Psychedelic: 002 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Peters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins has chosen I Dont Care as his entrance music. Rocky Collins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Peters
vs
Collins

167 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
143 lbs
1 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kevin Peters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rocky Collins!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins dives in and grabs Peters's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peters pushes down on Collins's head and hops out.
Collins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peters manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Peters closes the distance and clinches up with Collins, looking for a takedown. Peters pushes Collins against the cage but Collins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peters.
Collins throws a body punch but Peters moves out of range.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins throws a right and a left that Peters avoids nicely.

Collins drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peters is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Peters some visible discomfort.
Collins working away.
Peters takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Collins postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peters prevents Collins from improving position.
Peters tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Peters is working hard here to advance position.
Collins trying to control the action but Peters is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Peters is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
Peters is not content to let Collins control the position.
Peters on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Peters tries to get out of the position.
Collins working the body and head with strikes.
Peters is trying to control Collins's posture but Collins avoids it.
Peters is not content to let Collins control the position.
Peters is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to control the position but Peters is working away.
Peters tries to bench press Collins off him but Collins keeps the position.
Collins avoids the strikes from the bottom by Peters.
Peters tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Collins thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peters is trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Collins lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peters keeps working.
Peters tries to improve position but can't.
Peters avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Collins.
Collins trying to control the action but Peters is working from the bottom.
Peters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Collins on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Collins staying calm.
Peters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Peters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rocky Collins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Peters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peters leaves Collins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rocky Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins shoots in but Peters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters stuffs the takedown attempt from Collins. Collins gets slowly back to his feet.
Kevin Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Collins.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Collins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Peters circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins shoots in for a double leg but Peters sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Peters shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Collins sprawls well. Collins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peters gets slowly back to his feet.
Peters throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Peters looks to score with a jab to the body but Collins is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
Peters tries for a takedown but Collins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peters shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Peters shows good takedown defense.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Peters, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Collins.
Peters scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown by Peters or perhaps it was just good defense by Collins which made him look bad.
Collins shoots in looking for a takedown. Peters tries to sprawl out of it but Collins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peters manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Peters shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
Peters tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peters.
Peters sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Peters trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peters.
Peters is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Peters throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Peters tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Collins is staying active underneath Peters, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peters blocks the strikes from Collins.

Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters trying to control from half guard but Collins is working away.
Collins moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Peters dominated that second round.
That's time! Peters's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Peters checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peters shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins misses with a few strikes there.
Collins fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peters throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Collins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peters as he jumps to the side.
Peters shoots for a double leg takedown but Collins sprawls well. He's pushed Peters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins fails with the takedown

and Peters counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Collins's guard now.
Kevin Peters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Collins.
Collins keeping full guard, as Peters tries to pass.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins controls Peters momentarily but Peters frees himself.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peters tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Peters seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Collins keeping full guard, as Peters tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peters defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Peters tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peters postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins keeping full guard, as Peters tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peters sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peters's guard.
Peters working a defensive guard here.
Collins wants to control from the top but Peters keeps moving.
Peters tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peters is defended easily by Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peters has a takedown stuffed.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Peters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Collins.
Peters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collins.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peters fails with a takedown attempt.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Peters!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Valencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Rostecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rostecki's choice of entrance music: Funky Polak - Daj mi jeden Powod. Adrian Rostecki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Valencia
vs
Rostecki

205 cm
25
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

220 cm
23
255 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very flexible

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Valencia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adrian Rostecki!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Valencia gets a takedown into half guard.
Valencia throwing shots but Rostecki is blocking nicely.
Valencia trying to pass the guard but Rostecki defending well.
Rostecki is trying to maintain the position but Valencia is very close to passing his half guard.
Valencia wants to pass to mount but Rostecki is defending the position.
Valencia performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Valencia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rostecki trying to control here.
Rostecki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valencia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia works his way into side control.
Rostecki tries to buck Valencia off but Valencia is having none of it.
Valencia lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rostecki dodges the ground and pound from Valencia.
You can see the frustration on Rostecki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valencia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rostecki keeps working.
Rostecki tries to improve position but can't.

Valencia is trying to get an arm triangle but Rostecki is defending well.

Valencia looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Valencia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki dodges the ground and pound from Valencia.
Valencia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rostecki sneaks back into half guard.
Valencia is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rostecki!
Valencia looking to control but Rostecki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Rostecki is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rostecki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Valencia lands with some strikes.
Valencia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Valencia lands with some strikes.
Valencia looking to control and managing it successfully.
Valencia 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.

Valencia is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Rostecki has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Rostecki!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki wanted to stand there but Valencia had control of the position.
Rostecki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valencia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valencia is trying to keep Rostecki in close.
Rostecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Valencia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Valencia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rostecki thows a big elbow that misses.
Valencia has Rostecki pulled in close to control his posture.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rostecki misses with a body shot.

Rostecki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rostecki showed some decent athleticism there.
Valencia is positioning himself well to prevent Rostecki advancing to mount.
Rostecki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Valencia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Rostecki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valencia misses the jab.

