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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Holic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mathurin Kerbouchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alcohol. On his way into the cage it seems that Al Holic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Al Holic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Holic
vs
Kerbouchard

186 cm
19
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
216 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Holic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mathurin Kerbouchard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holic missing with a left hand there. Kerbouchard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holic throws a shot from downtown. Kerbouchard moves away and avoids it.
Kerbouchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holic.

Kerbouchard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holic did well to prevent Kerbouchard getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kerbouchard is looking for a kimura here.

Holic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Kerbouchard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Holic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holic.
Kerbouchard advances to half guard.

Kerbouchard seems to be looking for submissions.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Holic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holic working a defensive guard here.

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

Kerbouchard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kerbouchard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Holic dives on top into guard.
Holic stopping the sweep attempt from Kerbouchard.

Kerbouchard looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Holic passes into half guard.
Holic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerbouchard keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kerbouchard is doing well to control the position and prevent Holic from advancing to side control.
Holic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kerbouchard tries to roll over but Holic keeps him under control.
Holic is trying to control. Kerbouchard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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!
Kerbouchard trying to control but Holic postures up.
Kerbouchard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kerbouchard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holic content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holic wants to control from the top but Kerbouchard keeps moving.
Kerbouchard wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Holic just wasn't active enough.
Holic lands with a shot to the body.
Kerbouchard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kerbouchard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holic.
Holic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holic throws a hook but Kerbouchard avoids it easily.
Kerbouchard shoots in looking for a takedown but Holic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kerbouchard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kerbouchard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Holic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerbouchard shoots in looking for a takedown. Holic tries to sprawl out of it but Kerbouchard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holic manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Holic looks to land a right hand but Kerbouchard moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holic cracks Kerbouchard with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holic scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kerbouchard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kerbouchard looks gassed!
Kerbouchard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holic digs a good hook to Kerbouchard's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Holic scores with a jab. Kerbouchard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holic connects with a crisp jab.

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

Kerbouchard is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Holic cracks Kerbouchard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Holic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kerbouchard to stand back up!
Kerbouchard is still on wobbly legs! Can Holic finish him?
Holic lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kerbouchard - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Holic!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Holic!
Our winner, Al Holic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Greg Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Shileds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shileds has chosen Remeber the Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Golden
vs
Shileds

180 cm
26
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

181 cm
24
180 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great low kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Golden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Shileds!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shileds throws a head kick that misses
and Golden counters with a low kick, right behind Shileds 's knee.
Shileds tries to clinch but Golden is having none of it.
Golden leaves Shileds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shileds takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shileds shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Golden as he avoids it easily.
Golden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shileds.
Greg Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shileds.
Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Golden.

Shileds drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Golden is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shileds asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shileds throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shileds working the ground and pound but Golden is defending the strikes.
Shileds working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Golden regains half guard, as Shileds was trying to land strikes.
Shileds throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shileds throwing shots but Golden is blocking nicely.
Shileds is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Golden manages to get to full guard.
Shileds won't allow Golden to get back to his feet.
Shileds throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shileds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Golden is proving hard to escape from.

Shileds gets to his feet. Golden looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Golden.
Golden tries a head kick but it misses.
Golden lands with a slapping head kick.
Golden with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Golden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shileds shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Golden eats them both and turns towards Shileds to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Golden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shileds's calf.
Golden lands with a kick to the temple. Shileds shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Shileds tries to clinch there but Golden circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden keeps the fight on the outside.
Golden defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shileds.
Greg Golden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shileds on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Golden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shileds takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shileds tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Golden leaves Shileds with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shileds fails with the takedown.
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 Greg Golden 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.

A solid body kick from Golden.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shileds.
Shileds tries to clinch up but Golden circles away and keeps his distance.
Golden lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Golden throws a head kick but Shileds moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Golden.
Greg Golden is winning the standup battle so far.
Good leg kick by Golden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Greg Golden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That kick from Golden tenderised Shileds's leg. Shileds is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shileds shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golden but Golden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Golden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shileds is looking to clinch.
Shileds moves to clinch but Golden breaks away
and Golden counters with a thumping low kick.
Golden looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shileds avoids the head kick by Golden.
Shileds shoots in for a double leg but Golden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greg Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shileds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shileds takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shileds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Golden can pounce on him.
Golden dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shileds. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Shileds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Golden.
Shileds looks for a takedown but Golden sprawls well.
Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shileds throws a series of punches but Golden moves out of range.
Shileds misses with a wild combination.
A head kick by Shileds misses
and Golden counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shileds is breathing heavily.
Golden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Golden as Shileds shoots in.
Golden feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shileds's calf.
Shileds fails to land the takedown.
Golden throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden scores with a head kick. Shileds tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Golden throws a sloppy head kick and Shileds moves out of range easily.
Shileds's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Golden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Golden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Shileds moves into the clinch successfully.

