CFC 123: Might Makes Right PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Labont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Belisle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Labont might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bad Religion's Walk Away. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Labont
vs
Belisle

150 cm
25
176 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

190 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Labont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Belisle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labont sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Belisle fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Labont.
Labont really is a fat lump.
Belisle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belisle.

Belisle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Labont is looking to improve his position.
Belisle wants to control but Labont is keeping him busy.
Belisle is nestled in close to Labont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Labont actively working from the bottom here.
Labont won't allow Belisle to pass to mount.

Labont looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labont punching from the bottom.
Belisle passes to side control.
Labont is trying to get back to half guard.

Belisle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Labont manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belisle's best efforts.
Belisle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belisle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Belisle wants to work for an arm triangle but Labont is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belisle is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Labont!
Belisle looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labont is looking to get to half guard.
Belisle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Labont is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Labont is in all sorts of trouble here.
Labont bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Labont postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belisle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Labont, into his guard.
Belisle stopping the sweep attempt from Labont.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belisle with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Labont has his foot on Belisle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Belisle works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belisle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Labont looking for subs off his back but Belisle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Belisle working the head and body with strikes.

Labont actively working from the bottom here.

Labont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belisle pulls his head out easily.

Labont actively working from the bottom here.
Belisle uses his free foot to push down on Labont's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Labont.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belisle dominating with strikes here.
Belisle content just to control the position here.
Labont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Belisle landing punches.
Belisle is landing with some decent strikes but Labont is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Belisle looking to finish Labont with some ground and pound. This is bad for Labont!
Labont is looking to improve his position but Belisle isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belisle controlling the pace for now.
Labont might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Labont slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Belisle throws a solid leg kick but Labont takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Belisle.
Belisle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Belisle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Belisle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Belisle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Labont trying to stall but Belisle improves his position.
Belisle working Labont over with knees to the body.
Labont goes for a takedown attempt but Belisle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labont shoots and misses

and Belisle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Belisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Labont knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belisle wants to control but Labont is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Labont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Labont avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Belisle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Labont has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belisle has managed to get both his arms back between Labont's legs - danger averted.
Belisle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Labont keeping moving, preventing Belisle from controlling successfully.
Belisle is breathing heavily.

Labont looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Belisle is defending well. Labont quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Belisle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Labont celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pierre Labont!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Lenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenin comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet National Anthem. Jordan Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lenin
vs
Lee

175 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladmir Lenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lenin ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.

Lenin rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lenin just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Lenin.
Lenin is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lenin down to the mat. Lenin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lenin.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Lenin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lenin swivels and escapes.
Vladmir Lenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Lenin throws a big shot that misses.
Lenin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lenin.
Lenin moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lenin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lenin lands with an overhand left.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lenin pinned against the cage. Lenin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jordan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lenin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vladmir Lenin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a hook. Lenin ducked under it nicely.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lenin is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Lenin circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Lenin. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Lenin tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lenin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lenin takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lenin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lenin uses it to pass to side control.
Lenin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lee is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lenin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lenin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lenin prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lenin wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lenin trying to control the pace.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lenin pulls his head out easily.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Lenin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lenin is taking a breather. Lee 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.
Lee wants to improve his position but Lenin is controlling well.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lenin pulls his head out easily.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lenin pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lenin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lenin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Lenin's defenses.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lenin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee tries a low kick but Lenin avoids it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lenin.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lenin wants to clinch.
Lenin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Lenin moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin misses with an uppercut.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladmir Lenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lenin is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Lenin circles away and we're back to standing.
Lenin lands a slapping body shot.

