesn't manage to clinch there - Lombard circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rene Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Lombard's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Shaker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lombard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shaker fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shaker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shaker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lombard swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lombard shoots in and bounces Shaker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaker keeping full guard, as Lombard tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lombard defends it easily.
Lombard trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Shaker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Lombard stands up from Shaker's guard - Lombard perhaps looking for a knockout.

Lombard drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lombard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shaker is keeping the position for now.
Lombard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shaker working a defensive guard here.
Lombard trying to control but Shaker is working from the bottom.
Lombard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shaker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lombard's guard.
Shaker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Lombard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker throwing strikes from guard but Lombard blocks nicely.
Shaker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lombard keeping full guard, as Shaker tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaker looking to sit in guard and control but Lombard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Lombard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shaker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rene Shaker!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brain Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brain Edwards has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Edwards
vs
Stone

180 cm
23
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brain Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Stone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone throws a series of punches but Edwards avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Edwards tries for a takedown. No joy.
Edwards stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone scores with a one two! Edwards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stone scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stone connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Stone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards clinches but Stone breaks the clinch
and Stone counters with a nice body shot.
A leg kick checked by Edwards.
Some wild striking there from Stone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone wants to clinch.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
Stone closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stone tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Stone misses with a low kick as Edwards jumps back.
Edwards has a takedown stuffed.
Jab by Stone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Stone does no damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Edwards. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Stone misses with the combination.
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Edwards shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stone as he jumps to the side.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Stone misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stone misses with a double jab.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.

Edwards fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stone sprawls well initially but Edwards persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stone tries to roll over but Edwards keeps him under control.

Edwards is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Edwards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Edwards 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.
Stone is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Stone dominated that round.
That's time! Edwards's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Stone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stone.
Stone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stone misses with a two punch combination.
Matt Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stone gets a clinch.
Edwards keeps control of Stone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stone is trying to force a seperation but Edwards has the dominant position.
Stone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edwards drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stone pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edwards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Stone lands with a nice combination. Edwards backs away looking to recover.
Edwards tries for a takedown but Stone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Edwards fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone swinging wildly here.

Stone rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Stone prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards goes for a takedown attempt but Stone pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A combination from Stone does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Edwards is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Stone's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Edwards has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stone has had enough of the clinch but Edwards keeps him there for the moment.
Stone lands a right hand.
Stone wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Edwards has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Stone wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Edwards has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Stone holds him up against the cage and eventually Edwards drops back down to his feet.
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.

Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Edwards checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Stone misses.
Stone swinging wildly here.
Stone throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matt Stone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Stone both land. Nice combination.
Stone lands with a shot to the body.
Stone is working the combinations to good effect here.
Edwards shoots for a takedown but Stone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edwards misses with a takedown

and Stone counters by moving into the clinch.
Edwards has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Edwards prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Edwards has Stone pressed against the cage, preventing Stone from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stone moves into the clinch successfully.
Stone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Edwards.
Stone working hard to break the clinch.
Stone wants to break free but Edwards has control.
Edwards wants a takedown.
Stone stalling.

Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at Edwards's knee but Edwards avoids it well.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edwards tries to move into range but Stone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stone throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edwards moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edwards fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Stone misses with a double jab.
Stone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brain Edwards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards with a poor takedown
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Stone.
Stone misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stone circles away from the clinch attempt.

Stone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Edwards, pushing him back against the cage.
Edwards changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stone fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brain Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stone counters with a two punch combo.
Stone throws a one two combo.
Stone tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
Stone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Edwards is taking a breather. Stone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brain Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stone doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Stone.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Edwards sits in half guard.
Stone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards blocks the strikes from Stone.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stone.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Edwards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stone's waist but Stone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Edwards off to one side.
Edwards is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stone.
Stone misses with a few strikes there.

