MCC 57: Canada Day Bash PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Melendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cross's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Caught in a Hustle. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Cross
vs
Melendez

185 cm
20
159 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
162 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Melendez!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melendez lands with a shot to the body.
Cross really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Melendez scores with a body shot.

Melendez pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Melendez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melendez blocks the elbow strike.
Cross trying to stall but Melendez improves his position.

Melendez has hold of one of Cross's legs. Cross is fighting the takedown attempt but Melendez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melendez thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melendez working some strikes from top position.
Cross utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melendez stays in close to Cross's body and controls the position.
Melendez distracts Cross with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Melendez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Melendez 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.
Melendez trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melendez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cross manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Melendez manages to get himself to full guard.
Cross is breathing heavily.

Melendez pushes Cross off and scrambles back to his feet.
Melendez cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Melendez lands a nice shot to the body.
Melendez lands with a nice combination. Cross backs away looking to recover.
Melendez connects with a right hand. Cross shakes it off.

Melendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Melendez lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melendez looks up at the clock and then as Cross takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Melendez smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Melendez is working Cross over with some ground and pound from side control.
Melendez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Melendez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Melendez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Cross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cross knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Melendez on the ground.
Cross takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cross can't do much from the bottom here.
Melendez in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cross taking a bit of punishment here - Melendez scoring with strikes.
Melendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Check out the look on Melendez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Melendez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cross some visible discomfort.
Melendez lands a few punches from side control.
Melendez cracks Cross with a big right hand but Cross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Melendez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cross some visible discomfort.
Melendez working the head and body with strikes.
Melendez working the ground and pound.
Melendez working the head and body with strikes.
Melendez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cross taking a bit of punishment here - Melendez scoring with strikes.
Melendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Melendez is working Cross over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melendez working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melendez controlling from side mount.
Melendez cracks Cross with a big right hand but Cross just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Melendez lands a few punches from side control.
Cross is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Melendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Melendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Melendez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Melendez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Melendez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Melendez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cross is working to avoid the ground and pound but Melendez connects with a decent elbow.
Chris Melendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Melendez working the ground and pound from side control.
Check out the look on Melendez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Melendez lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cross taking punishment in the form of punches.

Melendez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Melendez working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Melendez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Melendez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Melendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Melendez tries for a kimura but Cross is defending well.
Cross takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Melendez lands an elbow.
Melendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking for a sweep.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Melendez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dino Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Rockstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockstein is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown - Dr Rockzo. Dino Falco has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Falco
vs
Rockstein

192 cm
20
277 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
275 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dino Falco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Leonard Rockstein!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstein swats away the attempt to clinch by Falco.
Falco ducks under a wild hook from Rockstein.
Falco misses with a takedown attempt - Rockstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Falco scores a takedown into full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rockstein can do anything to dispel that myth.
Falco thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Falco controlling from the full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Falco there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco misses with a head shot.
Rockstein takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

It looks like Leonard Rockstein has been cut.
Falco controlling the position easily from mount.
Falco throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Falco misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Falco pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That has opened up Leonard Rockstein's cut even more.
Falco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

The cut above Leonard Rockstein's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dino Falco!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viserion Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Boyerov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Targaryen
vs
Boyerov

198 cm
18
272 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
23
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viserion Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Boyerov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Targaryen tries for a takedown but Boyerov circles away easily

and Boyerov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Targaryen's guard.

Targaryen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boyerov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boyerov trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Boyerov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Targaryen pulls Boyerov in close to his closed guard and prevents Boyerov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boyerov chips away with some ground and pound.
Targaryen controls Boyerov momentarily but Boyerov frees himself.
Boyerov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Targaryen has his hands on Boyerov's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boyerov.
Boyerov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Targaryen is trying to keep Boyerov in close.

Viserion Targaryen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Targaryen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyerov's half guard.
Targaryen trying to control the action but Boyerov is working from the bottom.
Boyerov keeping hold of Targaryen's head, controlling as best he can.
Targaryen wants to take a breather but Boyerov is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Viserion Targaryen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Boyerov throws a series of punches but Targaryen moves out of range.