Lenin clinches up against the cage.
Lenin missing with knees to the body.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Lenin as the two fighters clinch.
Lenin lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin is stalling here.
Lee tries to pull guard but Lenin won't allow it.
Lenin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lenin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lenin lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lenin smiles and moves away.
Lenin moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lenin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lenin.
Nice defenses there by Lenin.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lenin defends it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lenin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee won't allow Lenin to sweep him here.
Lenin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lenin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lenin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lenin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lenin!
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Lenin dominates the positioning.
Lee is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenin just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lenin is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lenin slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladmir Lenin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lenin looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lenin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lenin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Lenin as Lee shoots in.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lenin sprawls well. Lenin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Vladmir Lenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lenin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
No joy there for Lenin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws the left hand but Lenin avoids the punch easily.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lenin tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenin looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A hook to the body from Lenin.
Lee is working for takedown but Lenin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lenin smiles and moves away.
Lenin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lenin misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Lenin tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lenin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lenin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Lenin, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Lenin against the cage but Lenin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lenin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Lenin is out of range.
Lenin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lenin throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lenin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lenin moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lenin takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Lenin. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee blocks a jab.
Vladmir Lenin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Lenin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee swings for the body but Lenin moves out of range.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Lenin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lenin throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lenin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Lenin as he connects with a hook.
Lenin misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a head kick but Lenin moves out of range.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Lenin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lenin misses with a body shot.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lenin counters with a nice body shot.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.

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.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lenin works the jab nicely.
Lenin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Jordan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a hook. Lenin ducked under it nicely.
Lenin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lenin is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big right from Lee misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lenin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lenin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladmir Lenin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lenin 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 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladmir Lenin!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robin Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voltage has chosen Thunderstruck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hood
vs
Voltage

183 cm
26
193 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

189 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Powerful

BioPharm Nutrition [ACME]
Crippler's Corner

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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robin Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, High Voltage!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hood takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Robin Hood has been cut.
Hood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hood misses with an uppercut.
Voltage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voltage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hood finds it's way round the side to connect with Voltage's head.

It looks like High Voltage has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hood wants to clinch.
Voltage tries a head kick but it misses.
Hood wants to clinch up but Voltage keeps it at a distance.
Hood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hood moves in looking to clinch but Voltage pushes him off.
Hood blocks a jab.
Hood tries to clinch but Voltage moves out of range.
Robin Hood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voltage scores with a jab.
Voltage throws a sloppy head kick and Hood moves out of range easily.
Voltage jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hood thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hood misses with a straight right.
Voltage pushes Hood away with a front kick.
Voltage throws a jab when Hood was well out of range.
A shot to the body from Hood misses
and Hood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Robin Hood's cut is getting worse.
Hood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voltage misses with a combination
and Hood counters with an inside leg kick.
Voltage keeps Hood at a distance using the push kick.
Hood is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hood closes the distance looking to clinch
and Voltage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Voltage lands with a straight right. Hood didn't see that one coming.
Voltage cracks Hood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hood has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Voltage.
Hood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Robin Hood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voltage with a jab.
Hood with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Voltage to score with a decent uppercut.

Hood is rocked!

Jeez, Robin Hood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Voltage throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Hood is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). High Voltage!

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C
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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Colt Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chipped Shoulder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Cannon
vs
Shoulder

173 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 10 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colt Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chipped Shoulder!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoulder throws out a leg kick but Cannon moves out of range and Shoulder only half commits.

Shoulder is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cannon's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon trying to control here.
Shoulder thows a huge punch but Cannon dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Shoulder there.
Shoulder working over Cannon with some ground and pound. Cannon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cannon trying to control from the bottom.
Cannon pushes Shoulder off looking to stand but Shoulder dives back in and keeps control.
Cannon taking some punishment here, with Shoulder in his half guard.
Shoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shoulder has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cannon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Shoulder is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cannon is surviving well by controlling Shoulder's body position as best he can.
Shoulder with shots to the head and body - Cannon looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoulder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shoulder is landing with some decent strikes but Cannon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cannon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cannon wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shoulder connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Cannon is rocked!
Shoulder lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Cannon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shoulder landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shoulder loads up with a big shot that hurts Cannon! He's pulled Shoulder in close but Shoulder has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cannon survive? More strikes from Shoulder and Cannon is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chipped Shoulder!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryn Wendowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendowsky comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Dog Bite Hard. Bryn Wendowsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wendowsky
vs
Williams

185 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
178 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryn Wendowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch but Wendowsky is having none of it.
Nice uppercut there from Wendowsky.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wendowsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wendowsky throws out the jab.
Wendowsky with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Williams is rocked!