Valencia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rostecki taking some punishment here, with Valencia in his half guard.
Rostecki wants to get back to his feet.
Valencia landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rostecki is pressing down on Valencia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valencia controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valencia looking to sit in guard and control but Rostecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rostecki stopping the sweep attempt from Valencia.
Rostecki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rostecki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rostecki chips away with some ground and pound.
Valencia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rostecki is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rostecki scoring with punches to the head and body.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valencia is on top in guard.
Valencia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Valencia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Valencia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rostecki trying to hold on to Valencia's head to control him but Valencia postures up.
Rostecki keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valencia is looking to advance position but Rostecki won't allow it.

Valencia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki wants to improve his position but Valencia is controlling well.
Valencia lands with a punch from half guard.

Valencia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rostecki is trying to get back to full guard.
Valencia is looking to take a break and control but Rostecki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valencia is pressing down on Rostecki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rostecki is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rostecki is trying to stand back up but Valencia is controlling him
Rostecki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Valencia.
Rostecki trying to control but Valencia postures up.
Nice strikes from Valencia there.
Valencia wants to pass to mount but Rostecki is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valencia is stalling here. Rostecki is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valencia seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rostecki has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

Rostecki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Valencia dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Valencia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rostecki.

Rostecki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valencia has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
William Valencia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rostecki wants to stand but Valencia is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostecki won't allow Valencia to sweep him here.
Rostecki looking to pass the guard.

Valencia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rostecki preventing the sweep.
Rostecki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valencia wants to sweep here but Rostecki controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valencia manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Adrian Rostecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Valencia unloading with bombs!
Valencia connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Valencia controlling the position easily from mount.

Valencia wants to finish this one by submission but Rostecki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Valencia.
Rostecki is trying desperately to improve position.

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

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

Valencia tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valencia tries to advance to mount but Rostecki denies him.
Rostecki regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostecki is looking to control Valencia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rostecki avoid being mounted?
Rostecki gets back to full guard.
William Valencia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rostecki keeping full guard, as Valencia tries to pass.
Rostecki keeping moving, preventing Valencia from controlling successfully.
Rostecki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Valencia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rostecki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rostecki has escaped and now he's on top!
Rostecki stopping the sweep attempt from Valencia.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adrian Rostecki.
Well Valencia 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Valencia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Shumacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Bakreek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Shumacher
vs
Bakreek

180 cm
20
220 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilbert Shumacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Bakreek!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bakreek does no damage.
Shumacher drops his hands momentarily and Bakreek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bakreek throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shumacher on the side of the head.
Bakreek lands with a good body shot.
Bakreek takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakreek fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shumacher takes one on the button.
Shumacher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bakreek jabs at Shumacher's body.
Shumacher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bakreek connects with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakreek as he connects with a hook.
Shumacher dives in and grabs Bakreek's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bakreek pushes down on Shumacher's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shumacher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bakreek circles away.

Shumacher shoots in and gets a takedown into Bakreek's guard.
Shumacher throwing strikes but missing.
Bakreek wants to get back to his feet but Shumacher is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shumacher postures up in Bakreek's guard and throws a big left but Bakreek blocks it.
Bakreek wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bakreek is on top in guard.
Shumacher keeping moving, preventing Bakreek from controlling successfully.
Bakreek must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bakreek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bakreek is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shumacher's half guard.
Bakreek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shumacher keeps working.
Bakreek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shumacher is not content to let Bakreek control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek thows a huge punch but Shumacher dodges it nicely.
Bakreek looks to land a strike but Shumacher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bakreek wants to control from the top but Shumacher keeps moving.
Bakreek missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shumacher bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bakreek's guard.
Shumacher throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bakreek looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shumacher is one step ahead there.
Shumacher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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.
Bakreek is controlling Shumacher's posture.
Shumacher working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bakreek's head.
Shumacher throwing strikes from guard but Bakreek blocks nicely.
Shumacher with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bakreek has momentary wrist control but Shumacher slips an elbow through the middle.
Bakreek looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shumacher landing with the ground and pound.
Shumacher lands a couple of digs.
Shumacher throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gilbert Shumacher will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Left hook, right uppercut from Bakreek.
Shumacher throws a leg kick
and Bakreek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakreek checks a low kick from Shumacher.
Bakreek stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bakreek lands a jab to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Bakreek there.
Shumacher shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakreek lands with a good body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Bakreek there.
Shumacher looks for a takedown but Bakreek sprawls well.
Gilbert Shumacher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Shumacher is predictable there
and Bakreek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bakreek checks a low kick from Shumacher.
Bakreek connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shumacher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bakreek to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakreek misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shumacher.
Bakreek slaps away a takedown attempt from Shumacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert Shumacher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakreek avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Shumacher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bakreek tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shumacher is in Bakreek's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bakreek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Shumacher misses with some punches.
Bakreek gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shumacher.
Shumacher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bakreek.
Shumacher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bakreek prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shumacher as Bakreek tries to tie him up.
Shumacher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bakreek avoids it.
Shumacher misses with a punch to the body.
Bakreek looking for a takedown.
Bakreek has Shumacher pressed against the cage.
Shumacher gets underhooks to prevent Bakreek's takedown attempt.
Shumacher throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakreek.
Bakreek trying to control the position but instead, Shumacher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bakreek into the cage.
Bakreek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bakreek has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bakreek wants a takedown but no success here.
Bakreek is breathing heavily.
Shumacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bakreek's elbow.
Shumacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakreek is trying to maintain a safe position but Shumacher gets an underhook and turns Bakreek into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shumacher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bakreek misses with a hook. Shumacher ducked under it nicely.
Shumacher throws a leg kick but Bakreek moved away.
A low kick from Shumacher misses
and Bakreek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakreek slaps away a takedown attempt from Shumacher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bakreek stuffs the takedown.

