Aggression 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jarred shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ivan Lionheart has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lionheart
vs
shields

186 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Lionheart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, jarred shields!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Lionheart does no damage.
Lionheart takes a swing at shields's ribcage but misses.
shields slips under a jab.
Lionheart cracks shields with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lionheart swings away with a leg kick that misses.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lionheart looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lionheart.
shields takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lionheart throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lionheart scoring well with a low kick there.
shields chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lionheart can pounce on him.
shields looks gassed!
A punch combination from Lionheart misses.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart misses with a wild combination.
Lionheart lands a lovely overhand right.
Lionheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lionheart digs a good body shot into shields's ribs.
Lionheart scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lionheart throws a combination but it was largely blocked by shields.
shields moves out of range of the body kick.
Lionheart goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lionheart attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
shields blocks a head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart misses the shot to the body.
Lionheart looks to land a combination but shields avoids it well.
A head kick from Lionheart lands but shields takes it in his stride.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Lionheart feints and then cracks shields's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow shields down.
shields takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
shields keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lionheart stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lionheart throws a sloppy head kick and shields moves out of range easily.
Lionheart throws a front kick that sends shields stumbling back into the cage.
Lionheart listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lionheart fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. shields looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lionheart tried to score with a low kick but shields checks it.
Lionheart works over shields's head and body with a nice combination.
Lionheart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
shields walks into a stiff left hand from Lionheart.
shields has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lionheart finds it's way round the side to connect with shields's head.
shields shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
shields tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
shields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lionheart to score with a decent uppercut.
Lionheart chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart lands a head kick!
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
shields 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.
Lionheart throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lionheart's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lionheart duly obliges.
A head kick misses from Lionheart.
Lionheart cracks shields with a right hand to the side of the head.
shields takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lionheart works over shields's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lionheart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lionheart throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lionheart clobbers shields with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
shields moves out of range as Lionheart throws a body kick.
shields showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lionheart.
shields tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but shields might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lionheart has got the better of the exchanges.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! shields crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lionheart - the referee stops the clock and shields gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lionheart. shields manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart lands with a nice body punch.
shields's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lionheart wants to land a leg kick but shields is out of range.
Lionheart is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that shields can do to turn this around?
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lionheart misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lionheart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but shields is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lionheart.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Lionheart lands with an uppercut that bounces shields off the cage and back into rage.
shields blocks a head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart lands with a straight right. shields didn't see that one coming.
shields gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ivan Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lionheart fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lionheart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lionheart throws a sloppy head kick and shields moves out of range easily.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - shields coming out on top.
Lionheart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but shields moves away.
Lionheart scores with a kick to the body.
Lionheart lands a right hook to the body.
Lionheart misses with the combination.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart jabs at shields's body.
shields looks to land a left hand but Lionheart moved out of range nicely.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart misses with a two punch combination.
shields avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
shields wants to clinch.
Lionheart connects with a nice looking jab.
Ivan Lionheart is winning the standup battle so far.
Lionheart pushes shields away with a front kick.
shields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lionheart lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lionheart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lionheart scores with a nice body kick.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but shields checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart fails to land with a series of punches.
Lionheart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
shields avoids the head kick by Lionheart.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Lionheart ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
shields has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lionheart.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ivan Lionheart is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lionheart misses with the combination.

shields darts in and clinches Lionheart up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lionheart is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
shields taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Lionheart dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

A head kick misses from Lionheart.
Lionheart pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lionheart connects with a nice looking jab.
Lionheart misses with a wild combination.
Lionheart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
shields with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lionheart to score with a decent uppercut.
Lionheart shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lionheart throws a head kick that misses.
Lionheart tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lionheart misses with a wild body shot.

