NAF 12: Pilgram vs. Strauss PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Liberatore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberatore is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. Matt Gordon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gordon
vs
Liberatore

190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

188 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Liberatore!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberatore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Matt Gordon has been cut.
Liberatore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gordon.

Liberatore gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Liberatore.
Liberatore wants to control for a moment but Gordon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Liberatore tries to stand and escape but Gordon is controlling the position.
Gordon flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Gordon misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Gordon is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Liberatore is tapping! Great win for Gordon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matt Gordon!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ron Lemieux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Smalling (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!

Lemieux
vs
Smalling

179 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Scotia Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Lemieux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rob Smalling!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smalling swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Smalling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lemieux.
Nice jab there from Smalling.
Smalling scores with a one two! Lemieux had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lemieux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lemieux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Smalling throws a right hand that Lemieux ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemieux also avoids with ease.
Smalling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Smalling throws a series of punches but Lemieux avoids them all with ease.
Smalling throws a one two combo.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalling tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalling digs a good hook to Lemieux's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemieux looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lemieux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smalling sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Lemieux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smalling rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lemieux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lemieux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smalling counters with a nice uppercut.
Smalling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lemieux has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smalling tries to bum rush Lemieux with a series of wild strikes but Lemieux uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smalling throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smalling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Some wild striking there from Smalling.
Lemieux tries a head kick but it misses.
Lemieux shoots in but Smalling avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smalling stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smalling wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalling cracks Lemieux with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Smalling scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Lemieux drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lemieux pushes down on Smalling's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smalling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lemieux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lemieux stops Smalling from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemieux performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smalling looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lemieux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ron Lemieux has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lemieux shoots in looking for a takedown. Smalling tries to sprawl out of it but Lemieux keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smalling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smalling throws a right hand that Lemieux ducks under and follows up with a left that Lemieux also avoids with ease.
Lemieux slips a jab and a cross from Smalling.
Smalling is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalling lands with a nice combination. Lemieux backs away looking to recover.
Smalling lands with a shot to the body.
Lemieux throws a lazy right hand but Smalling sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smalling catches Lemieux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smalling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lemieux throws out a loose jab but Smalling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smalling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smalling misses with a double jab.
Smalling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smalling checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smalling misses with a few strikes there.
Lemieux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smalling uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lemieux.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Smalling dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lemieux.
Lemieux is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smalling will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Smalling is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Lemieux take his back! Uh oh - Lemieux has got a rear naked choke here! Smalling is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ron Lemieux!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ron Lemieux thanked Scotia Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volkov has chosen Mazzy Starr- Into Dust as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Volkov

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrone Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Borislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Tyrone Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Jackson tries to bum rush Volkov with a series of wild strikes but Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Volkov counters with a series of strikes. Jackson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Volkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jackson.
Volkov throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Volkov gets a clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Jackson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Come on Volkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Volkov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Volkov tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Volkov scores with a knee to the head.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Volkov has double underhooks.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Volkov trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Volkov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Volkov counters with a straight right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Volkov scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Tyrone Jackson has been cut.
Jackson shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Jackson shoots in but Volkov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Volkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Volkov sprawls well. Volkov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Volkov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a right hand that Volkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Volkov also avoids with ease.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Volkov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Volkov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Volkov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Volkov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Jackson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jackson misses with a combination
and Volkov counters with a one-two to the body.
Volkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Volkov counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Volkov to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Volkov.
Jackson lands a jab to the head.
Volkov lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Volkov avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Volkov tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Volkov counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Volkov lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Volkov.
Volkov cracks a nice hook into Jackson's ribs.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Volkov. Volkov maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Volkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Volkov has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Volkov lands a right hand.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Volkov.
Volkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Volkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Volkov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Volkov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Volkov looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Volkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Volkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A knee to the head by Volkov.
Borislav Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Volkov lands a knee to the head.
Volkov works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov misses with a body punch.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Volkov.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson taking a breather.
Jackson is trying to push Volkov away but Volkov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borislav Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Volkov throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Volkov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Volkov is looking to clinch.
Volkov throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Volkov throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.

Volkov has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Volkov won't allow it.
Volkov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Volkov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is trying to maintain a safe position but Jackson gets an underhook and turns Volkov into the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Volkov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Volkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volkov prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov taking a breather.
Volkov prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Volkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Volkov misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Volkov has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Volkov fails to land.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Volkov misses with a knee strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkov keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jackson up against the cage.
Volkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson can't break the clinch.

