cfi 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jace Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jiu Jitsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jace Alexander has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Alexander
vs
Jiu Jitsu

175 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jace Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jiu Jitsu drives through with a takedown into Alexander's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alexander is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jiu Jitsu is controlling him.
Jiu Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Jiu Jitsu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.

Jiu Jitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Alexander defends the submission attempt.

Jiu Jitsu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexander defends it well.

Jiu Jitsu is working for a submission of some sort.

Jiu Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexander sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jiu Jitsu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alexander sees it coming and defends easily.
Alexander is looking to escape.

Alexander kicks Jiu Jitsu off and gets back to his feet.

Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jiu Jitsu to the ground. Alexander is now in Jiu Jitsu's guard.
Alexander trying to control but Jiu Jitsu is working from the bottom.
Jiu Jitsu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Alexander manages to get himself to full guard.

Jiu Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Alexander is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexander manages to kick Jiu Jitsu off! Jiu Jitsu jumps back into Alexander's guard.
Jiu Jitsu tries to free his leg and advance position but Alexander is retaining full guard.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jiu Jitsu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Jiu Jitsu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Jiu Jitsu is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jiu Jitsu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Alexander looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Alexander looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Alexander!

Alexander tries for a kimura but Jiu Jitsu is defending well.
Jiu Jitsu prevents Alexander from moving into mount.
Jiu Jitsu regains half guard.
Jiu Jitsu regains full guard. Nicely done.

Jiu Jitsu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jiu Jitsu wants to sweep here but Alexander controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jiu Jitsu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Alexander has his hands clasped together but Jiu Jitsu extends an breaks Alexander's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jiu Jitsu.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mr Jiu Jitsu!
Mr Jiu Jitsu gave a mention to Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zuese Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Nelson
vs
Zorro

196 cm
26
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
220 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ Purple 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cole Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zuese Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

Zorro moves into the clinch successfully.
Zorro landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorro gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nelson.
Zorro lands an elbow that stopped Nelson in his tracks for a moment.

Zorro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zorro! Nelson is out on his feet! Zorro rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Nelson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Nelson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zuese Zorro!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyprien Noe Cyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk has chosen Wild Boy by Machine Gun Kelly as his entrance music. Jesse Dirk has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cyprien Noe Cyr's chin.

Noe Cyr
vs
Dirk

168 cm
22
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
24
207 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 3 - 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Dirk!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cyr is defended easily by Dirk.
Cyr tries to clinch but Dirk moves out of range.
Cyr shoots in looking for a takedown but Dirk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cyr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyprien Noe Cyr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cyr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cyr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dirk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cyr takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Cyprien Noe Cyr has been cut.
Dirk throws a wild body kick that Cyr sees coming a mile off.
Dirk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dirk scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyr tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cyr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dirk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cyr moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cyr doesn't seem bothered though.
Cyr tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dirk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cyr somewhat.
Cyr is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dirk. That snapped Cyr's head back.

Dirk drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Cyr working for submissions but it's allowed Dirk to get to half guard.
Cyr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cyr taking some punishment here, with Dirk in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk trying to control from half guard but Cyr is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dirk lands a nice short elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk working over Cyr with some ground and pound. Cyr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dirk stalling.
Dirk is trying to control. Cyr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cyr is trying to get back to full guard.
Dirk trying to control the action but Cyr is working from the bottom.
Cyr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dirk scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cyr's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cyr tries to kick Dirk off but Dirk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dirk scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cyr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dirk scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr is not content to let Dirk control the position.

Dirk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cyr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dirk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dirk wants to take a breather but Cyr is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Dirk there.
Dirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dirk controlling the action here.
Dirk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cyr's head.

Cyr actively working from the bottom here.
Dirk works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cyr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dirk lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Cyprien Noe Cyr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jesse Dirk!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinton Samuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cruz Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Samuel
vs
Gomez

198 cm
21
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clinton Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cruz Gomez!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Gomez lands but Samuel takes it in his stride.

Samuel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gomez's guard.
Samuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez wants to stand but Samuel is controlling the position.
Samuel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gomez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gomez trying to keep a closed guard but Samuel is proving a slippery customer.

Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Samuel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.

Samuel gets to his feet - Gomez follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samuel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Samuel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gomez is trying to keep Samuel in close.
Gomez wants to stand up but Samuel is controlling him.
Samuel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to pass the guard but Gomez is keeping the position.
Samuel won't allow Gomez to sweep him here.

Samuel stands and steps away. Gomez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Samuel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Samuel manages to break the clinch.

Samuel has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Samuel breaks the clinch.

Samuel gets a double leg takedown into Gomez's guard.
Samuel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gomez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Clinton Samuel just wasn't active enough.
Samuel misses with a head kick.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samuel defends it nicely.
Samuel fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel misses with a head kick.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Samuel circles away.
Gomez moves to clinch but Samuel breaks away

and Samuel moves into the clinch.

