SFC 78 - Laurier vs. Di Maio PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punchy Mcsmashenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen stranglehold as his entrance music. Sam Mir is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Mcsmashenstein
vs
Mir

197 cm
22
267 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

190 cm
23
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

[MMABR]FALCON CLOTHING[†]
Asphyxiation Ltd.

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Punchy Mcsmashenstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Mir!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mir walks straight into a right hand from Mcsmashenstein - that's dropped him! Mcsmashenstein jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mir from any more punishment! Mir complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Punchy Mcsmashenstein!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Brendan Solomon enters the cage!

Pudzianowski
vs
Solomon

185 cm
20
200 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendan Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pudzianowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Solomon is looking to improve his position.
Pudzianowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Solomon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Solomon is looking to control Pudzianowski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Solomon avoid being mounted?

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mariusz Pudzianowski!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wandy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lachlan Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes into the arena with Live To Win blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Walker
vs
Holmes

185 cm
19
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wandy Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lachlan Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walker.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Walker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Holmes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walker somewhat.
Holmes lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Walker fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Walker circles away.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wandy Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walker circles away quickly and effectively.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a two punch combination.
Walker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holmes pinned against the cage. Holmes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Walker on that attempt.
Holmes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
Walker slips a jab and a cross from Holmes.
A punch combination from Holmes misses.
Holmes looks gassed!
Holmes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holmes leaves Walker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Holmes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily

and Walker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Holmes's guard.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Walker trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to pass the half guard into mount. Holmes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Walker moves into full mount! Holmes won't be happy about that!
Walker tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.

Walker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Walker tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.

Walker wants to finish this one by submission but Holmes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Walker.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Holmes is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Holmes is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Walker jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Holmes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Walker trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Walker advances nicely into full mount.

Walker is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Holmes is surviving well by controlling Walker's body position as best he can.
Holmes is squirming around, avoiding Walker's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Walker dives in and grabs Holmes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Holmes pushes down on Walker's head and hops out.
Holmes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Walker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holmes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walker is controlling him.

Walker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holmes wants to sweep but no luck.
Walker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Walker trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Walker tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Walker has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Wandy Walker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Walker tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.

Holmes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Walker.
Holmes is trying to escape the mount.

Walker working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Walker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Holmes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Holmes is working to get back to half guard.
Holmes is trying to stand.
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Holmes is in trouble!
Holmes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Walker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Lachlan Holmes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Walker on that attempt.

Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holmes did well to prevent Walker getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to stand.

Walker escapes and gets back to his feet.
Walker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holmes.
Holmes darts in trying to clinch

and Walker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Holmes wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Walker advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmes is in trouble now - Walker has advanced to mount!

Walker has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Holmes is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wandy Walker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eisenstein Priestley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Bobandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobandy has chosen The Ultimate Cheeseburger as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Priestley
vs
Bobandy

185 cm
23
200 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eisenstein Priestley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Bobandy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobandy with a nice cross.
Bobandy looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Bobandy misses with a few strikes there.
Priestley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Randy Bobandy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priestley dances in with a quick combination. Bobandy is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Priestley snaps Bobandy's head back. Bobandy stumbles backwards against the cage. Priestley steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Bobandy's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Bobandy just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eisenstein Priestley!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marty Butterfingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gueu Mayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Butterfingers
vs
Mayer

182 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

{CDEN} $45 Q156 Recovery (Cheapest in Rio)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marty Butterfingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gueu Mayer!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Butterfingers with that takedown attempt.
Mayer blocks the body kick.

Butterfingers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mayer's half guard.
Mayer manages to get to full guard.
Butterfingers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butterfingers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Butterfingers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayer for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfingers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayer is keeping the position for now.
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butterfingers is one step ahead there.
Mayer keeping moving, preventing Butterfingers from controlling successfully.
Mayer controlling Butterfingers's posture.
Mayer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Butterfingers is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Butterfingers postures up.
Mayer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Butterfingers is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayer slaps away a takedown attempt from Butterfingers, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Butterfingers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butterfingers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Mayer can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer trying to remain calm as Butterfingers controls from the top position.
Butterfingers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Butterfingers tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Butterfingers controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Butterfingers trying to control the position but Mayer is working away.

