MCC 71: Lieu vs St Pietro PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard has chosen Kickstart as his entrance music. Joe Lauzon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lauzon
vs
Maynard

178 cm
25
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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, Joe Lauzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gray Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt.
Lauzon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lauzon pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Maynard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lauzon quickly recovers to half guard.
Lauzon is looking for a sweep. Maynard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maynard controlling the action here.

Lauzon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maynard is thwarting Lauzon's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard slows the pace down in half guard.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lauzon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard prevents Lauzon from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard prevents Lauzon from standing back up.
Maynard performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maynard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lauzon avoids it really well and circles away.

Maynard forces Lauzon back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lauzon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lauzon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Maynard prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard wants a takedown but no success here.

Maynard wants the takedown. Lauzon is fighting it off but Maynard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lauzon's guard against the cage.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard tries to free his leg and advance position but Lauzon is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maynard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gray Maynard.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Maynard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maynard throwing shots but Lauzon is blocking nicely.
Lauzon is trying to stand.
Maynard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maynard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lauzon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maynard controlling the action here.

Lauzon actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lauzon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maynard uses his free foot to push down on Lauzon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lauzon.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maynard working the ground and pound effectively.
Lauzon is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lauzon tries to lock up and control but Maynard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Maynard looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzon is just out of range.
Lauzon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Maynard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maynard.
Maynard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Lauzon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maynard defends well.

Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lauzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Lauzon's legs - danger averted.
Maynard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.

Lauzon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard won't allow Lauzon to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lauzon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Gray Maynard has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Lauzon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Lauzon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maynard shoots in but Lauzon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzon shoots for a double leg takedown but Maynard sprawls well. He's pushed Lauzon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lauzon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Lauzon's legs - danger averted.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Maynard trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Maynard 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gray Maynard wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lauzon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maynard defends it nicely.

Maynard shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lauzon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maynard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lauzon wants to get back to his feet but Maynard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maynard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard scoring with some ground and pound.
Maynard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maynard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maynard trying to control but Lauzon is working from the bottom.
Maynard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lauzon kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maynard won't allow Lauzon to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gray Maynard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lauzon shoots in looking for a takedown but Maynard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lauzon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Maynard shoots in for a double leg but Lauzon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lauzon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lauzon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Maynard!

Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maynard counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Lauzon badly! He tries to strike back but Maynard puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Lauzon out cold! Oh man, Lauzon will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gray Maynard!

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 Viserion Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Targaryen
vs
Barry

198 cm
19
272 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
26
256 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viserion Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Barry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barry throws a head kick that misses.
Targaryen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Targaryen has a takedown stuffed.
Barry tries a head kick but it misses.
Barry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Targaryen closes the distance and clinches up with Barry, looking for a takedown. Targaryen pushes Barry against the cage but Barry circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserion Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Targaryen fails to land the takedown.

Targaryen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barry napping and manages to drive through into side control!

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barry, who protects the arm well.
Barry wants to get back to his feet but Targaryen drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Targaryen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barry has escaped the position, nice work there.
The referee asks Targaryen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Targaryen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sloppy strikes there by Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking to take a break and control but Barry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Targaryen wants to control but Barry is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Targaryen tries for a kimura but Barry is defending well.
Targaryen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Targaryen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barry keeps working.

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

Targaryen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barry, who protects the arm well.
Barry is not content to let Targaryen control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viserion Targaryen 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.

Targaryen swats away the attempt to clinch by Barry.

Barry moves into the clinch.
Barry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barry leaning his opponent against the cage.

Barry turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Targaryen struggling a bit here.
Barry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Targaryen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen tries to buck Barry off but Barry is having none of it.
Targaryen is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Targaryen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Targaryen tries to buck Barry off but Barry is having none of it.
Targaryen struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Viserion Targaryen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Targaryen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barry manages to avoid it.
Targaryen shoots in but Barry avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patrick Barry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Targaryen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barry swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserion Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Targaryen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Barry keeps moving.
Targaryen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Targaryen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barry is keeping the position for now.