Stone gets a clinch.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stone's efforts to push away.
Stone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stone wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Edwards prevents Stone from breaking the clinch.
Edwards tries to score a body lock takedown but Stone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stone.
Matt Stone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone is trying to break the clinch but Edwards is controlling him.
Stone working hard to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stone 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Stone!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kishion Matthew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rua
vs
Matthew

183 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

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, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kishion Matthew!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthew swats away the attempt to clinch by Rua.
Matthew throws a solid leg kick but Rua takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matthew.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua wants to clinch.
Matthew shoots in but Rua avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Matthew has Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Matthew tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Matthew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matthew misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Matthew is controlling him.
Matthew misses with a knee to the head.
Matthew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.

Matthew breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua tries to clinch
and Matthew counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Kishion Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rua clinches.

Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthew tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Matthew has a takedown stuffed.

Matthew gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rua wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Matthew has him pressed against the cage.
Matthew with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rua on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses

so Matthew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Matthew from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthew looks gassed!
Rua pulls Matthew in close to his closed guard and prevents Matthew from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Mauricio Rua just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
Matthew throws a nice head kick!
Mauricio Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matthew tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matthew is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Matthew!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matthew closes the distance and clinches.
Matthew has Rua pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rua manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kishion Matthew.
Matthew misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rua.

Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthew moves away.

Matthew drives through and clinches with Rua against the cage.
Matthew tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Matthew looking for a takedown.
Matthew tries for a takedown but Rua manages to get underhooks.
Matthew has Rua pressed against the cage, preventing Rua from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Matthew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rua pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthew's efforts to push away.
Matthew tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kishion Matthew will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Matthew fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch but Matthew swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthew scores with a head kick.

Rua clinches up against the cage.
Matthew trying to control the position but instead, Rua has worked for underhooks and has pushed Matthew into the cage.
Matthew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Matthew fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matthew stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Matthew scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rua as Matthew tries to tie him up.
Matthew is breathing heavily.
Rua tries to break free but Matthew pushes him back against the cage.
Rua is trying to break the clinch but Matthew is controlling him.
Matthew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rua prevents it.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kishion Matthew.

Matthew turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matthew manages to end up in side control.
Rua manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matthew's best efforts.
Rua is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Rua keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthew is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rua tries to clinch up but Matthew circles away and keeps his distance.

Matthew rushes Rua and presses him up against the cage.
Matthew is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Matthew keeps control of Rua as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthew tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
Matthew tries to score a body lock takedown but Rua shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Matthew is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Matthew wants a takedown but no success here.

Rua manages to break the clinch.

Rua clinches.
Rua can't break the clinch.
Matthew wants a takedown.

Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matthew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rua counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthew circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mauricio Rua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Matthew avoids the body shot from Rua.
Rua thows a body shot but no joy.
Matthew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthew tries to clinch

and Rua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Matthew looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua blocks a body shot from Matthew.
Matthew is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Matthew tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rua just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthew lands a knee to the head.
Matthew looking to slow down the pace here.
Rua blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matthew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matthew tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthew looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Matthew misses with a knee to the head.

Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matthew.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kishion Matthew.
Matthew throws a leg kick
and Rua counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Matthew thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Matthew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua is looking to wear down Matthew with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matthew tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rua moves into the clinch.

Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua scores with a shot to the body.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Matthew doesn't seem bothered though.
Matthew throws a push kick but Rua slaps the foot to one side.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rua swings for the body but Matthew moves out of range.

Rua moves into range and clinches up with Matthew.
Rua wants to get back to striking at distance but Matthew won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Rua instigates a clinch.
Rua tries to circle away but Matthew has him pinned against the cage.
Matthew pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Matthew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua moves in looking to clinch but Matthew pushes him off.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthew was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Matthew tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Matthew keeps the fight on the outside.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Matthew is just out of range.
Rua misses with a jab to the body
and Matthew counters with a nice body shot.
Rua swings for the body but Matthew moves out of range.
Matthew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matthew throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthew tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Rua is looking to break free of the clinch but Matthew has double underhooks.

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

Matthew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rua is trying to defend but Matthew finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Matthew wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Rua wants to control but Matthew is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Matthew is working for a submission of some sort.