Golden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Golden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Golden throws a head kick that misses.
Golden throws a head kick that misses.
Shileds shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Golden defends it nicely.
Shileds fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golden avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shileds throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Golden as Shileds shoots in.
Greg Golden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Shileds.
Shileds shoots in for a takedown but Golden shows good takedown defense.
Shileds tries to bum rush Golden with a series of wild strikes but Golden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shileds takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shileds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack Shileds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shileds dives in and grabs Golden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Golden pushes down on Shileds's head and hops out.
Golden scores with a spinning back kick!
Shileds shoots in but Golden avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Golden lands with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shileds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golden.
Shileds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Golden blocks the leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Golden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shileds.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Golden.
Golden throws a head kick but Shileds moves out of range.
Shileds tries to clinch there but Golden circles away.
Golden throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golden throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden lands a head kick. Shileds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shileds is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shileds looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shileds throws a leg kick
and Golden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Golden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Golden wants it to stay on the feet.
Golden bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Golden scores with a head kick.
Golden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shileds tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Golden swivels and escapes.
Shileds fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Golden.
Shileds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shileds stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Golden.
Shileds shoots in for a double leg but Golden sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Golden showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Golden, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Golden!
Greg Golden really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fearless Systems Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

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

Murillo
vs
Bujo

176 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orlando Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Bujo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murillo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bujo.
Bujo throws a right hand that Murillo ducks under and follows up with a left that Murillo also avoids with ease.
Bujo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bujo.
A big left from Bujo misses.
Bujo misses the jab.
Bujo thows a body shot but no joy.
Bujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
Bujo throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Bujo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murillo's head backwards.

Murillo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Murillo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Murillo raining down shots from the mount!
Murillo controlling from the full mount.
Bujo tries to hold on but Murillo postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo working the ground and pound effectively.
Murillo with good strikes from the mount here!
Bujo can't escape the position.
Murillo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murillo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Murillo lands with some strikes.
Bujo working to try and regain half guard.
Murillo landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murillo with the ground and pound from mount.
Bujo tries to hold on but Murillo pushes him away.
Murillo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Murillo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujo tries to reverse the position but Murillo maintains control.
Bujo tries to hold on but Murillo postures up.
Bujo is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murillo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Murillo landing strikes from the mount.
Murillo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murillo working the ground and pound effectively.
Murillo lands a nice shot to the head.
Murillo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo breaks from Bujo's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Bujo is rocked!
Bujo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bujo is still in real trouble! Can Murillo finish him?
Murillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bujo seems to have recovered his senses.
Murillo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murillo wants to pass to mount but Bujo is defending the position.
Murillo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bujo is refusing to be controlled, as Murillo sits in half guard.
Bujo is looking for a sweep. Murillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Murillo there.
Murillo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Murillo passes into side control, despite Bujo's attempt to control the position.
Murillo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bujo down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bujo is looking to reverse the position.
Murillo is looking to take a break and control but Bujo 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.

Orlando Murillo 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.

Bujo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bujo jabs Murillo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Bujo.
Murillo moves out of range as Bujo strikes.
Bujo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo blocks a jab.
Murillo defending well as Bujo loads up on a big left hand.
Bujo lands a jab to the head.
Bujo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bujo works Murillo's body with a nice hook.
Bujo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Bujo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bujo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bujo tries for a takedown but Murillo circles away easily

and Murillo counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bujo's guard now.
Murillo controlling from the top position.