Jackson breaks the clinch.
Tyrone Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Jackson or perhaps it was just good defense by Volkov which made him look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Volkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Volkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tyrone Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Volkov!
A victorious Borislav Volkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rock Prescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnston has chosen Shackler's Revenge - Guns N Roses as his entrance music. Rock Prescott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Prescott
vs
Johnston

176 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
21
132 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rock Prescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, JJ Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Johnston lands but Prescott takes it in his stride.

It looks like Rock Prescott has been cut.

Johnston rushes Prescott and presses him up against the cage.

Johnston breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prescott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prescott circles away from the clinch attempt.

Prescott looking to score a takedown here. Johnston is defending well but Prescott drives through and ends up in Johnston's guard.
Prescott postures up in Johnston's guard and throws a big left but Johnston blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnston trying to control the position.
Johnston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Prescott distracts Johnston with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prescott postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Johnston is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Prescott, into his guard.

Prescott looking for subs off his back but Johnston has passed one foot through into half guard.

Prescott has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Johnston. Oh but Prescott has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Johnston goes limp - he's gone! Prescott jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rock Prescott!
After winning the bout, Rock Prescott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orange Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lagarett Fitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitz has chosen Nas - One mic as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Blue
vs
Fitz

225 cm
27
143 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

165 cm
26
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orange Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lagarett Fitz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue is looking to clinch but Fitz is avoiding it.

Blue drives through and clinches with Fitz against the cage.
Fitz managing to block the knees to the body from Blue.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitz is defending well for now.
Fitz tries to pull guard but Blue holds him up against the cage and eventually Fitz drops back down to his feet.
Blue lands an elbow just above Fitz 's eye.
Blue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blue landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Blue is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fitz is defending well for now.
Fitz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blue just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitz up against the cage.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Blue gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Orange Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lagarett Fitz.
Fitz tries to pull guard but Blue forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blue.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blue just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fitz's brow.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitz blocks an elbow strike from Blue.
Fitz avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitz avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blue tries to land a knee to the head but Fitz blocks with his arms.
Fitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fitz avoids the elbow strike from Blue, against the cage.
Blue scores a nice knee to the body.
Blue connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fitz's face.
Fitz avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue looking to throw knees to the head but Fitz is blocking nicely.
Blue pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Blue to keep the fight standing.
Blue pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blue avoiding damage.
Blue prevents a takedown attempt there.
Blue stalling against the cage.
Blue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fitz's defenses.
A knee to the head by Blue.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue pushes off an throws an elbow but Fitz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blue stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fitz is trying to pull guard but Blue has him pressed against the cage.
Fitz tries for a takedown but Blue manages to get underhooks.
Blue prevents the takedown attempt.
Blue misses with an elbow over the top.
Fitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blue.
Blue will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fitz up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitz is trying to pull guard but Blue has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Orange Blue dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Blue is looking to clinch but Fitz is avoiding it.
Blue displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitz.
Blue fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blue's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fitz under the eye.
Blue tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fitz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blue tries to clinch up.
Blue is looking to clinch.
Blue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fitz throws a leg kick but Blue sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blue tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Blue gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fitz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue misses with an elbow strike.
Fitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Blue shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orange Blue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lagarett Fitz.
Blue has Fitz pushed against the cage.
Fitz tries to score a body lock takedown but Blue shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Fitz looking for a takedown.
Blue stalling the fight.
Blue lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Lagarett Fitz has been cut.
Fitz avoids a wild elbow strike from Blue.
Blue lands an elbow inside.
Blue lands an elbow just above Fitz 's eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blue lands a nice elbow.
Blue throws an elbow that misses.
Blue throws an elbow but it misses.
Blue is pressed up against the cage. Fitz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blue down to the mat. Blue avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Orange Blue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitz lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fitz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Fitz scores with a takedown into Blue's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Blue is pulling down on Fitz's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitz wants to control from the top but Blue keeps moving.
Fitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blue swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitz trying to control but Blue is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blue throws a nice looking combination but Fitz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fitz throws a leg kick that misses.
Blue misses with a double jab

