OFC 164: Turilli vs Saraiva PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camillo Samcjez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lawrence's choice of entrance music: Overture. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samcjez
vs
Lawrence

182 cm
30
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

177 cm
33
182 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Camillo Samcjez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samcjez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Lawrence scores with a takedown into Samcjez's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lawrence won't allow Samcjez to get back to his feet.

Lawrence stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lawrence scores with a shot to the body.
Samcjez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samcjez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samcjez tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawrence missing with a left hand there. Samcjez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samcjez doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence is looking to clinch but Samcjez is avoiding it.
Samcjez swats away the attempt to clinch by Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Samcjez sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there.
Samcjez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samcjez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Samcjez wants to clinch.
Lawrence chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samcjez can pounce on him.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Samcjez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Samcjez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lawrence.
Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside.
Samcjez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Samcjez breaks the clinch.

Lawrence has Samcjez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Samcjez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Lawrence lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Samcjez.
Samcjez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Samcjez.
A head kick by Samcjez misses

and Lawrence decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Samcjez's guard.
Lawrence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence prevents Samcjez from getting back to his feet.
Lawrence looking to pass the guard.

Lawrence gets to his feet - Samcjez follows without any prompting.
Samcjez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Lawrence connects with a nice looking jab.
Samcjez throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Samcjez sprawls well.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Samcjez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Samcjez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samcjez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawrence's calf.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Samcjez counters with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samcjez avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Samcjez.
Samcjez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Camillo Samcjez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lawrence clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samcjez tries to circle away but Lawrence has him pinned against the cage.
Samcjez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lawrence dominated that round.
That's time! Samcjez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lawrence throws a leg kick which misses Samcjez's front leg but catches the back leg as Samcjez tries to avoid it.
Samcjez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samcjez tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Marcus Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samcjez tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawrence swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samcjez tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Samcjez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawrence.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lawrence rushes Samcjez and presses him up against the cage.
Lawrence is looking for a takedown.

Samcjez breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Samcjez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Samcjez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Camillo Samcjez is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samcjez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Samcjez defends it nicely.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Samcjez sprawls well. Samcjez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lawrence gets slowly back to his feet.
Samcjez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samcjez scores with a leg kick.

Lawrence moves into the clinch.

Samcjez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Samcjez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Samcjez but Samcjez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Samcjez keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samcjez.
Lawrence swats away the attempt to clinch by Samcjez.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Samcjez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence.
Samcjez thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Samcjez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samcjez throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Lawrence or perhaps it was just good defense by Samcjez which made him look bad.
Lawrence is looking to clinch.
Samcjez throws a right hand that Lawrence ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawrence also avoids with ease.

Lawrence rushes Samcjez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samcjez's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Samcjez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samcjez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lawrence wants a takedown but no success here.
Samcjez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawrence won't allow it.
Samcjez is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawrence has double underhooks.

Lawrence breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Samcjez pinned against the cage. Samcjez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Samcjez's belly button to the back.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samcjez tries to clinch up but Lawrence circles away and keeps his distance.

Lawrence shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Samcjez's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samcjez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence prevents Samcjez from getting back to his feet.

Samcjez pushes Lawrence off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lawrence closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samcjez's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lawrence tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lawrence tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Samcjez swivels and escapes.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Samcjez moves out of range.
Lawrence fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Samcjez avoids it really well and circles away.
Samcjez wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance.

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

Samcjez has one foot on Lawrence's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lawrence avoids the head kick by Samcjez.
Samcjez throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Samcjez gets tackled into the cage by Lawrence. Lawrence maintains the clinch.
Lawrence goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samcjez wants to get back to striking at distance but Lawrence won't allow it.
Samcjez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samcjez is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Samcjez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samcjez gets underhooks to prevent Lawrence's takedown attempt.
Camillo Samcjez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Lawrence.
Lawrence is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samcjez is defending well.

Lawrence has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Samcjez is trying to keep an underhook but Lawrence manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samcjez is trying to stand up here but Lawrence is controlling him well.

