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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Art Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Brooks
vs
Sanchez

188 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Art Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brooks clinches with his opponent.

Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Sanchez feints a jab promting Brooks to slip. Sanchez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Brooks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Art Brooks has been cut.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanchez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks is looking to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch up but Sanchez circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a head kick.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brooks.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
Brooks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brooks moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sanchez pushes Brooks away with a front kick.
Brooks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brooks wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side
and Sanchez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brooks wants to clinch but Sanchez slips to the side

and Sanchez counters by moving into the clinch.
Brooks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.

Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez scores with a leg kick.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Brooks.
Sanchez digs a good hook to Brooks's body.
Sanchez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brooks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Sanchez tenderised Brooks's leg. Brooks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brooks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brooks tries to clinch but Sanchez moves away
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brooks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a head kick.
Sanchez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Brooks avoids nicely.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks wants to clinch.
Brooks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanchez counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brooks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Brooks darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanchez counters with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sanchez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sanchez works over Brooks's head and body with a nice combination.
Sanchez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brooks walks into a straight right hand from Sanchez.

Brooks is rocked!
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Brooks is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez lands a brutal head kick. Brooks looks out on his feet and Sanchez throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Kyle Sanchez!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddy DuRelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Velo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Velo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DuRelle
vs
Velo

180 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

191 cm
19
189 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddy DuRelle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Velo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DuRelle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Velo tries to avoid it but DuRelle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Velo to the ground. Velo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Velo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Velo takes a head kick and keeps coming.

DuRelle drives through and clinches with Velo against the cage.
Velo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DuRelle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Velo wants a takedown.
DuRelle prevents a body shot from Velo.
DuRelle avoiding damage.

DuRelle works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DuRelle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velo is keeping the position for now.
DuRelle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Velo can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DuRelle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
DuRelle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DuRelle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
DuRelle controlling his opponent.

DuRelle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Velo is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Velo and DuRelle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
DuRelle controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddy DuRelle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boowa Kwala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boowa Kwala's chin.

Kwala
vs
Williams

187 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boowa Kwala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kwala looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams shoots in but Kwala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams tries to clinch but Kwala is having none of it.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwala has time to react.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kwala gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good leg kick by Williams there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kwala looks to throw a body kick

and Williams counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Williams looking to finish!

Kwala is rocked!
Kwala is breathing heavily.
Kwala doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Oh Kwala is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwala keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Kwala seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwala is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kwala tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing shots but Kwala is blocking nicely.

Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kwala is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kwala avoid being mounted?
Kwala holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kwala trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kwala does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams is looking to advance position but Kwala won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kwala is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kwala defends it well.
Kwala flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Kwala is working away.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwala has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
Kwala trying to control here.
Kwala is trying to escape back to his feet but Williams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kwala is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kwala on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kwala tries to get out of the position.

Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kwala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Kwala. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.

Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kwala sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kwala wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams passes to side control.

Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kwala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kwala wants to control but Williams postures up.
Kwala throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Kwala manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Kwala postures up.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
It looks like Kwala is going to stand back up.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Kwala wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Kwala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwala working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kwala is aware though and is defending well.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kwala from controlling successfully.
Kwala wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Kwala pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Williams is looking to control Kwala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwala stalling away here and it's allowed Williams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kwala looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking to control.
Steven Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kwala is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Kwala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kwala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boowa Kwala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kwala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kwala fails with a takedown attempt.
Kwala has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Boowa Kwala has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boowa Kwala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwala fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Kwala off balance momentarily.
Steven Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Williams throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Kwala stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Williams follows into mount!
Williams looking to control but Kwala is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boowa Kwala's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Kwala wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Kwala swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Kwala fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Kwala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kwala somewhat.
Kwala fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boowa Kwala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.

Williams lands a head kick that stumbles Kwala and the fighters go to the mat.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kwala shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.

Williams shoots in and bounces Kwala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwala has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Williams has passed into side control.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kwala down.
Kwala is not content to let Williams control the position.

Williams stands up and beckons Kwala to his feet.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kwala. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Kwala keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwala tries to clinch up.
Kwala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kwala doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kwala's calf.
Kwala doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kwala. That did some damage!

Williams drops Kwala with a right and a left! Williams comes rushing in but Kwala regains his composure and manages to keep Williams in guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kwala looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams pushing down on Kwala's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwala tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.

Kwala clinches.

Williams pulls guard successfully.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kwala!
Kwala tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kwala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kwala looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Williams!

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 Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Gomez (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!

Noe Cyr
vs
Gomez

168 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cyprien Noe Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cyr gets tackled into the cage by Gomez. Gomez maintains the clinch.
Cyr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gomez blocks it with crossed arms.

Cyr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gomez postures up in Cyr's guard and throws a big left but Cyr blocks it.
Cyr keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Gomez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Cyr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cyr pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Cruz Gomez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Cyr tries to sprawl but Gomez drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Cyr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gomez pulls his head out easily.
Cyr is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gomez tries to pass to full mount but Cyr defends it.
Gomez prevents Cyr from improving his position.

