MCC 43: Saleh vs Popham PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Somers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Somers kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stronger by K.West. Daniel Wallace is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Somers
vs
Wallace

215 cm
22
267 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
26
254 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Somers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Wallace!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Wallace both land. Nice combination.
Wallace scores with a decent looking hook.
Somers shoots in looking for a takedown but Wallace manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Somers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Somers.
Somers closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Somers pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Somers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace moves out of range of the body kick from Somers.
Wallace lands a nice looking body kick.
Somers tries to land a body kick
and Wallace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Somers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Good shot there by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Somers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wallace - the referee stops the clock and Somers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wallace. Somers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Somers is breathing heavily.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Somers seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
A combination from Wallace does no damage.

Wallace darts in and clinches Somers up against the cage.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Somers back to the cage. Wallace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Somers takes one to the chin there.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace is working the combinations to good effect here.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Eric Somers has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace lands with a kick to the temple. Somers shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wallace tries to clinch up but Somers circles away and keeps his distance.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Somers down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wallace looks to land a combination. Somers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace moves into range and connects with a jab.
Somers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Wallace fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Somers, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Wallace fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. Somers backs away looking to recover.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Somers moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wallace!
Wallace tries to bum rush Somers with a series of wild strikes but Somers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Daniel Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wallace throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace with a jab.
Wallace lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Somers in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wallace 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.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Wallace scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace swinging wildly here.
Somers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace throws a one two combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Somers. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Somers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somers circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid body kick from Wallace.
Wallace lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Somers circles away quickly and effectively.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallace. Somers shrugs it off though.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a nice inside leg kick.

Wallace has closed the distance and engaged Somers in a clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Somers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daniel Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Somers is avoiding it.
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wallace feints and then cracks Somers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Somers down.
Somers slips a jab and a cross from Wallace.

Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Wallace closes the distance and pushes Somers back into the cage.
Somers prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace is trying to break the clinch but Somers is controlling him.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace has had enough of the clinch but Somers keeps him there for the moment.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Somers avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Wallace dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Somers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Wallace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right-left combo lands from Wallace.
Somers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wallace jabs Somers right on the nose. Somers blinks but takes it well.
Somers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Somers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Somers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.

Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wallace. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wallace goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wallace is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Somers tries to pull guard but Wallace holds him up against the cage and eventually Somers drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Somers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Somers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Daniel Wallace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Wallace both land. Nice combination.
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Somers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Somers's front leg but catches the back leg as Somers tries to avoid it.
Wallace lands a jab-cross combination.
Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wallace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wallace lands a high kick!
Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Somers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eric Somers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Somers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wallace throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wallace jabs Somers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.

Wallace gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallace is trying to push Somers away but Somers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wallace is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Somers gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Wallace works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to get up but he can't break Somers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Somers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace stands up and waves to Somers to follow him.
Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wallace misses with a double jab.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!

Wallace moves into range and clinches up with Somers.
Wallace tries to score a body lock takedown but Somers shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.

Wallace pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Somers backs up against the cage.
Wallace scores with a one two! Somers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace misses with a double jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace looks to land a combination. Somers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace scores with a kick to the body.
Wallace throws a front kick that sends Somers stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Somers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace lands with a nice combination. Somers backs away looking to recover.
Somers misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Somers. That did some damage!
Wallace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Wallace.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace throws a combination. Somers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Somers moves out of range easily.
Wallace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wallace misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Somers avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Wallace scores with a four punch combination!

Wallace gets a clinch.

Wallace breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Somers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Somers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace tries to clinch but Somers is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Wallace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Somers'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!

