ECFL 14: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Garcia looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

George
vs
Garcia

186 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Arcticus

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George cracks Garcia with a good jab.
Garcia throws a push kick but George slaps the foot to one side.
George dips to his left and cracks Garcia with an uppercut!

George steps into range and cracks Garcia with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Garcia flops backwards and George dives into his guard looking to finish!

It looks like Alex Garcia has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
George trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
George throws a big elbow that misses.

George stands up from Garcia's guard - George perhaps looking for a knockout.
George connects with a jab.
George throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
George lands with a big right hook that stumbles Garcia - he's out on his feet here! George follows up with another monster hook that separates Garcia from consciousness! Garcia falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! George stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricky George!

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 Tytus Romanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Carson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson has chosen strke back as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Romanski
vs
Carson

193 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tytus Romanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Carson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carson throws a head kick but Romanski moves out of range.
Joe Carson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romanski avoids the head kick by Carson.
Carson tries a head kick but it misses.
Carson 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.
Romanski misses with a wild body shot.
Romanski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Romanski lands with a cross.

It looks like Joe Carson has been cut.
Carson misses with a takedown attempt
and Romanski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carson throws a head kick but Romanski moves out of range.
Carson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Romanski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romanski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Romanski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carson scrambles back to his feet.
Romanski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Romanski stuns Carson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Romanski drops Carson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Carson looks back up at him and smiles so Romanski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Carson is rocked!
Romanski punishes Carson's body with a nice straight punch.
Carson is still on wobbly legs! Can Romanski finish him?
Romanski connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Carson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tytus Romanski!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Gauge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anadrade
vs
Gauge

190 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Polar Bear
Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Greg Gauge!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gauge shoots in looking for a takedown but Anadrade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gauge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gauge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anadrade but Anadrade pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Anadrade shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gauge is trying to defend but Anadrade finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gauge has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Werewolf's cave. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gauge is trying to control but can't.
Anadrade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gauge defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anadrade lands a nice short elbow.
Gauge is trying to get back to full guard.
Gauge trying to hold on to Anadrade's head to control him but Anadrade postures up.
Anadrade sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gauge defending well though.
Anadrade content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Anadrade stops Gauge from getting back to his feet.
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.
Still in half guard, Anadrade seems content to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Anadrade gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gauge to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gauge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anadrade is pulling down on Gauge's head. It's preventing any offense from Gauge, at least for the moment.
Gauge trying to control but Anadrade is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gauge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade pulls Gauge in close to his closed guard and prevents Gauge from doing any damage or advancing position.

Marcos Anadrade has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Anadrade shoots in and gets a takedown into Gauge's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gauge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Anadrade is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Gauge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gauge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anadrade is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade wants to stand but Gauge is controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Gauge.
Gauge has a takedown stuffed.
Marcos Anadrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gauge.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown. Gauge tries to sprawl out of it but Anadrade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gauge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gauge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anadrade circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge fails with the takedown.
Gauge shoots in but Anadrade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gauge has a takedown stuffed.
Anadrade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anadrade doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Gauge counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anadrade is looking for a takedown.
Gauge gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anadrade.
Gauge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anadrade pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anadrade shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gauge sprawls well. Gauge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anadrade gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Gauge with that takedown attempt.
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 Marcos Anadrade will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Gauge has a takedown stuffed.
Anadrade shoots in but no luck this time.
Anadrade showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gauge.
Gauge goes for a double leg but Anadrade avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anadrade continues to drive forward.
Anadrade is looking for a takedown.
Gauge can't get the takedown.
Marcos Anadrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gauge.

Anadrade has hold of one of Gauge's legs. Gauge is fighting the takedown attempt but Anadrade gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gauge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gauge trying to keep a closed guard but Anadrade is proving a slippery customer.
Anadrade looking to sit in guard and control but Gauge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gauge pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anadrade is keeping the position for now.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Anadrade on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Anadrade tries to get out of the position.
Gauge wants to pass the guard but Anadrade is keeping the position.
Anadrade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gauge is controlling him.
Gauge trying to control the position from guard on top but Anadrade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Gauge.