Butterfingers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Marty Butterfingers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butterfingers tries to clinch but Mayer moves out of range.
Mayer shoots and misses
and Butterfingers counters with a head kick.
Mayer looks gassed!
Butterfingers has his takedown stuffed

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Mayer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marty Butterfingers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butterfingers trying to control but Mayer postures up.
Mayer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mayer throws a strike but Butterfingers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Butterfingers's half guard.
Mayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Butterfingers defending well though.
Butterfingers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Butterfingers is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mayer postures up in Butterfingers's guard and throws a big left but Butterfingers blocks it.
Butterfingers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Butterfingers keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.

Butterfingers is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mayer is breathing heavily.
Butterfingers controls Mayer momentarily but Mayer frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mayer throws a strike but Butterfingers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Butterfingers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mayer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Butterfingers wants to pass the guard but Mayer is keeping the position.
Butterfingers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Butterfingers wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers tries to stand but Mayer is controlling from the bottom.
Butterfingers trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Butterfingers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Butterfingers tries to pass to full mount but Mayer defends it.
Butterfingers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marty Butterfingers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers wants to free his trapped foot but Mayer is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Butterfingers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mayer is just riding it out for now. Butterfingers eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Butterfingers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Butterfingers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mayer sprawls well initially but Butterfingers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Butterfingers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayer keeps working.
Butterfingers seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Butterfingers trying to control the action but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Butterfingers is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marty Butterfingers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Butterfingers scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Butterfingers tries for a takedown but Mayer circles away easily

and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mayer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayer throwing shots but Butterfingers is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Butterfingers manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Butterfingers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Butterfingers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Butterfingers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Butterfingers is taking a breather. Mayer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gueu Mayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers uses his free foot to push down on Mayer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mayer.
Butterfingers controlling his opponent.
Butterfingers trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Butterfingers controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Butterfingers controlling his opponent.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marty Butterfingers just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mayer with a poor takedown

and Butterfingers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butterfingers wants to control from the top but Mayer keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butterfingers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Butterfingers trying to control but Mayer is working from the bottom.
Butterfingers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marty Butterfingers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Butterfingers.
Butterfingers sitting in guard here, content to control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marty Butterfingers!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tyson
vs
Finley

180 cm
19
213 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Larry Finley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finley throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Finley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Finley throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyson thinking.
Finley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyson misses with a wild combination.
Finley throws a head kick that misses.
Finley misses with a wild combination.
Finley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Finley both land. Nice combination.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Finley counters with a left to the body.
Finley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Tyson misses with a hook to the body
and Finley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tyson.
Finley misses with a combination
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Finley looks gassed!
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finley in his tracks.
Tyson throws a combination that misses
and Finley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson lands a jab to Finley's midsection.
Tyson misses with a double jab.
Finley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tyson misses.
Tyson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finley misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a left and a right... And another left! Finley is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Tyson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reuf Reuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Boyle
vs
Reuf

197 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reuf Reuf!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reuf looks to land a combination but Boyle avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyle misses the target.
Reuf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boyle.
Reuf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reuf scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reuf walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyle ducks under a wild hook from Reuf.
Reuf misses the jab.
Reuf looks to throw the jab but Boyle is out of range.
A left and a right from Boyle both land. Nice combination.
Reuf misses with a looping left.
Boyle throws a hook to the side of Reuf's head but Reuf sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reuf lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Reuf loads up on a big right hand but Boyle slips the punch.
Reuf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reuf throws the left hand but Boyle avoids the punch easily.
Reuf misses with a double jab
and Boyle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reuf punishes Boyle's body with a nice straight punch.
Boyle scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf misses with a series of wild punches.
Reuf scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reuf throws a jab when Boyle was well out of range.
Reuf lands a jab to the head.
Reuf 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.
Reuf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reuf throws a sloppy body shot
and Boyle counters with a left and a right that stings Reuf.
Boyle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boyle slips a straight right by Reuf.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Dave Boyle has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reuf misses the jab.
A slow jab from Reuf misses its intended target.
Reuf takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Boyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reuf moves out of range as Boyle strikes.
Reuf pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reuf Reuf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuf misses with a shot to the body
enabling Boyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Reuf misses with a body punch
and Boyle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reuf thinking.
Reuf throws a hook to the side of Boyle's head but Boyle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reuf misses with a double jab
and Boyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Reuf looks gassed!
Boyle connects with a nice looking jab.
Boyle scores with a hook to the body. Reuf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boyle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boyle looks to land a left hand but Reuf moved out of range nicely.
Boyle tries to move into range but Reuf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Reuf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boyle moves away.
Boyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Reuf should have avoided that one.

