AOC71: Ho Ho Hoedown PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and American Spirit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). American Spirit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sharp
vs
Spirit

182 cm
20
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

215 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, American Spirit!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Spirit.
Spirit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spirit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spirit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spirit thuds his right hand into Sharp's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spirit connects with a high kick.

It looks like Billy Sharp has been cut.
Sharp avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
American Spirit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sharp gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Sharp are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sharp misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

Sharp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spirit is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sharp has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharp working the ground and pound but Spirit is defending the strikes.
Sharp throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Spirit is trying to buck Sharp off.
Spirit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharp. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharp working away.
Spirit takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Spirit is pushing Sharp's head away, looking to escape. Sharp manages to hold on to the position though.
Sharp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Spirit some visible discomfort.
Sharp moves into full mount!
Sharp scoring with strikes but Spirit is staying in there.
Sharp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharp prevents Spirit from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sharp cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sharp avoids the attempt from Spirit to control.
Spirit avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sharp.
Sharp is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Spirit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Spirit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Poor strikes thrown by Sharp there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sharp putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sharp looking to finish with strikes here!
Sharp has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spirit's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sharp raining down shots from the mount!
Sharp landing shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spirit can do anything to dispel that myth.

Sharp looking for a guillotine from mount but Spirit is having none of it.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spirit can't do much from the bottom here.
Spirit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp throwing strikes but Spirit manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Spirit tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Sharp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Sharp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Good shot there by Sharp.
Sharp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No joy there for Spirit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spirit scores with a hook.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spirit throws out the jab.
Spirit misses with a two punch combination.
Spirit scores with a nice strike.
Spirit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spirit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spirit tests Sharp's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spirit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Spirit might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Spirit misses its intended target.
Sharp gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spirit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sharp on the side of the head.
Sharp takes a swing at Spirit's ribcage but misses.
Sharp defending well as Spirit loads up on a big left hand.
Spirit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sharp slips a jab from Spirit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sharp blocks a jab.
Spirit throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Spirit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spirit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sharp circles away quickly and effectively.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Spirit.
Spirit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spirit.
A big right from Spirit misses.
Spirit misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Spirit throws a jab when Sharp was well out of range.
Sharp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spirit throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spirit. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spirit misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spirit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sharp.
Spirit throws a jab but it's blocked by Sharp.
Sharp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Spirit misses the target.
Spirit looks to land a right hand but Sharp moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spirit throws the left hand but Sharp avoids the punch easily.
Spirit tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sharp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spirit throws out the jab.
Sharp misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp slips under a jab.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spirit.
Spirit misses the body punch
and Sharp counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spirit lands a slapping body shot.
Spirit with a jab.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sharp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spirit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

American Spirit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Sharp's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spirit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the body from Spirit misses

and Sharp counters with a takedown into side control.
Sharp tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spirit's legs.
Sharp in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Billy Sharp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharp prevents Spirit from escaping the position.

Sharp decides to stand back up. Sharp steps back and let's Spirit get back to his feet.
Spirit scores with a jab to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Spirit misses the target.
Sharp uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spirit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spirit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spirit throws a shot from downtown. Sharp moves away and avoids it.
Spirit throws a head kick but Sharp moves out of range.
American Spirit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spirit misses with an uppercut. Sharp saw that one coming.
Spirit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Spirit.
Sharp tries to clinch but Spirit moves out of range.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice cross by Spirit.
Sharp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spirit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spirit is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp moves out of range as Spirit strikes.
Spirit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spirit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spirit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spirit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spirit throws a hook but Sharp blocks it.
Sharp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spirit misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Spirit misses its intended target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spirit. Sharp shrugs it off though.
Spirit connects with a single shot there.
Spirit connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sharp momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spirit misses with a hook.
Spirit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
American Spirit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Spirit.
Spirit throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spirit lands with an overhand left.
Spirit lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spirit. Sharp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharp tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spirit swivels and escapes.
Sharp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Spirit cracks Sharp with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sharp throws out a loose jab but Spirit uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sharp.
Spirit throws out a loose jab but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp tries to move into range but Spirit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sharp takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sharp looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spirit throws a nice head kick!
Spirit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sharp slips a straight right by Spirit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharp needs to keep his hands up - Spirit had a free shot at his head there.
Sharp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Spirit.
Spirit throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
American Spirit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spirit 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... American Spirit!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between QUINCY ADAMS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maddox is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All I do is win. QUINCY ADAMS could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaun Maddox's chin.