Gomez is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Gomez is trying to control the action in half guard but Cyr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gomez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cyr is pressing down on Gomez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Cyr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gomez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyr keeping full guard, as Gomez tries to pass.
Cyr is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cyr is keeping the position for now.
Cyr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyr is retaining full guard.
Gomez wants to stand but Cyr is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cyr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez wants to stand but Cyr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Cyr is pulling down on Gomez's head. It's preventing any offense from Gomez, at least for the moment.

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

Cyr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyr has a closed guard, preventing Gomez from standing up.
Cyr pulls Gomez in close to his closed guard and prevents Gomez from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gomez shoots in and bounces Cyr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cyr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Cyr keeps moving.

Cyr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cyr scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Gomez clinches up with Cyr and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cyr jumps into guard, dragging Gomez to the mat.
Gomez has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cyr is proving hard to escape from.

Cyr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.

Cyr looking for a guillotine here but Gomez defends easily.
Cyr keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.

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

Cyr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gomez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gomez trying to control but Cyr is working from the bottom.
Cyr has his hands on Gomez's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cruz Gomez.
Gomez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cyr.
Gomez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Cyr closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cyr jumps into guard, dragging Gomez to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez preventing the sweep.
Cyr is working hard here to advance position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cyr is on top in guard.
Gomez looking to control.
Cyr advances position into side control!
Cyprien Noe Cyr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Cyr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gomez to his feet.
Gomez misses with a wild combination.

Gomez gets tackled into the cage by Cyr. Cyr maintains the clinch.

Cyr decides to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cyr controls Gomez momentarily but Gomez frees himself.

Cyr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gomez wants to get up but he can't break Cyr's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.

Cyr has his foot on Gomez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gomez works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cyprien Noe Cyr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gomez drives through and clinches with Cyr against the cage.

Cyr manages to pull guard.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Cyr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomez looking to pass the guard.
Cyr has Gomez pulled in close to control his posture.

Gomez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cyr is keeping the position for now.
Cyr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gomez manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Cyr looking to pass the guard.
Gomez trying to control the position.
Gomez working a defensive guard but Cyr passes into half guard.
Cyr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gomez wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr stalling.

Cyr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gomez has managed to free his arm - good work.

Cyr stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Gomez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cyr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cyr wants to control but Gomez postures up.
Cyr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gomez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr prevents Gomez from moving into mount.
Cyr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cyr trying to control here.
Gomez prevents Cyr from improving his position.
Cyr gets full guard.
Cyr keeping moving, preventing Gomez from controlling successfully.
Cyr is pulling down on Gomez's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to stand but Cyr is controlling his posture from full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Gomez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cyr to the ground. Gomez is now in Cyr's guard.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Cyr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gomez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gomez trying to control but Cyr is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyr is retaining full guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cyprien Noe Cyr.
I think Cyr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyprien Noe Cyr!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (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!

Marsh
vs
Zorro

180 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh shoots in and drives through. Zorro sprawls well.

Marsh drives through with a takedown into Zorro's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zorro tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Zorro working for a triangle but Marsh defends it easily.
Marsh tries to free his leg and advance position but Zorro is retaining full guard.
Zorro wants to stand up but Marsh is controlling him.
Zorro is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.

Zorro has his feet on Marsh's thighs here. He's pushed Marsh off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Marsh screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zuese Zorro!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Wispe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wispe's choice of entrance music: Me Against The World. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gay
vs
Wispe

168 cm
27
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dorian Gay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Wispe!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wispe slips under a jab.
Dorian Gay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay lands a lovely overhand right.
Wispe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gay.
Wispe pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Gay is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wispe's half guard.
Wispe trying to control but Gay postures up.

Wispe looking for submissions off his back.
Gay prevents Wispe from improving his position.

Gay in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wispe tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dorian Gay!
Dorian Gay is the new welterweight champion!
Dorian Gay bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shogun Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wild Boy by Machine Gun Kelly kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shogun Rua has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rua
vs
Dirk

225 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
207 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shogun Rua!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Dirk!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua wants to clinch
and Dirk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dirk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Dirk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice jab there from Dirk.
Dirk scores with 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!
Dirk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dirk, as that shot connected.
Dirk throws a good cross that connects.
Dirk scores with a jab. Rua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Rua is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Rua.
Dirk connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
Rua is breathing heavily.
Rua avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dirk drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Rua's head, knocking him out cold! Dirk is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Dirk!
Jesse Dirk is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jesse Dirk looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Me lose............yeah right. I'm going to be clowning everyone is this division and maybe even Middleweight.'.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Malsone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard comes to the cage accompanied by Voivod- Tribal convictions. Mark Malsone will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Savard
vs
Malsone

191 cm
20
222 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Malsone!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Malsone.
Savard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Malsone throws a leg kick but Savard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mark Malsone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malsone fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malsone.
Savard avoids the head kick by Malsone.
Malsone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard thows a body kick. Malsone tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Malsone misses with a head kick.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malsone takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Malsone tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malsone is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Savard as he checks the leg kick.
Malsone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savard misses with a kick to the body.
Savard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malsone throws a leg kick but Savard sees it coming and moves out of range.
Savard pushes Malsone away with a front kick.
Malsone looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.