It looks like Matt Williams has been cut.
Wendowsky finds Williams's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Williams flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Wendowsky lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Williams will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bryn Wendowsky!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bancroft Rothschild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dork Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothschild comes to the cage accompanied by The Light. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rothschild
vs
Fish

188 cm
21
201 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bancroft Rothschild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dork Fish!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothschild defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fish.
Fish throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rothschild connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fish takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Fish misses.
Rothschild feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fish's calf.
Rothschild keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fish looks gassed!

Rothschild has closed the distance and engaged Fish in a clinch.
Fish is trying to break the clinch but Rothschild has him pressed against the cage.
Rothschild creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fish's defenses.

It looks like Dork Fish has been cut.
Rothschild connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fish's face.
Nice elbow from Rothschild.
Rothschild lands a nice knee to the body.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside.
Fish wants to get back to striking at distance but Rothschild won't allow it.
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothschild unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fish lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rothschild lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish takes an elbow to the forehead.

That has opened up Dork Fish's cut even more.
Rothschild lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rothschild comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

The cut above Dork Fish's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rothschild putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fish in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rothschild lands a hook that snaps the head of Fish backwards.
Rothschild lands a damaging elbow.
Rothschild lands an elbow inside.

Dork Fish's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dork Fish's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bancroft Rothschild!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akira Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ervin Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kazama
vs
Castillo

180 cm
24
177 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

185 cm
26
183 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Knock Out Artistry
Knock Out Artistry

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akira Kazama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ervin Castillo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo looks to land a right hand but Kazama moved out of range.
Kazama uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castillo.
Castillo dips to his left and cracks Kazama with an uppercut!
A big left from Castillo misses.
Castillo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Castillo cracks Kazama with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kazama looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castillo finish him?

Kazama is rocked!

It looks like Akira Kazama has been cut.
Kazama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castillo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castillo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kazama keeps the fight on the outside.
Castillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to de liver by Castillo. Beautiful body shot.
Kazama is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kazama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kazama dives in and grabs Castillo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes down on Kazama's head and hops out.
Kazama's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kazama duly obliges.
Kazama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castillo.
No luck for Kazama with that takedown attempt.
Ervin Castillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Castillo drops Kazama with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Kazama! Castillo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ervin Castillo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Goodfellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heydar Aliyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aliyev has chosen 'Let's Get It On' by Marvin Gaye as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goodfellow
vs
Aliyev

175 cm
26
165 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

179 cm
22
160 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Andrew Goodfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heydar Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodfellow is looking to clinch but Aliyev is avoiding it.
Goodfellow throws a jab when Aliyev was well out of range.
Goodfellow thows a body shot but no joy.
Aliyev throws a head kick but Goodfellow moves out of range.
Aliyev slips a jab and a cross from Goodfellow.
Aliyev misses the shot to the body.
Aliyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goodfellow.
Aliyev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodfellow.
Goodfellow is looking to clinch.
Danga de danga de dang - Aliyev scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Andrew Goodfellow has been cut.
Goodfellow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aliyev.
Aliyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodfellow doesn't seem bothered though.
Aliyev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goodfellow. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aliyev looks to land a left hand but Goodfellow moved out of range nicely.
Goodfellow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aliyev throws out the jab.
Aliyev dips to his left and cracks Goodfellow with an uppercut!
Aliyev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goodfellow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands a nice shot to the body.
Goodfellow misses with a hook.
Aliyev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodfellow is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev drops Goodfellow with a naaaaasty hook - Goodfellow is in real trouble here! Aliyev dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heydar Aliyev!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jae Deagle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Protagonist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Deagle
vs
Protagonist