shields drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
shields throws a strike but Lionheart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
shields is pulling down on Lionheart's head to control his posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
shields is looking to stand up but Lionheart isn't so interested in that idea.
shields wants to get back to his feet but Lionheart passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lionheart wants to stand up but shields is controlling the position.
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.
shields tries to roll over but Lionheart keeps him under control.
Ivan Lionheart is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Lionheart tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivan Lionheart.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lionheart, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Lionheart!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and randy tefy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Contemprato
vs
tefy

175 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, randy tefy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
tefy shoots for a takedown but Contemprato saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
tefy shoots in but Contemprato avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Contemprato keeps the fight on the outside.
Contemprato closes the distance and lands a one-two.
tefy moves in looking to clinch but Contemprato pushes him off.
Contemprato rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but tefy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
tefy fails with a takedown attempt.
Noel Contemprato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of randy tefy.
tefy misses with a combination
and Contemprato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Contemprato lands with a nice body punch.
Contemprato tests tefy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

tefy pushes Contemprato up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
tefy prevents Contemprato from breaking the clinch.
tefy is trying to stall.
Contemprato is trying to break the clinch but tefy is controlling him.
Contemprato wants to break the clinch but can't.
tefy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Contemprato is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
tefy looks gassed!
A frustrated look appears on Contemprato's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Contemprato working hard to break the clinch.
Contemprato can't break the clinch.
Contemprato wants to break the clinch but can't.
tefy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Contemprato avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
tefy keeps control of Contemprato as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Contemprato is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Contemprato is looking to break free of the clinch but tefy has double underhooks.
Contemprato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Contemprato misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
tefy misses with an elbow over the top.
tefy is trying to break the clinch but Contemprato is controlling him.
Contemprato is trying to break free.
Contemprato wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

tefy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Noel Contemprato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
tefy walks into a jab.
tefy is looking to clinch but Contemprato is avoiding it.
Contemprato throws a one two combo.

It looks like randy tefy has been cut.
Contemprato cracks tefy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
tefy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
tefy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Contemprato scores with a jab.
Contemprato throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato lands with a nice combination. tefy backs away looking to recover.
Contemprato cracks tefy with a good jab.
Contemprato scores with a three punch combo!
Contemprato throws out a powerful jab.

tefy is rocked!
Contemprato lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - tefy can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Contemprato and tefy drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Contemprato.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Contemprato!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Yoshia Denton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshia Denton has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Denton
vs
Palmer

177 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
188 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yoshia Denton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denton throws a hook but Palmer avoids it easily.
Palmer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Denton throws out the jab.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Denton.
Denton misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Palmer.
Denton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Denton.

It looks like Roy Palmer has been cut.
Palmer throws a jab when Denton was well out of range.
Palmer connects with a crisp jab.
Denton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Denton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton swinging wilding here.
Palmer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer lands with a hook. Denton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Denton misses with a hook. Palmer ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Denton misses.
A swing and a miss from Denton.
Palmer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Denton tries to avoid it but Palmer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Denton to the ground. Denton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yoshia Denton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer misses with a double jab

and Denton counters with a crisp one two that drops Palmer! Denton thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Palmer to his feet! Palmer is in big trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Denton moved out of range nicely.
Denton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palmer.
Denton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Denton as Palmer shoots in.
Denton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Denton misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Denton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Denton throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denton.
Palmer's corner calls for a 1-2. Palmer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Denton avoids it really well and circles away.
Yoshia Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Palmer.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Denton loads up on a big right hand but Palmer slips the punch.
Palmer dives in and grabs Denton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denton pushes down on Palmer's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Denton. No joy for Palmer on that attempt.
Denton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Denton misses with a double jab
and Palmer counters with a three punch combo that has Denton backing up. Denton nods at Palmer to acknowledge the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Palmer counter with a right hand.
Denton is breathing heavily.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Denton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer misses with a combination
and Denton counters with a series of strikes. Palmer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Palmer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yoshia Denton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Denton.
Palmer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshia Denton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Palmer'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.

Palmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Palmer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Palmer lands a jab to the nose.
Palmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Palmer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denton moves away.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer counters with a left to the body.
Denton misses with a looping left.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer counters with a three punch combo that has Denton backing up. Denton nods at Palmer to acknowledge the strikes.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton misses with a looping right.
Denton throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Palmer.
Nice shot lands for Palmer.
Palmer scores with a shot to the body.
Denton misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yoshia Denton is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Palmer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denton circles away.
Palmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Denton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palmer somewhat.
Yoshia Denton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Palmer.
Denton throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Denton thinking.
Denton falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Palmer to counter with a crisp jab.
Denton throws a big shot that misses.
Denton throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a two punch combo.
Yoshia Denton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Palmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Denton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Palmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palmer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Denton.
Denton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Palmer counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Palmer.
Denton dodges the punch combination from Palmer.
Palmer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denton.
Denton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Palmer counters with a one-two to the body.
Horrible takedown by Palmer or perhaps it was just good defense by Denton which made him look bad.
Denton misses with a combination
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Palmer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Denton throws a predictable looking body shot
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Denton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denton misses with a double jab

and Palmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Denton's 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.
Denton has a closed guard, preventing Palmer from standing up.
Denton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Palmer wanted to stand there but Denton had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton looking to control.

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.
Denton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Palmer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Denton misses with a body punch
and Palmer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Denton thinking.
Palmer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Palmer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Palmer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Palmer stands up from mount. Strange move.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton throws a combination that misses
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Denton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Palmer counters with a straight right hand.
Denton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denton misses with a combination
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Denton has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer counters with a right hand to the body.
Denton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Palmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Denton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Palmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palmer works the jab nicely.
Donk. Palmer catches Denton right on the button with a cross.
Denton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Palmer with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Denton!
Palmer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Denton misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Palmer is defended easily by Denton.
Palmer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Palmer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Palmer 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Palmer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edi El Mafoodi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Mafoodi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is walk like an egyptian... Edi El Mafoodi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

El Mafoodi
vs
Wilson

222 cm
22
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edi El Mafoodi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
El Mafoodi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but El Mafoodi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson swats away the attempt to clinch by El Mafoodi.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but El Mafoodi moved out of range nicely.

El Mafoodi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
El Mafoodi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wilson because El Mafoodi loaded up on that one.
El Mafoodi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilson is trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

El Mafoodi wants to finish this one by submission but Wilson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wilson is looking to get to half guard.
El Mafoodi throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi 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.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
El Mafoodi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
El Mafoodi unloads with some shots from mount but Wilson bucks and avoids them well.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound.

El Mafoodi looking for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is having none of it.

That's two 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.
El Mafoodi throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by El Mafoodi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wilson tries to hold on but El Mafoodi postures up.
Wilson can't escape the position.
Wilson is trying to stand.
El Mafoodi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wilson looks gassed!

El Mafoodi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Mafoodi looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
El Mafoodi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

El Mafoodi decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
El Mafoodi shoots and misses

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working the strikes but El Mafoodi uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wilson throws a strike but El Mafoodi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

El Mafoodi wriggles free and stands up.
Edi El Mafoodi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
El Mafoodi throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch but El Mafoodi moves out of range.
El Mafoodi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.

El Mafoodi darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edi El Mafoodi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

El Mafoodi fails in his attempt to clinch.

El Mafoodi scores a takedown into full mount!
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as El Mafoodi sits in half guard.
Wilson is trying to stand.
El Mafoodi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like El Mafoodi is going to stand back up.

El Mafoodi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wilson to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson tries to clinch but El Mafoodi is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Mafoodi fails with an attempt to clinch.