Savard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Malsone's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Savard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Serge Savard just wasn't active enough.
Good leg kick by Malsone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Malsone tries to land a front kick but Savard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Malsone pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Savard. Malsone shrugs it off though.
Savard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Savard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Savard is taking a breather. Malsone 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.

Savard stands up and beckons Malsone to join him on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Savard.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Malsone's calf.
Savard lands a high kick!

Savard moves into the clinch.

Savard breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Savard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savard - that will leave a mark!
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Mark Malsone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard 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.

Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malsone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard scores with a head kick. Malsone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A good leg kick by Savard.
Malsone misses with a head kick.
Malsone throws a hook but Savard avoids it easily.
Savard lands a nice looking body kick.
Savard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malsone can do to turn this around?
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Savard fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Malsone sprawls well initially but Savard persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Savard escapes and gets back to his feet.
Malsone is breathing heavily.
Malsone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Savard lands but Malsone takes it in his stride.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Savard.
Malsone is looking to clinch.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Serge Savard is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malsone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Savard lands a high kick!

Malsone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malsone is trying to control the position but Savard postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Savard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard fakes the leg kick and cracks Malsone in the body.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Savard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Savard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Savard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Savard - that will leave a mark!
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Savard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Savard moves into the clinch successfully.
Malsone looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malsone tries to break the clinch but Savard is controlling the position.
Savard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malsone is trying to break the clinch but Savard has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Savard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Malsone walks forward, straight into a front kick from Savard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malsone misses with a low kick as Savard jumps back.
Malsone throws a leg kick
and Savard counters with a body kick that stops Malsone in his tracks momentarily.
Malsone is looking to clinch.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Malsone tries to keep at a distance but Savard has taken the fight into the clinch.

Savard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malsone motions for Savard to come forward. Malsone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Savard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malsone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malsone will feel that in the morning.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malsone's head.
Savard scores with a nice body kick.

Savard moves into the clinch successfully.

Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Malsone blocks a head kick by Savard.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Savard.
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!
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick from Savard lands but Malsone takes it in his stride.
Malsone throws a push kick but Savard slaps the foot to one side.
Savard lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.

Savard takes the fight into the clinch.
Savard keeps control of Malsone as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Savard breaks from the clinch.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malsone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Savard is out of range.
Malsone misses with a head kick.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard connects with an inside leg kick.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Malsone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Malsone crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Savard - the referee stops the clock and Malsone gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Savard. Malsone manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Savard connects with a high kick.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard avoids the head kick by Malsone.
Savard moves out of range of the strikes.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Savard slams his shin into Malsone's torso.
Crunch! Savard slams his shin into Malsone's torso.
Savard lands with a kick to the temple. Malsone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Savard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Malsone's head.
Malsone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Savard has taken the fight to the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malsone is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

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

Serge Savard clearly takes 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.

A head kick misses from Savard.
Malsone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Savard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malsone takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malsone throws a body punch but Savard moves out of range.

Savard shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Savard decides to return to a standing position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malsone is looking to chop away at Savard's legs.
Malsone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Malsone throws a low kick, looking for Savard's leg but Savard calmly moves out of range.
Malsone throws a leg kick

and Savard counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Malsone!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savard content just to control the position here.
Malsone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savard content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Serge Savard wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Malsone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Savard checks it well.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Savard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Savard gets to his feet. Malsone looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Savard connects with a high kick.

Savard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malsone on his heels. He'll look to pass Malsone's guard now, I'm sure.

Malsone is working an open guard so Savard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savard pushes Malsone away with a front kick.
Savard lands a nice looking body kick.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.

Savard darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Malsone trying to hold on to Savard's head to control him but Savard postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serge Savard had his way with Mark Malsone in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A slapping leg kick lands for Savard.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Malsone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Savard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Savard scoring well with a low kick there.
Savard goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Savard throws a nice head kick!
Savard lands a high kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Savard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

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

Savard decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malsone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Malsone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard throws a sloppy head kick and Malsone moves out of range easily.
Savard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Savard fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Malsone to the ground. Savard is now in Malsone's guard.

Savard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Malsone throws a head kick that misses
and Savard counters with a big head kick but Malsone shrugs it off.
Malsone throws a body punch but Savard moves out of range.
Savard scoring well with a low kick there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Savard.
Malsone throws a solid leg kick but Savard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Malsone.
Savard scores with a head kick. Malsone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Savard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savard scores with a head kick.

Savard looking to score a takedown here. Malsone is defending well but Savard drives through and ends up in Malsone's guard.
Savard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

We're going to have a standup here because Serge Savard wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Savard misses with a head kick.
Savard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Savard throws a head kick but Malsone moves out of range.
Malsone avoids the head kick by Savard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Malsone paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Savard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Malsone on his heels. He'll look to pass Malsone's guard now, I'm sure.
Savard stopping the sweep attempt from Malsone.
Savard 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.
Savard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Serge Savard just wasn't active enough.
Savard throws a front kick that sends Malsone stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Savard shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savard showed some decent athleticism there.
Savard trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malsone is looking to improve his position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serge Savard!
Serge Savard retains his heavyweight title!