Samcjez has one foot on Lawrence's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lawrence tries to close the distance and clinch but Samcjez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawrence throws a sloppy body shot
and Samcjez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samcjez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lawrence manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Samcjez has Lawrence up against the cage in a clinch.
Lawrence has Samcjez pressed against the cage, preventing Samcjez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Samcjez manages to break the clinch.
Samcjez tries to land a front kick but Lawrence steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lawrence shoots in and drives through. Samcjez sprawls well.
Lawrence fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samcjez moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off.

Lawrence shoots in and bounces Samcjez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lawrence won't allow Samcjez to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samcjez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samcjez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samcjez!
Lawrence sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lawrence moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lawrence 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.
Marcus Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lawrence looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lawrence has a closed guard, preventing Samcjez from standing up.
Lawrence trying to control the position.

Lawrence uses the cage 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.
Lawrence fails in his attempt to clinch.
Camillo Samcjez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samcjez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawrence moves away.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Lawrence!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Belanger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kreg Yamovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belanger
vs
Yamovitch

179 cm
29
142 lbs
10 - 9 - 1

173 cm
34
155 lbs
15 - 20 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Belanger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kreg Yamovitch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamovitch slips under a jab.
Yamovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Belanger moves out of range easily.
Belanger swings for the body but Yamovitch moves out of range.
A lazy left from Belanger finds it's target.
Belanger avoids the head kick by Yamovitch.
Belanger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belanger throws a good cross that connects.
Yamovitch moves in looking to clinch but Belanger pushes him off.
Yamovitch is looking to land body kicks.
Yamovitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yamovitch throws a body kick that misses.
Yamovitch is looking to chop away at Belanger's legs.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Yamovitch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yamovitch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamovitch throws a leg kick
and Belanger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Yamovitch rushes Belanger and presses him up against the cage.
Belanger lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
Belanger tries to work over Yamovitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamovitch misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belanger.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belanger.
Belanger tries to work over Yamovitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yamovitch lands a shoulder strike.
Yamovitch misses with the head strike.
Yamovitch blocking some punches.
Yamovitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamovitch can't break the clinch.
Yamovitch prevents a body shot from Belanger.
Yamovitch prevents a body shot from Belanger.
Yamovitch wants to stall.
Belanger gets through Yamovitch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamovitch trying to land knees to the body.
Belanger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamovitch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belanger lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yamovitch.
Belanger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belanger lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yamovitch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Belanger struggles to land a body shot inside as Yamovitch controls his hands.
Belanger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belanger.
Yamovitch blocks a body shot from Belanger.
Belanger blocking some punches.
Belanger lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamovitch backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Belanger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Belanger creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamovitch trying to control the position but instead, Belanger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yamovitch into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Belanger.
Belanger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamovitch stalling in the clinch but Belanger improves position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamovitch.
Belanger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yamovitch's elbow.
Yamovitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamovitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamovitch is trying to stall.
Yamovitch tries a knee to the head but Belanger blocks it.
Belanger can't find room to land a body shot as Yamovitch controls the action.
Yamovitch is looking to control Belanger's arms but Belanger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Yamovitch has his back to the cage.
Yamovitch blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger blocks an elbow strike from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch misses with the head strike.
A short right from Belanger on the inside.