Bakreek shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakreek throws a strike but Shumacher avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bakreek stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Shumacher has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bakreek manages to get his head free but now Shumacher has transitioned to an armbar! Bakreek grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Shumacher! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Shumacher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cavalera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain comes to the cage accompanied by Step Up. Max Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pain
vs
Cavalera

189 cm
22
221 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

187 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sublime Supplements
Virtual Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cavalera!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain wants to clinch but Cavalera slips to the side
and Cavalera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cavalera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cavalera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Cavalera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain slips a jab and a cross from Cavalera.
Cavalera circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cavalera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cavalera takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pain misses with an uppercut

and Cavalera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cavalera tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.

Cavalera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to stand back up but Cavalera is controlling him

Pain is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalera.
Cavalera looks to land a strike but Pain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Cavalera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cavalera looking to pass the guard.

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.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Cavalera slips an elbow through the middle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera postures up in Pain's guard and throws a big left but Pain blocks it.

Pain is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A short uppercut from Cavalera.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from Pain on the inside.
Pain lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pain.

Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Max Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cavalera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pain's waist but Pain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cavalera off to one side.
Pain throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cavalera counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pain!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cavalera throws some wild stikes that Pain manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cavalera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Cavalera with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cavalera swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pain is now in Cavalera's guard. A big mistake from Cavalera there, giving up the dominant position!
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!

Cavalera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cavalera manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Cavalera in his guard.
Pain keeping full guard, as Cavalera tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cavalera with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pain tries to clinch

and Cavalera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cavalera.
Pain wants to sweep here but Cavalera controlling him for the moment.
Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cavalera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain pulls Cavalera in close to prevent any damage.
Cavalera thows a big elbow that misses.
Cavalera pushing down on Pain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pain looking for subs from the bottom but Cavalera mounts him!
Pain working to try and regain half guard.

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

Cavalera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pain rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cavalera's guard! Nice work there by Pain!
Pain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cavalera looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cavalera looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cavalera!
A control attempt from Pain but he's now mounted!

Cavalera is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pain can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Cavalera goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pain turns into him and now he's in Cavalera's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cavalera manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pain wants to control but Cavalera is having none of it.

Cavalera is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pain shrugs it off.
Cavalera throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
You get the feeling that Pain really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Cavalera with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cavalera punishing his opponent with strikes.

Cavalera goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pain is on top in guard.

Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cavalera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cavalera has escaped and now he's on top!
Cavalera postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cavalera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Max Pain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cavalera tried to score with a low kick but Pain checks it.
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cavalera counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cavalera scores with a decent looking hook.
Cavalera throws a shot to the body.
Cavalera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pain rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Cavalera.
Cavalera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cavalera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain throws a left and a right that both miss

and Cavalera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cavalera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cavalera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Max Cavalera has got the better of the ground game so far.

Cavalera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cavalera passes into half guard.

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

Cavalera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pain scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cavalera manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cavalera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cavalera on the ground.
Cavalera throwing strikes here but Pain is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pain holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Cavalera tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Cavalera has isolated one of Pain's arms. Pain looking to fight him off but Cavalera twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Cavalera!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

