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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BV Rasp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sharp
vs
Rasp

182 cm
21
190 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

200 cm
23
202 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BV Rasp!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasp avoids a kick to the body.
Rasp throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rasp is looking to clinch but Sharp is avoiding it.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasp looks to throw a body kick
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Rasp fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharp, pushing him back against the cage.
Rasp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sharp blocks it with crossed arms.
Rasp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rasp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rasp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rasp misses with a knee strike.
A body shot lands from Rasp.
Sharp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasp walks away with a smile on his face. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharp gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sharp misses with a hook. Rasp ducked under it nicely.
Rasp lands a glancing blow to the side of Sharp's head.
Sharp slips a jab from Rasp.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp throws an overhand right that lands on Sharp's shoulder, as Sharp tries to avoid the shot.
Rasp tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharp connects with a body shot.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Rasp.
A big left from Rasp misses.
Sharp loads up on a big right hand but Rasp slips the punch.
Rasp tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasp is just out of range.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasp misses the target.
BV Rasp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasp tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.

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.
Sharp ducks under a wild hook from Rasp.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Sharp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rasp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasp.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasp tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sharp throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rasp tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sharp is in Rasp's guard.
Rasp has momentary wrist control but Sharp slips an elbow through the middle.
Sharp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rasp pulls Sharp in to control the position.
Sharp throwing strikes from guard but Rasp blocks nicely.
Sharp 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.
Rasp trying to keep a closed guard but Sharp is proving a slippery customer.
Sharp throws a strike but Rasp rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp being controlled here, momentarily.

Rasp decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Sharp, up you get!
Nice shot by Rasp.
Rasp misses with a head kick.
Rasp misses with a body shot
and Sharp counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rasp on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rasp moves in looking to clinch but Sharp pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasp takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharp looks to land a right hand but Rasp moved out of range.
Sharp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sharp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rasp tries to clinch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Rasp.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Sharp 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rasp cracks Sharp with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BV Rasp will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rasp throws a body punch but Sharp moves out of range.
Sharp shoots in but Rasp avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Rasp has closed the distance and engaged Sharp in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Rasp.
Rasp lands a good knee to the midsection. Sharp won't want to take too many of those.
Rasp has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sharp tries to pull guard but Rasp holds him up against the cage and eventually Sharp drops back down to his feet.
Rasp connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Billy Sharp has been cut.
Rasp throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasp with a knee to the head.
Rasp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rasp working Sharp over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasp.
Rasp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasp misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp tries to land a knee to the head but Sharp blocks with his arms.
Sharp jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rasp walks away with a smile on his face. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharp swinging wildly here.
Rasp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sharp swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasp.
Rasp tries to clinch but Sharp moves away
and Sharp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rasp tries to clinch up but Sharp circles away and keeps his distance.
Rasp misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rasp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rasp wants to clinch
and Sharp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rasp misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Rasp. Beautiful body shot.
Rasp tries to clinch there but Sharp circles away.
Rasp staying out of range there.
Rasp uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sharp has time to react.
Rasp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sharp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharp shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rasp sprawls well. Rasp wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.

Sharp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasp can't do much from the bottom here.

Sharp swings around for an armbar but Rasp sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sharp's guard.
Rasp sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rasp advances to half guard.

Rasp stands up and beckons Sharp to join him on the feet.
Rasp fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rasp tries to clinch but Sharp is having none of it.
Rasp thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sharp if he has to take too many more of those.
Rasp fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sharp manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasp scores with a jab to the body.
Rasp wants to clinch
and Sharp makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rasp lands with a good body shot.
Rasp looks to land a combination but Sharp avoids it well.
Rasp is looking to clinch but Sharp is avoiding it.
Sharp misses with a straight left.
Rasp clinches but Sharp breaks the clinch

and Sharp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rasp!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BOOM! Sharp connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rasp tries to hold on but Sharp postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BV Rasp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Billy Sharp's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Sharp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rasp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasp wants to clinch
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sharp slips a jab from Rasp.
Rasp tries to close the distance and clinch but Sharp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rasp wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sharp.
Sharp scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasp throws a hook to the side of Sharp's head but Sharp sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasp throws a looping overhand right but Sharp ducks down to avoid it.
Rasp cracks Sharp with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rasp doesn't manage to clinch there - Sharp circles away.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rasp jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Rasp misses the target.
Rasp tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rasp wants to clinch.
Rasp wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rasp stuffs the takedown attempt from Sharp. Sharp gets slowly back to his feet.
Rasp misses with a hook. Sharp ducked under it nicely.
Sharp looks for a takedown but Rasp sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Sharp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rasp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sharp connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rasp's hands.
Sharp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
BV Rasp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rasp moves in looking to clinch but Sharp pushes him off.
Rasp connects with the punch.
Billy Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rasp misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Rasp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasp ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rasp throws a head kick that misses.
Sharp swats away the attempt to clinch by Rasp.
Nice body punch from Sharp.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sharp moves away from the strike by Rasp.
Sharp needs to keep his hands up - Rasp had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Rasp finds it's way through Sharp's defenses.
Rasp closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sharp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rasp throws a nice head kick!
Rasp throws a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rasp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rasp lands a high kick!
BV Rasp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rasp throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... BV Rasp!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Watanabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grosse Face A Claque (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Run This Town Tonight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Watanabe
vs
Face A Claque

175 cm
20
149 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
20
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luigi Watanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grosse Face A Claque!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Claque misses with a straight right.
A Claque's corner calls for a 1-2. A Claque obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A Claque closes the distance and clinches up with Watanabe, looking for a takedown. A Claque pushes Watanabe against the cage but Watanabe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Watanabe scores with a one two! A Claque had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watanabe misses with a series of wild punches.