Wallace misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Somers circles away.
Somers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Somers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Somers avoids it well.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Somers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Somers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Somers fails with the takedown
and Wallace counters with a low kick, right behind Somers 's knee.
Wallace throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Somers.
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Somers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a three punch combo!
Wallace moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Somers avoids the head kick by Wallace.
Wallace moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wallace chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wallace duly obliges.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.
Somers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wallace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Somers's front leg but catches the back leg as Somers tries to avoid it.
Somers misses with a takedown attempt
and Wallace counters with an inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace tries to bum rush Somers with a series of wild strikes but Somers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wallace.
Wallace works over Somers's head and body with a nice combination.
Wallace shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Somers eats them both and turns towards Wallace to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wallace lands a nice shot to the body.
A left and a right from Wallace both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace throws a series of punches but Somers avoids them all with ease.
Wallace misses with a series of wild punches.
Somers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wallace scores with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
Wallace throws a nice looking combination but Somers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wallace fails with an attempt to clinch.
Somers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Somers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wallace stalks Somers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Somers's face. Somers staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Wallace does no damage.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Somers dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Somers dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Somers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Somers with a poor takedown
and Wallace counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Somers avoids it well.
Wallace looks to land a combination. Somers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wallace throws a series of strikes that have Somers backpedaling.
Wallace lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wallace displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wallace fails to land with a series of punches.
Wallace looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Wallace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Daniel Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Somers dodges the punch combination from Wallace.

Wallace gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wallace manages to pull guard.
Eric Somers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Wallace comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wallace 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 William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 24:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Wallace!

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 Bazyl Iwanowicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sacco Vanzetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Vanzetti's choice of entrance music: Bella ciao. Bazyl Iwanowicz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Iwanowicz
vs
Vanzetti

178 cm
23
153 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

♦Xplode Nutrition♦ 158 Stam&Musc $30!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bazyl Iwanowicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sacco Vanzetti!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanzetti tries to clinch but Iwanowicz moves out of range.
Vanzetti looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Iwanowicz lands a left and a right that send Vanzetti crashing to the mat, dazed. Iwanowicz thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Vanzetti is rocked!

It looks like Sacco Vanzetti has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Iwanowicz - that will leave a mark!
Vanzetti is still on wobbly legs! Can Iwanowicz finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanzetti switches off momentarily and Iwanowicz cracks him with a monster right hand! Vanzetti topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Iwanowicz dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Iwanowicz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bazyl Iwanowicz!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo Escobar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Escobar
vs
Johnson

173 cm
25
141 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

177 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Escobar.
Escobar throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Escobar pinned against the cage. Escobar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Escobar, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Escobar manages to get underhooks.
Escobar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johnson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escobar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Johnson is working an open guard so Escobar takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Escobar fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Johnson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobar.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Escobar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
Escobar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Escobar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Escobar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Johnson cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Escobar is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Escobar is controlling from the bottom.
Johnson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson working some strikes from top position.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Escobar is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Johnson stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobar's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Escobar's head.

Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johnson lands a couple of digs.
Johnson stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Escobar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Escobar's brow.
Johnson stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Escobar enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Escobar manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Escobar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson stands up over Escobar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson throws and elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Johnson's guard. Nice move by Escobar!

Johnson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Escobar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Escobar is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Johnson winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Escobar regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Johnson.
Johnson is in close to Escobar's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson chips away with some ground and pound.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Escobar's guard.
Andy Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson cracks Escobar with a solid left hand.
Johnson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Johnson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Escobar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Escobar looking to control.
Johnson is working Escobar over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Escobar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Escobar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnson landing with the ground and pound.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson connects with a couple of short punches.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Johnson with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Johnson has Escobar up against the cage in a clinch.

Johnson pulls Escobar into guard.

Escobar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escobar's head.

Escobar makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pablo Escobar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Johnson is in Escobar's guard.
Escobar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Escobar!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Johnson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Johnson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson prevents Escobar from getting the reversal.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Escobar is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson looking to finish Escobar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escobar!
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Escobar is bucking up trying to escape but Johnson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Escobar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Escobar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Escobar is in trouble!
Johnson lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
Andy Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Escobar hang on?
Escobar tries to lock up and control but Johnson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Johnson lands a big shot there that rocks Escobar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Johnson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount and Escobar is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Johnson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Escobar that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Escobar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson dominating with strikes here.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Johnson 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Egan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattias Markstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattias Markstrom has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grizzly Egan's chin.