Matthew is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Rua works to full guard.
Rua is controlling Matthew's posture.
Rua looking to control.
Matthew is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mauricio Rua!

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42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Omaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Omaly is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Outside - To Forgive but not Forget . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Emelianenko
vs
Omaly

183 cm
22
253 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
240 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Omaly!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Emelianenko moves in looking to clinch but Omaly pushes him off.

Omaly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Omaly stops Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.

Omaly is looking for a kimura but Emelianenko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Omaly to get the leverage.

Emelianenko looking for submissions off his back.
Omaly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Emelianenko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Omaly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Emelianenko is just riding it out for now. Omaly eventually gives up the hold.
Omaly controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omaly thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.
Emelianenko gets full guard.
Omaly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Omaly is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Emelianenko 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.
Omaly postures up and lands a big shot to Emelianenko's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omaly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.
Omaly slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Emelianenko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Omaly.

Omaly is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Emelianenko still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Emelianenko has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Omaly tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Emelianenko presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Emelianenko landing punches.

Emelianenko working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Omaly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Emelianenko scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with the ground and pound from mount.
Emelianenko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Omaly is looking to escape.
Omaly keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko unloads with some shots from mount but Omaly bucks and avoids them well.
Omaly is trying to reverse the position but instead Emelianenko has taken his back - oops!
Omaly tries to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omaly prevents Emelianenko from getting a body triangle.
Emelianenko gets his hands free as Omaly looks to control.

That's four 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.
Emelianenko lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Emelianenko not allowing Omaly to control his hands.
Omaly looks gassed!
Emelianenko doesn't have the hooks in and Omaly manages to turn into his guard.
Emelianenko wants to stand and escape but Omaly is having none of it.

Omaly is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emelianenko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emelianenko has escaped and now he's on top!
Emelianenko looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Emelianenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko misses with the combination.
Omaly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Omaly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Omaly is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Emelianenko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Omaly.
Omaly throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Omaly seems to be looking for submissions.
Omaly is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Omaly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Emelianenko moves into full guard.
Omaly is looking to work some ground and pound but Emelianenko has wrist control.
Omaly prevents Emelianenko from getting back to his feet.
Omaly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Emelianenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omaly.
Omaly works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking to improve his position.
Emelianenko manages to get to full guard.
Omaly trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko wants to stand up but Omaly is controlling him.
Omaly trying to control the position from guard on top but Emelianenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fedor Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Emelianenko uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt

and Omaly decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Emelianenko's guard.
Omaly wants to pass the guard but Emelianenko is keeping the position.
Omaly trying to control but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Omaly lands a couple of elbows.
Omaly looking to pass the guard.

Omaly drops back looking for a leg! Emelianenko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Emelianenko manages to kick Omaly off! Omaly jumps back into Emelianenko's guard.
Omaly throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omaly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Emelianenko dives on top into guard.
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Omaly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Omaly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Omaly controlling the position.
Emelianenko thows a big elbow that misses.
Omaly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Omaly has a closed guard, preventing Emelianenko from standing up.
Omaly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Emelianenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Omaly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Omaly tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Emelianenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Emelianenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Omaly tries to buck Emelianenko off but Emelianenko is having none of it.
Omaly struggling a bit here.
Emelianenko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Omaly sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Omaly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Emelianenko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Omaly tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Emelianenko working Omaly over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Emelianenko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Omaly to get to his feet.
Emelianenko has his takedown stuffed

and Omaly counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Omaly working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Omaly throws and elbow that misses. Emelianenko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Omaly's guard. Nice move by Emelianenko!
Omaly 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.
Emelianenko wants to stand but Omaly has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Omaly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Omaly is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Omaly is working for a kimura here but Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and he's now in Omaly's guard.
Omaly wants to sweep here but Emelianenko controlling him for the moment.
Omaly is trying to control the position but Emelianenko postures up.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omaly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Omaly moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Emelianenko has worked his arm free - good work by Emelianenko!