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

Cloud
vs
Holliday

175 cm
20
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ezekiel Cloud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doc Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cloud thows a body shot but no joy.
Cloud jabs Holliday right on the nose. Holliday blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Holliday.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
Cloud connects with a looping right hand.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud.
Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Holliday uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Holliday lands a nice shot that snaps Cloud's head back.
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range.
Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holliday misses with a lunging right hand
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday misses with a body shot
and Cloud counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Holliday misses.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holliday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
Cloud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday throws a shot to the body.
Holliday digs a good body shot into Cloud's ribs.
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Cloud slips a straight right by Holliday.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
Holliday connects with a body shot.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Cloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holliday avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Holliday takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cloud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cloud circles away quickly and effectively.
Holliday ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cloud throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Holliday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holliday.
Holliday is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cloud rather than just go for the knockout.
Holliday uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cloud.
Holliday slips under a jab from Cloud.
Doc Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Cloud avoids it well.
Holliday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holliday loads up on a big right hand but Cloud slips the punch.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud.
Cloud lands the left hand.
Cloud lands a jab to the head.
A lazy left from Cloud finds it's target.
Holliday lands a jab to Cloud's midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Holliday connects with a body shot.
Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holliday slips under a jab from Cloud.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut.
Holliday misses with a double jab
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cloud with a jab.
Holliday throws a sloppy body shot
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holliday throws a body punch but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud throws out a powerful jab.
Holliday slips a jab from Cloud.
Cloud misses with a body shot
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloud throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a series of punches but Cloud moves out of range.
Cloud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holliday.
Holliday dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud ducks right into an uppercut from Holliday.
Holliday scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cloud doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cloud moves out of range as Holliday strikes.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Cloud's head but Cloud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday moves out of range of the strikes.
Cloud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cloud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cloud moves away.
Holliday scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Cloud dominated that 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.

Holliday lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Holliday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Holliday.
Cloud staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holliday darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holliday throws a hook but Cloud avoids it easily.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holliday throws out a powerful jab.
Cloud defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cloud.
Holliday misses with a lunging right hand
and Cloud makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Holliday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holliday connects with a crisp jab.
Holliday checks a leg kick.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Holliday misses the target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holliday in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Holliday misses with an uppercut
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cloud swinging wildly here.
Holliday throws a series of strikes that have Cloud backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Holliday.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Cloud looks to score with a jab to the body but Holliday is just out of range.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Holliday cracks Cloud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday lands a lovely overhand right.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cloud takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Holliday.
Cloud walks into a stiff left hand from Holliday.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws a poor cross that misses
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand.
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch combination from Holliday misses.
Holliday misses with a right hand
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cloud misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Cloud. Those never looked like landing.
Ezekiel Cloud is winning the standup battle so far.
Holliday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holliday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cloud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Holliday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holliday.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
Cloud misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Holliday misses with a hook
and Cloud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with a body punch
letting Cloud counter with a right hand.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday looks to land a combination but Cloud avoids it well.
Holliday scores with a sloppy right hand. Cloud should have avoided that one.
Holliday lands with a straight right. Cloud didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Holliday.
Cloud misses with a hook
and Holliday counters with a left to the body.
Cloud avoids the body shot from Holliday.
Cloud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday connects with a single shot there.
Holliday closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cloud scores with the left hand. Holliday knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Cloud thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holliday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Cloud moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cloud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cloud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cloud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cloud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Cloud.
Holliday lands a jab to Cloud's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloud lands a jab to Holliday's midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Holliday fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holliday thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Cloud dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud.
A shot to the liver by Holliday. Beautiful body shot.
Cloud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cloud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cloud cracks Holliday with an open hand slap.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Cloud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Cloud misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Cloud misses the jab.
Holliday misses with a hook to the body
and Cloud counters with a three punch combo that has Holliday backing up. Holliday nods at Cloud to acknowledge the strikes.
Cloud misses with an uppercut
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holliday misses with a right hand
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cloud.
Cloud looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Holliday misses the body punch
and Cloud counters with a stiff right hand.
Holliday takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cloud misses with a hook
and Holliday cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cloud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cloud at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cloud throws out the jab.
Cloud throws a lazy uppercut
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Holliday throws a looping overhand right but Cloud ducks down to avoid it.
Holliday comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Holliday lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Cloud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cloud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holliday.
Holliday with a hook.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cloud manages to avoid it.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cloud finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Cloud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holliday thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday misses with a hook to the body
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday looks to score with a jab to the body but Cloud is just out of range.
Holliday throws an off balance right hand
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Holliday, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cloud slips a straight right by Holliday.
Cloud throws a right hand that misses
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