We're going to have a standup here because Viserion Targaryen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Barry fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Targaryen moves in looking to clinch but Barry pushes him off.
Targaryen stalks Barry and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barry's face. Barry staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown by Targaryen or perhaps it was just good defense by Barry which made him look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viserion Targaryen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Barry gets caught flat footed, as Targaryen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Targaryen wants to pass the guard but Barry is keeping the position.
Viserion Targaryen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Targaryen trying to control but Barry is working from the bottom.
Targaryen throws a strike but Barry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Viserion Targaryen.
Targaryen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barry but Barry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barry wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
Barry stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barry wants it to stay on the feet.
Viserion Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Targaryen misses.
Targaryen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Targaryen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Barry does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry moves in looking to clinch but Targaryen pushes him off.
Barry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Viserion Targaryen has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barry tries to clinch up.
Barry lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Targaryen falls backwards - clearly groggy! Barry dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Barry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Armando Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Nina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Vega
vs
Nina

195 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Armando Vega !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Nina!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nina ducks right into an uppercut from Vega .
Nina has his takedown stuffed
and Vega counters with a one-two to the body.
Nina misses with a takedown
and Vega connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Nina is rocked!

It looks like John Nina has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vega moves in close and cracks Nina with a massive right hand! Nina, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vega !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Armando Vega !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Staller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Bataille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bataille comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dance Hall Days kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Georges Bataille will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Staller
vs
Bataille

188 cm
24
220 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Staller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Bataille!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bataille fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bataille looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Staller blocks a head kick by Bataille.
Bataille scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bataille.
Georges Bataille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bataille drives through and clinches with Staller against the cage.
Staller blocks the elbow strike.
Staller is struggling to control the position.
Bataille stalling against the cage.
Staller throws a punch but it's blocked by Bataille.
Staller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staller managing to block the knees to the body from Bataille.
Bataille unloads a knee to the mid-section. Staller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Staller turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Staller manages to end up in side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Staller throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bataille is trying to control Staller's posture but Staller avoids it.
Bataille tries to buck Staller off but Staller is having none of it.
Staller tries to move to mount but Bataille blocks the move with his legs.
Staller in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bataille is avoiding damage well.
Staller throws an elbow but Bataille slips to the side and avoids it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataille struggling a bit here.
Staller has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staller looking to ground and pound but Bataille is blocking nicely.
Bataille wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Staller.
Bataille is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Staller sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Staller landing strikes from the mount and Bataille is in trouble!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataille wants to hold on but Staller pushes him away.
Staller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bataille regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staller trying to control the action but Bataille is working from the bottom.
Staller trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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 Patrick Staller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bataille tries to clinch up.
Staller blocks a jab.
A combination from Bataille does no damage.
Bataille waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staller.

Bataille moves into the clinch.
Bataille trying to land knees to the body.
Bataille lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bataille throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Staller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bataille misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Staller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataille unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bataille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Patrick Staller has been cut.
Bataille pushes off an throws an elbow but Staller leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bataille lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bataille just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staller's brow.
Staller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Staller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Staller misses with a body punch.
Bataille lands an elbow just above Staller 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bataille stalling against the cage.
Bataille is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Staller is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Staller managing to block the knees to the body from Bataille.
Bataille letting Staller take a breather here.
Bataille lands an elbow that stopped Staller in his tracks for a moment.
Bataille throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bataille prevents Staller from breaking the clinch.
Staller is stalling here.
Bataille misses with an elbow strike.
Staller blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bataille throws an elbow but misses.
Bataille trying to land knees to the body.
Staller slowing the pace effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Bataille - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bataille throws an elbow that misses.
Bataille lands an elbow inside.
Staller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bataille lands an elbow inside that Staller shrugs off.
Bataille lands an elbow inside.
Bataille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staller.
Bataille lands an elbow that stopped Staller in his tracks for a moment.
Bataille tries to land knees in the clinch but Staller avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bataille throws an elbow but misses.
Staller blocks the elbow strike.
Staller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staller blocks an elbow strike from Bataille.
Bataille tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Staller avoids it.
Staller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bataille trying to land knees to the body.
Staller stalls.
Staller avoids a wild elbow strike from Bataille.
Bataille misses with an elbow over the top.
Bataille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bataille throws an elbow but it misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bataille obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Staller breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Bataille showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Staller's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Staller keeps the fight on the outside.
Staller blocks the body kick.
Bataille scoring well with a low kick there.
Staller keeps the fight on the outside.
Staller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataille works the jab nicely.
Bataille connects with a leg kick. Staller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Staller checks the leg kick.
Bataille throws a right hand that misses