Bujo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murillo wants to pass the guard but Bujo is keeping the position.
Murillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Bujo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Murillo pushing down on Bujo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murillo is trying to control. Bujo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo uses his free foot to push down on Bujo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bujo.
Bujo is working to get back to half guard.
Bujo taking shots to the head.
Murillo landing strikes from the mount and Bujo is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murillo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Murillo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Murillo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bujo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Murillo controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bujo is working to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Murillo.
Murillo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bujo tries to reverse the position but Murillo maintains control.
Murillo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bujo is looking to escape.
Murillo raining down shots from the mount!
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!
Murillo with the ground and pound from mount.
Murillo raining down shots from the mount!
Murillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bujo can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Murillo tries to control but Bujo wriggling away.
Murillo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Murillo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bujo hang on?
Bujo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Murillo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bujo regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bujo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Murillo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Murillo misses with a takedown attempt - Bujo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bujo throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Bujo misses with a body shot.
Bujo misses with a series of wild punches.
Murillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bujo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from Bujo.
Murillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Bujo. Bujo gets slowly back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Bujo.
Frank Bujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bujo throws a jab when Murillo was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bujo misses with a looping right.
Nice shot by Bujo.
Murillo misses with a looping left.
Murillo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bujo.
Bujo lands a nice shot to the body.
Murillo slips a straight right by Bujo.
Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bujo cracks Murillo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bujo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
Bujo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Bujo misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bujo throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Bujo digs a good body shot into Murillo's ribs.
Bujo throws a shot from downtown. Murillo moves away and avoids it.
Murillo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bujo just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bujo misses with a wild combination.
Bujo throws a looping overhand right but Murillo ducks down to avoid it.
Bujo takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Bujo throws out a loose jab but Murillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bujo.
Bujo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab.
Orlando Murillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. Bujo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from Bujo.
Bujo missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bujo misses the shot to the body.
Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bujo.
Bujo misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bujo misses the target.
Bujo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it.
Bujo misses with a body shot.
Orlando Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Murillo throws a hook to the side of Bujo's head but Bujo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujo looks to land a left hand but Murillo moved out of range nicely.
Murillo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bujo.
Bujo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murillo misses with an uppercut.
Murillo throws a lazy right hand but Bujo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bujo misses with a hook. Murillo ducked under it nicely.
Bujo defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Bujo misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bujo takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Frank Bujo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bujo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Bujo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murillo 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Orlando Murillo!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Escalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Escalante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Escalante

176 cm
26
177 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
182 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Escalante!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escalante lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Escalante saw that one coming.

Brown dives in and scores a takedown into Escalante's guard.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Escalante keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Escalante is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown stops Escalante from standing up.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Escalante manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Escalante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Escalante must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.

Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Escalante can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Brown throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Brown is looking for a triangle but Escalante pushes his legs off easily.
Escalante stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown pushes down on Escalante's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown is pressing down on Escalante's thigh, looking to free his foot. Escalante is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Escalante is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown 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.

Brown shoots in and drives through. Escalante sprawls well.
Escalante wants to clinch.
Escalante tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Brown.
Sloppy strikes from Brown. Those never looked like landing.
Escalante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Brown drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown stands and throws Escalante's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Brown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Escalante is working from the bottom.
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Escalante is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.

Brown is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Escalante can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tyson Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escalante is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Escalante's face.
Escalante is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown raining down hammerfists from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Brown there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brown lands with some strikes.
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!

Brown moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Escalante has worked his arm free - good work by Escalante!
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Escalante avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Brown tries to advance position but instead Escalante slips a leg back in to half guard.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Escalante defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing shots but Escalante is blocking nicely.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown trying to control from Escalante's half guard. Escalante has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Brown shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Escalante is trying to defend but Brown finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is trying to control. Escalante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Escalante defending well though.
Brown 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.
Brown 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.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Escalante is working away.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escalante's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escalante is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Escalante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Nice strikes from Brown there.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Escalante is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Escalante is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brown working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Escalante keeps working.
Brown is really struggling to control Escalante but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Escalante's head.
Brown winds up and cracks Escalante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown stalling away here and it's allowed Escalante to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Don Escalante has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown wants to control from the top but Escalante keeps moving.

Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escalante keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown pushing down on Escalante's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is trying to control. Escalante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brown 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Brown!
Tyson Brown got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaemin Jeong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Bowes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeong comes to the cage accompanied by Itaewon Freedom - UV feat JY Park. Bowes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. till I collapse- Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jaemin Jeong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jeong
vs
Bowes

183 cm
20
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaemin Jeong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Bowes!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeong tries for a takedown but Bowes circles away easily
letting Bowes counter with a right hand.
Jaemin Jeong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bowes connects with a looping right hand.
Bowes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Bowes misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jeong.
Jeong motions for Bowes to come forward. Jeong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jeong throws a solid leg kick but Bowes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jeong.
Jeong moves out of range as Bowes strikes.
Bowes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Bowes. That snapped Jeong's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeong misses with a low kick as Bowes jumps back.

Jeong scores a takedown into full mount!

Jeong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bowes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jeong. 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.
Jeong trying to control but Bowes is having none of it.
Jeong forces the positional change into back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bowes showing good submission defense here.

Jeong patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowes is keeping busy.

Jeong working for a choke but Bowes is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Bowes is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jeong gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeong has good solid back control here.

Jeong looking for the choke but no joy.
Jeong is trying to control but Bowes is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeong is looking to work his way around to Bowes's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Jeong is working hard here to advance position.