A Claque tries to sprawl but Watanabe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Watanabe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A Claque is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Watanabe thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Watanabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A Claque is working to get back to half guard.

Watanabe is working for a guillotine from mount but A Claque frees his head quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Claque manages to regain half guard. Good work.
A Claque trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
A Claque is controlling Watanabe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
A Claque is looking to improve his position.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but A Claque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Claque is looking for a sweep. Watanabe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Watanabe trying to control the action but A Claque is working from the bottom.
A Claque moves into full guard.
Watanabe passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but A Claque keeps working.
Watanabe works his way into full mount!
A Claque is looking to get to half guard.

Watanabe wants to finish this one by submission but A Claque is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Watanabe.
A Claque 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.
A Claque is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Watanabe drops an elbow to the side of A Claque's head.
A Claque trying to control but Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe works his foot free and advances to mount.
Watanabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A Claque is working to get back to half guard.
Watanabe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Watanabe wants to control the pace but A Claque is squirming around nicely.
A Claque slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A Claque wants to get back to his feet.
Watanabe wants to pass to mount but A Claque is defending the position.
Watanabe is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Claque is trying to get back to full guard.
Watanabe wants to lay and pray for a moment but A Claque keeps working.
Watanabe trying to mount his opponent but A Claque defends it.

Watanabe seems to be working for a kimura but A Claque defends the submission attempt.
A Claque holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
A Claque is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Claque is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A Claque lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watanabe circles away quickly and effectively.

A Claque rushes Watanabe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Claque wants to get back to striking at distance but Watanabe won't allow it.
A Claque managing to block the knees to the body from Watanabe.
A Claque lands a shoulder strike.

A Claque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Watanabe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Watanabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Watanabe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. A Claque is defending well for now.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Claque avoids it.
Watanabe lands a body punch.
Watanabe unloads a knee to the mid-section. A Claque lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Watanabe missing with knees to the body.
A Claque on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A Claque takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watanabe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from A Claque.
Watanabe lands an elbow inside.
Watanabe crunches a lovely knee into A Claque's ribcage.
A Claque lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Watanabe tries to land knees in the clinch but A Claque avoids the damage to the body.

A Claque has Watanabe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. A Claque pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Watanabe tumbling to the mat - A Claque dives into Watanabe's guard.
A Claque is breathing heavily.
A Claque trying to control the position from guard on top but Watanabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A Claque throwing strikes from guard but Watanabe blocks nicely.
A Claque stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watanabe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A Claque stops Watanabe from standing up.

Watanabe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Watanabe misses with a combination
and A Claque counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luigi Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe throws a left and a right that both miss
and A Claque counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Watanabe avoids the body shot from A Claque.
Watanabe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A Claque is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Watanabe throws a nice looking combination but A Claque bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A Claque has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Watanabe stuffs the takedown.
A Claque showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watanabe.
Watanabe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Watanabe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by A Claque.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from A Claque.
Watanabe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and A Claque counters with a nice double leg into side control. Watanabe won't be happy with that.

A Claque tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no A Claque has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from A Claque seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe is pushing A Claque's head away, looking to escape. A Claque manages to hold on to the position though.

A Claque wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Watanabe, who protects the arm well.

A Claque stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A Claque swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Watanabe rushes A Claque and presses him up against the cage.

A Claque pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Claque looks to score with a jab to the body but Watanabe is just out of range.
Watanabe tries to close the distance and clinch but A Claque swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watanabe falls off balance throwing a combination
and A Claque counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from A Claque misses.
Watanabe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but A Claque circles away quickly and effectively.

Watanabe clinches.

A Claque lands a takedown into guard.
A Claque won't allow Watanabe to get back to his feet.
Grosse Face A Claque has got the better of the ground game so far.
A Claque trying to control but Watanabe is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A Claque looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Claque looking to sit in guard and control but Watanabe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grosse Face A Claque showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Watanabe goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Watanabe takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Watanabe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Luigi Watanabe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Claque shoots for a takedown but Watanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A Claque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watanabe lands a two punch combo.
Watanabe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A Claque pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but A Claque avoids it well.
A punch combination from Watanabe misses.
Watanabe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watanabe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.
Watanabe looks for a takedown but A Claque sprawls well.
Watanabe ducks under a wild hook from A Claque.
A Claque fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watanabe manages to avoid it.
A Claque shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watanabe as he jumps to the side.
Watanabe misses with a double jab.
A Claque takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Watanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A Claque missing with a left hand there. Watanabe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Watanabe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Watanabe.
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A Claque tries for a takedown but Watanabe circles away easily
and Watanabe counters with a three punch combo that has A Claque backing up. A Claque nods at Watanabe to acknowledge the strikes.
Luigi Watanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grosse Face A Claque.
Watanabe tries to bum rush A Claque with a series of wild strikes but A Claque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No luck with that takedown attempt from A Claque.
Watanabe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A Claque dodges the punch combination from Watanabe.

Watanabe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watanabe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Claque avoids it.
A Claque wants to stall.
A Claque takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watanabe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. A Claque fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Watanabe does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabe looks to land a combination but A Claque avoids it well.
Watanabe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by A Claque.
Watanabe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Watanabe misses with the combination.
A Claque thows a body shot but no joy.
Watanabe tries to clinch there but A Claque circles away.
A nice combination there by Watanabe.
Watanabe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Watanabe lands with a nice combination. A Claque backs away looking to recover.
A Claque dodges the punch combination from Watanabe.
A nice combination there by Watanabe.
Watanabe slips a straight right by A Claque.
Watanabe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Watanabe gets the takedown into side control.
A Claque tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Watanabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Watanabe trying to control the position but A Claque is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Claque defending against the ground and pound.