Yamovitch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Belanger moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamovitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Belanger takes a swing at Yamovitch's ribcage but misses.
Yamovitch tries to clinch up but Belanger circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamovitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamovitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Belanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yamovitch looks for the body kick but Belanger saw that one coming.
Belanger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yamovitch tries to score with a low kick but Belanger moves his leg out of the way.
Belanger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kreg Yamovitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belanger lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Belanger misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belanger checks a leg kick.
Yamovitch slips under a jab from Belanger.
Yamovitch throws a wild body kick that Belanger sees coming a mile off.
Yamovitch does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Yamovitch.
Belanger cracks a nice hook into Yamovitch's ribs.
Belanger blocks a head kick by Yamovitch.
Yamovitch throws a head kick but Belanger moves out of range.
Yamovitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Belanger just misses with a punch to the body.
Belanger moves out of range of the body kick.
Belanger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yamovitch's head backwards.
Yamovitch misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamovitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body punch from Belanger.
Belanger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Belanger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Belanger blocks the low kick.
Belanger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Belanger lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belanger checks a leg kick.
Belanger jabs Yamovitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Belanger lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamovitch's head.
Belanger takes a swing at Yamovitch's ribcage but misses.
Belanger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belanger is looking to wear down Yamovitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Belanger connects with a crisp jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Yamovitch in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamovitch is just out of range.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses
and Belanger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamovitch motions for Belanger to come forward. Yamovitch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belanger works Yamovitch's body with a nice hook.
Belanger lands with a cross.
Yamovitch throws a leg kick but Belanger checks it.
Yamovitch wants to clinch.
Yamovitch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Belanger lands a right hook to the body.
Belanger scores with a nice right hand.
Yamovitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belanger paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamovitch throws a body kick that misses.
Belanger lands a slapping body shot.
Yamovitch walks into a straight right hand from Belanger.
Yamovitch takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Belanger stuns Yamovitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belanger lands a body shot.
Yamovitch throws the kick towards the body but Belanger avoids it.
Yamovitch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belanger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yamovitch misses with a body kick.
Yamovitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Belanger.
Yamovitch throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Belanger to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Belanger.
Bruno Belanger is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belanger cracks Yamovitch with a good jab.
Yamovitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belanger.
Belanger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yamovitch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yamovitch throws a push kick but Belanger slaps the foot to one side.
Belanger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamovitch throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Belanger to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamovitch tries a head kick but it misses.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yamovitch is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamovitch thows a leg kick but Belanger checks it
and Belanger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yamovitch drops his hands momentarily and Belanger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yamovitch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Belanger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Yamovitch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Yamovitch misses with a kick to the body.
Yamovitch throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belanger.
Belanger tests Yamovitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kreg Yamovitch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Yamovitch misses
and Belanger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Belanger moves out of range of the leg kick from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch misses with a leg kick.
Belanger digs a good body shot into Yamovitch's ribs.
Yamovitch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belanger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamovitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belanger scores with a spinning back kick!
Yamovitch tries to clinch but Belanger moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Belanger lands a nice hook to Yamovitch's body. Yamovitch takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belanger scores with a jab to the body.
Belanger connects with a body shot.
Belanger takes a swing at Yamovitch's ribcage but misses.
Belanger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamovitch was well out of range. Poor timing from Belanger.
Belanger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Yamovitch scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Belanger does no damage.
Belanger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yamovitch doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yamovitch tries to clinch but Belanger is having none of it.
Yamovitch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Yamovitch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belanger connects with a single shot there.
Belanger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamovitch misses with a straight right.
Belanger stuns Yamovitch with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Belanger scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Belanger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belanger. Yamovitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Yamovitch is predictable there
enabling Belanger to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamovitch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamovitch.
Yamovitch throws a leg kick that misses.
Yamovitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belanger lands a jab to the nose.
Belanger connects with a body shot that sends Yamovitch's belly button to the back.
Yamovitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yamovitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Belanger throws a body punch but Yamovitch moves out of range.
Yamovitch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Belanger cracks Yamovitch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses.
Yamovitch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Belanger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belanger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yamovitch.
Kreg Yamovitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Belanger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yamovitch's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belanger throws a big shot that misses.
Yamovitch tries to clinch but Belanger is having none of it.
Belanger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamovitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yamovitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamovitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Belanger cracks Yamovitch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamovitch.
Belanger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Belanger moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belanger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yamovitch in his tracks.
Belanger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belanger blocks a head kick by Yamovitch.
Yamovitch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Belanger.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Belanger!
Bruno Belanger made sure to mention his sponsor, STEEL PENN'S - STEEL TERROR: Video Proven 160Q in his post fight interview.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Buckley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitriy Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckley comes to the cage accompanied by Brandenburg Concerto 2. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bukharin's choice of entrance music: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" by Brad Fiedel. This should be fireworks!