Samuel manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samuel lands a shot to the body.
Gomez looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Samuel breaks the clinch.
Gomez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samuel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice sprawl there from Gomez as Samuel shoots in.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Samuel moves into range and clinches up with Gomez.

Samuel manages to pull guard.
Samuel is striking off his back. Gomez thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Samuel tries to roll over but Gomez keeps him under control.
Samuel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gomez.

Gomez is looking for a kimura but Samuel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gomez to get the leverage.
Samuel is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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. Clinton Samuel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gomez shoots and misses
and Samuel counters with a three punch combo that has Gomez backing up. Gomez nods at Samuel to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuel fails with the takedown.
Samuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clinton Samuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gomez as he avoids it easily.
Samuel shoots in for a double leg but Gomez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Gomez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gomez looking to control.
Samuel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Clinton Samuel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Samuel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gomez.
Clinton Samuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samuel defends it nicely.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Samuel shows good takedown defense.
Gomez is breathing heavily.

Samuel gets a takedown into half guard.
Samuel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gomez.

Gomez has his foot on Samuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Samuel controlling from the top position.

Gomez is working an open guard so Samuel takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gomez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Samuel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clinton Samuel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.

Samuel moves into the clinch.

Samuel has hold of one of Gomez's legs. Gomez is fighting the takedown attempt but Samuel gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Samuel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samuel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gomez on the ground.
Gomez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samuel is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Clinton Samuel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

We're going to have a standup here because Clinton Samuel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gomez gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gomez tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Samuel is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gomez buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gomez!! Gomez is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Samuel throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clinton Samuel!

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 Gilles Gerard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Malsone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Malsone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Gerard
vs
Malsone

190 cm
20
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Solid 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gilles Gerard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Malsone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malsone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gerard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gerard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malsone was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerard.
Gerard takes one to the side of the head.
Malsone throws a sloppy head kick and Gerard moves out of range easily.
Gerard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malsone.
Malsone wants to slow Gerard down by chopping away at his legs.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Malsone misses.
Malsone is looking to chop away at Gerard's legs.
Gerard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Gerard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerard throws a jab when Malsone was well out of range.
Malsone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerard looks to score with a jab to the body but Malsone is just out of range.
Malsone throws a leg kick but Gerard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Gerard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerard fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Gerard.
Gerard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Malsone thows a leg kick but Gerard checks it
and Gerard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gerard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malsone momentarily.
Malsone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malsone looks gassed!
Malsone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malsone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice cross by Gerard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malsone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

Malsone is rocked!
Gerard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Gerard misses the target.
Malsone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gerard lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gerard turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Gerard feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Malsone sprawling to the canvas! Malsone rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gerard finish him?!
Malsone is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerard finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malsone circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Gerard. Malsone falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Gerard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilles Gerard!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Bolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Bolt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Steven Williams's chin.

Bolt
vs
Williams

188 cm
26
206 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Bolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams closes the distance and pushes Bolt back into the cage.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Bolt from controlling successfully.
Bolt throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bolt's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Bolt is trying to keep Williams in close.

Bolt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams wanted to stand there but Bolt had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mason Bolt wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Williams moves out of range as Bolt throws a body kick.
Bolt is looking to land body kicks.
Bolt with a poor takedown

and Williams counters by clinching up.

Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bolt has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Bolt manages to pass to side control!
Bolt postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bolt trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams tries to buck Bolt off but Bolt is having none of it.
Williams parries the strikes from Bolt easily there. Bolt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
Bolt tries to stand but Williams is controlling his head.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Bolt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Bolt is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Williams is surviving well by controlling Bolt's body position as best he can.
Poor strikes thrown by Bolt there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bolt 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.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams is trying to stand but he's just given Bolt his back.
Williams tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bolt working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is keeping busy.
Williams tries to escape but Bolt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolt tries to keep control of the position but Williams is staying busy.

Bolt has his arm under Williams's chin here. Game over son! Bolt squeezes tightly and Williams is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Bolt!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy LaPue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suarez comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Diego Suarez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Suarez
vs
LaPue

181 cm
24
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
199 lbs
7 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Suarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peppy LaPue!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaPue's waist but LaPue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.

Suarez moves into the clinch.
Suarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaPue lands an elbow just above Suarez 's eye.