Anadrade feints and as Gauge raises his hands in defense, Anadrade changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gauge is looking for a triangle but Anadrade pushes his legs off easily.
Anadrade controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anadrade throws a strike but Gauge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gauge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anadrade knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gauge on the ground.
Gauge pushes down on Anadrade's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anadrade is not content to let Gauge control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gauge wants to pass to mount but Anadrade is defending the position.

Gauge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anadrade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gauge.
Anadrade preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gauge trying to control from Anadrade's half guard. Anadrade has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Anadrade manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gauge manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauge wants to stand up but Anadrade is controlling him.

Gauge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anadrade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anadrade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Gauge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gauge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anadrade is working Gauge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gauge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anadrade is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Marcos Anadrade will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Gauge.
Anadrade stuffs the takedown.

Gauge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gauge lands in his opponent's guard.
Anadrade keeping moving, preventing Gauge from controlling successfully.
Anadrade pulls Gauge in close to his closed guard and prevents Gauge from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gauge won't allow Anadrade to sweep him here.
Anadrade has his hands on Gauge's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gauge stopping the sweep attempt from Anadrade.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Marcos Anadrade just wasn't active enough.
Nice takedown defense from Anadrade. No joy for Gauge on that attempt.
Marcos Anadrade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Gauge.
Gauge dives in for a single leg takedown but Anadrade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Anadrade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gauge.
Anadrade goes for a takedown attempt but Gauge pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anadrade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anadrade misses with a takedown attempt
and Gauge counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Anadrade closes the distance and clinches up with Gauge, looking for a takedown. Anadrade pushes Gauge against the cage but Gauge circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gauge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gauge closes the distance and clinches up with Anadrade, looking for a takedown. Gauge pushes Anadrade against the cage but Anadrade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gauge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Gauge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anadrade looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anadrade prevents Gauge from improving position.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Gauge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anadrade, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gauge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Anadrade has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anadrade is trying to buck Gauge off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is trying to control Gauge's posture but Gauge avoids it.

Gauge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Anadrade knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Anadrade is trying to improve his position.
Gauge looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Anadrade is avoiding damage well.
Anadrade is looking to regain half guard here but Gauge keeps moving and retains side control.
Anadrade is pushing Gauge's head away, looking to escape. Gauge manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gauge off and has taken his back!
Gauge trying to control the hands but Anadrade breaks the grip.
Can Gauge hold on?! Anadrade is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Gauge has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Gauge trying to control the hands but Anadrade won't let him.
Anadrade throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gauge could be in trouble here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anadrade lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Greg Gauge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcos Anadrade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gauge staying busy and making it hard for Anadrade to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Greg Gauge.
I think Anadrade 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Baba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Dagenais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Felix Dagenais will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Baba
vs
Dagenais

182 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Baba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Dagenais!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baba throws a one two combo.
Dagenais throws a head kick but Baba moves out of range.
Baba on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dagenais. Dagenais obviously looking to wear him down.
Dagenais throws a lazy head kick

and Baba counters with a shoot takedown. Dagenais fights it but they end up in guard.
Baba works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baba moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baba is working to tighten his grip on Dagenais's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dagenais has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Baba is really squeezing tight and eventually Dagenais passes out! Baba breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Baba!
During a confident post fight interview, George Baba thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ollll Llll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollll Llll is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Llll
vs
Taylor

174 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ollll Llll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Llll feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Llll changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Llll throws a big right hand that misses.

Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Llll doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Llll manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Llll is one step ahead there.
Llll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Llll is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Llll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Llll stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Llll loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Llll lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor controlling Llll's posture.
Llll has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Llll is controlling him.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Llll stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Llll avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Llll tries to pass.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Llll isn't so interested in that idea.

Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Llll defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llll trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Llll trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Llll.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Llll 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.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor pushing down on Llll's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Llll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llll is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
Llll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Llll is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Llll actively working from the bottom here.
Llll is breathing heavily.
Taylor prevents Llll from improving his position.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Llll on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llll is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Llll taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor winds up and cracks Llll with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor wants to control but Llll is keeping him busy.

Llll actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Taylor working Llll over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Taylor moves into the clinch.
Llll misses with a body punch.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Llll missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Taylor.