Watanabe is trying to get an arm triangle but A Claque is defending well.
Watanabe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A Claque wants to control but Watanabe postures up.
A Claque controls the position for a moment.
Watanabe is looking to take a break and control but A Claque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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.
A Claque manages to get back to half guard.
A Claque won't allow Watanabe to pass to mount.
A Claque manages to get to full guard.
Watanabe postures up.
Watanabe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Watanabe tries to advance to mount but A Claque denies him.
Watanabe working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Watanabe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Watanabe 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Watanabe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Nikitin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nikitin comes into the arena with Hey Man, Nice Shot blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Nikitin
vs
Schmidt

192 cm
22
243 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
255 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kristof Nikitin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikitin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Kristof Nikitin has been cut.

Nikitin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Schmidt was covering up waiting for the punch and Nikitin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Schmidt is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Schmidt is looking for a triangle but Nikitin pushes his legs off easily.
Nikitin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nikitin trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikitin connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schmidt wants to stand but Nikitin is controlling the position.
Nikitin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schmidt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikitin controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Schmidt keeping full guard, as Nikitin tries to pass.
Schmidt wants to stand and escape but Nikitin is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nikitin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nikitin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Nikitin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikitin lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nikitin.
Schmidt throws a looping overhand right but Nikitin ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Nikitin misses.
Nikitin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nikitin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schmidt.
Schmidt avoids the head kick by Nikitin.
Nikitin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nikitin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schmidt doesn't manage to clinch there - Nikitin circles away.
Schmidt tries to clinch but Nikitin moves out of range.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy right hand. Nikitin should have avoided that one.
Nikitin throws a looping overhand right but Schmidt ducks down to avoid it.
Nikitin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nikitin is looking to score with low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Nikitin misses the target.

Nikitin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmidt did well to prevent Nikitin getting side control.
Nikitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmidt tries to kick Nikitin off but Nikitin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nikitin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nikitin working Schmidt over with strikes.
Nikitin drops an elbow to the side of Schmidt's head.
Nikitin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nikitin moves into full mount! Schmidt won't be happy about that!
Nikitin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nikitin lands a big elbow.
Schmidt is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is bucking up trying to escape but Nikitin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nikitin controlling from the full mount.
Schmidt is trying to stand up.
Schmidt looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikitin with the ground and pound from mount.
Nikitin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Schmidt is rocked!
Nikitin looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Schmidt covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristof Nikitin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Octavio Paixao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Maleh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paixao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Death by Blonde" by Devotchka. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Paixao
vs
Maleh