Targaryen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Targaryen is pulling down on Boyerov's head to control his posture.
Targaryen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Targaryen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Targaryen tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyerov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Boyerov 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.
Targaryen wants to sweep but no luck.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Targaryen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyerov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Targaryen's head.

Targaryen has his feet on Boyerov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyerov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Viserion Targaryen has been cut.
Targaryen throws a right hand that misses
and Boyerov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boyerov misses with a few strikes there.
Boyerov throws a right and a left that Targaryen avoids nicely.

Boyerov drops Targaryen with a left and a right! Oh, Targaryen is hurt - Boyerov dives into side control looking to finish!
Targaryen struggling a bit here.

Boyerov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Targaryen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Targaryen taking a bit of punishment here - Boyerov scoring with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen tries to buck Boyerov off but Boyerov is having none of it.
Boyerov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Boyerov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viserion Targaryen's cut.
That's time! Targaryen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boyerov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Boyerov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boyerov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.
Targaryen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boyerov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boyerov's back!
Boyerov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Targaryen.
Boyerov has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Boyerov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Targaryen controlling the position well here. Boyerov rolled but Targaryen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to control the position but Boyerov frees himself and scrambles - Targaryen manages to regain control in side control.

Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boyerov, who protects the arm well.
Targaryen trying to control the position but Boyerov is working away.

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.
Targaryen controlling the position from side mount.
Targaryen working away.
Boyerov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Targaryen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Targaryen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyerov keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boyerov seems a little lost for a moment, as Targaryen dominates the positioning.
Targaryen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Boyerov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boyerov is looking for a sweep.
Boyerov regains half guard there - taking advantage of Targaryen's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Targaryen is trying to control. Boyerov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Viserion Targaryen.
Boyerov scores with a kick to the body.
Boyerov feints a jab promting Targaryen to slip. Boyerov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Targaryen slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Boyerov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Boyerov.
Targaryen is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Boyerov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Viserion Targaryen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Targaryen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Boyerov scores with a four punch combination!

Boyerov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Targaryen is not content to let Boyerov control the position.
Chad Boyerov has got the better of the ground game so far.

Boyerov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Targaryen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Targaryen manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boyerov is working away from the top position though.
Boyerov is trying to control the action in half guard but Targaryen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyerov trying to pass the guard but Targaryen defending well.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Boyerov is controlling well.
Boyerov wants to take a breather but Targaryen is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chad Boyerov.
Boyerov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Targaryen.
Boyerov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boyerov misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Targaryen misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boyerov is looking to slow Targaryen down with leg kicks.
Targaryen shoots and misses

and Boyerov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserion Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen has control of Boyerov's left arm, preventing Boyerov from doing any damage.
Boyerov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boyerov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boyerov scoring with some ground and pound.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Boyerov from controlling successfully.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet but Boyerov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boyerov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boyerov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to sweep but no luck.

Boyerov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Targaryen, up you get!
Chad Boyerov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Targaryen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Boyerov to the mat! Boyerov manages to get full guard.
Targaryen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boyerov wants to get back to his feet but Targaryen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Targaryen tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyerov is retaining full guard.
Targaryen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Targaryen is just content to waste time from the top position. Boyerov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Viserion Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control but Boyerov is working from the bottom.
Boyerov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Boyerov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boyerov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Boyerov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre La Plante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hardy
vs
La Plante

177 cm
25
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre La Plante!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

La Plante has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hardy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hardy stops La Plante from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

La Plante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hardy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hardy connects with a nice short shot to La Plante's temple.
La Plante wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy 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.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but La Plante is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
La Plante gets back to full guard.
La Plante wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hardy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.

La Plante escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardy is in close to La Plante's body, working some short punches and elbows.

La Plante is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Plante on the ground.
Hardy trying to control but La Plante is working from the bottom.
La Plante bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
La Plante prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
La Plante throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plante throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy won't allow La Plante to get back to his feet.
Hardy works over La Plante with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardy postures up.
Hardy prevents La Plante from getting back to his feet.
La Plante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
La Plante wants to stand but Hardy is controlling the position.
La Plante working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Plante has momentary wrist control but Hardy slips an elbow through the middle.

