CEFC 126 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hodor Hodor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ataides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Ataides is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hodor
vs
Ataides

187 cm
28
270 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

195 cm
23
265 lbs
8 - 15 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hodor Hodor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leandro Ataides!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ataides gets a takedown into half guard.
Ataides scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hodor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ataides.
Ataides missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ataides throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hodor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataides sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hodor defending well though.
Ataides throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hodor to regain full guard.
Ataides keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hodor's head.
Hodor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ataides throwing strikes but missing.
Hodor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ataides.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Ataides rushes Hodor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hodor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ataides is working Hodor over against the cage.
Hodor is breathing heavily.
Ataides has a couple of punches blocked by Hodor.
Ataides is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hodor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ataides lands a right hand.
Ataides lands an uppercut.
Ataides slows down the pace here.
Ataides working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodor tries to break the clinch but Ataides is controlling the position.
Hodor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ataides changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hodor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ataides.
Nice sprawl there from Hodor as Ataides shoots in.
Hodor Hodor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leandro Ataides.
Ataides has a takedown stuffed.
Ataides throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Hodor misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ataides shoots in for a double leg but Hodor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Ataides shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hodor napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hodor defending against the ground and pound.
Ataides working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataides in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hodor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ataides.
Ataides throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ataides connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hodor some visible discomfort.
Ataides tries to score with some ground and pound. Hodor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hodor dodges the ground and pound from Ataides.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ataides working the head and body with strikes.
Ataides tries to score with some ground and pound. Hodor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The strikes coming from Ataides are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ataides connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hodor some visible discomfort.
Hodor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hodor tries to get out of the position.
Ataides sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hodor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Ataides are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hodor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Hodor is rocked!
Ataides cracks Hodor with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ataides immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hodor is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ataides!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leandro Ataides!

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Undercard bout

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

Benjamin
vs
Mackaye

190 cm
28
217 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackaye connects with a body shot that sends Benjamin's belly button to the back.
Benjamin thows a leg kick but Mackaye checks it
and Mackaye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Byron Benjamin has been cut.
Mackaye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mackaye fails to land the takedown.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mackaye connects with a nice looking jab.
Mackaye gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Mackaye back into the cage.
Benjamin misses with a body punch.
Mackaye is trying to push Benjamin away but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mackaye managing to block the knees to the body from Benjamin.
Mackaye wants a takedown.
Benjamin tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackaye avoids the damage to the body.
Mackaye has had enough of the clinch but Benjamin keeps him there for the moment.
Benjamin prevents Mackaye from breaking the clinch.
Mackaye blocks a body shot from Benjamin.
Mackaye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benjamin keeps control of Mackaye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Benjamin trying to land knees to the body.
Mackaye avoiding damage as Benjamin throws knees to the body.
Mackaye blocks the elbow strike.
Mackaye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Benjamin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mackaye is trying to break the clinch but Benjamin has him pressed against the cage.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mackaye is trying to break free.
Mackaye drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Benjamin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Byron Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Mackaye.
Benjamin is leaning against Mackaye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benjamin pushes Mackaye back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benjamin misses with a punch on the inside.
Benjamin scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benjamin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mackaye or not.
Benjamin lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Ian Mackaye has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mackaye blocks an elbow strike from Benjamin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mackaye looks winded!
Benjamin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mackaye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mackaye avoiding damage as Benjamin throws knees to the body.
A short right from Benjamin.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mackaye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benjamin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benjamin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benjamin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mackaye backwards.

Mackaye is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benjamin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Mackaye! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Benjamin is unloading with more strikes now! Mackaye drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Benjamin!
A victorious Byron Benjamin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Split Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Skantze Jr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rush
vs
Skantze Jr

185 cm
22
175 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

176 cm
38
174 lbs
24 - 31 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Split Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 31 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skantze Jr moves away from the strike by Rush.
Skantze Jr looks to land a combination but Rush avoids it well.
Skantze Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice sprawl there from Skantze Jr as Rush shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skantze Jr. Rush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skantze Jr connects with a body shot that sends Rush's belly button to the back.
Skantze Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
We've been hearing reports that Rush has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Skantze Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rush.
Skantze Jr throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Split Rush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Skantze Jr swivels and escapes.
Skantze Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Skantze Jr misses with a double jab

so Rush counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush throws a big right hand that misses.
Rush makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Skantze Jr!

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62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Punter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Kanegi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Punter
vs
Kanegi

190 cm
25
222 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

179 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Kore Fight Nutrition [TG]

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Punter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Koji Kanegi!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Punter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kanegi to the ground. Punter is now in Kanegi's guard.
Kanegi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Punter is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kanegi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kanegi's back!
Punter lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Punter is hanging on to Kanegi's back as he tries to escape.
Punter lands a shot to the body.
Punter is striking from the back but Kanegi escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punter working Kanegi over with strikes.
Kanegi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Punter wants to control from the top but Kanegi keeps moving.
Punter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kanegi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Punter is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanegi is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Punter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punter is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanegi has wrist control.
Kanegi is adopting a defensive guard.
Punter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kanegi doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Punter landing some decent shots from guard.
Kanegi wants to sweep here but Punter controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Punter throws a big right hand that misses.
Punter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kanegi is on top in guard.

Punter has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Punter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanegi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Punter's head.
Punter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kanegi's guard.