177 cm
24
180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

177 cm
28
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Octavio Paixao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Abdullah Maleh!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paixao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paixao scores with a nice head shot.
Maleh throws a leg kick but Paixao sees it coming and moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Paixao blocks the low kick.
Octavio Paixao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Paixao misses its intended target.
Maleh is looking to chop away at Paixao's legs.
Paixao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paixao takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paixao throws a looping overhand right but Maleh ducks down to avoid it.
A low kick from Paixao misses
and Maleh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maleh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paixao scores with a jab. Maleh acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maleh bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Maleh misses with a head kick.
Maleh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maleh drops his hands momentarily and Paixao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maleh throws a head kick but Paixao moves out of range.
Paixao moves out of range of the body kick.
Maleh changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paixao scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maleh in his tracks.
Paixao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paixao throws a hook but Maleh blocks it.
Paixao connects with a crisp jab.
Maleh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Maleh misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paixao thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Paixao. That's going to slow Maleh down.
Paixao moves out of range as Maleh throws a body kick.
Paixao jabs Maleh right on the nose. Maleh blinks but takes it well.
Paixao walks into a stiff left hand from Maleh.
Paixao scores with the left hand. Maleh knows he should have avoided that one.
Maleh throws a body punch but Paixao moves out of range.
Paixao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maleh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maleh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maleh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paixao 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.
Maleh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paixao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paixao is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Maleh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paixao swings for the body but Maleh moves out of range.
Maleh looks to land a combination but Paixao avoids it well.
Paixao jabs Maleh right on the nose. Maleh blinks but takes it well.
Maleh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Maleh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paixao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Paixao thuds his shin into the meat of Maleh's side.
Nice body kick there by Maleh.
A lazy left from Paixao finds it's target.
Paixao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Maleh tries to work over Paixao's front leg with a kick but Paixao checks it.
Maleh misses with a head kick.
Maleh pivots, looking for a leg kick but Paixao is out of range and Maleh settles back down.
Paixao misses with a wild body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A shot to the liver by Maleh. Beautiful body shot.
Paixao jabs Maleh right on the nose. Maleh blinks but takes it well.
Maleh misses the shot to the body.
Maleh lands a jab to the head.
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!
Maleh wants to land a leg kick but Paixao is out of range.
Maleh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paixao moves out of range of the strikes.
Paixao throws a series of punches but Maleh moves out of range.
Paixao misses the jab.
Paixao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maleh throws a wild body kick that Paixao sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maleh cracks the inside of Paixao's front leg.
Paixao lands a glancing blow to the side of Maleh's head.
Maleh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paixao.
Maleh misses the shot to the body.
Paixao lands a really nice looking cross but Maleh seems unphased.
Paixao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maleh.
Maleh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paixao.
Paixao loads up on a big right hand but Maleh slips the punch.
A big right from Paixao misses.
Maleh throws a head kick but Paixao moves out of range.
Paixao moves out of range of the body kick.
Maleh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maleh throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maleh looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Paixao.
Paixao moves out of range as Maleh throws a body kick.
Maleh with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paixao to score with a decent uppercut.
Maleh tries a low kick but Paixao avoids it.
Maleh throws a big shot that misses.
Jab from Paixao.
Maleh throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Maleh slips a straight right by Paixao.
A swing and a miss from Paixao.
Maleh looks to score with a jab to the body but Paixao is just out of range.
Maleh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maleh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Paixao moves out of range of the body kick.
Paixao misses with a hook.
Paixao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Maleh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paixao throws a leg kick which misses Maleh's front leg but catches the back leg as Maleh tries to avoid it.
Paixao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maleh momentarily.
Maleh misses with an uppercut.
Paixao tests Maleh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paixao misses with a shot to the body
and Maleh counters with a leg kick.
Paixao lands with a good body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paixao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maleh misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Paixao.
Maleh misses with a wild body shot.
Maleh lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Maleh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Maleh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Maleh tries to work over Paixao's front leg with a kick but Paixao checks it.
Maleh throws an overhand right that lands on Paixao's shoulder, as Paixao tries to avoid the shot.
Paixao tries to bum rush Maleh with a series of wild strikes but Maleh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paixao lands the left hand.
Paixao walks into a jab.
Paixao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maleh.
Maleh throws a head kick that misses.
Paixao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abdullah Maleh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maleh 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.
Maleh cracks Paixao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Maleh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maleh moves out of range as Paixao strikes.
Paixao loads up on a big right hand but Maleh slips the punch.
Paixao misses with a hook. Maleh ducked under it nicely.
Maleh misses with the combination.
Maleh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Maleh is breathing heavily.
Paixao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Paixao misses with a hook. Maleh ducked under it nicely.
Maleh looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Paixao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maleh's head backwards.
Paixao lands a head kick. Maleh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maleh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paixao.
Paixao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maleh manages to avoid it.
Maleh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Paixao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Maleh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maleh throws a lazy head kick
and Paixao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maleh needs to keep his hands up - Paixao had a free shot at his head there.
Maleh slips under a jab from Paixao.
Paixao fails to land with a series of punches.
Paixao misses with a hook.
Maleh moves forwards but Paixao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Maleh misses with a body shot.
Maleh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paixao moves away.
Maleh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paixao misses the jab.
Paixao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maleh.
Maleh tries to land a front kick but Paixao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Maleh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maleh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paixao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Paixao lands with a cross.
Paixao lands a glancing blow to the side of Maleh's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Paixao misses.
Paixao lands with a shot to the body.
Maleh is looking to land body kicks.
Maleh lands a nice looking body shot.
Paixao lands a jab.
Paixao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maleh.
Paixao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Paixao tests Maleh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paixao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Paixao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paixao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Paixao throws a looping overhand right but Maleh ducks down to avoid it.
Maleh fails to land with a series of punches.
A low kick from Maleh misses
and Paixao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Maleh's knee momentarily.
Paixao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paixao missing with a left hand there. Maleh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maleh.
Paixao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Paixao uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maleh has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maleh keeps Paixao at a distance using the push kick.
Paixao avoids the head kick by Maleh.
Jab, jab by Paixao - just one landing.
Paixao connects with a nice looking jab.
Paixao lands a slapping body shot.
Paixao scores with a nice right hand.
Paixao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maleh's calf.
Maleh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abdullah Maleh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paixao's corner calls for a 1-2. Paixao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Paixao throws the left hand but Maleh avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Paixao.
Maleh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Paixao counters with a nice uppercut.
Maleh drops his hands momentarily and Paixao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maleh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paixao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maleh's head backwards.
Paixao misses the jab.
Maleh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paixao.
Maleh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maleh avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maleh.
Maleh misses with a body kick.
A cross from Paixao lands.
Maleh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Maleh throws a jab when Paixao was well out of range.
Maleh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Paixao ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Paixao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paixao connects with the punch.
An inside leg kick from Paixao misses.
Paixao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maleh momentarily.
Maleh takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paixao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paixao goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Paixao lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maleh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paixao.
Maleh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Paixao finds it's target.
Paixao smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maleh lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Octavio Paixao 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!

A looping hook to the body misses from Maleh. Paixao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maleh takes one on the button.
Paixao closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Maleh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paixao blocks a head kick by Maleh.
A left lands for Paixao.
Paixao throws a good cross that connects.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paixao. That's going to slow Maleh down.
Paixao throws a right hand that Maleh ducks under and follows up with a left that Maleh also avoids with ease.
Maleh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paixao was well out of range. Poor timing from Maleh.
Maleh misses with a hook. Paixao ducked under it nicely.
Maleh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paixao.
Paixao throws a head kick that Maleh semi-blocks.
Maleh moves out of range as Paixao strikes.
Maleh misses with a looping left.
Maleh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paixao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maleh manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Paixao.
Maleh slips a jab from Paixao.
Maleh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maleh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paixao misses with a hook. Maleh ducked under it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Paixao catches Maleh right on the button with a cross.
Maleh takes a swing at Paixao's ribcage but misses.
Maleh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maleh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paixao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Paixao scoring well with a low kick there.
Maleh moves forwards but Paixao connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Paixao tests Maleh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Paixao lands a nice looking body shot.
Paixao throws a jab when Maleh was well out of range.
Maleh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Paixao scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Paixao.
Paixao cracks Maleh with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paixao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maleh. Maleh circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Maleh shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Maleh misses with a head kick.
Maleh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Paixao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Maleh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Paixao lands.
Nice body punch from Paixao.
A nice leg kick lands there from Paixao.
Maleh fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paixao with a hook.
Maleh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Paixao can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Paixao.
Paixao tests Maleh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Paixao.
Maleh misses with a body kick.
Paixao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maleh.
Paixao lands with a cross.
Paixao cracks the inside of Maleh's front leg.
Paixao has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maleh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paixao, right into the meat.
Maleh lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maleh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Maleh misses with a head kick.
Paixao lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paixao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paixao tests Maleh's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maleh is looking to land body kicks.
Maleh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paixao looks to score with a jab to the body but Maleh is just out of range.
Paixao slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Paixao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Maleh takes a step back to recover.
Paixao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maleh at a distance.
Paixao throws a jab when Maleh was well out of range.
Maleh looks to land a right hand but Paixao moved out of range.
Paixao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Paixao blocks the low kick.
Paixao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maleh's calf.
A head kick misses from Paixao.
Maleh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paixao scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maleh doesn't seem bothered though.
Paixao lands with a right hand.
Maleh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paixao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maleh.
Nice jab there from Paixao.
Paixao jabs at Maleh's body.
Paixao with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Paixao misses its intended target.
Paixao jabs at Maleh's body.
Paixao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maleh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Paixao connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paixao, right into the meat.
Paixao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maleh misses with a body punch
and Paixao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maleh misses with a body kick.
Maleh throws a right and a left that Paixao avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Paixao.
Paixao jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Paixao lands the left hand.
Paixao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maleh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paixao.
Maleh ducks under a wild hook from Paixao.