ADAMS
vs
Maddox

190 cm
23
189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, QUINCY ADAMS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaun Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox avoids a punch combination nicely.

Maddox gets the takedown into side control.

Maddox looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maddox throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and ADAMS works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Maddox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ADAMS is trying to stand up here but Maddox is controlling him well.
Maddox is trying to control the action in half guard but ADAMS is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

ADAMS is defending against the submission attempts here by Maddox.

Maddox is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. ADAMS doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maddox.
ADAMS is trying to escape back to his feet but Maddox uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Maddox goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, ADAMS has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maddox but great work by ADAMS.
Maddox is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ADAMS off and has taken his back!
Maddox trying to control momentarily.

Maddox is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! ADAMS is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shaun Maddox!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cutler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cutler kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It's Not Over by Daughtry. This should be fireworks!

Cutler
vs
Nikitin

190 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

192 cm
21
243 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Battalion Athletics

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Cutler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristof Nikitin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cutler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nikitin.

Nice combo by Cutler! Oh, that's hurt him - Nikitin falls to the canvas and Cutler follows him into side control.

It looks like Kristof Nikitin has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cutler working away.
Nikitin manages to get back to half guard.
Nikitin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cutler.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nikitin is looking for a sweep. Cutler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nikitin is staying active underneath Cutler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nikitin is trying to get back to full guard.
Cutler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikitin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cutler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cutler's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nikitin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nikitin keeps control of the position easily here as Cutler tries to buck him off.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nikitin.

Cutler showing good submission defense here.

Nikitin is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Cutler is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kristof Nikitin!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Phyton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honovi Blackfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Phyton has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Phyton
vs
Blackfoot

189 cm
22
139 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ruuddawg Clothing Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Phyton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Honovi Blackfoot!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackfoot lands a jab to Phyton's midsection.

Blackfoot gets caught flat footed, as Phyton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Phyton wants to control from the top but Blackfoot keeps moving.
Phyton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Blackfoot is proving hard to escape from.
Phyton won't allow Blackfoot to sweep him here.

Blackfoot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Phyton rolls with it to try and escape but Blackfoot cranks on the arm and Phyton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Honovi Blackfoot!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skwisgaar Skwigelf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coulton Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skwigelf's entrance music is Bloodrocuted. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Skwigelf
vs
Maguire

190 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

187 cm
26
216 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Coulton Maguire!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skwigelf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maguire on the side of the head.
A combination from Skwigelf does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maguire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maguire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Skwigelf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maguire is looking to clinch.
A good leg kick by Skwigelf.
Skwigelf looks to land a combination but Maguire avoids it well.
Maguire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skwigelf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maguire at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Skwigelf.
Maguire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Maguire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skwigelf fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Skwigelf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Skwigelf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maguire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skwigelf moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Skwigelf throws a good cross that connects.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skwigelf.

Maguire closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf prevents a body shot from Maguire.
Skwigelf scores with a shoulder strike.
Skwigelf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Skwigelf is trying to break the clinch but Maguire is controlling him.
Skwigelf wants to get back to striking at distance but Maguire won't allow it.
Maguire tries to stall but Skwigelf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maguire connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skwigelf's face.
Skwigelf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maguire misses with a punch on the inside.

Skwigelf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skwigelf fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maguire on the side of the head.
Skwigelf swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skwigelf fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skwigelf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maguire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maguire looks gassed!
Nice straight punches there by Skwigelf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skwigelf.