Taylor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Llll clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Llll covers up after that shot from Taylor.
Llll is really stuck here.
Taylor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Llll!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llll tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Taylor has got his arm under Llll's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Llll has spun round into Taylor's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Taylor pulls Llll in close to prevent any damage.
Llll content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Llll trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor is controlling Llll's posture.
Llll preventing the sweep.
Taylor controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Llll postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Llll is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llll throws a big right hand that misses.
Llll trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Llll circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llll tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Llll.
Llll is pressed up against the cage. Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Llll down to the mat. Llll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ollll Llll has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Taylor.
Llll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Taylor pushes Llll up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llll takes a shot to the head.
Llll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Llll wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor taking a breather.
Llll trying to land knees to the body.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Llll tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Llll throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Ollll Llll is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Taylor feints and as Llll raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor trying to control but Llll is working from the bottom.
Llll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Llll lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Llll trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llll.
Llll works his way into full mount!
Taylor regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Llll has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Llll.
Llll tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Taylor is struggling to control the position.
Llll changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Llll's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llll striking from the bottom.
Taylor postures up.
Llll 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Llll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Llll's brow.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Llll keeps moving.
Llll can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Llll is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Llll is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Llll trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Llll really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Llll looks very uncomfortable down there.
Llll tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Llll is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llll is wriggling around trying to escape.
Taylor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Llll can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Taylor lands a big shot there that rocks Llll but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor working Llll over with strikes here.
Llll is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Llll is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Taylor working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Llll keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ollll Llll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keith Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taylor scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Taylor!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brendon Aberdeen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nich DiM (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Aberdeen
vs
DiM

185 cm
26
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Elite Canadian Threads

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brendon Aberdeen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nich DiM!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Aberdeen.
DiM throws a sloppy head kick and Aberdeen moves out of range easily.
Aberdeen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
DiM throws a head kick that misses.
DiM tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aberdeen swats away the attempt to clinch by DiM.
DiM lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aberdeen at a distance.
DiM misses with an attempted mid kick.
DiM looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DiM leaves Aberdeen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DiM throws a chopping leg kick but Aberdeen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DiM takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aberdeen shoots in but DiM avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DiM lands a leg kick that knocks Aberdeen off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DiM misses with a body kick.
DiM misses with a low kick.

Aberdeen tries to sprawl but DiM drives through with a takedown into half guard.
DiM moves into full mount! Aberdeen won't be happy about that!
Aberdeen is looking to improve his position but DiM isn't that keen on the idea.
DiM looking to finish Aberdeen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aberdeen!
Aberdeen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
DiM wants to control the pace but Aberdeen is squirming around nicely.
DiM controlling the position easily from mount.
DiM looking to control but Aberdeen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiM putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aberdeen is trying desperately to improve position.
Aberdeen is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
DiM takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
DiM lands a nice shot to the head.
Aberdeen tries to hold on but DiM pushes him away.
DiM scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aberdeen is in a horrible position here. DiM smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Aberdeen is rocked!
DiM unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Aberdeen wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! DiM celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nich DiM!
Nich DiM decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baxter's entrance music is Thunder. A fine choice. Freddy Baxter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Biggie Shackleton's chin.

Baxter
vs
Shackleton

189 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
201 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Backyard Fighting

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Baxter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleton scores with a one two! Baxter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Shackleton has a takedown stuffed.

Shackleton drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shackleton wants to control but Baxter is keeping him busy.
Shackleton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Shackleton has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Baxter!
Shackleton is landing with some decent strikes but Baxter is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shackleton wants to control the pace but Baxter is squirming around nicely.
Baxter is in a horrible position here. Shackleton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter is in a horrible position here. Shackleton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shackleton lands a big shot there that rocks Baxter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Shackleton with shots to the head and body - Baxter looks very uncomfortable down there.
Shackleton throwing strikes here but Baxter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Shackleton punishing his opponent with strikes.