It looks like Diego Suarez has been cut.
LaPue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suarez's defenses.
Suarez is trying to drag LaPue to the mat but LaPue just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
LaPue working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suarez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
LaPue lands with a light punch inside.
Suarez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Suarez tightens his grip and picks LaPue up, before dumping him to the ground. LaPue manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
LaPue wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but LaPue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suarez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LaPue wants to stand but Suarez is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez postures up in LaPue's guard and throws a big left but LaPue blocks it.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
LaPue not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Suarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Suarez digs a good body shot into LaPue's ribs.
Suarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LaPue pinned against the cage. LaPue gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Suarez just misses with a punch to the body.
A right-left combo lands from LaPue.

LaPue forces Suarez back against the cage and clinches.
Suarez misses with a body punch.
LaPue misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suarez.
LaPue misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suarez works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
LaPue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suarez advances position into side control!
LaPue on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, LaPue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Suarez wants to control but LaPue is keeping him busy.
LaPue is looking to regain half guard here but Suarez keeps moving and retains side control.
LaPue on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Suarez is working LaPue over with some ground and pound from side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Suarez trying to control the position but LaPue is working away.
Suarez is trying to ground and pound but LaPue uses the momentary lack of control by Suarez to regain half guard.
Suarez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. LaPue defending well though.
LaPue controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

LaPue kicks Suarez off and gets back to his feet.
Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but LaPue is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaPue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suarez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
LaPue stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
LaPue wants to clinch up but Suarez keeps it at a distance.
LaPue pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suarez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
LaPue wants to clinch.

Suarez looking to score a takedown here. LaPue is defending well but Suarez drives through and ends up in LaPue's guard.
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!
LaPue seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaPue is looking to stand up but Suarez isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
LaPue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suarez is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Suarez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diego Suarez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

LaPue throws a head kick that Suarez semi-blocks.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suarez is defended easily by LaPue.
LaPue wants to clinch.
LaPue throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LaPue stuffs the takedown attempt from Suarez. Suarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Peppy LaPue is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suarez shoots in looking for a takedown. LaPue tries to sprawl out of it but Suarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LaPue manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Suarez has closed the distance and engaged LaPue in a clinch.
Suarez is trying to stall.
Suarez is trying to pull guard but LaPue turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Suarez manages to pull guard.
LaPue is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and LaPue defends well.
LaPue sitting in guard here, content to control.

Suarez throws his legs up looking for a submission but LaPue uses it to pass to side control.
Suarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on LaPue's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Suarez wants to get back to full guard.
LaPue tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaPue wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking to get back to full guard here but LaPue has managed to pass to side control instead.
Diego Suarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Suarez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

LaPue postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Suarez to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
LaPue goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Suarez doesn't manage to clinch there - LaPue circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for LaPue.
LaPue closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Suarez clinches with his opponent.
Suarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
LaPue lands a left hand.
Suarez is looking for a takedown.
LaPue misses with a punch on the inside.
Suarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. LaPue just stands there and leans against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Suarez.
LaPue is breathing heavily.
Suarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. LaPue avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
LaPue lands an elbow inside.
Suarez scores with a hook to the body.
LaPue stops a takedown attempt from Suarez.
LaPue throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Suarez takes an elbow to the temple.
LaPue misses with a short punch on the inside.
Suarez blocks an uppercut.
LaPue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Suarez tries for a takedown but LaPue manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaPue fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaPue tries to land a knee to the head but Suarez blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by LaPue.
LaPue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suarez backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for LaPue.

Suarez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. LaPue is trying to keep an underhook but Suarez manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Suarez stops LaPue from getting back to his feet.

Suarez is working for a kimura but LaPue is defending it quite comfortably.
LaPue is looking to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaPue is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suarez scores with a couple of nice shots.

Suarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Suarez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peppy LaPue will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Diego Suarez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Suarez looks to score with a jab to the body but LaPue is just out of range.
LaPue avoids the body shot from Suarez.
LaPue cracks Suarez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suarez thows a body shot but no joy.
LaPue throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
LaPue takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
LaPue is looking to clinch.
LaPue is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of LaPue 's head but he takes it in his stride.
LaPue lands a two punch combo.
LaPue tries to clinch up but Suarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Suarez wants to clinch up but LaPue keeps it at a distance.

Suarez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging LaPue to the ground. Suarez is now in LaPue's guard.
Suarez trying to control but LaPue is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LaPue is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Suarez throws an elbow that misses. LaPue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Suarez's guard. Nice move by LaPue!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Suarez is looking for a triangle but LaPue pushes his legs off easily.

Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaPue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LaPue stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Suarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LaPue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Suarez working for a triangle but LaPue defends it easily.
Suarez is trying to control the position but LaPue postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suarez controls LaPue momentarily but LaPue frees himself.