Boyle rushes Reuf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reuf is trying to break free.
Boyle avoiding damage.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch but Boyle keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Reuf blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuf tries to circle away but Boyle has him pinned against the cage.
Boyle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reufs head.
Reuf working hard to break the clinch.
Reuf blocks an uppercut.
Reuf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Reuf is trying to break free.
Boyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boyle stalls.
Boyle has Reuf pressed against the cage, preventing Reuf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyle has Reuf pressed against the cage, preventing Reuf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyle throws a head punch that misses.
Reuf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boyle has him pressed against the cage.
Boyle misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boyle.
Boyle is trying to stall.
Reuf letting Boyle take a breather here.
Reuf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reuf is trying to break the clinch but Boyle has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boyle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boyle stalling against the cage.
Reuf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reuf working hard to break the clinch.
Reuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch but Boyle keeps him there for the moment.
Boyle tries to stall but Reuf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Reuf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boyle staying out of range there.
Boyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Reuf throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyle scores with a jab.
Reuf misses with a body punch
enabling Boyle to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Boyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boyle scores with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reuf throws out the jab.
Reuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyle.
Boyle scores with a jab to the head.
Reuf misses the body punch
and Boyle counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Boyle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Boyle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Reuf takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reuf takes a swing at Boyle's ribcage but misses.
Reuf misses with a straight left.
Reuf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Reuf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reuf swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyle.
Reuf connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyle momentarily.
Reuf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reuf misses with an uppercut.
Boyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reuf throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reuf slips a straight right by Boyle.
Boyle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boyle misses with a double jab
and Reuf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Boyle.
Reuf throws a jab but it's blocked by Boyle.
Reuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reuf is breathing heavily.
Boyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reuf on the side of the head.
Boyle looks to land a combination. Reuf sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Reuf takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boyle digs a good body shot into Reuf's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Boyle clinches.
Boyle keeps control of Reuf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boyle lands a shot to the body.
Boyle looking to stall.
Come on Boyle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Boyle.
A frustrated look appears on Reuf's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boyle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Reuf.
Boyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyle has Reuf pushed against the cage.
Boyle misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Reuf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyle keeps control of Reuf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Boyle.
Boyle taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Reuf as Boyle tries to tie him up.
Boyle misses with some punches.
Boyle is struggling to control the position.
Reuf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reuf tries to break the clinch but Boyle is controlling the position.
Boyle has a couple of punches blocked by Reuf.
Boyle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Reuf tries to break the clinch but Boyle is controlling the position.

Reuf breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boyle scores with a jab to the head.
Reuf takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boyle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reuf. Reuf circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dave Boyle is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boyle!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reuf tries to break free but Boyle pushes him back against the cage.
Boyle looking to slow down the pace here.
Boyle misses with the head strike.
Reuf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Boyle.
Boyle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reuf.
Boyle pushes Reuf back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boyle lands a body punch.
Boyle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyle scores with a shot to the side of Reuf's head.
Boyle taking a breather.
Boyle gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A short right from Boyle.
Boyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reuf has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boyle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Boyle lands a nice uppercut.
Reuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boyle working aggressively here.
Boyle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch but Boyle keeps him there for the moment.
Boyle lands a left hand.
Boyle digs a right hand underneath Reuf's ribcage. Reuf let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Boyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reuf backwards.
Boyle has Reuf pressed against the cage, preventing Reuf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Reuf.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch but Boyle keeps him there for the moment.
Reuf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reuf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boyle stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Boyle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boyle tries to stall but Reuf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boyle lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Boyle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boyle holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Boyle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Boyle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Boyle is looking to clinch but Reuf is avoiding it.
Reuf swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Boyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Reuf takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reuf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boyle avoids the body shot from Reuf.
Reuf jabs Boyle right on the nose. Boyle blinks but takes it well.
Reuf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyle tries to clinch but Reuf is having none of it.
Reuf moves out of range of the strikes.
Reuf swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyle.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf works Boyle's body with a nice hook.
Boyle connects with a body shot.
Reuf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Reuf's head.
Reuf takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Boyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boyle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Reuf is trying to force a seperation but Boyle has the dominant position.
Reuf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right from Boyle on the inside.
Reuf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boyle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boyle slows down the pace here.
Reuf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Reuf is looking to break free of the clinch but Boyle has double underhooks.
Boyle stalls.
Reuf working hard to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boyle has Reuf pressed against the cage, preventing Reuf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Boyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dave Boyle.
Reuf throws a jab when Boyle was well out of range.