and Staller counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Staller is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bataille will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Staller is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bataille knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Bataille's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Bataille takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bataille gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Staller prevents Bataille from improving his position.
Staller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Staller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataille keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bataille trying to control but Staller postures up.
Staller is keen to just control but Bataille is a slippery customer.
Staller is taking a breather. Bataille 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.
Staller is looking to advance position but Bataille won't allow it.
Bataille tries to roll over but Staller keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Staller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bataille lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Staller at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Bataille.
Bataille is looking to score with low kicks.
Staller staying out of range there.
Bataille looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bataille tries to score with a low kick but Staller moves his leg out of the way.
Bataille fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Staller.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Bataille!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre La Plante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Francois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). La Plante comes into the arena with MegaDeth- This Day We FIGHT! blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Pierre La Plante has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

La Plante
vs
Francois

176 cm
27
165 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Army of One

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre La Plante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacque Francois!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francois misses with a takedown
and La Plante counters with a nice uppercut.
Jacque Francois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Plante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Francois misses with a takedown attempt
and La Plante counters with a nice uppercut.
Francois blocks a head kick by La Plante.
Francois tries for a takedown but La Plante circles away easily
and La Plante cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pierre La Plante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacque Francois.
La Plante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francois on the side of the head.
Francois shoots and misses
and La Plante counters with a low kick, right behind Francois 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francois misses with a takedown attempt
and La Plante counters with a right hand to the body.
Francois looks gassed!

La Plante waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Francois. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Francois to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Francois is rocked!
La Plante works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Francois is still in real trouble! Can La Plante finish him?
Francois tries to roll over but La Plante keeps him under control.

La Plante is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Francois doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time La Plante.
La Plante passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Plante scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Francois to see if he's OK.
Francois seems to have recovered his senses.
Francois is trying to control La Plante's posture but La Plante avoids it.
Francois is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but La Plante is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
La Plante cracks Francois with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
La Plante looking to finish Francois with some ground and pound. This is bad for Francois!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Plante looking to finish Francois with some ground and pound. This is bad for Francois!
Francois working to try and regain half guard.
La Plante 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Plante with shots to the head and body - Francois looks very uncomfortable down there.
Francois is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! La Plante connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Francois takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
La Plante unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Francois wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! La Plante celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre La Plante!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Issac Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Lee Jons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jons has chosen You hate clowns!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cannon
vs
Lee Jons

198 cm
24
284 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

189 cm
28
283 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Steel Penn's Skin Shop SALE! 5.99$ *laundry 93%

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Issac Cannon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Lee Jons!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jons tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jons scores with a nice strike.

It looks like Issac Cannon has been cut.
Johnny Lee Jons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Jons connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cannon. Cannon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cannon ducks under a wild hook from Jons.
Cannon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jons takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jons lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jons works the jab nicely.

Cannon is rocked!

Issac Cannon's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jons drops Cannon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Cannon! Jons dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Lee Jons!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drederick Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drederick Tatum will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

PrudHomme
vs
Tatum

164 cm
25
187 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

182 cm
26
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drederick Tatum!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PrudHomme fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tatum avoids it really well and circles away.
Tatum throws a wild body kick that PrudHomme sees coming a mile off.
Tatum thuds a left hand into PrudHomme's body.
Tatum throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tatum looks to score with a jab to the body but PrudHomme is just out of range.
Tatum explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Tatum.
Tatum throws out a leg kick but PrudHomme moves out of range and Tatum only half commits.
PrudHomme drops his hands momentarily and Tatum takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tatum scores with a crisp jab that stopped PrudHomme in his tracks.
Tatum throws a chopping leg kick but PrudHomme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
PrudHomme gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tatum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a nice shot to the body.
PrudHomme checks a low kick from Tatum.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fight stays on the outside here - PrudHomme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tatum misses with a kick to the body.
PrudHomme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Horrible takedown by PrudHomme or perhaps it was just good defense by Tatum which made him look bad.
PrudHomme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