Cloud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Holliday throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cloud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holliday fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cloud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cloud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holliday finds it's way round the side to connect with Cloud's head.
Cloud lands with a good body shot.
Holliday throws a right and a left that Cloud avoids nicely.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Cloud.
Holliday misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cloud.
Cloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a right hand
and Holliday counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holliday takes a swing at Cloud's ribcage but misses.
Holliday lands a lovely overhand right.
Cloud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Holliday misses with a body shot.
Cloud misses with a low kick as Holliday jumps back.
Holliday uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cloud.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday misses the body punch
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cloud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holliday.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cloud lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cloud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Holliday throws a hook but Cloud blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Cloud clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Cloud.
Cloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Cloud saw that one coming.
Cloud on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cloud misses with a straight right.
Cloud misses with a lunging right hand
and Holliday counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday scores with a jab to the body.
Holliday swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holliday cracks Cloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a nice body shot.
Cloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Holliday lands a glancing blow to the side of Cloud's head.
Holliday lands a jab.
Holliday bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a hook to the body
and Cloud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holliday throws the left hand but Cloud avoids the punch easily.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body. Cloud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holliday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cloud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cloud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Cloud misses.
Holliday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cloud takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holliday lands with an overhand left.
Holliday throws an off balance right hand
and Cloud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cloud swinging wildly here.
Holliday fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cloud on the side of the head.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Cloud saw that one coming.
Cloud connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cloud ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Donk. Holliday catches Cloud right on the button with a cross.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cloud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cloud misses with a looping right.
Holliday works the jab nicely.
Holliday throws a right hand that misses
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cloud counters with a nice body shot.
Holliday is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A slow jab from Cloud misses its intended target.
Cloud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Holliday.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Cloud misses the shot to the body.
Holliday throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cloud counters with a nice uppercut.
Holliday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Cloud cracks Holliday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Holliday.
Cloud lands a jab to Holliday's midsection.
Cloud walks into a straight right hand from Holliday.
Cloud drops his hands momentarily and Holliday takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Holliday doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holliday displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Cloud misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Holliday might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cloud has got the better of the exchanges.
Cloud lands with a cross.
Cloud throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
Cloud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holliday.
Holliday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cloud thows a body shot but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Holliday misses.
A shot to the body from Holliday misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cloud throws a poor cross that misses
and Holliday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cloud misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from Cloud.
Holliday misses with a hook. Cloud ducked under it nicely.
Cloud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Holliday.
Cloud walks into a straight right hand from Holliday.
The fighters circling - Cloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cloud walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holliday gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cloud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Cloud had his way with Doc Holliday in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cloud misses with a looping left.
Holliday scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Cloud.
Holliday digs a good hook to Cloud's body.
Cloud throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Holliday swings for the body but Cloud moves out of range.
Holliday misses with a wild body shot.
Cloud ducks right into an uppercut from Holliday.
A jab from Cloud does it's job there.
Holliday swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cloud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A combination from Holliday does no damage.
A shot to the body from Holliday misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holliday swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Cloud counter with a right hand.
Holliday rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cloud counters with a right hand to the body.
Holliday is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cloud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud misses with a body shot.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holliday lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cloud backs up against the cage.
Cloud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cloud misses with a left hand
and Holliday counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cloud just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Holliday misses
and Cloud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cloud wants to land a leg kick but Holliday is out of range.
Cloud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holliday looks to land a left hand but Cloud moved out of range nicely.
Holliday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cloud.
Holliday lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Holliday needs to keep his hands up - Cloud had a free shot at his head there.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cloud. Holliday does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cloud.
Holliday keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Holliday lands a nice hook to Cloud's body. Cloud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ezekiel Cloud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holliday scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice cross by Cloud.
Holliday slips a jab from Cloud.
Holliday ducks under a wild hook from Cloud.
Doc Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cloud takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cloud looks to land a right hand but Holliday moved out of range.
Cloud throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
A punch lands to the side of Cloud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Holliday drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holliday misses with a shot to the body
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holliday scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Holliday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cloud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab, jab by Cloud - just one landing.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cloud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holliday misses with a hook to the body
and Cloud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cloud throws out a loose jab but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cloud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holliday misses with a hook
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cloud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Holliday misses its intended target.
Cloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cloud jabs Holliday to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cloud moves away from the strike by Holliday.
Holliday falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holliday takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Cloud misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cloud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holliday misses with a left hand
enabling Cloud to counter with a crisp jab.
Holliday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cloud thows a body shot but no joy.
Holliday swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Cloud counter with a right hand.
Cloud connects with a crisp jab.
Cloud fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday misses with a hook
and Cloud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Holliday walks into a stiff left hand from Cloud.
Cloud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cloud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cloud connects with a body shot that sends Holliday's belly button to the back.
Holliday throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Cloud counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Cloud showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cloud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