Omaly goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Emelianenko rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Omaly's guard! Nice work there by Emelianenko!
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Omaly keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Omaly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Emelianenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Omaly looking for a sweep. Not yet Omaly, not yet.
Emelianenko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Emelianenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Omaly, up you get!
Emelianenko tries to clinch but Omaly moves away

and Omaly counters with a shoot takedown. Emelianenko fights it but they end up in guard.
Omaly wants to control from the top but Emelianenko keeps moving.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Omaly tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Omaly.
Well Omaly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Omaly!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benson Henderson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Matthews
vs
Henderson

172 cm
21
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
164 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hugh Matthews!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benson Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Henderson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews is trying to drag Henderson to the mat but Henderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Henderson wants a takedown but no success here.
Matthews effectively controlling the action here.
Henderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matthews's face.
Henderson stops a takedown attempt from Matthews.
Henderson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Matthews tries a body shot but Henderson blocks it.
Henderson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthews letting Henderson take a breather here.
Matthews avoiding damage.
Matthews tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Henderson smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Henderson has a takedown stuffed.
Henderson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Henderson misses.
Henderson throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Henderson sprawls well. Henderson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson slaps away a takedown attempt from Matthews, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthews misses with a takedown

and Henderson counters with a head kick that drops Matthews to the mat! Matthews scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Matthews is rocked!
Matthews is breathing heavily.

Henderson clinches up with Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Oh Matthews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henderson has Matthews pushed against the cage.
Henderson lands a big knee to the head and Matthews goes down! Henderson pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benson Henderson!
Benson Henderson is the new welterweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruarc Bowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Valdo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valdo has chosen Eminem - Go To Sleep as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bowell
vs
Valdo

175 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruarc Bowell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Valdo!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowell doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Valdo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bowell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bowell shoots in but Valdo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Valdo lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdo stuns Bowell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bowell is breathing heavily.
Valdo throws a right and a left that Bowell avoids nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bowell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruarc Bowell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bowell shoots in for a double leg but Valdo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Bowell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Bowell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Valdo avoids it really well and circles away.
Valdo lands a two punch combo.
Valdo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdo lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Valdo lands a jab to Bowell's midsection.
Valdo lands a nice shot to the body.
Valdo lands a nice hook to Bowell's body. Bowell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Valdo connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valdo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bowell at a distance.
Valdo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Valdo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bowell doesn't seem bothered though.
Valdo connects with a nice looking jab.
Valdo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bowell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Valdo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bowell on the side of the head.
Leo Valdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Valdo lands a big uppercut and Bowell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bowell looks OK. Valdo waves Bowell back to his feet!

Bowell is rocked!
Valdo cracks Bowell with a hook to the temple - Bowell is on wobbly legs here! Valdo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bowell falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Valdo wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leo Valdo!
Leo Valdo is the new lightweight champion!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Quintero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Quintero
vs
Marshall

200 cm
24
280 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carlos Quintero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marshall scores a takedown into full mount!
Marshall lands a big elbow.
Marshall throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quintero because Marshall loaded up on that one.
Marshall landing strikes from the mount and Quintero is in trouble!
Quintero is trying desperately to improve position.
Marshall cracks Quintero with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Marshall landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall lands with some strikes.
Quintero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Quintero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quintero wants to pass the guard but Marshall is keeping the position.
Marshall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quintero.
Quintero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marshall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Quintero throws and elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quintero's guard. Nice move by Marshall!

Quintero looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marshall works over Quintero with some ground and pound from guard.
Quintero keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Marshall lands a couple of elbows.
Marshall throwing strikes but missing.
Marshall trying to control but Quintero is working from the bottom.
Marshall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Quintero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marshall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Marshall thows a big elbow that misses.
Quintero keeping moving, preventing Marshall from controlling successfully.
Quintero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Quintero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Quintero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Marshall or perhaps it was just good defense by Quintero which made him look bad.
Quintero just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

It looks like John Marshall has been cut.
Marshall looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quintero drops Marshall with a huge uppercut! Marshall drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Quintero is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Quintero!
Carlos Quintero retains his heavyweight title!