La Plante is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
La Plante looks gassed!
La Plante tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually La Plante drops back down to his feet.
La Plante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hardy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
La Plante blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hardy.
Ground and pound from Hardy.
La Plante trying to control here.
La Plante is trying to stand.
Hardy wants to take a breather but La Plante is having none of it.
Hardy working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy stalling away here and it's allowed La Plante to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hardy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control but La Plante is working from the bottom.

Hardy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hardy is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but La Plante has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hardy is looking to defend but La Plante has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hardy! La Plante pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hardy taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pierre La Plante!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kirkland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My Life Be Like- by GRITS. Josh Kirkland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kirkland
vs
Taylor

192 cm
21
264 lbs
6 - 3 - 1

205 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hank Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kirkland misses with a right hand

and Taylor counters with a crisp one two that drops Kirkland! Taylor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kirkland to his feet! Kirkland is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kirkland decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.

Kirkland is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.

Kirkland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Kirkland eventually gives up the hold.
Kirkland has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kirkland jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taylor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taylor and Kirkland has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor prevents Kirkland from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kirkland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kirkland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor parries the strikes from Kirkland easily there. Kirkland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Taylor to escape.
Taylor defending against the ground and pound.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirkland lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kirkland tries to advance to mount but Taylor denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Kirkland is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Kirkland in side control lands a decent elbow.

It looks like Hank Taylor has been cut.
Taylor wants to control but Kirkland postures up.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirkland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kirkland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Taylor to see if he's OK.
Kirkland tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taylor's legs.

Kirkland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to buck Kirkland off but Kirkland is having none of it.
Kirkland postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kirkland has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Taylor!

Kirkland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taylor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Kirkland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Kirkland prevents Taylor from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Kirkland is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Josh Kirkland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hank Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kirkland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Kirkland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kirkland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirkland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Josh Kirkland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is looking to control Kirkland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Kirkland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirkland moves nicely into side control.

Kirkland is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor regains half guard.

Kirkland wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirkland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Kirkland seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor tries to roll over but Kirkland keeps him under control.
Kirkland wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.

Kirkland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor keeping control of the position.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Kirkland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kirkland wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirkland to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirkland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirkland is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirkland tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
Kirkland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kirkland thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kirkland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirkland.
Kirkland drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kirkland is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Taylor still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Taylor has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Kirkland sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Kirkland looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Kirkland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kirkland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor is pressing down on Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kirkland is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Kirkland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Taylor's cut.
That's time! Kirkland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Kirkland throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck for Kirkland with that takedown attempt.
Kirkland throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kirkland thinking.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Josh Kirkland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oooooh!!! Taylor has knocked Kirkland down with a huge combo! Taylor steps away and waves a wobbly Kirkland back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Josh Kirkland has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Taylor lands a big head kick that sends Kirkland tumbling to the mat! Taylor takes a step backwards and waves Kirkland back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Kirkland is rocked!
Taylor lands with a nice body kick.
Oh Kirkland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hank Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor catches Kirkland with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Kirkland forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hank Taylor!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bertrand Escher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Escher
vs
Escobar

168 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
141 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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, Bertrand Escher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries for a takedown but Escher circles away easily

and Escher counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Escobar working a defensive guard but Escher passes into half guard.
Escher drops an elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Escher scores with a couple of nice shots.
Escher 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.
Escher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escher.
Escher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Escher content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Escher connects with a nice short shot to Escobar's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escher slips a nice elbow through Escobar's hands, connecting with Escobar's forehead.
Escobar is looking for a sweep. Escher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Escher lands with a punch from half guard.
Escher drops an elbow to the side of Escobar's head.
Escobar is trying to control but can't.
Escher is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escher.
Escobar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Escobar is trying to stand.
Escher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Escher working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escher throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escher throwing shots but Escobar is blocking nicely.
Escobar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Escher is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escher winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Escher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Escher working over Escobar with some ground and pound. Escobar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Escher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Escher performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Escher moves into full mount! Escobar won't be happy about that!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escher lands a big elbow.
Escher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Escher is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Escher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Escobar hang on?