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

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FIGHT
RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead comes to the cage accompanied by The Mystery of Chess Boxing. Craven Morehead had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Morehead
vs
Howe

188 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Howe!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morehead.
Craven Morehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Morehead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morehead lands a jab-cross combination.

Howe instigates a clinch.
Howe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Morehead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morehead tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Howe breaks from the clinch.
Morehead misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morehead fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Howe shoots in but Morehead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morehead misses with a lunging right hand

and Howe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Howe.
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!

Morehead looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Howe has picked Morehead up and slammed him! Morehead can't keep hold of the triangle and Howe manages to pass to side control!
Morehead tries to bench press Howe off him but Howe keeps the position.

Howe wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morehead, who protects the arm well.
Howe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Morehead down.
Morehead manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe is nestled in close to Morehead, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Morehead actively working from the bottom here.
Morehead is breathing heavily.
Howe has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Howe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morehead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Howe has control of Morehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Howe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Howe avoids the attempt from Morehead to control.
The referee warns Morehead that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe landing strikes from the mount.
BOOM! Howe connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Morehead is rocked!

Howe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morehead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Howe trying to control but Morehead is having none of it.

Howe has control of Morehead's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Morehead regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Howe breaks from Morehead's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Morehead 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.

Howe is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Morehead sees it coming and defends easily.
Howe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Morehead defending well though.
Morehead is looking to escape.
Morehead tries to get to full guard but Howe has control of the leg.
Howe is looking to take a break and control but Morehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Howe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Morehead looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Morehead manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Morehead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Howe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howe throws a series of strikes that have Morehead backpedaling.
A chopping leg kick lands by Howe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Howe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morehead doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Morehead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Morehead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Howe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.

Howe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Morehead did well to prevent Howe getting side control.
Morehead is staying active underneath Howe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Howe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morehead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Howe is trying to control the action in half guard but Morehead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Howe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Morehead seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morehead has hold of Howe's hands but Howe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Howe working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Howe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Howe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morehead keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Morehead scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Morehead. No joy for Howe on that attempt.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Howe.
Morehead throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Morehead avoids the head kick by Howe.
Morehead scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morehead has a takedown stuffed.
Morehead throws a combination that misses
and Howe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Howe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Morehead.
Morehead closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Howe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Morehead looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Howe is looking to take a break and control but Morehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morehead is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Howe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead can't do much from the bottom here.
Howe working the ground and pound.
Howe working the ground and pound.
Howe cracks Morehead with a big right hand but Morehead just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Howe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morehead some visible discomfort.
Tim Howe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Howe misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Howe lands some shots froms side control.
Morehead is looking to reverse the position.

Howe stands up.
Howe shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe misses with a combination
and Morehead counters with a big head kick but Howe shrugs it off.
No luck for Morehead with that takedown attempt.

Howe has closed the distance and engaged Morehead in a clinch.

Howe breaks from the clinch.
Tim Howe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howe tries a head kick but it misses.
Howe throws out a powerful jab.
Morehead keeps the fight on the outside.
Howe fails with a takedown attempt.
Howe circles away from the clinch attempt

and Howe counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morehead's guard now.
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!

Howe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Howe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Howe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Morehead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howe pushing down on Morehead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morehead is pressing down on Howe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Howe slips nicely into half guard.
Howe wants to free his trapped foot but Morehead is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Howe passes the guard and advances to mount!
Morehead tries to lock up and control but Howe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Morehead is squirming around, avoiding Howe's attempts to control the action.
Howe landing shots from mount.
Howe landing shots from mount.
Morehead is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Howe looking for a guillotine from mount but Morehead is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Morehead 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Howe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Howe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morehead counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Morehead as Howe shoots in.
Howe blocks the body kick.
Morehead misses with a head kick.

Howe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Morehead trying to control the position.

Morehead is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Howe won't allow Morehead to sweep him here.
Morehead is trying to keep Howe in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Howe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Howe advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Howe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Howe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morehead!
Howe lands a big shot there that rocks Morehead but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Morehead working to try and regain half guard.
Howe scoring with strikes but Morehead is staying in there.
Howe with good strikes from the mount here!
Howe lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Howe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morehead can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morehead is in all sorts of trouble here.
Howe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Howe looking to finish Morehead with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morehead!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howe lands a nice shot to the head.
Howe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howe connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Howe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Morehead is trying to stand up.

Howe looking for a guillotine from mount but Morehead is having none of it.
Howe raining down hammerfists from mount.
Howe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Howe dominating with strikes here.
Howe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Howe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Morehead 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Morehead with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Howe drops an elbow to the side of Morehead's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe is looking to take a break and control but Morehead is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morehead works his way to full guard. Good work.

Morehead had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Howe defends it easily.
Howe working some strikes from top position.
Howe passes into half guard.

Howe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Morehead has managed to free his arm - good work.

Howe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Howe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead is trying to get back to full guard.
Morehead trying to hold on to Howe's head to control him but Howe postures up.

Howe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Morehead defends it well.

Morehead looking for submissions off his back.
Morehead tries to roll over but Howe keeps him under control.
Howe moves into full mount! Morehead won't be happy about that!
Howe dominating with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Howe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howe 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Howe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jobe Nkemakolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Begin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Begin has chosen Kid rock, American Badass as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Nkemakolam
vs
Begin

193 cm
21
277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
225 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Doom Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jobe Nkemakolam!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Begin!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begin just misses with a punch to the body.
Begin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nkemakolam counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Steve Begin has been cut.
A jab from Nkemakolam finds it's way through Begin's defenses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nkemakolam. That's going to slow Begin down.
Nkemakolam works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Begin thows a leg kick but Nkemakolam checks it
enabling Nkemakolam to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begin throws a leg kick

and Nkemakolam counters with a head kick that drops Begin to the mat! Begin scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Nice sprawl there from Nkemakolam as Begin shoots in.
Begin is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Nkemakolam Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Begin is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jobe Nkemakolam!
Jobe Nkemakolam is the new heavyweight champion!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Leben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leben comes to the cage accompanied by Changes. Phoenix has chosen Oh la!! as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Leben
vs
Phoenix

200 cm
26
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Leben!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt
and Leben counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leben fails to land with a series of punches.
Phoenix ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Phoenix gets caught flat footed, as Leben shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leben is one step ahead there.