And that's the end of the fight!
Octavio Paixao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Paixao 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anuwat Kaewsamri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakim Hamsho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamsho has chosen Jump Around as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kaewsamri
vs
Hamsho

170 cm
20
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

171 cm
24
146 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anuwat Kaewsamri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hakim Hamsho!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewsamri misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri with a nice cross.
Hamsho thows a body shot but no joy.
Kaewsamri lands a lovely overhand right.
Hamsho checks a leg kick.
Kaewsamri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamsho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamsho takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kaewsamri is looking to land body kicks.
Kaewsamri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaewsamri tries a low kick but Hamsho avoids it.
Hamsho pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaewsamri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hamsho.
Hamsho blocks a head kick by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamsho's head.
Hamsho digs a good body shot into Kaewsamri's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Kaewsamri - just one landing.
Hamsho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kaewsamri counters with an outside leg kick.
Kaewsamri turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Hamsho as he checks the leg kick.
Kaewsamri throws out a loose jab but Hamsho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaewsamri works over Hamsho's head and body with a nice combination.
Hamsho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hamsho throws a combination. Kaewsamri tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kaewsamri stuffs the takedown.
Hamsho moves out of range as Kaewsamri strikes.
Kaewsamri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kaewsamri throws a shot from downtown. Hamsho moves away and avoids it.
Hamsho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaewsamri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamsho throws a right and a left that both miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaewsamri.
Kaewsamri misses with a low kick.
That kick from Kaewsamri tenderised Hamsho's leg. Hamsho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anuwat Kaewsamri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaewsamri connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamsho moves out of range as Kaewsamri strikes.
A head kick by Kaewsamri misses

and Hamsho counters with a single leg into guard. Kaewsamri didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamsho throws a big right hand that misses.
Hamsho prevents Kaewsamri from getting back to his feet.

Kaewsamri pushes Hamsho off and gets back to his feet.
Kaewsamri moves away from the strike by Hamsho.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamsho misses with a low kick.
Kaewsamri takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Hamsho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kaewsamri manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hamsho stops Kaewsamri from standing up.
Hamsho trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaewsamri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamsho is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hamsho advances position into side control!
Kaewsamri is pushing Hamsho's head away, looking to escape. Hamsho manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaewsamri prevents Hamsho from improving position.

Hamsho thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kaewsamri is not content to let Hamsho control the position.
Kaewsamri is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anuwat Kaewsamri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hamsho throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaewsamri.
Hamsho misses with a looping right.
Kaewsamri scores with a shot to the body.
Kaewsamri lands a brutal head kick. Hamsho looks out on his feet and Kaewsamri throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Anuwat Kaewsamri!

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hype
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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Trygg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Ajantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trygg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pantera - Walk. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Trygg
vs
Ajantis

179 cm
24
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Trygg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Ajantis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajantis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trygg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Trygg's corner calls for a 1-2. Trygg obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trygg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Trygg feints and as Ajantis raises his hands in defense, Trygg changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Trygg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Ajantis pushes Trygg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ajantis throws a jab but it's blocked by Trygg.
Ajantis fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Trygg is out of range.
Trygg looks to throw the jab but Ajantis is out of range.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajantis is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ajantis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ajantis manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Ajantis, under a barage of strikes from Trygg.
Trygg throws a strike but Ajantis avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ajantis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Trygg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trygg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajantis has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trygg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajantis has wrist control.
Trygg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trygg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trygg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ajantis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ajantis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Trygg drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ajantis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Trygg has Ajantis in his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Trygg holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ajantis wants to pass the guard but Trygg is keeping the position.
Trygg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ajantis's guard.
Trygg looking to pass the guard.
Ajantis trying to keep a closed guard but Trygg is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Trygg is looking to work some ground and pound but Ajantis has wrist control.
Trygg with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ajantis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Trygg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trygg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trygg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ajantis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trygg forces his way into half guard.
Trygg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Trygg is keen to just control but Ajantis is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Trygg dominated that 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.