and Fitz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blue!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitz punching from mount but Blue doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fitz lands a heavy elbow.
Blue blocking the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitz misses with a head shot.
Blue knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitz on the ground.
Blue blocking the ground and pound.
A nice elbow there by Fitz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lagarett Fitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lagarett Fitz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Fitz.
Blue throws a series of punches but Fitz avoids them all with ease.
Fitz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orange Blue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fitz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Blue clinches with his opponent.
Blue throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fitz blocks it with crossed arms.
Blue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fitz blocks the elbow strike.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blue throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Fitz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Blue regains guard immediately.
Fitz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blue is keeping the position for now.
Blue being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitz stands up over Blue, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blue pulls Fitz in close to prevent any damage.
Fitz throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitz wants to pass the guard but Blue is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitz forces his way into half guard.
Fitz wants to pass the guard but Blue is defending well.
Blue avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitz.
Ground and pound from Fitz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fitz is trying to control. Blue wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fitz is taking a breather. Blue 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.
Blue blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitz.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lagarett Fitz.
Fitz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blue avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lagarett Fitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitz 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lagarett Fitz!
Lagarett Fitz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cody Yeary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid DiBiase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeary comes to the cage accompanied by Chip off the block - Machine gun Kelly (MGK). DiBiase is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Metallica - Master of Puppets. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Yeary
vs
DiBiase

188 cm
25
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cody Yeary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sid DiBiase!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeary looks for a takedown but DiBiase sprawls well.

Yeary shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches DiBiase napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Yeary working away.
DiBiase takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
DiBiase gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Yeary lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yeary with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeary scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish DiBiase?
DiBiase can't escape the position.
DiBiase wants to get back to his feet.
Yeary takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yeary with the ground and pound from mount.
Yeary can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DiBiase is looking to escape.
Yeary dominating with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Yeary cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

It looks like Sid DiBiase has been cut.
Yeary is landing with some decent strikes but DiBiase is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Yeary takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
DiBiase is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Yeary breaks from DiBiase's wrist control and lands an elbow.
DiBiase is looking to improve his position but Yeary isn't that keen on the idea.
Yeary looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yeary tries to control but DiBiase wriggling away.
DiBiase slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeary slows the pace down in half guard.
Yeary throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiBiase taking some punishment here, with Yeary in his half guard.
Yeary keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DiBiase blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yeary.
Yeary controlling the pace.
DiBiase wants to improve his position but Yeary is controlling well.
Yeary lands with a punch from half guard.
DiBiase wants to control but Yeary is keeping busy.
Yeary trying to control the pace.
DiBiase is trying to stand.
DiBiase has hold of Yeary's hands but Yeary slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yeary is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DiBiase is trying to stand back up but Yeary is controlling him
Yeary content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeary working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nice strikes from Yeary there.
Yeary working DiBiase over with strikes.
Yeary working DiBiase over with strikes.
Yeary 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.
Yeary looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DiBiase with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yeary landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yeary sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yeary lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeary working DiBiase over with strikes.
Yeary lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yeary takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeary looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yeary scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yeary connects with a nice short shot to DiBiase's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Yeary connects with a nice short shot to DiBiase's temple.
Yeary seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yeary working DiBiase over with strikes.
Yeary working over DiBiase with some ground and pound. DiBiase looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
DiBiase has hold of Yeary's hands but Yeary slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

DiBiase makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Yeary blocks a jab.
Yeary has a takedown stuffed.
DiBiase displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yeary.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Yeary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DiBiase stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DiBiase wants it to stay on the feet.
Yeary shoots in looking for a takedown but DiBiase manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yeary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Yeary gets the takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Yeary dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid DiBiase's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - DiBiase looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yeary keeps the fight on the outside.
DiBiase goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

DiBiase gets caught napping as Yeary dives in and scores a takedown. DiBiase manages to retain guard.
Yeary wants to control from the top but DiBiase keeps moving.
Yeary with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DiBiase is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DiBiase throwing shots but Yeary is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiBiase is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yeary reverses the position - he's now on top in DiBiase's guard.

DiBiase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DiBiase is breathing heavily.
Yeary's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yeary scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
DiBiase is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DiBiase working a defensive guard here.
Yeary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yeary wants to pass the guard but DiBiase is keeping the position.
Yeary sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cody Yeary overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yeary postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yeary working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Yeary trying to control but DiBiase is working from the bottom.
Yeary is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeary lands a couple of digs.
Yeary postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yeary stands up over DiBiase, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeary lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Yeary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yeary postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yeary wants to control from the top but DiBiase keeps moving.
Yeary's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yeary tries to free his leg and advance position but DiBiase is retaining full guard.
DiBiase keeping moving, preventing Yeary from controlling successfully.