Escobar is rocked!
Escher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Escher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Escobar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Escobar is still in real trouble! Can Escher finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escher lands with some strikes.
Escher landing strikes, looking to finish!
Escobar looks gassed!
Escobar is looking to improve his position but Escher isn't that keen on the idea.
Escher is landing with some decent strikes but Escobar is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is bucking up trying to escape but Escher cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Escher landing strikes from the mount.
Escher raining down shots from the mount!
Escher landing shots from mount.
Escher looking to finish Escobar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Escobar!
Escobar seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Escher with a couple of short strikes.
Escher can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Escobar is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Escobar closes the distance but Escher moves to the side

and Escher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Escher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escher is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Escobar tries to get to full guard but Escher has control of the leg.
Escher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Escher winds up and cracks Escobar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Escher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Escher is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Escobar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Escher.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Escher there.
Escher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Escher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Escher working Escobar over with strikes.
Escher thows a huge punch but Escobar dodges it nicely.
Escobar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Escher manages to mount him!
Escher raining down hammerfists from mount.
Escobar is breathing heavily.
Escher controlling the position easily from mount.
Escobar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Escher with a couple of short strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escher with good strikes from the mount here!
Escher looking to control but Escobar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Escher.
Escher landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escher unloading with bombs!
Escher takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobar takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Escobar is squirming around, avoiding Escher's attempts to control the action.
Escobar is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escher lands a big elbow.
Escobar wants to get back to his feet.
Escher putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Escher scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Escobar tries to buck Escher off but he can't manage it.
Escher dominating with strikes here.
Escher lands a heavy elbow.
Escher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Escher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Escher working Escobar over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escher working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Escher drops a big elbow. That's hurt Escobar! More shots from Escher and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertrand Escher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jero Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by schism. The crowd seem to be enjoying Lieu's choice of entrance music: "You Don't Know" by Eminem. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wolf
vs
Lieu

177 cm
21
169 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Lieu misses.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Wolf thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
A jab from Lieu misses.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
Lieu cracks Wolf with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.
Wolf tries to land a body kick
and Lieu counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Wolf closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lieu to the mat! Lieu manages to get full guard.
Wolf throws a big right hand that misses.
Lieu is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lieu swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wolf is looking to work some ground and pound but Lieu has wrist control.
Lieu keeping full guard, as Wolf tries to pass.
Lieu looking to control.
Lieu keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
Wolf scoring with some ground and pound.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lieu can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lieu managing to control the position.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Wolf drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wolf jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lieu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lieu is pulling down on Wolf's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lieu trying to strike off his back.
Lieu wants to get back to his feet but Wolf is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Lieu keeps moving.
Lieu looking to control.
Wolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wolf controlling the position.
Wolf misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lieu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wolf trying to control the position but Lieu is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ground and pound from Wolf seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wolf is looking to take a break and control but Lieu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wolf keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lieu throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Lieu.
Wolf slips under a jab.
Lieu misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lieu blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf has a takedown stuffed.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Zane Lieu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lieu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Lieu throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wolf fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lieu checks it well.
Wolf bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lieu's head backwards.
Lieu throws a shot to the body.
Lieu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lieu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lieu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wolf takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lieu throws an off balance right hand
and Wolf counters with a nice body kick.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
Lieu misses with a hook
and Wolf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lieu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolf.
Jero Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolf looks to throw a body kick
and Lieu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Lieu tries to sprawl but Wolf drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wolf trying to control from half guard but Lieu is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lieu is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lieu pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.

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.
Wolf not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lieu trying to control here.
Lieu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolf kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Wolf is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lieu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolf throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jero Wolf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lieu moves away from the strike by Wolf.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wolf.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a body punch but Lieu moves out of range.
Wolf throws a big shot that misses.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a good low kick that Lieu was not able to check.
Wolf slips under a jab from Lieu.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu throws a big shot that misses.
Wolf fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lieu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lieu. Wolf does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lieu lands a body shot.
Lieu throws a combination that misses
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lieu throws out the jab.
Lieu tries to clinch but Wolf moves out of range.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to slow Lieu down by chopping away at his legs.