Trygg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trygg scores with a three punch combo!
Trygg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ajantis looks to land a right hand but Trygg moved out of range.
Ivan Trygg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trygg shoots in for a takedown but Ajantis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Trygg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab by Trygg.
Ajantis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Ivan Trygg has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajantis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trygg throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajantis.
Ajantis tries a head kick but it misses.
Trygg stuns Ajantis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Ajantis as he connects with a hook.
Trygg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ajantis. No joy for Trygg on that attempt.
Trygg throws a looping overhand right but Ajantis ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ajantis.
Trygg thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajantis lands a head shot.
Trygg looks to score with a jab to the body but Ajantis is just out of range.
Ajantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Trygg dives in and grabs Ajantis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ajantis pushes down on Trygg's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Trygg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trygg misses with a head kick.
Hector Ajantis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ajantis.
Trygg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ajantis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajantis feints and then cracks Trygg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trygg down.
Ajantis scores with a hook to the body. Trygg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Ajantis.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ajantis lands a nice looking body shot.
Ajantis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ajantis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Decent striking displayed by Ajantis there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ajantis.
Ajantis feints and then cracks Trygg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trygg down.
Trygg takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajantis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ajantis throws a nice looking combination but Trygg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ajantis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ivan Trygg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ajantis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trygg takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ajantis, as that shot connected.
Trygg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ajantis moves out of range of the body kick from Trygg.
Ajantis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trygg.
Trygg misses with a takedown attempt - Ajantis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by Ajantis.
Ajantis lands with a slapping head kick.
Ajantis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ajantis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Trygg misses with a double jab
and Ajantis counters with a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trygg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajantis.
Ajantis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ajantis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trygg misses the shot to the body.
Ajantis scores with a punch to the head.
Trygg looks to throw the jab but Ajantis is out of range.
Trygg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ajantis lands with a nice body punch.
Ajantis throws a good cross that connects.
Good exchange - Ajantis coming out on top.
Ajantis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajantis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ajantis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Trygg. Trygg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ajantis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ajantis tries to score with a low kick but Trygg moves his leg out of the way.
Ajantis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ajantis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajantis dips to his left and cracks Trygg with an uppercut!
Ajantis lands a jab.
Trygg is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ajantis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trygg takes one on the button.
Hector Ajantis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Ajantis there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ajantis thumps Trygg with a low kick.
Ajantis connects with an inside leg kick.
Ajantis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ajantis.
Trygg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trygg loads up on a big right hand but Ajantis slips the punch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ajantis.
Trygg is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ajantis misses with the combination.
Ajantis lands a slapping body shot.
Ajantis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ajantis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Ajantis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Trygg's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Nice uppercut there from Ajantis.
Trygg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ajantis lands a nice looking body shot.
Ajantis lands a jab to the head.
Trygg checks a low kick from Ajantis.
Ajantis throws a right hand that Trygg ducks under and follows up with a left that Trygg also avoids with ease.
Trygg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trygg throws a jab but it's blocked by Ajantis.
Ajantis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trygg's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ajantis throws a wild body kick that Trygg sees coming a mile off.
Ajantis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Trygg's calf.
Trygg takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ajantis catches Trygg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ajantis scoring well with a low kick there.
Ajantis lands a jab.
Trygg stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ajantis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ajantis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Trygg's head.
Ajantis missing with a left hand there. Trygg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajantis throws a series of punches but Trygg avoids them all with ease.
Ajantis lands with a nice body kick.
Trygg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ajantis finds it's way round the side to connect with Trygg's head.
Ajantis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trygg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trygg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ajantis with a jab.

Trygg is rocked!
Trygg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Trygg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ajantis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trygg seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Ajantis finds it's way through Trygg's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajantis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ajantis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Trygg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ajantis misses with a low kick.
Trygg fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ajantis stuns Trygg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Trygg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left lands for Ajantis.
Ajantis misses the shot to the body.
Ajantis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ajantis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ajantis throws out a leg kick but Trygg moves out of range and Ajantis only half commits.
Trygg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ajantis slaps away a takedown attempt from Trygg, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ajantis looks to land a combination but Trygg avoids it well.
Ajantis throws a hook but Trygg avoids it easily.
Trygg checks the leg kick nicely there.
Trygg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ajantis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trygg takes a swing at Ajantis's ribcage but misses.
Trygg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trygg with a poor takedown
and Ajantis counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ajantis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Trygg is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Ajantis misses.
Trygg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ajantis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trygg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ajantis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trygg in his tracks.
Ajantis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trygg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ajantis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Trygg throws a shot from downtown. Ajantis moves away and avoids it.
Ajantis misses with a low kick.
Ajantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ajantis fakes the leg kick and cracks Trygg in the body.
Ajantis feints and then cracks Trygg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Trygg down.
Ajantis throws a sloppy head kick and Trygg moves out of range easily.
Ajantis cracks the inside of Trygg's front leg.
No joy there for Ajantis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ajantis throws a leg kick but Trygg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ajantis tries to score with a low kick but Trygg moves his leg out of the way.
Ajantis blocks a jab.
Trygg throws a one two combo.
Trygg is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ajantis's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ajantis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ajantis does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A telegraphed right hand from Trygg misses the target.
Trygg needs to keep his hands up - Ajantis had a free shot at his head there.
Trygg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ajantis's hands.
Ajantis misses with a leg kick.
Ajantis misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Trygg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ajantis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trygg.
Trygg looks for a takedown but Ajantis sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Trygg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajantis misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Ajantis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ajantis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Ajantis!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Sigurdsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurdsson comes to the cage accompanied by 2ne1 - Can't Nobody. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Sigurdsson
vs
Jones

209 cm
26
275 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

170 cm
27
275 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Sigurdsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sigurdsson misses with a straight right.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Sigurdsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sigurdsson as he avoids it easily.

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

Sigurdsson manages to escape and get back to his feet!