Egan
vs
Markstrom

180 cm
25
168 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Egan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattias Markstrom!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Egan. No joy for Markstrom on that attempt.
Grizzly Egan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egan swivels and escapes.
Markstrom throws a head kick that misses.
Egan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Egan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Egan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Markstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egan wants to control from the top but Markstrom keeps moving.
Egan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Egan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egan trying to control but Markstrom is working from the bottom.
Egan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Egan postures up in Markstrom's guard and throws a big left but Markstrom blocks it.

Egan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Markstrom looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Markstrom looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Markstrom!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Egan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markstrom off and has taken his back!
Egan misses with an elbow to the head.
Egan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Egan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Egan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Egan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Markstrom with a lazy takedown attempt

and Egan counters with a shoot takedown. Markstrom fights it but they end up in guard.
Grizzly Egan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Markstrom.
Markstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Egan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Markstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Egan won't allow Markstrom to sweep him here.

Egan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Markstrom misses with a takedown

and Egan counters with a takedown into side control.
Markstrom looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Egan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Egan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Markstrom is not content to let Egan control the position.
Egan cracks Markstrom with a big elbow.
Markstrom can't do much from the bottom here.

Egan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Markstrom has escaped the position, nice work there.
Markstrom takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Egan tries for a kimura but Markstrom is defending well.

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

Egan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Markstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Egan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd cheers as Egan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markstrom doesn't seem phased though.
Egan jabs Markstrom right on the nose. Markstrom blinks but takes it well.

Egan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Markstrom's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egan throws a big right hand that misses.
Markstrom is looking to stand up but Egan isn't so interested in that idea.
Egan trying to control but Markstrom is working from the bottom.
Egan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Egan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Egan has hold of Markstrom's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Markstrom tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Egan cranks the arm and Markstrom screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Markstrom, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Grizzly Egan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabrice Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Muzion - La vi ti neg kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Drederick Tatum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tatum
vs
Prince

182 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fabrice Prince!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Prince.
Prince throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tatum.
Prince misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum stuffs the takedown attempt from Prince. Prince gets slowly back to his feet.
Prince swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fabrice Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prince fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Prince with that takedown attempt.
Drederick Tatum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrice Prince.
Prince throws a right and a left that Tatum avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince misses with a series of wild punches.
Prince throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
Prince takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince takes one to the side of the head.
Prince misses with an uppercut.
Prince uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tatum.
Prince tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Prince looks gassed!
Nice uppercut lands for Tatum. That snapped Prince's head back.

Prince is rocked!
A big left from Tatum misses.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch but Tatum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prince looks for a takedown but Tatum sprawls well.
Prince gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Tatum gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederick Tatum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Boudreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by schism. This should be fireworks!

Wolf
vs
Boudreau

177 cm
20
169 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
168 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Narcissus Unlimited Everything $4.00

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chance Boudreau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boudreau, as that shot connected.
Wolf throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Wolf as he connects with a hook.
Boudreau misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A left and a right from Boudreau both land. Nice combination.
Wolf on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boudreau throws a series of punches but Wolf moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a body shot.
Wolf throws out a leg kick but Boudreau moves out of range and Wolf only half commits.
Wolf pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boudreau is out of range and Wolf settles back down.
Boudreau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wolf.
Boudreau misses with a few strikes there.
Wolf throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Boudreau takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
Wolf thows a body kick. Boudreau tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boudreau fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wolf thumps Boudreau with a low kick.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Boudreau moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolf.
That kick from Wolf tenderised Boudreau's leg. Boudreau is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boudreau moves out of range of the body kick.
Wolf swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boudreau takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boudreau misses with a jab, cross combination.
A good leg kick by Wolf.
Wolf slips a jab and a cross from Boudreau.
Wolf throws a front kick aimed at Boudreau's knee but Boudreau avoids it well.
Boudreau throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wolf throws an overhand right that lands on Boudreau's shoulder, as Boudreau tries to avoid the shot.
Chance Boudreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Boudreau.
A combination from Boudreau does no damage.
No joy there for Boudreau, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wolf throws a leg kick that misses.
Boudreau misses with a wild combination.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boudreau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wolf missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf passes to full mount!
Wolf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boudreau is in a horrible position here. Wolf smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wolf cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wolf landing strikes from the mount and Boudreau is in trouble!
Wolf landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf working Boudreau over with strikes here.
The referee warns Boudreau that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boudreau is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Boudreau looks gassed!