Wolf closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lieu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Lieu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
Wolf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wolf trying to control the action but Lieu is working from the bottom.
Wolf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lieu is not content to let Wolf control the position.
Lieu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf stops Lieu from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lieu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wolf throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
Lieu trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
Wolf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wolf sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lieu defending well though.
Lieu is looking for a sweep. Wolf is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Lieu's hands, connecting with Lieu's forehead.
Wolf throwing shots but Lieu is blocking nicely.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lieu's head.

Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Wolf tries to pass to full mount but Lieu defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf thows a huge punch but Lieu dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jero Wolf clearly takes 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 telegraphed right hand from Lieu misses the target.
Wolf feints and then cracks Lieu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lieu down.
Wolf takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wolf throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Lieu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lieu lands a nice hook to Wolf's body. Wolf takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lieu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wolf rather than just go for the knockout.
Lieu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wolf's hands.
Good work by Lieu as he checks the leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Lieu blocks the leg kick.
Lieu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf throws a head kick but Lieu moves out of range.
Lieu blocks a head kick by Wolf.
Lieu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lieu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wolf.
Lieu takes a swing at Wolf's ribcage but misses.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lieu.
A slow jab from Lieu misses its intended target.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolf explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lieu misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Lieu blocks the low kick.
Lieu's corner calls for a 1-2. Lieu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a leg kick but Lieu checks it.
Wolf scores with a hook to the body. Lieu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lieu scores with a shot to the body.
Wolf throws a sloppy head kick
and Lieu counters with a left and a right that stings Wolf.
Lieu checks a low kick from Wolf.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Lieu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Lieu lands with a good body shot.
A low kick from Wolf is predictable there
and Lieu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lieu throws a sloppy body shot
and Wolf counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu lands with a nice body punch.
Lieu blocks a leg kick.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lieu.
Wolf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Lieu dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wolf doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wolf uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lieu.
Wolf connects with a solid leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wolf!
Wolf clobbers Lieu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A swing and a miss from Wolf.
Wolf steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lieu.
Lieu connects with a right hand. Wolf shakes it off.
Wolf turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lieu moves out of range of the body kick from Wolf.
Lieu scores with a body shot.
Lieu jabs at Wolf's body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Wolf misses
and Wolf takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lieu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Lieu - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lieu thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu moves in looking to clinch but Wolf pushes him off.
Wolf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Lieu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Lieu misses with a body punch
and Wolf counters with a big head kick but Lieu shrugs it off.
Wolf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Lieu.
Wolf throws out a leg kick but Lieu moves out of range and Wolf only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lieu just misses with a punch to the body.
Lieu misses with a hook to the body
and Wolf counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lieu's knee momentarily.
Lieu misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf counters with a nice leg kick.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lieu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wolf.
Wolf lands a head kick!
Lieu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lieu misses with a jab to the body
and Wolf counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolf, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf misses with a head kick.
Wolf wants to land a leg kick but Lieu is out of range.
Lieu moves out of range of the leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf connects with a leg kick. Lieu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lieu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lieu avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Wolf throws a solid leg kick but Lieu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wolf.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wolf tries to land a leg kick but Lieu saw it coming and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zane Lieu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:48
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Jero Wolf retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nate Jayden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Jayden
vs
Belcher

190 cm
26
221 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
213 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Jayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Belcher as he connects with a hook.
Belcher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jayden counters with a leg kick.
Jayden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Belcher has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jayden.
Jayden misses with a body kick.