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

It looks like Marcus Jones has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Sigurdsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Sigurdsson throws a big shot that misses.
Jones connects with a right hand. Sigurdsson shakes it off.

Sigurdsson drops Jones with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jones looks back up at him and smiles so Sigurdsson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Jones is rocked!
Sigurdsson lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Sigurdsson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersen comes to the cage accompanied by BLUNT- "The Iron Maiden". Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. eye of the tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Andersen
vs
Silva

190 cm
25
317 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

194 cm
24
296 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leus Andersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stalks Andersen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Andersen's face. Andersen staggers backwards, shaken.
Andersen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersen's head.
Andersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Andersen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersen shoots in looking for a takedown. Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Andersen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andersen misses with a wild body shot.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Andersen has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Andersen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Silva prevents it.

Andersen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andersen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leus Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersen in his tracks.
Andersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersen.
Silva lands a nice hook to Andersen's body. Andersen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Silva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
Silva throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersen off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva misses with a hook. Andersen ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersen.
Andersen misses with a combination
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a sloppy body shot
and Andersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andersen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersen. Andersen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Andersen. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Andersen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silva throws a lazy right hand but Andersen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andersen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersen in his tracks.
Silva jabs at Andersen's body.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Andersen should have avoided that one.
Andersen takes one to the chin there.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersen momentarily.
Silva lands an overhand right.
Silva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andersen.
Silva works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a body shot.
Andersen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andersen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Silva connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Andersen's hands.
Silva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersen's head.
Andersen slips a jab from Silva.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Andersen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andersen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersen's head.
Andersen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Andersen misses.
Andersen tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andersen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andersen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva tests Andersen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leus Andersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andersen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva cracks Andersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Silva scores with a jab. Andersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva lands a jab.
Donk. Silva catches Andersen right on the button with a cross.
Silva keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andersen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva lands a really nice looking cross but Andersen seems unphased.
Andersen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andersen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Andersen is looking to clinch but Silva is avoiding it.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Andersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice cross by Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva cracks Andersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Silva.
Andersen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Silva sizes up Andersen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
James Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva scores with a jab. Andersen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andersen walks into a jab.
Andersen walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Andersen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersen avoids the body shot from Silva.
Jab from Silva.
Silva lands a jab to Andersen's midsection.
Silva lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andersen. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva dips to his left and cracks Andersen with an uppercut!
Andersen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersen.
Andersen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andersen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andersen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Silva.
Andersen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva works Andersen's body with a nice hook.
Andersen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Andersen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Silva 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.

Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva throws a jab when Andersen was well out of range.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andersen.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersen is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Silva connects with the punch.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Andersen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva avoids the body shot from Andersen.
Andersen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andersen misses with a jab to the body
and Silva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Andersen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva scores with a jab to the head.
Silva digs a good hook to Andersen's body.
Andersen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva thuds a left hand into Andersen's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva scores with a sloppy right hand. Andersen should have avoided that one.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andersen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva jabs Andersen right on the nose. Andersen blinks but takes it well.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Silva does it's job there.
Andersen looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have Andersen backpedaling.
A jab from Andersen misses.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersen.
Andersen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Andersen walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.
Andersen walks into a left hand.
Andersen misses with a body shot.
Silva works Andersen's body with a nice hook.
Silva 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.
Andersen walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Silva connects with a crisp jab.
Andersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Andersen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Silva connects with the punch.
Andersen misses with a looping right.
Silva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Andersen slips under a jab.
Silva connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Silva moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Andersen defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Andersen throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Silva lands a glancing blow to the side of Andersen's head.
Andersen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Silva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Silva cracks Andersen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva lands the left hand.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Andersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andersen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab to the head.
Andersen tries to move into range but Silva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Andersen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Andersen. Andersen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Silva cracks Andersen with a good jab.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Andersen backs up against the cage.

Andersen is rocked!
Andersen ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Oh Andersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Silva dips to his left and cracks Andersen with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva connects with a single shot there.
Andersen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Silva throws a monster overhand right that drops Andersen! Silva follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Silva!
James Silva is the new super heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Cabreros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabreros might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Love is what i got. Bruno Da Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cabreros
vs
Da Silva

176 cm
22
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Cabreros!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Cabreros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cabreros avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Da Silva throws a looping overhand right but Cabreros ducks down to avoid it.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cabreros looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Cabreros fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A leg kick checked by Cabreros.
A slow jab from Cabreros misses its intended target.
Cabreros lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Da Silva at a distance.
Cabreros lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Bruno Da Silva has been cut.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cabreros sprawls well. Cabreros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Cabreros slips under a jab from Da Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Da Silva. Cabreros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cabreros in his tracks.
Cabreros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cabreros misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabreros stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cabreros lands a nice shot that snaps Da Silva's head back.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Da Silva fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cabreros on the side of the head.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands an overhand right.
Cabreros cracks Da Silva with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cabreros takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Da Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cabreros counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cabreros pinned against the cage. Cabreros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Da Silva.
Peter Cabreros is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Cabreros.
Da Silva misses with an uppercut. Cabreros saw that one coming.
Cabreros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cabreros dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Da Silva. That did some damage!
Cabreros lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Da Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Cabreros circles away easily
and Cabreros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Da Silva looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cabreros throws a series of punches but Da Silva avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabreros counters with a straight right hand.
Da Silva lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Cabreros cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Da Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabreros counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cabreros scores with a hook to the body. Da Silva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Cabreros lands.
Cabreros slips a straight right by Da Silva.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Cabreros moved out of range.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cabreros counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab lands there for Da Silva.