Buckley
vs
Bukharin

195 cm
27
260 lbs
14 - 15 - 0

183 cm
31
245 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dmitriy Bukharin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Buckley bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bukharin is looking to reverse the position.
The strikes coming from Buckley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bukharin manages to get back to half guard.
Buckley blocks the strikes from Bukharin.
Bukharin is pressing down on Buckley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bukharin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buckley working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bukharin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buckley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buckley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bukharin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bukharin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buckley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bukharin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bukharin looking for a sweep. Not yet Bukharin, not yet.
Buckley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bukharin has his foot on Buckley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buckley works his way back into a safe position though.
Bukharin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bukharin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buckley is one step ahead there.
Bukharin has momentary wrist control but Buckley slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bukharin's head.
Buckley throws a big elbow that misses.

Bukharin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buckley defends well.
Bukharin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Buckley is in close to Bukharin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buckley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Buckley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Buckley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buckley chips away with some ground and pound.
Buckley throwing strikes from guard but Bukharin blocks nicely.

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

Bukharin looking for a guillotine here but Buckley defends easily.

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

Buckley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bukharin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Buckley working some strikes from top position.

Bukharin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckley landing with the ground and pound.
Buckley distracts Bukharin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Buckley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckley is in close to Bukharin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley chips away with some ground and pound.
Buckley scoring with some ground and pound.
Buckley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buckley is in close to Bukharin's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Bukharin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Buckley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buckley landing with the ground and pound.
Buckley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buckley postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buckley lands a couple of elbows.
Buckley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bukharin trying to control the position.
Bukharin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Buckley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bukharin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Buckley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Buckley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Buckley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bukharin 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.
Buckley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buckley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Buckley working some strikes from top position.
Buckley throwing strikes but missing.

Bukharin has his foot on Buckley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Buckley works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Buckley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Buckley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bukharin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Buckley has managed to get both his arms back between Bukharin's legs - danger averted.
Buckley is working Bukharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bukharin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bukharin throws a series of strikes that have Buckley backpedaling.

It looks like William Buckley has been cut.
Buckley misses with a series of wild punches.
Dmitriy Bukharin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bukharin tries to bum rush Buckley with a series of wild strikes but Buckley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Buckley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Buckley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bukharin is out of range and Buckley settles back down.
Buckley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bukharin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Buckley trying to control but Bukharin postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bukharin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Buckley trying to control here.
Bukharin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Buckley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Buckley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Buckley is looking to improve his position.
Buckley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buckley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bukharin.
Buckley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bukharin!
Bukharin can't escape the position.
Buckley avoids the attempt from Bukharin to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckley with a couple of short strikes.
BOOM! Buckley connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buckley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Buckley scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bukharin?
Buckley looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Bukharin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Buckley!
William Buckley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'If it is reasonable to stipulate that in all competitions one truly wins and one absolutely loses, then it is manifest that this game is one of the zero sum variety.'.

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnson Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes into the arena with SYSTEM OF A DOWN - Prison Song blaring out of the sound system. Eubanks is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All Summer Long - Kid Rock. Floyd Eubanks has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Juarez
vs
Eubanks

194 cm
32
280 lbs
17 - 10 - 0

191 cm
28
270 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnson Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floyd Eubanks!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Juarez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Juarez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eubanks is not content to let Juarez control the position.
Juarez thows a huge punch but Eubanks dodges it nicely.

Eubanks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eubanks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eubanks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Juarez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Juarez looking to pass the guard.
Juarez throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juarez advances to half guard.
Juarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Eubanks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks tries to get to full guard but Juarez has control of the leg.

Eubanks looking for subs from the bottom but Juarez mounts him!
Eubanks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Eubanks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Juarez prevents Eubanks from improving his position.

Juarez is working for a kimura but Eubanks is defending it quite comfortably.

Eubanks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Juarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Eubanks is trying to control but can't.

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

Eubanks looking for submissions off his back.
Juarez thows a huge punch but Eubanks dodges it nicely.
Eubanks is staying active underneath Juarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Juarez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Juarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Eubanks wants to improve his position but Juarez is controlling well.
Eubanks manages to get to full guard.
Juarez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Juarez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Eubanks working for a triangle but Juarez defends it easily.

Juarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Eubanks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eubanks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eubanks keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Juarez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Eubanks to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Juarez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Eubanks pulls down on the head and he's put Juarez to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Floyd Eubanks!
A victorious Floyd Eubanks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irving comes to the cage accompanied by Here to Show the World. Walker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rapture - Echos. Tobias Walker will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Irving
vs
Walker

167 cm
29
135 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tobias Walker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irving stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker moves forwards but Irving connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Irving stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Irving wants it to stay on the feet.

Walker drives through with a takedown into Irving's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Irving wants to stand up but Walker is controlling him.
Irving might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Walker 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.
Irving is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Irving is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Walker drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Walker seems to have locked his on tight now - Irving screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Walker, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Tobias Walker!
Tobias Walker really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Red Bills clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Abe Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. why cant we be friends kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Abe Jefferson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bruce Parker's chin.

Jefferson
vs
Parker

171 cm
30
179 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

186 cm
26
175 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abe Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Parker!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Jefferson just misses with a punch to the body.
Parker tries to clinch up but Jefferson circles away and keeps his distance.
Parker tries to clinch up.
Parker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Parker wants it to stay on the feet.

Jefferson drops Parker with a beautiful combination! Parker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jefferson is looking for the KO!

Parker is rocked!

It looks like Bruce Parker has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Jefferson doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Parker crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Parker's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abe Jefferson!
Abe Jefferson gave a mention to Global Nutritional ACME (Q157) 90% ROR on Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justus Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheehan comes to the cage accompanied by Devil. Cube comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bow Down kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Sheehan
vs
Cube

187 cm
28
203 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justus Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ice Cube!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan misses with a few strikes there.
Sheehan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sheehan wants it to stay on the feet.
Sheehan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cube misses the shot to the body.

Cube instigates a clinch.
Cube has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sheehan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cube goes for a takedown attempt but Sheehan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Justus Sheehan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Cube.
Cube loads up on a big right hand but Sheehan slips the punch.
Cube shoots in but no luck this time.
Cube changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sheehan tries to avoid it but Cube manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sheehan to the ground. Sheehan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sheehan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cube tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sheehan is in Cube's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sheehan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cube is keeping the position for now.
Sheehan wants to control from the top but Cube keeps moving.
Sheehan tries to free his leg and advance position but Cube is retaining full guard.
Sheehan trying to control but Cube is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cube wants to control but Sheehan passes easily into half guard.
Sheehan prevents Cube from improving his position.

Cube manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cube.
Cube moves to clinch but Sheehan breaks away
and Sheehan counters with a left to the body.

Cube changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheehan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sheehan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cube off and has taken his back!
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!
Sheehan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cube rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cube is looking for a sweep. Sheehan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cube is trying to stand back up but Sheehan is controlling him
Sheehan thows a huge punch but Cube dodges it nicely.
Sheehan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cube keeps working.
Sheehan is looking to advance position but Cube won't allow it.
Cube is looking for a sweep. Sheehan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cube wants to get back to his feet.
Cube wants to improve his position but Sheehan is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cube is trying to stand up here but Sheehan is controlling him well.
Sheehan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cube scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Sheehan manages to mount him!
Cube wants to control but Sheehan is having none of it.
Sheehan controlling the position easily from mount.
Sheehan fails to advance to Cube's back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sheehan has control of Cube's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cube regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Justus Sheehan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cube slips a straight right by Sheehan.
Cube slips under a jab from Sheehan.
Sheehan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cube.
Cube misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sheehan counters with a takedown into side control.
Cube is looking for a sweep.
Cube holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Cube manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sheehan tries to get to full guard but Cube has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cube is working for a kimura but Sheehan is defending it quite comfortably.
Cube is looking to take a break and control but Sheehan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sheehan is looking for a sweep. Cube is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cube wants to control but Sheehan is keeping him busy.
Justus Sheehan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheehan.
Cube won't allow Sheehan to sweep him here.
Cube pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan is keeping the position for now.