Maguire moves into range and clinches up with Skwigelf.
Skwigelf wants to break free but Maguire has control.
Skwigelf is trying to break free.
Skwigelf wants to break free but Maguire has control.
Skwigelf is trying to force a seperation but Maguire has the dominant position.
Maguire pushes Skwigelf back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maguire scores with a shoulder strike.
Maguire throws a head punch that misses.

Skwigelf escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skwigelf lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skwigelf keeps the fight on the outside.
Maguire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maguire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skwigelf digs a good hook to Maguire's body.
Skwigelf lands a nice hook to Maguire's body. Maguire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skwigelf lands a body shot.
Maguire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Maguire is rocked!
Skwigelf drops Maguire with a big left hand! Maguire is injured, injured bad! Skwigelf jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Skwisgaar Skwigelf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aivan Kamala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mark Brown has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mark Brown seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Brown
vs
Kamala

178 cm
22
160 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

178 cm
25
163 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aivan Kamala!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamala will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Aivan Kamala has been cut.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kamala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kamala shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Kamala or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown which made him look bad.
Mark Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aivan Kamala.
Brown throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Kamala moves out of range.
Brown throws a right and a left that Kamala avoids nicely.
Kamala throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Kamala shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kamala shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Kamala dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Kamala's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Brown misses.

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.
Kamala shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Kamala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kamala.
Kamala fails to land the takedown.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Kamala backs away looking to recover.
Kamala fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamala slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Kamala moves out of range easily.
Kamala shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Brown tries to bum rush Kamala with a series of wild strikes but Kamala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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.
Kamala closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Kamala pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kamala's head backwards.

Kamala is rocked!
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamala is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Mark Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Brown throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Kamala is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mark Brown!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparing Bjj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjj comes into the arena with 50 cent feat. eminem, cashis & lloyd banks - You don't know blaring out of the sound system. Paixao has chosen "Death by Blonde" by Devotchka as his entrance music. Octavio Paixao has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Bjj
vs
Paixao

180 cm
26
180 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparing Bjj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The fighters circling - Paixao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Octavio Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paixao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bjj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paixao misses with an uppercut. Bjj saw that one coming.

Bjj drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paixao trying to control the position.
Paixao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao trying to control but Bjj is working from the bottom.
Bjj is looking to sweep but instead, Paixao has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Bjj looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bjj wants to control but Paixao is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bjj is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjj looking for submissions off his back.
Paixao content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
Bjj won't allow Paixao to pass to mount.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bjj misses with a looping right.
A jab from Paixao misses.
Paixao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paixao scores with a nice right hand.
Bjj swats away the attempt to clinch by Paixao.
Bjj ducks under a wild hook from Paixao.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Octavio Paixao will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Paixao throws an overhand right that lands on Bjj's shoulder, as Bjj tries to avoid the shot.
Paixao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjj throws out the jab.
Bjj misses with an uppercut. Paixao saw that one coming.

Paixao tries to keep at a distance but Bjj has taken the fight into the clinch.
Paixao pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paixao throws an elbow that misses.
Paixao lands an elbow inside that Bjj shrugs off.

It looks like Sparing Bjj has been cut.
Paixao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bjj changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paixao fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Paixao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bjj. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paixao thows a body shot but no joy.
Paixao throws a jab when Bjj was well out of range.
Paixao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bjj.

Bjj shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Paixao manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paixao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao is looking to stand up but Bjj isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bjj looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Paixao passes into side control.
Bjj can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjj gets back to half guard.
Paixao wants to stand but Bjj has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

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.
Bjj wants to control but Paixao is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Paixao escapes and gets back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paixao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjj staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Octavio Paixao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sparing Bjj's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Paixao throws a looping overhand right but Bjj ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Paixao.
Paixao lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bjj backs up against the cage.
Paixao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bjj throws a body punch but Paixao moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paixao looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bjj blocks a jab.
Paixao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Paixao tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bjj moves into the clinch.
Bjj is trying to drag Paixao to the mat but Paixao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paixao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paixao.
Paixao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paixao lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Paixao.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paixao lands an elbow just above Bjj 's eye.
Paixao misses with the head strike.
Paixao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paixao creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Paixao pushes off an throws an elbow but Bjj leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paixao lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjj backwards.
Paixao throws an elbow that misses.
Bjj drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bjj blocks an elbow strike from Paixao.
Paixao throws an elbow but it misses.
Bjj blocks an elbow strike.
Paixao looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Paixao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bjj takes an elbow to the temple.
Paixao misses with a short punch on the inside.