Boyle pushes Reuf up against the cage in a clinch.

Reuf pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyle lands a jab-cross combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Reuf.
Boyle lands with a shot to the body.
Reuf misses with a combination
and Boyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Reuf thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boyle connects with the punch.
Boyle scores with a nice strike.
Boyle closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Boyle clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Boyle.
Reuf tries to circle away but Boyle has him pinned against the cage.
Boyle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reuf blocking some punches.
Reuf is trying to force a seperation but Boyle has the dominant position.

Reuf breaks from the clinch.
Boyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reuf can do to turn this around?
Boyle fails in his attempt to clinch.
A punch combination from Boyle misses.
Boyle scores with a hook to the body. Reuf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reuf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Boyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dave Boyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boyle has Reuf pressed against the cage, preventing Reuf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Boyle.
Reuf tries to break free but Boyle pushes him back against the cage.
Boyle looking to slow down the pace here.
Reuf tries to break free but Boyle pushes him back against the cage.
Reuf is trying to break the clinch but Boyle is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Boyle.
Boyle lands a shoulder strike.
Reuf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boyle has him pressed against the cage.
Reuf wants to get back to striking at distance but Boyle won't allow it.
Boyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Reuf Reuf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boyle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reuf backwards.
Reuf wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Reuf uses good head movement to avoid it.

Reuf breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reuf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reuf misses with a looping right.
Reuf throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyle.
Reuf avoids a punch combination nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Boyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boyle 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Boyle!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilfred Laurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Di Maio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulie Di Maio acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Laurier
vs
Di Maio

190 cm
21
218 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Knock Out Artistry
Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilfred Laurier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulie Di Maio!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Maio.
Laurier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Di Maio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Laurier shoots in for a takedown but Di Maio shows good takedown defense.
Laurier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Di Maio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Laurier.
Laurier is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Maio.
Di Maio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A good leg kick by Di Maio.
Laurier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Di Maio. Laurier shrugs it off though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Di Maio!
Di Maio misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Di Maio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Di Maio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Di Maio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurier. That did some damage!
Di Maio scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Maio, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Di Maio fakes the leg kick and cracks Laurier in the body.
Di Maio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di Maio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laurier will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Di Maio.
Nice body kick from Di Maio.
Crunch! Di Maio slams his shin into Laurier's torso.
Di Maio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laurier is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Di Maio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Maio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Di Maio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Maio connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A jab from Di Maio finds it's way through Laurier's defenses.
Di Maio connects with a right hand. Laurier shakes it off.
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laurier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Di Maio lands a nice looking kick to the body. Laurier takes a step back to recover.
Di Maio feints and then cracks Laurier's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Laurier down.

Di Maio feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Laurier sprawling to the canvas! Laurier rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Di Maio finish him?!
Laurier gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Di Maio.

Laurier is rocked!
Paulie Di Maio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Maio, right into the meat.
Di Maio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Laurier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Maio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio scores with a nice head shot.
Di Maio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Di Maio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Di Maio lets loose with a powerful body kick. Laurier will feel that in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Di Maio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laurier takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Maio, right into the meat.
Di Maio is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Laurier had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Di Maio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Di Maio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Maio, right into the meat.
Di Maio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Paulie Di Maio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Di Maio scores with a kick to the body.
Di Maio lands with a cross.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Di Maio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Di Maio connects with a solid leg kick.
Laurier moves out of range of the body kick.
A good leg kick by Di Maio.
Nice body kick from Di Maio.
Laurier blocks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Maio. That's going to slow Laurier down.
A thudding body kick lands there by Di Maio!
Di Maio lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Di Maio cracks the inside of Laurier's front leg.
Di Maio connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Laurier momentarily.
Laurier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Maio.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Di Maio 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.