El Mafoodi forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson wants a takedown but no success here.
Wilson goes for a takedown attempt but El Mafoodi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
El Mafoodi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
El Mafoodi fails with a takedown attempt.
El Mafoodi wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side

and Wilson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wilson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Edi El Mafoodi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Wilson.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.
El Mafoodi scores with a knee to the head.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Mafoodi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
El Mafoodi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Mafoodi unloads a knee to the mid-section.
El Mafoodi throws an elbow that misses.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow.
Wilson tries to circle away but El Mafoodi has him pinned against the cage.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but El Mafoodi won't allow it.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A knee to the head by El Mafoodi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, El Mafoodi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
Wilson tries for a takedown but El Mafoodi manages to get underhooks.
Wilson blocks an elbow strike.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Mafoodi is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson tries for a takedown but El Mafoodi manages to get underhooks.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Mafoodi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but El Mafoodi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
El Mafoodi lands a damaging elbow.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside.
El Mafoodi utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Mafoodi prevents a takedown attempt there.
El Mafoodi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow.
El Mafoodi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow that stopped Wilson in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson takes an elbow to the temple.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but El Mafoodi has him pressed against the cage.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow inside that Wilson shrugs off.
El Mafoodi lands a nice elbow.
Wilson fails to pull guard.
El Mafoodi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
El Mafoodi lands a damaging elbow.
El Mafoodi connects with a knee to the head.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but El Mafoodi keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
El Mafoodi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
El Mafoodi lands an elbow just above Wilson 's eye.
Nice elbow from El Mafoodi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edi El Mafoodi dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A left lands for El Mafoodi.
Wilson tries to clinch there but El Mafoodi circles away.
El Mafoodi looks to clinch

so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
El Mafoodi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
El Mafoodi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but El Mafoodi blocks nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
El Mafoodi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
El Mafoodi wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
El Mafoodi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
El Mafoodi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
El Mafoodi trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
El Mafoodi passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by El Mafoodi.
El Mafoodi landing punches.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson avoids a series of strikes thrown by El Mafoodi.
Wilson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as El Mafoodi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

El Mafoodi with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
El Mafoodi avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
El Mafoodi wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
El Mafoodi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Mafoodi punching from mount but Wilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
El Mafoodi with the ground and pound from mount.
El Mafoodi lands with some strikes.
El Mafoodi looking to finish with strikes here!
El Mafoodi landing shots from mount.
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but El Mafoodi has a good base and remains in mount.
El Mafoodi lands with some strikes.
El Mafoodi cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Mafoodi misses with a head shot.
El Mafoodi dominating with strikes here.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but El Mafoodi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
El Mafoodi punching from mount but Wilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
El Mafoodi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilson looks a forlorn figure.
El Mafoodi cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
El Mafoodi punching from mount but Wilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Poor strikes thrown by El Mafoodi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Scott Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edi El Mafoodi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Mafoodi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edi El Mafoodi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Peppy LaPue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald McDonald has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

LaPue
vs
McDonald

188 cm
18
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ White 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peppy LaPue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
LaPue landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but LaPue keeps him there for the moment.
LaPue lands an elbow inside.
LaPue tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
LaPue has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Peppy LaPue has been cut.
McDonald gets through LaPue's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McDonald working aggressively here.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LaPue avoids it.
LaPue tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from McDonald.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A body shot lands from McDonald.
LaPue throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LaPue lands a nice knee to the body.
McDonald lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McDonald trying to stall but LaPue improves his position.
McDonald takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

LaPue is rocked!
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oh LaPue is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by LaPue.
McDonald misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaPue blocks an uppercut.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaPue seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike.
LaPue tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
LaPue trying to stall but McDonald improves his position.
LaPue blocks an elbow strike.
McDonald lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down LaPue.
McDonald lands with a right to the head.
McDonald unloads with a big right hand that wobbles LaPue! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but McDonald is unloading with more strikes now! LaPue drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald McDonald!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andreas Schmidt was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Rage
vs
Schmidt

165 cm
19
191 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
18
188 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andreas Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt fails to land the takedown.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Rage scores a takedown into full mount!
Rage lands a heavy elbow.