LaPue gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Suarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Suarez tries to clinch there but LaPue circles away.
Suarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Suarez tries to clinch up.
LaPue tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.
LaPue tries to clinch there but Suarez circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to clinch.
LaPue moves in looking to clinch but Suarez pushes him off.
Suarez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LaPue's waist but LaPue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Suarez off to one side.
LaPue is looking to clinch.
Suarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
LaPue closes the distance but Suarez moves to the side

and Suarez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LaPue's guard now.
LaPue trying to keep a closed guard but Suarez is proving a slippery customer.
LaPue looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suarez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
LaPue preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
LaPue keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because LaPue is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
LaPue is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suarez is controlling him.
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!
Suarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. LaPue is keeping the position for now.
Suarez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Suarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LaPue as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Suarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LaPue is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaPue defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suarez.

LaPue pushes Suarez up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LaPue.
LaPue misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Suarez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suarez 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Suarez!
Post fight, Diego Suarez stared into the camera and said 'time for me to take some time off and hard training. A big big thanks to CFI for the chance to step in their cage! I will be back'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dream Big - Crooked I feat Akon. Black has chosen Disturbed - Indestructible as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Matt Black told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Phoenix
vs
Black

192 cm
27
218 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

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 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Black!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Black lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Black manages to avoid it.
Black moves out of range as Phoenix strikes.
Black pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phoenix shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Black misses with a wild body shot.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Black was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phoenix takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phoenix scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phoenix.
Black waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Black's head but Black sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Black connects with a looping right hand.
Phoenix on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Black. Black obviously looking to wear him down.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Black connects with an inside leg kick.
Phoenix takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Black throws a combination. Phoenix tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Phoenix is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Black looks to score with a jab to the body but Phoenix is just out of range.
Phoenix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Black throws a nice head kick!
Black misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Black lands.

Phoenix is rocked!
Black thumps Phoenix with a low kick.
Oh Phoenix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phoenix drops his hands momentarily and Black takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Black connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws out a powerful jab.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Black lands with a big left! Phoenix is wobbled badly! Black comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Phoenix to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Black!
Matt Black is the new light heavyweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dorian Gay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buvaisar Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saitiev has chosen Gimme Shelter Rolling stones as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Buvaisar Saitiev enters the cage!

Gay
vs
Saitiev

168 cm
28
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

155 cm
28
184 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

PEGASUS FIGHT WEAR ( $ 7 and Laundering 90% )

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 4 - 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 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buvaisar Saitiev!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gay keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gay punishes Saitiev's body with a nice straight punch.
Saitiev with a poor takedown

and Gay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gay sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gay is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saitiev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saitiev has escaped and now he's on top!
Gay pulls Saitiev in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saitiev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Saitiev trying to control but Gay is working from the bottom.
Saitiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Saitiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitiev preventing the sweep.
Saitiev postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gay pulls Saitiev in close to prevent any damage.
Gay keeping full guard, as Saitiev tries to pass.

We're going to have a standup here because Dorian Gay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gay misses with an uppercut.
Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dorian Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buvaisar Saitiev.
Gay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saitiev shoots in and drives through. Gay sprawls well.
Saitiev ducks under a wild hook from Gay.
Gay misses the jab.
Saitiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gay circles away.
Gay scores with a decent looking hook.
Gay is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gay misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Saitiev.
Saitiev misses with a takedown
and Saitiev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saitiev looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gay throws a looping overhand right but Saitiev ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitiev misses with a takedown attempt - Gay sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A cross from Gay lands.
Buvaisar Saitiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gay lands a jab.
Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt.
Gay thuds a left hand into Saitiev's body.
Gay lands a jab to the head.
Saitiev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Gay is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Saitiev.
Saitiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Gay counters with a huge left! Saitiev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gay isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Saitiev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gay!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dorian Gay!
Dorian Gay retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Dorian Gay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior dos Anjos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Savard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savard comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Voivod- Tribal convictions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Serge Savard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

dos Anjos
vs
Savard

194 cm
23
240 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

191 cm
21
222 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior dos Anjos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serge Savard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savard pushes dos Anjos away with a front kick.
dos Anjos misses with an uppercut
and Savard counters with a good low kick that dos Anjos was not able to check.
dos Anjos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savard counters with an outside leg kick.
dos Anjos throws a big shot that misses.
Savard throws a quick head kick that skims the top of dos Anjos's head.

It looks like Junior dos Anjos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
dos Anjos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Savard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dos Anjos.
Sloppy strikes from Savard. Those never looked like landing.
Savard ducks under a wild hook from dos Anjos.
dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Savard ducks down to avoid it.
Savard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dos Anjos circles away from the clinch attempt.
dos Anjos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Savard counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
dos Anjos is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savard throws a head kick that misses.
Savard fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops dos Anjos to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! dos Anjos looks to clinch but Savard throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! dos Anjos taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Serge Savard! Serge Savard retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Serge Savard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.