DiBiase working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yeary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yeary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yeary lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yeary stands and throws DiBiase's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeary controlling from side mount.
DiBiase taking a bit of punishment here - Yeary scoring with strikes.
Yeary lands a few punches from side control.
DiBiase tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Yeary lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear DiBiase down.
Yeary scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yeary grinds an elbow into DiBiase's temple.
Yeary scores with a couple of short elbows.
DiBiase on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Yeary advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeary unloading with bombs!
Yeary scoring with strikes but DiBiase is staying in there.
DiBiase wants to try and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeary with the ground and pound from mount.
Yeary controlling the position easily from mount.
DiBiase is in a horrible position here. Yeary smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Yeary putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Yeary content just to control the position here.
Yeary with good strikes from the mount here!
Yeary controlling the pace for now.
Yeary seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down DiBiase for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yeary working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Yeary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sid DiBiase's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Yeary.
Danga de danga de dang - DiBiase scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Cody Yeary has been cut.
DiBiase tries to clinch there but Yeary circles away.
DiBiase tries to clinch up but Yeary circles away and keeps his distance.
DiBiase moves in looking to clinch but Yeary pushes him off.
Horrible takedown by Yeary or perhaps it was just good defense by DiBiase which made him look bad.
Cody Yeary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeary fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Yeary. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiBiase stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DiBiase wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by DiBiase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DiBiase.
DiBiase fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yeary shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DiBiase as he jumps to the side.
Yeary displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DiBiase.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yeary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DiBiase but DiBiase pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiBiase tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Yeary manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DiBiase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DiBiase is looking to clinch.
DiBiase leaves Yeary with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sid DiBiase seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DiBiase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for DiBiase with that takedown attempt.
DiBiase moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from DiBiase. No joy for Yeary on that attempt.
Yeary shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DiBiase but DiBiase pushes him off and we're back to square one.

DiBiase has closed the distance and engaged Yeary in a clinch.
DiBiase utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sid DiBiase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by DiBiase.
DiBiase stalling in the clinch.
DiBiase is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiBiase tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DiBiase prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeary tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yeary wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from DiBiase.
DiBiase lands a knee to the head.
Yeary goes for a takedown in the clinch but DiBiase prevents it.
DiBiase landing knees to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeary fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DiBiase utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Yeary wants a takedown.
Yeary is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DiBiase can do to turn this around?
DiBiase landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Yeary changes levels and goes for a takedown here. DiBiase fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DiBiase tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yeary swivels and escapes.
Yeary shoots in looking for a takedown but DiBiase manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yeary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
DiBiase tries to clinch up.
DiBiase tries to clinch but Yeary moves out of range.
DiBiase tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yeary swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yeary stuffs the takedown.
Cody Yeary is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DiBiase's waist but DiBiase gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yeary off to one side.
DiBiase stuffs the takedown attempt from Yeary. Yeary gets slowly back to his feet.
DiBiase feints and then cracks Yeary's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yeary down.

Yeary drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DiBiase is not content to let Yeary control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DiBiase sneaks back into half guard.
DiBiase wants to improve his position but Yeary is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yeary is nestled in close to DiBiase, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
DiBiase wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sid DiBiase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yeary 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Yeary!
Cody Yeary opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Scott Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Strauss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Strauss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pilgrim
vs
Strauss

190 cm
23
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

162 cm
25
142 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Pilgrim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Strauss!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Strauss rushes Pilgrim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pilgrim trying to stall but Strauss improves his position.
Strauss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Strauss is stalling here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Strauss.
The referee is keeping an eye on Strauss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pilgrim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Strauss smiles and moves away.

Pilgrim instigates a clinch.
Pilgrim blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss lands with a light punch inside.
Strauss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pilgrim jumps guard but Strauss stands there with Pilgrim around his waist. Pilgrim gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim can't get the takedown.
Pilgrim wants a takedown but no success here.
Strauss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pilgrim is defending well for now.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pilgrim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Pilgrim blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss looking to throw knees to the head but Pilgrim is blocking nicely.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pilgrim really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pilgrim lands a left hand.
Strauss slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss has Pilgrim pressed against the cage, preventing Pilgrim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pilgrim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pilgrim is trying to drag Strauss to the mat but Strauss just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strauss.