Rage is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Rage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sub Rage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Noxious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lutalo Hajjar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Noxious
vs
Hajjar

175 cm
20
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Global Nutritional (Q145 for $16)

Hell's Kitchen Lab Corp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Noxious!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lutalo Hajjar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hajjar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noxious to the mat! Noxious manages to get full guard.

Noxious looking for subs off his back but Hajjar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noxious has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hajjar is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hajjar connects with a nice short shot to Noxious's temple.
Hajjar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Noxious on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Noxious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hajjar.
Hajjar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hajjar uses his free foot to push down on Noxious's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Noxious.
Hajjar landing punches.
Hajjar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hajjar looking to finish Noxious with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noxious!
Noxious is in a horrible position here. Hajjar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hajjar landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajjar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Noxious in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hajjar lands with some strikes.
Hajjar prevents Noxious from getting the reversal.
Noxious sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Hajjar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Noxious defends it well.
Hajjar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hajjar controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noxious is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hajjar controlling the pace for now.
Hajjar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hajjar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hajjar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hajjar controlling the pace for now.
Hajjar punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noxious really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hajjar raining down shots from the mount!
Hajjar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Noxious looks a forlorn figure.
Noxious tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hajjar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Noxious looks a forlorn figure.
Noxious manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hajjar connects with a nice short shot to Noxious's temple.
Noxious trying to control from the bottom.
Noxious wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hajjar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noxious with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hajjar controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hajjar is working for a submission of some sort.
Noxious is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noxious wants to sweep but Hajjar has passed to side control!
Hajjar lands a nice forearm strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hajjar lands a high kick!
Hajjar throws a sloppy head kick and Noxious moves out of range easily.

Hajjar closes the distance and clinches.
Noxious blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Hajjar pulls guard successfully.
Noxious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hajjar keeping moving, preventing Noxious from controlling successfully.
Hajjar is trying to control the position but Noxious postures up.
Hajjar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Hajjar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noxious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noxious preventing the sweep.
Lutalo Hajjar has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noxious throws a big right hand that misses.

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

Hajjar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Noxious flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hajjar wants to take a breather but Noxious is having none of it.
Noxious wants to get back to full guard.
Noxious keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hajjar prevents Noxious from improving his position.
Noxious is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hajjar stands up from half guard.
Good work by Noxious as he checks the leg kick.
Noxious tries to clinch up

and Hajjar counters with a single leg into guard. Noxious didn't expect that.
Hajjar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hajjar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hajjar sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Hajjar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hajjar is pushing down on Noxious's leg trying to pass to half guard. Noxious is fighting to maintain full guard but Hajjar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hajjar not doing much here.
Noxious is refusing to be controlled, as Hajjar sits in half guard.

Hajjar is looking for a kimura here.
Hajjar is breathing heavily.
Noxious is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Noxious wants to stand back up but Hajjar manages to pass into side control.
Noxious is letting Hajjar control him for a moment.

Hajjar is trying to get an arm triangle but Noxious is defending well.
Noxious is not content to let Hajjar control the position.
Noxious manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hajjar throws a sloppy head kick and Noxious moves out of range easily.
Hajjar throws a head kick that misses.
Noxious lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hajjar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noxious sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noxious tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Hajjar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noxious tries to roll over but Hajjar keeps him under control.
Noxious flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Noxious moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hajjar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Noxious is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hajjar, into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noxious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajjar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Noxious.
Hajjar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Noxious tries to free his leg and advance position but Hajjar is retaining full guard.
Noxious preventing the sweep.
Noxious wants to control from the top but Hajjar keeps moving.
Hajjar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noxious defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hajjar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hajjar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noxious sprawls well. Noxious wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hajjar gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Noxious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lutalo Hajjar.
Noxious throws a series of punches but Hajjar avoids them all with ease.
Noxious works Hajjar's body with a nice hook.