182 cm
21
199 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

183 cm
25
199 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

[MMABR]: Vaninico's Nutrition
Hell's Balls Recovery

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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jae Deagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hiro Protagonist!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Protagonist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deagle thows a body shot but no joy.
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Deagle misses with a low kick.
Jae Deagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deagle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Deagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Protagonist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deagle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Protagonist.
Deagle misses with a low kick as Protagonist jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Deagle.
A leg kick checked by Protagonist.
Deagle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Protagonist tries to score with a low kick but Deagle moves his leg out of the way.
Deagle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Protagonist throws out the jab.
Deagle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Protagonist.
Protagonist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Protagonist throws a hook but Deagle blocks it.
Protagonist throws a shot from downtown. Deagle moves away and avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Protagonist throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Protagonist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deagle was well out of range. Poor timing from Protagonist.
Deagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist swats away the attempt to clinch by Deagle.
Deagle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deagle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Protagonist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deagle throws out a loose jab but Protagonist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deagle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Deagle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Protagonist swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Protagonist misses with a looping left.
Deagle misses with a straight left.
Deagle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Protagonist.
Protagonist avoids the body shot from Deagle.
Protagonist misses with a two punch combination.
Deagle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Protagonist is out of range and Deagle settles back down.

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.
Deagle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hiro Protagonist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Protagonist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deagle.
Deagle ducks under a wild hook from Protagonist.
Protagonist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deagle at a distance.
Protagonist catches Deagle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Jae Deagle has been cut.
Deagle looks to score with a jab to the body but Protagonist is just out of range.
Deagle wants to slow Protagonist down by chopping away at his legs.
Protagonist blocks a low kick nicely.
Deagle takes one on the button.
Protagonist ducks under a wild hook from Deagle.
Deagle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Protagonist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deagle thinking.
Deagle tries to work over Protagonist's front leg with a kick but Protagonist checks it.
Deagle throws a leg kick which misses Protagonist's front leg but catches the back leg as Protagonist tries to avoid it.
Deagle thuds his shin into the meat of Protagonist's side.
Protagonist lands a glancing blow to the side of Deagle's head.
Protagonist misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deagle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deagle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Protagonist takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Danga de danga de dang - Protagonist scores with a four punch combination!
Deagle checks a leg kick nicely.
Protagonist lands a really nice looking cross but Deagle seems unphased.
Deagle throws a jab but it's blocked by Protagonist.
Deagle defending well as Protagonist loads up on a big left hand.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Deagle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Protagonist lands with a shot to the body.
Protagonist tries to work over Deagle's front leg with a kick but Deagle checks it.
Protagonist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Deagle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Protagonist.
Protagonist takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Protagonist looks to land a left hand but Deagle moved out of range nicely.
Protagonist looks to throw the jab but Deagle is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist checks the leg kick nicely there.
Protagonist misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deagle throws a sloppy body shot
and Protagonist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Protagonist misses with a wild body shot.
Protagonist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Protagonist there.
Deagle lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Protagonist is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Deagle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Protagonist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Protagonist dips to his left and cracks Deagle with an uppercut!
Deagle tries to clinch there but Protagonist circles away.
Deagle misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deagle throws a push kick but Protagonist slaps the foot to one side.
Protagonist throws an overhand right that lands on Deagle's shoulder, as Deagle tries to avoid the shot.
Protagonist connects with a single shot there.
Protagonist connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hiro Protagonist dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jae Deagle's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Deagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Protagonist scores with a nice right hand.
Deagle shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hiro Protagonist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deagle misses with a head kick.
Protagonist throws a lazy right hand but Deagle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Protagonist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Deagle blocks a jab.
Deagle scores with a leg kick.
Deagle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Deagle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Protagonist lands a jab to the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Deagle.
Deagle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
Protagonist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deagle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Protagonist tests Deagle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deagle looks to land a body kick but Protagonist moved away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Protagonist circles away.
Protagonist takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Deagle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deagle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left and a right from Protagonist both land. Nice combination.
Protagonist connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Protagonist avoids a kick to the body.
Deagle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Protagonist.
A punch combination from Protagonist misses.
Protagonist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deagle.
Deagle shoots in for a takedown but Protagonist shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Protagonist blocks a leg kick.
Deagle throws a lazy head kick
letting Protagonist counter with a right hand.
Deagle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Protagonist slaps away a takedown attempt from Deagle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Deagle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Protagonist cracks a nice hook into Deagle's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Protagonist checks a leg kick.
Deagle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Protagonist throws a combination. Deagle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Protagonist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Deagle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Protagonist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deagle takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Jae Deagle's cut is getting worse.
Protagonist lands a nice looking body shot.
Deagle takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Deagle.