Belcher looking to score a takedown here. Jayden is defending well but Belcher drives through and ends up in Jayden's guard.
Jayden is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Well, if Jayden is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Belcher moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jayden is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jayden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jayden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jayden has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jayden throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Belcher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher trying to keep a closed guard but Jayden is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jayden chips away with some ground and pound.
Belcher is pulling down on Jayden's head. It's preventing any offense from Jayden, at least for the moment.
Jayden trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A jab from Jayden misses.
Belcher throws a hook but Jayden blocks it.
Belcher looks to throw the jab but Jayden is out of range.
Jayden connects with a leg kick. Belcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Belcher misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jayden counters with an inside leg kick.
Russell Belcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belcher has his takedown stuffed
and Jayden counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher lands an overhand right.
Belcher blocks a leg kick.
Jayden ducks under a wild hook from Belcher.
Jayden cracks a nice hook into Belcher's ribs.
Belcher checks a low kick from Jayden.
Jayden lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belcher misses with a straight right.
Jayden throws a poor cross that misses
and Belcher counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jayden connects with a leg kick. Belcher looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jayden defending well as Belcher loads up on a big left hand.
Jayden throws a push kick but Belcher slaps the foot to one side.
Jayden throws a low kick but Belcher moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Jayden. Beautiful body shot.
Jayden misses with a looping left.
Belcher takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jayden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That kick from Jayden tenderised Belcher's leg. Belcher is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jayden misses with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayden scoring well with a low kick there.
Belcher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jayden misses with a body kick.

Belcher scores with a takedown into Jayden's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jayden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belcher advances position into side control!
Belcher looks up at the clock and then as Jayden takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jayden is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jayden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Jayden manages to get to full guard.
Belcher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Nate Jayden will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jayden lands a body shot.
Jayden scores with a nice strike.
Belcher misses with a hook. Jayden ducked under it nicely.
Jayden moves out of range of the strikes.
Jayden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Belcher throws a poor cross that misses
and Jayden counters with a thumping low kick.
Jayden is looking to slow Belcher down with leg kicks.
Belcher misses with a looping right.
Belcher throws a nice looking combination but Jayden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belcher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jayden's head backwards.
Jayden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Belcher checks the leg kick.
Belcher misses with a left hand
and Jayden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Belcher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Belcher jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Belcher fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jayden sprawls well initially but Belcher persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jayden wants to control but Belcher is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belcher slips a nice elbow through Jayden's hands, connecting with Jayden's forehead.
Jayden moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jayden's guard.
Jayden tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Belcher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jayden moves into full guard.
Jayden 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.
Jayden is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Jayden.
Belcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Belcher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows.
Jayden will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jayden looking for a sweep. Not yet Jayden, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belcher landing some decent shots from guard.
Belcher landing with the ground and pound.
Jayden not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Belcher lands a couple of elbows.
Belcher lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jayden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Belcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Jayden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jayden 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher cracks Jayden with a solid left hand.
Jayden manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Belcher sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jayden not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belcher is looking to improve his position.
Belcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belcher.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jayden is one step ahead there.
Belcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jayden pushes down on Belcher's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Belcher wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russell Belcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice cross by Belcher.
Nate Jayden is winning the standup battle so far.
Belcher throws a looping overhand right but Jayden ducks down to avoid it.
Jayden is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Belcher.

Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jayden manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Jayden.
Jayden working a defensive guard but Belcher passes into half guard.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Jayden pushes Belcher off and gets back to his feet.
Belcher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jayden pinned against the cage. Jayden gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jayden lands a nice leg kick that just misses Belcher's sensitive parts.
Jayden does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Jayden counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jayden thows a huge punch but Belcher dodges it nicely.
Belcher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jayden tries to pass to full mount but Belcher defends it.
Jayden is looking to stall here but Belcher recovers full guard.
Russell Belcher has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jayden trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher keeping full guard, as Jayden tries to pass.
Jayden throwing strikes from guard but Belcher blocks nicely.
Jayden throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Belcher is on top in guard.
Belcher preventing the sweep.
Jayden is looking to sweep but instead, Belcher has passed into half guard.
Belcher works his way into side control.
Belcher throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jayden is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jayden is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jayden is staying active underneath Belcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jayden wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jayden won't allow Belcher to pass to mount.
Jayden trying to control here.
Belcher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jayden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Belcher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belcher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jayden tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Belcher trying to control from half guard but Jayden is working away.
Belcher is looking to advance position but Jayden won't allow it.
Belcher trying to control the action but Jayden is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Russell Belcher.
Belcher blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russell Belcher.
I think Belcher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Belcher!

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