Jeong wants to finish this one by submission but Bowes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jeong.
Bowes is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jeong goes for an armbar but Bowes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bowes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jeong moves away from the strike by Bowes.
Jeong tried to score with a low kick but Bowes checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeong.
Jeong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bowes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeong throws a front kick aimed at Bowes's knee but Bowes avoids it well.
Jeong thows a body shot but no joy.
Bowes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jeong.
Bowes swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Jeong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowes to the ground. Jeong is now in Bowes's guard.
Jeong tries to free his leg and advance position but Bowes is retaining full guard.
Jeong wants to control from the top but Bowes keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jeong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bowes dives on top into guard.
Jeong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bowes is one step ahead there.
Bowes stays in close to Jeong's body and controls the position.

Jeong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bowes defends it easily.
Jeong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeong prevents Bowes from getting the reversal.
Bowes wants to control but Jeong is having none of it.
Jeong moves to take his opponent's back.
Bowes tries to roll but Jeong sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowes grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

Jeong looking for the choke but no joy.

Jeong working for the choke.

Bowes defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Jeong's arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jeong has his arm under Bowes's chin here. Game over son! Jeong squeezes tightly and Bowes is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaemin Jeong!
After the fight, Jaemin Jeong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between CM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punk comes to the cage accompanied by CULT OF PERSONALITY. Roxas is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Are You Ready?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Punk
vs
Roxas

186 cm
27
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
217 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, CM Punk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Roxas!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Punk with that takedown attempt.
Punk tries to clinch there but Roxas circles away.
Punk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roxas defends it nicely.

Roxas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Roxas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Punk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Punk looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Roxas passes into half guard.
Punk is looking for a sweep. Roxas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Punk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Punk tries to get to full guard but Roxas has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punk trying to hold on to Roxas's head to control him but Roxas postures up.
Roxas slips a nice elbow through Punk's hands, connecting with Punk's forehead.
Punk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Punk wants to improve his position but Roxas is controlling well.
Roxas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roxas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Punk is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roxas lands a big elbow - Punk is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Roxas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Roxas!
Sean Roxas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Coulouarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OMalley has chosen Drunken Lullabies as his entrance music. Connor OMalley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coulouarn
vs
OMalley

185 cm
19
207 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coulouarn. OMalley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coulouarn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OMalley tries to close the distance and clinch but Coulouarn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coulouarn looks to score with a jab to the body but OMalley is just out of range.
OMalley wants to clinch.
Coulouarn scores with a jab.
OMalley slips under a jab.
OMalley wants to clinch up but Coulouarn keeps it at a distance.
Coulouarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coulouarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping OMalley under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coulouarn jabs OMalley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Coulouarn throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

OMalley has Coulouarn up against the cage in a clinch.
OMalley missing with knees to the body.

Coulouarn successfully pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Coulouarn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
OMalley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OMalley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Coulouarn is looking for a sweep.

OMalley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Coulouarn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

OMalley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Coulouarn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Coulouarn gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coulouarn wants to improve his position but OMalley is controlling well.
OMalley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Coulouarn wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coulouarn is looking to improve his position.
OMalley prevents Coulouarn from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

OMalley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
OMalley prevents Coulouarn from improving his position.
OMalley is trying to control. Coulouarn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

OMalley is trying to work for a kimura but Coulouarn is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OMalley is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Coulouarn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but OMalley pulls his head out easily.
OMalley wants to pass to mount but Coulouarn is defending the position.
OMalley trying to control from half guard but Coulouarn is working away.
Coulouarn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
OMalley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OMalley prevents Coulouarn from getting the reversal.
OMalley mounts Coulouarn! Really nice guard pass there!
OMalley lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

OMalley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Coulouarn tries to hold on but OMalley postures up.
OMalley looking to control but Coulouarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Coulouarn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for OMalley on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OMalley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Coulouarn looks a forlorn figure.
Coulouarn is desperately trying to improve his position but OMalley has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Connor OMalley will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

OMalley has Coulouarn up against the cage in a clinch.
OMalley is trying to drag Coulouarn to the mat but Coulouarn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OMalley lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Vincent Coulouarn has been cut.
OMalley throws a knee to the head but misses.
OMalley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
OMalley is trying to maintain a safe position but Coulouarn gets an underhook and turns OMalley into the cage.
OMalley blocks a body shot from Coulouarn.
Coulouarn is trying to break free.
OMalley looking to stall.
OMalley tries a knee to the head but Coulouarn blocks it.
OMalley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coulouarn avoids it.

Coulouarn pulls guard successfully.
OMalley passes into half guard.
Coulouarn trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley blocks the strikes from Coulouarn.
OMalley wants to take a breather but Coulouarn is having none of it.
Coulouarn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coulouarn is pulling down on OMalley's head to control his posture.