Leben drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix!
Phoenix takes a little break here. Leben wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Leben is looking for a sweep.
Leben can't do much from the bottom here.
Phoenix scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Leben to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Leben's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leben is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Leben is trying to control Phoenix's posture but Phoenix avoids it.
Leben is trying to improve his position.
Leben really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leben is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Leben prevents Phoenix from moving into mount.
Phoenix wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leben keeps working.

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.

Phoenix thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Phoenix trying to control the action but Leben is working from the bottom.

Phoenix working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Leben is trying to get back to half guard.
Leben is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Phoenix off and has taken his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Phoenix is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Leben is staying active.
Phoenix tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Phoenix working to try and regain half guard.
Leben is trying to control here but Phoenix has managed to regain half guard.

Leben seems to be looking for submissions.
Phoenix gets full guard.
Leben wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Leben will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leben wants to pass the guard but Phoenix is keeping the position.
Phoenix has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Leben drops back looking for a leg! Phoenix is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phoenix manages to kick Leben off! Leben jumps back into Phoenix's guard.
Phoenix looking to control.
Leben trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Simon Phoenix will probably get the nod.
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.

Leben drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phoenix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Leben is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phoenix has managed to free his arm - good work.
Leben is trying to control. Phoenix wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Leben is working for a kimura but Phoenix is defending it quite comfortably.
Phoenix makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phoenix.
Phoenix looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Leben's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Phoenix is trying to control the position but Leben postures up.

Leben avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leben trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leben trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leben wants to stand but Phoenix is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leben won't allow Phoenix to sweep him here.
Leben advances position into side control!

Leben is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phoenix knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Leben landing a few strikes.
Leben trying to control the action but Phoenix is working from the bottom.

Leben wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phoenix, who protects the arm well.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Leben has one foot on Phoenix's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Phoenix is trying hard to land a takedown here. Leben sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Leben lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leben would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Leben trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leben is working hard here to advance position.
Phoenix looking for a sweep. Not yet Phoenix, not yet.
Phoenix manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Phoenix throwing strikes here but Leben is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Phoenix misses with a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Leben wants to control but Phoenix is having none of it.
Phoenix trying to control but Leben is having none of it.
Phoenix avoids the attempt from Leben to control.

Leben defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phoenix.
Leben wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Leben tries to break free.
Phoenix is looking to control Leben but Leben is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Leben dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Leben misses with a head kick.
Leben throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simon Phoenix seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leben looks to land a combination but Phoenix avoids it well.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leben looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phoenix keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Leben is fending him off so far but Phoenix persists. Nope, Leben circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris Leben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Phoenix.
Phoenix fails with a takedown attempt.
Phoenix with a lazy takedown attempt

and Leben counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Leben.
Phoenix tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Leben takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Phoenix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leben shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leben showed some decent athleticism there.
Chris Leben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phoenix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Leben.
Phoenix trying to hold on to Leben's head to control him but Leben postures up.
Leben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Leben is taking a breather. Phoenix says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Leben is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leben missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Leben.
Phoenix is positioning himself well to prevent Leben advancing to mount.
Phoenix is not content to let Leben control the position.
Phoenix trying to hold on to Leben's head to control him but Leben postures up.
Phoenix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Leben.
Leben pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phoenix is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leben stopping the sweep attempt from Phoenix.
Leben trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Leben drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phoenix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leben has Phoenix in his guard.
Leben wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Phoenix is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leben is on top in guard.
Phoenix manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leben manages to get himself to full guard.
Leben wants to sweep but no luck.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phoenix looking to sit in guard and control but Leben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Leben drops back, looking for a kneebar! Phoenix looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Phoenix looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Phoenix!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Leben clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Phoenix has his takedown stuffed

and Leben counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Phoenix's guard now.
Leben wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.

Phoenix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leben defends it easily.
Phoenix keeping moving, preventing Leben from controlling successfully.

Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leben is aware though and is defending well.
Leben wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.

Leben has gone for a leg lock! Phoenix slips out almost immediately though and dives into Leben's guard.
Phoenix is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Leben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leben wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Phoenix looking to sit in guard and control but Leben gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leben wants to control from the top but Phoenix keeps moving.
Leben postures up.

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.
Leben trying to control but Phoenix is working from the bottom.

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

Phoenix has gone for a leg lock! Leben slips out almost immediately though and dives into Phoenix's guard.
Leben preventing the sweep.
Leben trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Phoenix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Leben looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Leben trying to control the position from guard on top but Phoenix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phoenix trying to keep a closed guard but Leben is proving a slippery customer.
Leben stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phoenix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leben has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Phoenix is proving hard to escape from.

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.
Phoenix lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leben!
Phoenix looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Phoenix looking to finish with strikes here!
Phoenix with good strikes from the mount here!
Leben is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Phoenix is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leben to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leben shrugs it off.
Phoenix wants to control but Leben has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Leben looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Phoenix!
Phoenix tries to hold on but Leben postures up.
Leben trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Phoenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Leben is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Phoenix wants to control but Leben is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Phoenix is defending against the submission attempts here by Leben.
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.
Phoenix trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is refusing to be controlled, as Leben sits in half guard.