PrudHomme rushes Tatum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tatum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tatum throws the kick towards the body but PrudHomme avoids it.
PrudHomme closes the distance and clinches up with Tatum, looking for a takedown. PrudHomme pushes Tatum against the cage but Tatum circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parfait PrudHomme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
PrudHomme tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tatum swivels and escapes.
Drederick Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

PrudHomme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for PrudHomme. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
PrudHomme struggles to land a body shot inside as Tatum controls his hands.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but Tatum blocks with his arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
PrudHomme throws a knee to the head but misses.
PrudHomme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
Tatum can't break the clinch.
PrudHomme scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederick Tatum dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Tatum scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
PrudHomme walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatum throws a leg kick but PrudHomme checks it.
PrudHomme looks to clinch
and Tatum counters with a thumping low kick.
PrudHomme doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tatum connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum stuns PrudHomme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
PrudHomme walks into a jab.
Tatum looks to land a body kick but PrudHomme moved away.
Drederick Tatum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum scores with a jab.
PrudHomme closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tatum circles away.
PrudHomme checks a low kick from Tatum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme shoots in for a double leg but Tatum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Parfait PrudHomme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatum lands with a good body shot.
Tatum lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
PrudHomme checks a leg kick nicely.
PrudHomme shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tatum as he avoids it easily.
Tatum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatum lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum thows a body shot but no joy.
Tatum lands a jab to the head.
Tatum connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tatum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. PrudHomme doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
PrudHomme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tatum can pounce on him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatum with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PrudHomme checks a leg kick.
Tatum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tatum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PrudHomme was well out of range. Poor timing from Tatum.
Tatum lands a nice hook to PrudHomme's body. PrudHomme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drederick Tatum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PrudHomme manages to avoid it.
PrudHomme shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but PrudHomme keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tatum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tatum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tatum uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before PrudHomme has time to react.
Tatum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tatum wants to land a leg kick but PrudHomme is out of range.
PrudHomme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Drederick Tatum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tatum cracks a nice hook into PrudHomme's ribs.
Crunch! Tatum slams his shin into PrudHomme's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
PrudHomme takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parfait PrudHomme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tatum.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tatum.
Tatum with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum scores with a shot to the body.
Tatum scores with a body shot.
Tatum lands with an uppercut that bounces PrudHomme off the cage and back into range.
Tatum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tatum throws a low kick, looking for PrudHomme's leg but PrudHomme calmly moves out of range.
Tatum throws a front kick aimed at PrudHomme's knee but PrudHomme avoids it well.
Parfait PrudHomme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme fails with a takedown attempt.
Tatum swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tatum misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drederick Tatum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Christian
vs
Belcher

188 cm
28
210 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

190 cm
22
213 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Christian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws an off balance right hand
and Christian counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Christian misses its intended target.
Jab from Belcher.
Christian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belcher.
Christian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belcher misses with a looping left.
Christian staying out of range there.
Christian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Belcher lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christian thows a body shot but no joy.
Christian connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christian. Belcher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christian misses with a hook to the body
and Belcher counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Christian thinking.
Christian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Russell Belcher has been cut.
Belcher throws an overhand right that lands on Christian's shoulder, as Christian tries to avoid the shot.
Belcher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christian counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Belcher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christian tries to bum rush Belcher with a series of wild strikes but Belcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Belcher has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Belcher there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belcher uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Christian is looking to wear down Belcher with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christian scores with a nice head shot.
Christian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A punch combination from Christian misses.
Christian connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belcher throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Belcher lands a right hook to the body.
Belcher misses with a lunging right hand
and Christian counters with a right hand to the body.
Christian lands a lovely overhand right.
Belcher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Belcher throws a good cross that connects.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belcher misses with a wild body shot.
Belcher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christian.
Belcher misses with a looping left.
Christian connects with a looping right hand.
Belcher throws a lazy uppercut
and Belcher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christian throws a series of punches but Belcher avoids them all with ease.
Christian cracks Belcher with an open hand slap.
Christian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Belcher is rocked!
Christian lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Belcher falls backwards - clearly groggy! Christian dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Christian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