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

OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coulouarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OMalley wants to sweep here but Coulouarn controlling him for the moment.
OMalley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Coulouarn controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OMalley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Coulouarn defends it easily.
Coulouarn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Coulouarn got a little sloppy there for a moment and OMalley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coulouarn has managed to get both his arms back between OMalley's legs - danger averted.
Coulouarn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coulouarn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coulouarn trying to control the position from guard on top but OMalley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coulouarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coulouarn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

OMalley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coulouarn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coulouarn wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Coulouarn chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coulouarn with a flurry of punches that miss.
OMalley looking to control.

Coulouarn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Coulouarn postures up in OMalley's guard and throws a big left but OMalley blocks it.
Coulouarn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coulouarn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Coulouarn lands a couple of decent looking shots.
OMalley is trying to control the position but Coulouarn postures up.

OMalley looking for a guillotine here but Coulouarn defends easily.

OMalley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Coulouarn passes OMalley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Coulouarn wants to pass to mount but OMalley is defending the position.
Coulouarn working over OMalley with some ground and pound. OMalley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
OMalley moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Coulouarn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OMalley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Coulouarn tries to free his leg and advance position but OMalley is retaining full guard.
Coulouarn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Coulouarn working the head and body with strikes.
Coulouarn working away.
Coulouarn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
OMalley manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OMalley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coulouarn.

OMalley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor OMalley will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vincent Coulouarn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Coulouarn punishes OMalley's body with a nice straight punch.
Coulouarn throws a lazy right hand but OMalley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OMalley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Coulouarn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Coulouarn, as that shot connected.
OMalley tries to clinch but Coulouarn moves out of range.
Coulouarn works over OMalley's head and body with a nice combination.
Coulouarn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
OMalley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OMalley wants to clinch.
Nice cross by Coulouarn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OMalley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Coulouarn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OMalley shoots in looking for a takedown. Coulouarn tries to sprawl out of it but OMalley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coulouarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Coulouarn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OMalley circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coulouarn sizes up OMalley with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vincent Coulouarn is winning the standup battle so far.
OMalley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Coulouarn misses.
Connor OMalley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from OMalley.
OMalley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Coulouarn defends it nicely.
Vincent Coulouarn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor OMalley.
OMalley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coulouarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
OMalley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coulouarn throws a jab but it's blocked by OMalley.
OMalley tries to clinch but Coulouarn moves away

and Coulouarn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in OMalley's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OMalley wants to sweep but no luck.

Coulouarn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Coulouarn wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.

OMalley throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coulouarn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

OMalley is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Coulouarn defends well.
Coulouarn wants to control from the top but OMalley keeps moving.
Connor OMalley has got the better of the ground game so far.
OMalley working a defensive guard here.
OMalley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OMalley has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Coulouarn defend it? OMalley steps over the head and cranks it - Coulouarn is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for OMalley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Connor OMalley!
Our winner, Connor OMalley, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gsp Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Watson
vs
Silva

182 cm
19
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
212 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gsp Silva!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Watson misses.
Silva misses with a takedown
and Watson counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva fails with the takedown
and Watson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Watson misses with an uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Watson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
John Watson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gsp Silva.
Silva stalks Watson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Watson's face. Watson staggers backwards, shaken.

Watson clinches.
Watson struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries for a takedown but Watson manages to get underhooks.
Silva takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva looks gassed!
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

Watson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson distracts Silva with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Watson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Watson controls the pace.
Watson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Watson defends easily.
Watson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Watson slows the pace down in half guard.

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 John Watson.
Silva lands with a cross.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.

Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watson tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Silva blocks the elbow strike.
Silva tries for a takedown but Watson manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Watson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Watson lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Watson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Watson.
Watson pushes Silva back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Watson gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Watson lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Watson.
Nice body punch from Watson - that landed with a thud.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Watson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Silva regains guard immediately.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Watson is aware though and is defending well.
Watson pushing down on Silva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Silva looking for submissions off his back.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Watson misses with a head kick.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.
Watson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Silva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Silva is working for a submission of some sort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Watson controlling the position well.

Silva is working for a kimura but Watson is defending it quite comfortably.

Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson keeping control of the position.
John Watson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Watson manages to get to full guard.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva won't allow Watson to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Watson breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Watson scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva can't escape the position.
Watson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Watson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson controlling from mount.
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!
Watson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Watson scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Watson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Watson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson content just to control the position here.
Watson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Watson misses with a low kick.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Watson tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Watson.

Silva is rocked!
Watson shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Silva takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Watson sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Silva bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Watson!
John Watson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation for their support in the buildup to the fight.