A good leg kick by Di Maio.
Laurier looks for a takedown but Di Maio sprawls well.
Laurier avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Di Maio tried to score with a low kick but Laurier checks it.
Di Maio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Di Maio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Maio.
Nice jab there from Di Maio.
A good leg kick by Di Maio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Maio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Di Maio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Di Maio scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Laurier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulie Di Maio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Di Maio lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurier seems to have got his legs back now.
Di Maio scores with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Di Maio. That's going to slow Laurier down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Di Maio. Laurier shrugs it off though.
Laurier has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Di Maio finds it's way round the side to connect with Laurier's head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Laurier might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Di Maio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Di Maio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Laurier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Maio can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Di Maio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Di Maio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Maio.
A solid leg kick lands there for Di Maio.
Di Maio lands with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Di Maio.
Laurier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Maio can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurier. That did some damage!
Di Maio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laurier takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Laurier blocks the body kick.
Laurier keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Di Maio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Laurier's sensitive parts.
Di Maio scores with a leg kick.
Di Maio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Laurier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Di Maio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurier. That did some damage!
Di Maio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Maio thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Laurier if he has to take too many more of those.
Laurier will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Di Maio throws a leg kick which misses Laurier's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurier tries to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Laurier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Di Maio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Di Maio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di Maio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Di Maio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Laurier has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laurier and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laurier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Di Maio, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Di Maio.
Di Maio lands a nice shot to the body.
Laurier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Di Maio thumps Laurier with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Di Maio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio thumps Laurier with a low kick.
Di Maio scores with a punch to the head.
Laurier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Maio can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Di Maio.
Di Maio thuds his right hand into Laurier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Di Maio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laurier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A good leg kick by Di Maio.
Di Maio leaves Laurier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Laurier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Di Maio scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Maio looks to score with a jab to the body but Laurier is just out of range.
Di Maio scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Di Maio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Di Maio cracks the inside of Laurier's front leg.
Di Maio throws an overhand right that lands on Laurier's shoulder, as Laurier tries to avoid the shot.
Laurier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Di Maio scores with a leg kick.
Di Maio scores with a jab. Laurier acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Di Maio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Laurier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Laurier takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Di Maio.
Di Maio connects with a solid leg kick.
Di Maio cracks the inside of Laurier's front leg.
Di Maio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Di Maio throws out a leg kick but Laurier moves out of range and Di Maio only half commits.
Di Maio tries to score with a low kick but Laurier moves his leg out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Laurier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Di Maio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Di Maio is pushing Laurier's head away, looking to escape. Laurier manages to hold on to the position though.
Di Maio is looking to regain half guard here but Laurier keeps moving and retains side control.

Laurier is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Di Maio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Laurier is putting a hurting on Di Maio here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laurier is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Di Maio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Di Maio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Laurier has just dragged him back down to the mat.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Laurier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Di Maio. That one must have hurt.
Di Maio scores with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Di Maio.
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Maio throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laurier chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Di Maio can pounce on him.
Di Maio scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Maio cracks the inside of Laurier's front leg.
Di Maio throws out a powerful jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Di Maio.
Di Maio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by Di Maio.
Di Maio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Di Maio - that will leave a mark!
Di Maio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Di Maio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab by Di Maio.
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!
Di Maio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Di Maio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laurier doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Laurier.
Wilfred Laurier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Di Maio misses with a low kick as Laurier jumps back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Di Maio throws and low kick but Laurier moves out of range easily.
Laurier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Maio.
Di Maio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Di Maio with a nice cross.
Di Maio scoring well with a low kick there.
Di Maio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurier. That did some damage!
Di Maio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Di Maio throws a leg kick which misses Laurier's front leg but catches the back leg as Laurier tries to avoid it.
Laurier on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Laurier stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Di Maio.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Di Maio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Laurier. That did some damage!
Laurier walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Paulie Di Maio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Di Maio throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Di Maio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Di Maio 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 William Peck scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Di Maio!