Hajjar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Noxious trying to control the position.
Hajjar tries to free his leg and advance position but Noxious is retaining full guard.
Noxious trying to keep a closed guard but Hajjar is proving a slippery customer.
Hajjar throwing strikes from guard but Noxious blocks nicely.
Hajjar trying to control but Noxious is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hajjar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hajjar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Noxious tries to clinch but Hajjar moves away

and Hajjar counters with a shoot takedown. Noxious fights it but they end up in guard.
Noxious keeping moving, preventing Hajjar from controlling successfully.
Noxious can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hajjar controls the pace.
Noxious keeping moving, preventing Hajjar from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noxious wants to sweep here but Hajjar controlling him for the moment.
Hajjar postures up and lands a big shot to Noxious's brow.
Hajjar stands up over Noxious, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noxious can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hajjar controls the pace.
Hajjar wants to control from the top but Noxious keeps moving.
Hajjar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hajjar trying to control but Noxious is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noxious misses with a head kick.
Hajjar dodges the punch combination from Noxious.
Noxious displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hajjar.
Noxious stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noxious wants it to stay on the feet.
Hajjar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Noxious wants to clinch up but Hajjar keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noxious tries to clinch there but Hajjar circles away.

Hajjar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hajjar is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noxious wants to sweep here but Hajjar controlling him for the moment.
Noxious thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajjar pushing down on Noxious's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noxious avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hajjar.
Hajjar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noxious keeps working.
Hajjar is thwarting Noxious's attempts to control the position.
Noxious tries to roll over but Hajjar keeps him under control.

Hajjar stands up from half guard.
Hajjar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bob Noxious has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lutalo Hajjar.
Nice takedown defense from Noxious. No joy for Hajjar on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hajjar checks a leg kick.
Noxious tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hajjar was well out of range. Poor timing from Noxious.
Hajjar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Noxious sprawls well. Noxious wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hajjar gets slowly back to his feet.
Noxious stuns Hajjar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Noxious lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noxious throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hajjar tries to clinch up but Noxious circles away and keeps his distance.
Lutalo Hajjar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hajjar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Hajjar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Noxious tries to get to full guard but Hajjar has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hajjar trying to control from half guard but Noxious is working away.
Noxious has hold of Hajjar's hands but Hajjar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Noxious wants to improve his position but Hajjar is controlling well.

Hajjar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hajjar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noxious swings for the body but Hajjar moves out of range.
Hajjar looks for a takedown but Noxious sprawls well.
Hajjar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Noxious. That one must have hurt.
Hajjar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noxious tries to clinch up.
Noxious stuffs the takedown.
Hajjar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Noxious moves into the clinch successfully.
Hajjar blocks an uppercut.
Noxious swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noxious gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hajjar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lutalo Hajjar dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Noxious's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Hajjar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Hajjar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Noxious is looking to get to half guard.
Noxious is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Noxious is squirming around, avoiding Hajjar's attempts to control the action.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hajjar prevents Noxious from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajjar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hajjar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hajjar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Noxious tries to lock up and control but Hajjar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hajjar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Noxious?
Hajjar with the ground and pound from mount.
Hajjar is landing with some decent strikes but Noxious is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hajjar is landing with some decent strikes but Noxious is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hajjar landing strikes from the mount and Noxious is in trouble!
Hajjar scoring with strikes but Noxious is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Noxious is looking to get to half guard.
Hajjar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hajjar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Noxious looks a forlorn figure.
Hajjar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hajjar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The referee warns Noxious that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Noxious in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Noxious tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajjar looking to finish Noxious with some ground and pound. This is bad for Noxious!
Noxious wants to get back to his feet.
Hajjar cracks Noxious with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Noxious is in a horrible position here. Hajjar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hajjar controlling from mount.
Hajjar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Noxious is in a horrible position here. Hajjar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hajjar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hajjar controlling from mount.
Noxious is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hajjar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bob Noxious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lutalo Hajjar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lutalo Hajjar!
Lutalo Hajjar is the new lightweight champion!