Leben is looking for a kimura here.
Leben is thwarting Phoenix's attempts to control the position.
Leben wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phoenix keeps working.

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.
Phoenix wants to get back to full guard.
Leben is pressing down on Phoenix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Phoenix is holding on for now.

Phoenix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leben pulls his head out easily.
Phoenix wants to get back to his feet.
Phoenix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Leben is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Phoenix is pressing down on Leben's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leben drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Phoenix manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Leben has Phoenix in his guard.
Leben tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simon Phoenix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.
Leben can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phoenix controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phoenix works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Phoenix is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leben sees it coming and defends easily.
Leben is pressing down on Phoenix's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Phoenix wants to control from the top but Leben keeps moving.

Leben has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Phoenix off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Leben fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Leben has managed to clinch.
Leben is stalling here.
Phoenix is working for takedown but Leben is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chris Leben is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Leben showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leben 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Leben!
Chris Leben is the new welterweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frenchy LeBatts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tanchanok Prasoetram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prasoetram is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Way I Feel. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

LeBatts
vs
Prasoetram

187 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
196 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frenchy LeBatts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanchanok Prasoetram!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasoetram wants to clinch
enabling LeBatts to counter with a crisp jab.
Prasoetram closes the distance but LeBatts moves to the side
and LeBatts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prasoetram closes the distance and clinches up with LeBatts, looking for a takedown. Prasoetram pushes LeBatts against the cage but LeBatts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prasoetram doesn't manage to clinch there - LeBatts circles away.
Prasoetram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prasoetram takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Prasoetram tries to clinch up
and LeBatts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Prasoetram doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeBatts counters with a left to the body.
Prasoetram shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as LeBatts sprawls well. LeBatts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prasoetram gets slowly back to his feet.
Frenchy LeBatts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tanchanok Prasoetram.
Prasoetram darts in trying to clinch
and LeBatts cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prasoetram gets the takedown into side control.
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.
LeBatts regains half guard.
Prasoetram missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Prasoetram is working for an americana but LeBatts has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Prasoetram was thinking about the submission.
LeBatts is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Prasoetram is controlling him.
LeBatts trying to keep a closed guard but Prasoetram is proving a slippery customer.
LeBatts has control of Prasoetram's left arm, preventing Prasoetram from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Prasoetram accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Prasoetram is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LeBatts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LeBatts has escaped and now he's on top!
LeBatts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Prasoetram had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeBatts defends it easily.
Prasoetram is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
LeBatts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Prasoetram has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Prasoetram looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Prasoetram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
LeBatts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeBatts wants to control from the top but Prasoetram keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frenchy LeBatts.
LeBatts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prasoetram looks to clinch
enabling LeBatts to counter with a crisp jab.
Prasoetram wants to clinch
and LeBatts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Prasoetram tries to clinch there but LeBatts circles away.
Prasoetram scores with a push kick.
Prasoetram wants to clinch up but LeBatts keeps it at a distance.
Tanchanok Prasoetram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Prasoetram scores a takedown into full mount!
LeBatts is breathing heavily.

Prasoetram jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but LeBatts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
LeBatts wants to control but Prasoetram postures up.

Prasoetram is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LeBatts has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prasoetram cracks LeBatts with a big right hand but LeBatts just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tanchanok Prasoetram!
Tanchanok Prasoetram is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Hornchuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hornchuck has chosen Uplift- Pantera as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Lefebvre
vs
Hornchuck

185 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darcy Hornchuck!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hornchuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lefebvre.
Hornchuck shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lefebvre as he avoids it easily.
Lefebvre tries to clinch but Hornchuck moves away

and Hornchuck counters by clinching up.

Lefebvre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Hornchuck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lefebvre keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hornchuck trying to control from half guard but Lefebvre is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hornchuck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hornchuck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Hornchuck is looking for a kimura here.
Hornchuck not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lefebvre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hornchuck works his way into side control.
Lefebvre taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lefebvre on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lefebvre tries to get out of the position.

Hornchuck is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lefebvre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lefebvre pushes Hornchuck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hornchuck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hornchuck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hornchuck in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hornchuck lands some shots froms side control.
Lefebvre manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hornchuck is trying to control the action in half guard but Lefebvre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hornchuck lands strikes from half guard.
Hornchuck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hornchuck seems to be looking for submissions.

Hornchuck is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hornchuck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lefebvre defending well though.

Lefebvre is defending against the submission attempts here by Hornchuck.
Hornchuck working the head and body with strikes.
Lefebvre is staying active underneath Hornchuck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hornchuck looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lefebvre knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hornchuck on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hornchuck is working for a submission of some sort.

Hornchuck is trying for a kimura here. Lefebvre looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hornchuck wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darcy Hornchuck!