Bjj works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Paixao working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjj passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bjj controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bjj goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Paixao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bjj but great work by Paixao.
Paixao working away.
Bjj manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjj is looking to improve his position.
Bjj desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sparing Bjj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Octavio Paixao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjj trying to hold on to Paixao's head to control him but Paixao postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sparing Bjj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paixao 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Octavio Paixao!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Pyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pyatt
vs
Da Silva

200 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 1

173 cm
22
165 lbs
8 - 2 - 2

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Peyton Pyatt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Pyatt misses.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Pyatt moved out of range.
Da Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pyatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Da Silva throws the left hand but Pyatt avoids the punch easily.
Da Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Pyatt sprawls well. He's pushed Da Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Da Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyatt sprawls well initially but Da Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pyatt is not content to let Da Silva control the position.

Da Silva is looking for a kimura but Pyatt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Silva to get the leverage.
Da Silva is looking to take a break and control but Pyatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Da Silva 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.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyatt keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Pyatt won't allow it.
Da Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Da Silva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Pyatt defends the submission attempt.
Da Silva trying to control the action but Pyatt is working from the bottom.

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.
Da Silva prevents Pyatt from improving his position.
Da Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pyatt keeps working.
Pyatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Da Silva is thwarting Pyatt's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Pyatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pyatt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice sprawl there from Pyatt as Da Silva shoots in.
A jab from Pyatt does it's job there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Pyatt.
Peyton Pyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Da Silva looks gassed!
Da Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Pyatt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pyatt throws a right hand that Da Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva also avoids with ease.
Pyatt lands the left hand.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pyatt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Bruno Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pyatt lands with a nice combination. Da Silva backs away looking to recover.
Jab by Pyatt.
Pyatt lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Pyatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pyatt scores with a three punch combo!
Pyatt tests Da Silva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pyatt misses with a double jab.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Pyatt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pyatt lands a lovely overhand right.
Da Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Pyatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pyatt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peyton Pyatt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Pyatt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Pyatt 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.
Pyatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Bruno Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva dives in and grabs Pyatt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pyatt pushes down on Da Silva's head and hops out.
Pyatt with a hook.
A big right from Da Silva misses.
Pyatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pyatt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A slow jab from Da Silva misses its intended target.
Pyatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Da Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pyatt.
Horrible takedown by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Pyatt which made him look bad.
Da Silva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Peyton Pyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pyatt, as that shot connected.
Pyatt scores with a hook.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a hook but Pyatt blocks it.
Pyatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab from Pyatt.
Pyatt moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Silva.
Pyatt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pyatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pyatt scores with a three punch combo!
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Pyatt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pyatt lands a body shot.
Pyatt lands a really nice looking cross but Da Silva seems unphased.
Pyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Nice cross by Pyatt.
Nice uppercut there from Pyatt.
Da Silva fails with the takedown.
Da Silva takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Pyatt with a jab.
Pyatt connects with the punch.
Da Silva walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyatt.
Da Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Silva 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 Pyatt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pyatt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Da Silva is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pyatt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Pyatt lands.
Pyatt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pyatt scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Da Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pyatt throws a series of strikes that have Da Silva backpedaling.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good shot there by Pyatt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt lands a slapping body shot.
Peyton Pyatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Da Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pyatt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Da Silva. Da Silva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pyatt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pyatt looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pyatt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Pyatt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pyatt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pyatt cracks a nice hook into Da Silva's ribs.
Peyton Pyatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pyatt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Da Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Pyatt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pyatt cracks Da Silva with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pyatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Silva should have avoided that one.
Da Silva shoots for a takedown but Pyatt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Pyatt - just one landing.
Pyatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pyatt lands a lovely overhand right.
Pyatt scores with a decent looking hook.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Pyatt moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Pyatt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Peyton Pyatt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Pyatt moves away and avoids it.
Da Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pyatt was well out of range. Poor timing from Da Silva.
Pyatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Horrible takedown by Da Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Pyatt which made him look bad.
Pyatt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pyatt lands with a nice combination. Da Silva backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Pyatt saw that one coming.
Pyatt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peyton Pyatt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pyatt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pyatt moves out of range as Da Silva strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Pyatt. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Da Silva takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pyatt lands a jab to the nose.
Pyatt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut.
Pyatt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Da Silva throws out a loose jab but Pyatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pyatt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Da Silva's hands.
Pyatt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Da Silva in his tracks.
Pyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pyatt stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pyatt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Da Silva moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Da Silva looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Da Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pyatt lands a jab to Da Silva's midsection.
Pyatt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Silva.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyatt scores with the left hand. Da Silva knows he should have avoided that one.
Pyatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Da Silva on the side of the head.
Pyatt slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyatt.
Pyatt lands a two punch combo.
A punch lands to the side of Da Silva 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pyatt throws a series of strikes that have Da Silva backpedaling.
Nice sprawl there from Pyatt as Da Silva shoots in.
Peyton Pyatt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Pyatt scores with a shot to the body.
Pyatt lands a jab.
Da Silva walks into a left hand.
Da Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pyatt looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pyatt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pyatt scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pyatt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pyatt throws a series of punches but Da Silva moves out of range.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Pyatt.
Some bone on bone action there as Pyatt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A jab from Da Silva misses.
Some wild striking there from Pyatt.
Da Silva misses with a hook to the body
and Pyatt counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Silva throws a wild body kick that Pyatt sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed right hand from Pyatt misses the target.
Pyatt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Da Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Pyatt.
Pyatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Da Silva can do to turn this around?
Pyatt avoids a kick to the body.
Pyatt slips under a jab from Da Silva.
Da Silva misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt lands with an uppercut that bounces Da Silva off the cage and back into rage.
Da Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pyatt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Pyatt lands a glancing blow to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Pyatt ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Pyatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pyatt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Da Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pyatt.
Da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pyatt manages to avoid it.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pyatt sprawls well. Pyatt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Pyatt.
Pyatt lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva misses the body punch
enabling Pyatt to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Pyatt counter with a right hand.
Pyatt misses with a two punch combination.
Pyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pyatt!
Pyatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Pyatt finds it's target.
Pyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyatt lunges at Da Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Silva's hand.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pyatt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyatt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pyatt scores with a three punch combo!
Pyatt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pyatt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Silva ducks under a wild hook from Pyatt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peyton Pyatt clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Da Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pyatt's waist but Pyatt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Silva off to one side.
Da Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pyatt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pyatt digs a good body shot into Da Silva's ribs.
Jab, jab by Pyatt - just one landing.
Pyatt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pyatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pyatt clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Pyatt moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits.
Pyatt lands a body shot.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Pyatt blocks a jab.
Pyatt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pyatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Pyatt scores with a one two! Da Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyatt lands a jab.

Da Silva shoots in and bounces Pyatt off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Da Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pyatt is keeping the position for now.
Pyatt keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva preventing the sweep.
Pyatt is pulling down on Da Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Da Silva, at least for the moment.
Pyatt trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Da Silva advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pyatt, who protects the arm well.

Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pyatt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

Da Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pyatt is looking to reverse the position.
Pyatt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Da Silva on the ground.
Da Silva tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pyatt tries to improve position but can't.
Pyatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pyatt tries to get out of the position.

Da Silva has hold of Pyatt's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Pyatt seems comfortable defending it but Da Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Pyatt is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Pyatt is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Da Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Da Silva!
Bruno Da Silva is the new lightweight champion!