Protagonist drops Deagle with a beautiful combination! Deagle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Protagonist is looking for the KO!

Deagle is rocked!
Deagle looks up at the clock. Bad move! Protagonist lands a right hand from hell, dropping Deagle. Protagonist pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hiro Protagonist!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Starship Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tullimies might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kahen kilon siika. 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.

Tullimies
vs
Pain

188 cm
25
278 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
277 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Frank`s TASTE 'Q147 Recovery*40$
Nemesis Cage Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Starship Pain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kunnollinen Tullimies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain slips a straight right by Tullimies.
A combination from Pain does no damage.
Tullimies misses the jab.
Tullimies ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Pain lands an overhand right.
Tullimies misses with a hook.
Tullimies with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pain to score with a decent uppercut.
Tullimies dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
Tullimies throws an overhand right that lands on Pain's shoulder, as Pain tries to avoid the shot.

Pain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain stands and throws Tullimies's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Tullimies sneaks out the side door and pushes Pain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Pain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tullimies to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tullimies trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain has control of Tullimies's left arm, preventing Tullimies from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pain manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Pain looking to pass the guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tullimies trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tullimies is one step ahead there.
Tullimies is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Tullimies from controlling successfully.
Tullimies slips nicely into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to roll over but Tullimies keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tullimies lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tullimies stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Tullimies passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tullimies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tullimies looks to land a strike but Pain avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tullimies trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Tullimies missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tullimies keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Tullimies has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pain pushes Tullimies off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tullimies.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tullimies slips under a jab from Pain.
Tullimies misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Tullimies takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tullimies misses with a straight right.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Pain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tullimies finds it's way round the side to connect with Pain's head.
Pain lands a right hook to the body.
Tullimies staying out of range there.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tullimies.
Tullimies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tullimies wants it to stay on the feet.

Tullimies gets caught flat footed, as Pain shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tullimies is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain advances position into side control!
Tullimies prevents Pain from moving into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pain misses with the ground and pound.

Pain is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tullimies is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tullimies manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tullimies tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
Tullimies slips a nice elbow through Pain's hands, connecting with Pain's forehead.
Tullimies misses with a head shot. Pain uses the momentum to regain guard.

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.
Tullimies trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tullimies won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Tullimies throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely.
Tullimies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tullimies loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tullimies with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tullimies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tullimies's guard.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Kunnollinen Tullimies overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tullimies utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Tullimies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain cracks Tullimies with a solid left hand.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Tullimies is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

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.
Pain advances to half guard.
Tullimies is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain works his way into side control.
Pain cracks Tullimies with a big elbow.
Pain lands an elbow.
Pain creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tullimies sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tullimies is looking to reverse the position.
Pain trying to control the position but Tullimies is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Starship Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tullimies throws out the jab.
Tullimies moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Tullimies looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Tullimies lands with a right hand.
Tullimies misses with a double jab.
Pain scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Kunnollinen Tullimies has been cut.
Tullimies cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tullimies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tullimies has his takedown stuffed
and Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tullimies shoots and misses
and Pain counters with a straight right hand.
Tullimies on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tullimies lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tullimies throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.
Tullimies on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Tullimies moved out of range nicely.
Starship Pain seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pain drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Tullimies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain thows a big elbow that misses.
Pain won't allow Tullimies to sweep him here.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain throws and elbow that misses. Tullimies uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pain's guard. Nice move by Tullimies!

Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tullimies defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tullimies looking to sit in guard and control but Pain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tullimies wants to stand up but Pain is controlling him.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain looks up at the clock and then as Tullimies takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pain scoring with punches from side control.
Pain trying to control the action but Tullimies is working from the bottom.
Tullimies looking for a sweep but Pain has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Pain jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tullimies manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pain lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tullimies down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it.
Tullimies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Pain is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tullimies looks calm but he's in trouble here. Pain gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tullimies is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Pain lets go of the hold and Tullimies can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Starship Pain!
Starship Pain is the new heavyweight champion!