Pilgrim jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pilgrim has a closed guard, preventing Strauss from standing up.
Strauss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss won't allow Pilgrim to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilgrim trying to control the position.
Pilgrim keeping full guard, as Strauss tries to pass.
Strauss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pilgrim shoots in for a double leg but Strauss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strauss closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pilgrim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pilgrim tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Pilgrim drops back down to his feet.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss leaning against his opponent.
Pilgrim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pilgrim is working for takedown but Strauss is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right from Strauss.
Strauss is leaning against Pilgrim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Strauss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pilgrim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Strauss 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.

Strauss wants to clinch up but Pilgrim keeps it at a distance.
Strauss wants to clinch.
Pilgrim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Strauss circles away.
Pilgrim misses with a double jab.
Pilgrim fails with the takedown.
Strauss tries to clinch but Pilgrim is having none of it.
Pilgrim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pilgrim swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Strauss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pilgrim, pushing him back against the cage.
Pilgrim being controlled against the cage.
Strauss lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strauss drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pilgrim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Strauss comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pilgrim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Pilgrim controls the action.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pilgrim tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Strauss just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pilgrim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Strauss walks away with a smile on his face. Pilgrim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but Strauss shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strauss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Strauss forces Pilgrim back against the cage and clinches.
Strauss missing with knees to the body.
Strauss tries to land knees in the clinch but Pilgrim avoids the damage to the body.
Strauss stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pilgrim jumps guard but Strauss turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strauss lands a left hand.
Pilgrim takes an elbow to the temple.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pilgrim's defenses.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Pilgrim is rocked!
Strauss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Oh Pilgrim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strauss prevents Pilgrim from breaking the clinch.
Pilgrim seems to have got his legs back now.
Strauss lands an uppercut.
A short left from Strauss.
Pilgrim takes a shot to the head.
Strauss stalling against the cage.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Pilgrim controls his hands.
Strauss digs a right hand into Pilgrim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pilgrim's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pilgrim stalling in the clinch but Strauss improves position.
Strauss gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Strauss gets through Pilgrim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pilgrim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strauss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strauss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pilgrim or not.
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!
Pilgrim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Strauss 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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pilgrim dodges an elbow strike from Strauss.
Pilgrim looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Strauss.
Strauss controlling the action here for a moment.
Strauss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss has Pilgrim pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Strauss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strauss pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pilgrim tries to pull guard but Strauss holds him up against the cage and eventually Pilgrim drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strauss takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Strauss lands an elbow that stopped Pilgrim in his tracks for a moment.
Pilgrim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strauss is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pilgrim being controlled against the cage.
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Strauss lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strauss.
Pilgrim tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Strauss.

Strauss breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pilgrim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daniel Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Pilgrim pushes him off.

Strauss clinches.
Strauss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Strauss throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pilgrim wants to take the fight to the mat but Strauss manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss is stalling here.
Pilgrim managing to block the knees to the body from Strauss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Strauss.
Strauss wants a takedown but no success here.
Daniel Strauss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pilgrim tries to score a body lock takedown but Strauss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pilgrim prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss leaning his opponent against the cage.
Strauss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pilgrim.
Strauss lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strauss.
Strauss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pilgrim tries to circle away but Strauss has him pinned against the cage.
Pilgrim is trying to pull guard but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Pilgrim is trying to break the clinch but Strauss is controlling him.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pilgrim backwards.
Nice body punch from Strauss - that landed with a thud.
Strauss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pilgrim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pilgrim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Strauss really dominated that 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.

Strauss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pilgrim misses with a wild combination.

Pilgrim moves into the clinch successfully.
Strauss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pilgrim goes for a takedown attempt but Strauss pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Strauss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Pilgrim circles away.
Strauss tries to clinch there but Pilgrim circles away.

Pilgrim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pilgrim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Strauss avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Strauss presses Pilgrim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Strauss manages to break the clinch.

Strauss moves into the clinch.

Strauss drops Pilgrim onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Pilgrim is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Strauss creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pilgrim's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pilgrim drops to his knees and Strauss pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Strauss!
Daniel Strauss is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Daniel Strauss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.