Da Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva is looking to advance position but Cabreros won't allow it.
Cabreros works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva trying to control but Cabreros is working from the bottom.
Cabreros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Da Silva.
Da Silva thows a big elbow that misses.
Da Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cabreros keeping moving, preventing Da Silva from controlling successfully.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cabreros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabreros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Cabreros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Cabreros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Da Silva misses with a looping right.

Da Silva scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cabreros is trying to improve his position.
Cabreros prevents Da Silva from moving into mount.
Da Silva advances to full mount.

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

Cabreros gets to his feet. Da Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cabreros counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
Cabreros gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cabreros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Cabreros keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Da Silva's efforts to push away.
Cabreros lands with a left to the head.

Da Silva has clasped his hands together around Cabreros's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Da Silva wants to control but Cabreros is keeping him busy.
Da Silva tries to score with some ground and pound. Cabreros controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Da Silva are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cabreros is not content to let Da Silva control the position.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva working the ground and pound but Cabreros is defending the strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva 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.
Da Silva in side control, throwing shots but Cabreros defends.
Da Silva sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cabreros is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Da Silva throws a strike aimed at the side of Cabreros's head but Cabreros avoids it well.

Da Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Da Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Silva throws an elbow but Cabreros slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Da Silva crashes against the mat.
Da Silva advances to mount.
Da Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

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

Da Silva looking for subs off his back but Cabreros has passed one foot through into half guard.

Cabreros postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Da Silva to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Da Silva looks to land a right hand but Cabreros moved out of range.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Cabreros counters with a right hand to the body.
Cabreros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cabreros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Da Silva misses with a looping right.
Da Silva walks into a straight right hand from Cabreros.
Da Silva throws a shot from downtown. Cabreros moves away and avoids it.
Cabreros scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Da Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Da Silva - just one landing.
Cabreros clobbers Da Silva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Da Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bruno Da Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Da Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Da Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabreros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabreros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Da Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Da Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Cabreros preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Silva throws and elbow that misses. Cabreros uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Da Silva's guard. Nice move by Cabreros!
Da Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Da Silva has his foot on Cabreros's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cabreros works his way back into a safe position though.

Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabreros defends well.

Da Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cabreros trying to stand up but can't free himself from Da Silva's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva working for a triangle but Cabreros defends it easily.

Da Silva has an active guard here but Cabreros has managed to pass into half guard.
Da Silva moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Da Silva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cabreros escapes and throws Da Silva's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Cabreros stalls from top position.
Da Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Da Silva wants to control but Cabreros is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Da Silva gets back to full guard.

Da Silva is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabreros defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cabreros is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Da Silva.
Da Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Da Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Cabreros presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Da Silva wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Da Silva is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Cabreros.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Da Silva really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A cross from Cabreros lands.
Cabreros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cabreros. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cabreros takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cabreros tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabreros.
Da Silva misses the jab.
Da Silva throws a hook but Cabreros avoids it easily.
Da Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cabreros.
Da Silva throws out a leg kick but Cabreros moves out of range and Da Silva only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Cabreros works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cabreros staying out of range there.
Cabreros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Peter Cabreros is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Da Silva throws a jab when Cabreros was well out of range.
Da Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Da Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Silva doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cabreros counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Da Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabreros.
A head kick misses from Cabreros.
Da Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cabreros counters with a straight right hand.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Cabreros scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva loads up on a big right hand but Cabreros slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Cabreros misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Bruno Da Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Da Silva misses.

Da Silva shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Da Silva was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Da Silva landing shots from mount.
Da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Cabreros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Da Silva throws some wild stikes that Cabreros manages to avoid easily.
Da Silva looking to ground and pound but Cabreros is blocking nicely.
Da Silva throws some wild stikes that Cabreros manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva punching from mount but Cabreros doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bruno Da Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Da Silva looking to control but Cabreros is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cabreros is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Da Silva controlling from mount.
Cabreros blocking the ground and pound.
Da Silva throws some wild stikes that Cabreros manages to avoid easily.

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.
Da Silva trying to control but Cabreros is having none of it.
Cabreros avoids a series of strikes thrown by Da Silva.
Da Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cabreros is looking to escape.
Da Silva looking to ground and pound but Cabreros is blocking nicely.
A nice elbow there by Da Silva.
Da Silva thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Da Silva dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Da Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Da Silva misses with a takedown

and Cabreros moves into the clinch.
Cabreros gets through Da Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Da Silva has Cabreros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cabreros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cabreros scores with a shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Cabreros shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peter Cabreros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Da Silva.
Da Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cabreros pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cabreros scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cabreros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Da Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.

Da Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Da Silva is keen to just control but Cabreros is a slippery customer.
Da Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.

Da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabreros does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Da Silva passes to side control.
Cabreros pushes Da Silva away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Da Silva gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
An elbow from Da Silva crashes against the mat.
Da Silva moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Da Silva 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Da Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cabreros parries the strikes from Da Silva easily there. Da Silva is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cabreros to escape.
Cabreros regains half guard, as Da Silva was trying to land strikes.

Da Silva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Da Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabreros won't allow Da Silva to pass to mount.
Da Silva trying to control from half guard but Cabreros is working away.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Cabreros dodges it nicely.
Da Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Da Silva thows a huge punch but Cabreros dodges it nicely.
Da Silva throwing shots but Cabreros is blocking nicely.
Da Silva working the head and body with strikes.
Da Silva trying to mount his opponent but Cabreros defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Da Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cabreros's head.
Da Silva looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Da Silva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bruno Da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cabreros because Da Silva loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva throwing strikes here but Cabreros is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Da Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Peter Cabreros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice elbow there by Da Silva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Da Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:49
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Da Silva! Bruno Da Silva retains his lightweight title!