Boudreau has left one of his arms exposed and Wolf doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Boudreau screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jero Wolf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Larocque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu has chosen "You Don't Know" by Eminem as his entrance music. Zane Lieu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Larocque
vs
Lieu

178 cm
24
175 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Larocque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larocque throws a body punch but Lieu moves out of range.
Larocque ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lieu avoids the body shot from Larocque.
Larocque lands a nice shot to the body.
Larocque throws a lazy right hand but Lieu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Larocque misses with a two punch combination.
Lieu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larocque.
Lieu jabs Larocque right on the nose. Larocque blinks but takes it well.
Larocque misses with a body shot.
Donk. Larocque catches Lieu right on the button with a cross.
Lieu clobbers Larocque with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Larocque swings for the body but Lieu moves out of range.
Larocque paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lieu looks to land a combination but Larocque avoids it well.
Larocque is looking to wear down Lieu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Larocque moves away.
Lieu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larocque looks to land a combination but Lieu avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Larocque throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lieu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larocque.
Larocque sizes up Lieu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Larocque misses with a combination
and Larocque takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Larocque misses with a body shot

and Lieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Larocque toppling to the canvas! Larocque scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lieu finish him?!

Larocque is rocked!
Nice jab there from Larocque.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Larocque does no damage.
Larocque slips under a jab from Lieu.
Larocque thows a body shot but no joy.
Larocque throws a hook but Lieu avoids it easily.
Larocque avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Larocque.
Larocque swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Lieu counters with a nice right hand that sends Larocque toppling to the canvas! Larocque scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lieu finish him?!
Oh Larocque is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

It looks like Bryan Larocque has been cut.
Larocque throws a predictable looking body shot

and Lieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Larocque! Lieu lets Larocque back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Larocque misses with a double jab.
Larocque misses with a wild body shot.
Larocque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lieu manages to avoid it.
Larocque seems to have got his legs back now.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu loads up on a big right hand but Larocque slips the punch.
Lieu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Larocque throws a series of punches but Lieu avoids them all with ease.
Lieu misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Larocque misses
and Lieu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larocque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lieu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Larocque! Lieu lets Larocque back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larocque tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Larocque.
Larocque uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieu.
Larocque throws a jab but it's blocked by Lieu.
Larocque throws a nice looking combination but Lieu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bryan Larocque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larocque avoids the body shot from Lieu.

Lieu cracks Larocque with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lieu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Larocque to stand back up!
Lieu swings for the body but Larocque moves out of range.
Larocque swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lieu counters with a big left hand that crumples Larocque! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zane Lieu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Basheer Saleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Popham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Popham has chosen remember the name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joey Popham told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Saleh
vs
Popham

168 cm
26
146 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

177 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basheer Saleh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Popham!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saleh lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Popham backs up against the cage.
Saleh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Saleh scores with a one two! Popham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Saleh shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Popham is trying to defend but Saleh finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saleh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Popham on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Saleh throwing shots but Popham is blocking nicely.
Popham throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Popham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Saleh.
Popham won't allow Saleh to pass to mount.

Popham looking for submissions off his back.
Saleh is nestled in close to Popham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Basheer Saleh!
Basheer Saleh retains his lightweight title!