Cube is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sheehan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sheehan has escaped and now he's on top!
Sheehan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sheehan trying to control but Cube is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cube throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sheehan uses it to pass to side control.
Cube wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sheehan trying to control the position but Cube is working away.
Sheehan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sheehan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cube manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sheehan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Sheehan wants to work for an arm triangle but Cube is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sheehan prevents Cube from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cube is just riding it out for now. Sheehan eventually gives up the hold.
Sheehan trying to mount his opponent but Cube defends it.
Cube is trying to stand up here but Sheehan is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cube tries to get to full guard but Sheehan has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheehan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cube does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justus Sheehan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cube slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cube shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheehan but Sheehan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

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

Cube is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sheehan is trying to control but can't.
Cube is looking to advance position but Sheehan won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan is not content to let Cube control the position.
Sheehan wants to get back to full guard but Cube has mounted him!
Sheehan tries to lock up and control but Cube gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Cube forces the positional change into back control.
Sheehan prevents Cube from getting a body triangle.
Ice Cube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cube has got his arm under Sheehan's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Sheehan has spun round into Cube's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Sheehan trying to control but Cube is working from the bottom.
Sheehan works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Sheehan seems to be working for a kimura but Cube defends the submission attempt.
Sheehan is trying to control the action in half guard but Cube is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cube tries to kick Sheehan off but Sheehan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sheehan is keen to just control but Cube is a slippery customer.
Sheehan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cube is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Sheehan connects with a nice short shot to Cube's temple.

Sheehan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cube is refusing to be controlled, as Sheehan sits in half guard.

Sheehan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sheehan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheehan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cube is looking to escape.
Cube is looking to improve his position but Sheehan isn't that keen on the idea.
Sheehan tries to control but Cube wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justus Sheehan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sheehan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justus Sheehan!
After the fight, Justus Sheehan was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luca Turilli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Saraiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luca Turilli has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Turilli
vs
Saraiva

186 cm
24
214 lbs
9 - 4 - 1

185 cm
23
220 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Just Fight

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 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luca Turilli!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Saraiva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saraiva moves into the clinch.
Turilli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saraiva misses with an elbow strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Turilli.
Saraiva missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Turilli on the inside.
Saraiva throws an elbow but it misses.
Saraiva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saraiva.

It looks like Luca Turilli has been cut.
Turilli misses with a knee to the head.
Turilli prevents a body shot from Saraiva.
Saraiva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Turilli slows down the pace here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Turilli blocks an elbow strike.
Saraiva trying to land knees to the body.
Turilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Saraiva backwards.
Saraiva trying to land knees to the body.
Turilli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saraiva or not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turilli tries to work over Saraiva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Turilli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turilli lands with a right to the head.
Saraiva being controlled against the cage.
Turilli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Turilli avoids a wild elbow strike from Saraiva.
Saraiva misses with the head strike.
Turilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Turilli swings wildly with an uppercut but Saraiva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saraiva lands an elbow that stopped Turilli in his tracks for a moment.
Turilli avoids a wild elbow strike from Saraiva.
Saraiva prevents a body shot from Turilli.
Saraiva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saraiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Turilli controls his hands.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saraiva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Turilli's brow.
Turilli misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turilli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Turilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saraiva.
Saraiva missing with knees to the body.
Turilli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turilli blocks an elbow strike.
Turilli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saraiva's elbow.
Turilli lands a hook that snaps the head of Saraiva backwards.
Turilli tries a body shot but Saraiva blocks it.
Turilli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turilli tries to work over Saraiva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turilli digs a right hand underneath Saraiva's ribcage. Saraiva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saraiva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Turilli is defending well for now.
Saraiva prevents a body shot from Turilli.
Turilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saraiva struggles to land a body shot inside as Turilli controls his hands.
Saraiva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saraiva tries a body shot but Turilli blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saraiva lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turilli backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saraiva.
Saraiva comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Turilli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saraiva's elbow.
Turilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Saraiva controls his hands.
Saraiva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saraiva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saraiva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Turilli scores with a shot to the side of Saraiva's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turilli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turilli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Saraiva is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Turilli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saraiva is still on wobbly legs! Can Turilli finish him?
Turilli creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Saraiva's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Saraiva drops to his knees and Turilli pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca Turilli!
Luca Turilli retains his light heavyweight title!
Luca Turilli very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.