Baxter is rocked!
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!
Baxter takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Shackleton's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biggie Shackleton!
Biggie Shackleton is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated Freddy Baxter had this to say: ' '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Jutras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benoit Jutras is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nickson
vs
Jutras

172 cm
27
158 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Nickson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benoit Jutras!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nickson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jutras.
Nickson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jutras shoots in for a double leg but Nickson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nickson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nickson circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jutras has managed to clinch.
Jutras working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nickson is pressed up against the cage. Jutras has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nickson down to the mat. Nickson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from Nickson does no damage.
Jutras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Nickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benoit Jutras.
Jutras doesn't manage to clinch there - Nickson circles away.
Nickson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nickson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jutras momentarily.
Nickson works over Jutras's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jutras tries to clinch up
and Nickson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice takedown defense from Nickson. No joy for Jutras on that attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutras tries to close the distance and clinch but Nickson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nickson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jutras is looking to clinch.
Jutras wants to clinch up but Nickson keeps it at a distance.
Nickson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nickson thuds a left hand into Jutras's body.

Jutras has managed to clinch.
Nickson is trying to break the clinch but Jutras has him pressed against the cage.

Jutras has clasped his hands together around Nickson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jutras working the ground and pound but Nickson is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Jutras crashes against the mat.
Nickson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nickson tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jutras trying to control the position but Nickson is working away.
Nickson is looking to regain half guard here but Jutras keeps moving and retains side control.
Jutras slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Jutras seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jutras misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jutras wants to control but Nickson is keeping him busy.
Nickson dodges the ground and pound from Jutras.
Jutras throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nickson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jutras lands with a punch from half guard.
Jutras throwing shots but Nickson is blocking nicely.
Jutras sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickson defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutras trying to control the action but Nickson is working from the bottom.
Nickson has hold of Jutras's hands but Jutras slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jutras looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jutras not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jutras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jutras.
Nickson is refusing to be controlled, as Jutras sits in half guard.
Jutras missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jutras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jutras throws a strike but Nickson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jutras accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jutras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jutras is looking to work some ground and pound but Nickson has wrist control.
Jutras throws a big right hand that misses.
Jutras with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jutras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jutras postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jutras scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jutras with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jutras lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jutras throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jutras accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jutras throwing strikes from guard but Nickson blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Jutras dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jutras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jutras tries to work over Nickson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jutras lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jutras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jutras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jutras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jutras misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jutras is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nickson is defending well.
Jutras misses with a body punch.
Nickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jutras has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Jutras.
Jutras tries to throw a body punch but Nickson avoids it by throwing Jutras back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutras tries a body shot but Nickson blocks it.
Nickson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nickson blocking some punches.
Jutras goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jutras tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jutras lands a left hand.
Jutras tries a body shot but Nickson blocks it.
Nickson is trying to break the clinch but Jutras is controlling him.
Jutras misses with a punch to the body.
Jutras misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jutras struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
Jutras lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nickson backwards.
Nickson working hard to break the clinch.
Jutras lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jutras drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutras wants to take the fight to the mat but Nickson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
James Nickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benoit Jutras.
Jutras tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch but Jutras keeps him there for the moment.
Nickson prevents a body shot from Jutras.
Nice body punch from Jutras - that landed with a thud.
Jutras tries to throw a body punch but Nickson avoids it by throwing Jutras back against the cage.
Jutras doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jutras prevents Nickson from breaking the clinch.
Jutras throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jutras swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jutras digs a right hand into Nickson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nickson's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson prevents a body shot from Jutras.
Nickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jutras fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jutras looking for a takedown.
Jutras has Nickson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nickson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nickson wants to get back to striking at distance but Jutras won't allow it.
Jutras tries for a takedown but Nickson manages to get underhooks.
Jutras has Nickson pressed against the cage, preventing Nickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickson is trying to force a seperation but Jutras has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jutras.
A head punch on the inside from Jutras fails to land.
Jutras tries to throw a body punch but Nickson avoids it by throwing Jutras back against the cage.
Nickson tries to break free but Jutras pushes him back against the cage.
Nickson tries to break free but Jutras pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jutras fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jutras struggles to land a body shot inside as Nickson controls his hands.
Jutras misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benoit Jutras seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Jutras as the two fighters clinch.
Nickson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jutras.
Jutras swings wildly with an uppercut but Nickson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickson has had enough of the clinch but Jutras keeps him there for the moment.
Nickson tries to circle away but Jutras has him pinned against the cage.
Jutras lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nickson blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Jutras 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!

Jutras is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nickson.
Nickson lands with a hook. Jutras tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nickson misses with a double jab.