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

Little
vs
Lauzon

195 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
210 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

XTREME PWNAGE
XTREME PWNAGE

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chucky Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lauzon misses with a takedown attempt
and Little counters with a straight right hand.
Lauzon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Little throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lauzon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lauzon looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Little fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Matt Lauzon has been cut.
Little thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lauzon if he has to take too many more of those.

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

Lauzon is rocked!
Lauzon is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Little just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! And now a right hook, right on the button! Lauzon has gone limp, and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chucky Little!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Lieu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordie St Pietro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lieu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "You Don't Know" by Eminem. The crowd seem to be enjoying St Pietro's choice of entrance music: GSP TRIBUTE. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Jordie St Pietro enters the cage!

Lieu
vs
St Pietro

180 cm
27
180 lbs
13 - 4 - 2

179 cm
27
170 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 13 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Zane Lieu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordie St Pietro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lieu misses with a straight left.
Lieu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lieu throws an off balance right hand
and St Pietro counters with an outside leg kick.
Lieu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lieu throws a big shot that misses.
Lieu misses with an uppercut.
St Pietro is looking to chop away at Lieu's legs.
St Pietro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lieu throws out the jab.
Lieu lands a jab to the head.
St Pietro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lieu as he jumps to the side.
Lieu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Pietro sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lieu misses with a wild body shot.
Lieu blocks a jab.
Lieu moves out of range of the body kick from St Pietro.
Lieu misses with an uppercut. St Pietro saw that one coming.
Lieu misses with a left hand
and St Pietro counters with a three punch combo that has Lieu backing up. Lieu nods at St Pietro to acknowledge the strikes.
St Pietro misses with a low kick.
Lieu misses with a body shot.
Zane Lieu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lieu throws a hook but St Pietro blocks it.
Lieu misses with a body punch
and St Pietro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pietro pushes Lieu away with a front kick.
St Pietro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lieu lands a nice hook to St Pietro's body. St Pietro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
St Pietro blocks a jab.
St Pietro scores with a nice body kick.
Lieu jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lieu digs a good hook to St Pietro's body.
Lieu tests St Pietro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
St Pietro darts in trying to clinch
and Lieu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pietro is looking to score with low kicks.
St Pietro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lieus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
St Pietro blocks a jab.
Lieu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits St Pietros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lieu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lieu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lieu misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pietro slips a jab from Lieu.
A jab lands there for Lieu.
St Pietro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Lieu misses.
Lieu misses with a low kick.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lieu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but St Pietro was well out of range. Poor timing from Lieu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
St Pietro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lieu.
Lieu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zane Lieu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

St Pietro slips a jab and a cross from Lieu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lieu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lieu avoids the body shot from St Pietro.
St Pietro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lieu.
Lieu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Pietro.
Lieu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
St Pietro scores with a nice right hand.
Lieu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

St Pietro shoots in and gets a takedown into Lieu's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pietro passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pietro is looking to take a break and control but Lieu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lieu can't do much from the bottom here.

St Pietro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lieu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lieu tries to get out of the position.

St Pietro swings around for an armbar but Lieu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into St Pietro's guard.
St Pietro is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lieu trying to control but St Pietro is working from the bottom.
Lieu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
St Pietro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
St Pietro is trying to control the position but Lieu postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Zane Lieu just wasn't active enough.
St Pietro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot by Lieu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Pietro fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lieu waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract St Pietro. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped St Pietro to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

St Pietro is rocked!
Lieu loads up on a big left hand. St Pietro felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Lieu looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! St Pietro can't hide his disappointment, as Lieu celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zane Lieu!
Zane Lieu retains his welterweight title!