Jutras drives through and clinches with Nickson against the cage.
Good body shot from Jutras.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nickson.
Jutras has Nickson pressed against the cage, preventing Nickson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nickson prevents a body shot from Jutras.
Jutras changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nickson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jutras shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donk. Nickson catches Jutras right on the button with a cross.
Nickson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nickson wants it to stay on the feet.
James Nickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benoit Jutras.
Nickson with a jab.
Nickson circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutras is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Jutras shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nickson is refusing to be controlled, as Jutras sits in half guard.
Nickson is trying to get back to full guard.
Jutras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nickson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jutras's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jutras's back!
Jutras tries to escape the position.
Nickson controlling from the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson nearly escaped from the position there.
Jutras is really stuck here.
Nickson keeps control of the position easily here as Jutras tries to buck him off.
Jutras manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nickson's guard. Nice work there by Jutras.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jutras trying to control the position from guard on top but Nickson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nickson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jutras!
Nickson is looking to stand but Nickson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson tries to stand up but Jutras had a hold of his arm and he's managed to perform a nice reversal, into half guard.
Nickson trying to hold on to Jutras's head to control him but Jutras postures up.
Jutras throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jutras prevents Nickson from improving his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jutras missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jutras moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Benoit Jutras just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jutras takes a jab right on the kisser.

Jutras rushes Nickson and presses him up against the cage.
Nickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jutras misses with a body punch.
Nickson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jutras tries to throw a body punch but Nickson avoids it by throwing Jutras back against the cage.
Jutras scores with a nice hook to the head.

Nickson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jutras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickson.
Jutras is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Jutras closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jutras throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nickson to regain full guard.
Jutras working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jutras is pushing down on Nickson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nickson is fighting to maintain full guard but Jutras has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson is looking to improve his position.
Jutras winds up and cracks Nickson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jutras in particular looking to stall.
Nickson taking some punishment here, with Jutras in his half guard.
Benoit Jutras has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jutras thows a huge punch but Nickson dodges it nicely.
Jutras not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickson is refusing to be controlled, as Jutras sits in half guard.
Jutras lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutras thows a huge punch but Nickson dodges it nicely.
Nickson is looking to escape.
Jutras seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jutras has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jutras throwing shots but Nickson is blocking nicely.
Jutras scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jutras lands strikes from half guard.
Jutras throwing shots but Nickson is blocking nicely.
Jutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jutras.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jutras throws a strike but Nickson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jutras landing with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutras loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nickson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jutras throwing strikes from guard but Nickson blocks nicely.
Jutras looking to sit in guard and control but Nickson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jutras wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nickson wants to stand but Jutras has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jutras looking for a sweep. Not yet Jutras, not yet.
Jutras managing to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jutras looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nickson is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benoit Jutras dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nickson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jutras moves in looking to clinch but Nickson pushes him off.
Nickson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jutras tries to clinch but Nickson moves out of range.
Nickson throws the left hand but Jutras avoids the punch easily.
Nickson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Jutras drives through and clinches with Nickson against the cage.
Nickson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nickson tries to break free but Jutras pushes him back against the cage.

Jutras has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nickson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jutras somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jutras's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jutras scores with punches from the back.
Jutras is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jutras gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jutras gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jutras apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Jutras is looking to clinch but Nickson is avoiding it.
Jutras has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Jutras closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nickson did well to prevent Jutras getting side control.
Jutras is trying to control the action in half guard but Nickson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nickson tries to roll over but Jutras keeps him under control.
Nickson pushes Jutras off looking to stand but Jutras dives back in and keeps control.
Jutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickson is looking to escape.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jutras drops an elbow to the side of Nickson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jutras sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nickson defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jutras lands with a punch from half guard.
Nickson is looking to escape.
Nickson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jutras scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickson is not content to let Jutras control the position.
Jutras wants to pass to mount but Nickson is defending the position.
Jutras thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jutras lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jutras throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jutras landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jutras scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jutras looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jutras seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nickson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Benoit Jutras is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Well, if Jutras is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jutras's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's four minutes 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nickson missing with a left hand there. Jutras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
James Nickson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Jutras looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jutras controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James Nickson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benoit Jutras comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jutras 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benoit Jutras!
Benoit Jutras is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Benoit Jutras 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.