Punter working some strikes from top position.
Punter cracks Kanegi with a solid left hand.
Punter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanegi wants to sweep here but Punter controlling him for the moment.
Punter trying to control but Kanegi is working from the bottom.
Punter cracks Kanegi with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanegi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punter.
Kanegi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Punter with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kanegi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Punter manages to get himself to full guard.

Punter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Punter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kanegi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Punter is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanegi working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punter's head.
Kanegi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanegi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kanegi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Punter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Punter looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punter looking to control.
Kanegi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Punter works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanegi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Punter utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kanegi is looking to work some ground and pound but Punter has wrist control.
Kanegi is looking to work some ground and pound but Punter has wrist control.
Punter wants to sweep but no luck.
Kanegi throws an elbow that misses. Punter uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kanegi's guard. Nice move by Punter!

Kanegi punching from the bottom.
Kanegi wants to improve his position but instead Punter has moved into half guard.
Punter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kanegi defending well though.
Punter looks to land a strike but Kanegi avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kanegi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kanegi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Punters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Punter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanegi can do to turn this around?
Kanegi scores with a hook.
A big right from Kanegi misses.

Punter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Punter content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kanegi working a defensive guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Punter's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kanegi's guard.

Punter is trying to work for a kimura but Kanegi is defending well.

Punter seems to be working for a kimura but Kanegi defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Punter throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kanegi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kanegi manages to get to full guard.
Kanegi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Punter.
Punter is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punter postures up in Kanegi's guard and throws a big left but Kanegi blocks it.
Kanegi tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanegi controls Punter momentarily but Punter frees himself.
Kanegi 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.
Punter passes Kanegi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kanegi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Punter scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Punter.
Kanegi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Punter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Punter's back!
Kanegi lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Kanegi lands strikes to the head.
Punter rolls, trying to escape but Kanegi keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanegi lands punches and elbows.
Punter is trying to remain composed but Kanegi is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Kanegi lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kanegi.
Punter covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Punter trying to control the hands but Kanegi breaks the grip.
Kanegi softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Kanegi is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Kanegi has the hooks in. Punter is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kanegi not allowing Punter to control his hands.
Kanegi has Punter flattened out and is raining down punches.
Punter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Punter tries to lock up and control but Kanegi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kanegi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Punter is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanegi looking to finish Punter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Punter!
Oh Punter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Punter is working to get back to half guard.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Kanegi! Punter is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koji Kanegi!
Koji Kanegi gave a mention to Kore Fight Nutrition [TG] in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Anderson
vs
Kimura

185 cm
38
186 lbs
31 - 22 - 1

170 cm
28
180 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Anderson.
Kimura tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with an outside leg kick.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kimura if he has to take too many more of those.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.

Anderson moves into the clinch.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Anderson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anderson lands with a right to the head.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kimura won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Anderson.

It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson is leaning against Kimura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson pushes Kimura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Masahiko Kimura's cut even more.
Anderson lands with a short shot to the head.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kimura looks winded!
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimura up against the cage.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kimura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Anderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Anderson.
Kimura tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Kimura won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson with a knee to the head.

Anderson drops Kimura with a big knee straight up the middle! Kimura is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Kimura is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Anderson.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson feints and then cracks Kimura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kimura down.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

The cut above Masahiko Kimura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kimura if he has to take too many more of those.
Kimura takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Anderson scores with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Masahiko Kimura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Maure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavarius has chosen Go To Sleep, Bitch as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Maure
vs
Tavarius

185 cm
29
220 lbs
4 - 13 - 1

185 cm
35
220 lbs
23 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Underworld Clothing /w 90% Laundry

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 4 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Tavarius!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tavarius clinches with his opponent.
Maure is trying to drag Tavarius to the mat but Tavarius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
I was talking to Maure's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tavarius.

Tavarius turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tavarius manages to end up in side control.
Tavarius scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Maure to see if he's OK.
Tavarius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maure keeps working.
Tavarius cracks Maure with a big right hand but Maure just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maure is trying to improve his position.
Maure struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maure is avoiding damage well.
Tavarius slows the pace down.
Maure is looking to regain half guard here but Tavarius keeps moving and retains side control.
Maure prevents Tavarius from improving position.
Tavarius staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tavarius wants to take a breather but Maure manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Tavarius.
Tavarius looking to pass the guard.
Tavarius trying to control but Maure is working from the bottom.
Tavarius passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maure wants to get back to full guard.
Tavarius sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Maure defending well though.
Tavarius throws a strike but Maure avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Maure keeping moving, preventing Tavarius from controlling successfully.

Maure had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tavarius defends it easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Maure misses with a low kick.
Tavarius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavarius shoots in and drives through. Maure sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Tavarius has managed to clinch.
Maure is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tavarius is defending well.
Maure tries to circle away but Tavarius has him pinned against the cage.
Maure wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tavarius has him pressed against the cage.

Tavarius has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maure is trying to keep an underhook but Tavarius manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Tavarius looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Maure looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tavarius trying to control the action but Maure is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavarius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Maure misses the jab.

Tavarius closes the distance and clinches.
Tavarius has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Maure after a bit of a struggle.
Tavarius lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maure backwards.
Tavarius prevents Maure from breaking the clinch.

Maure escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavarius closes the distance and clinches up with Maure, looking for a takedown. Tavarius pushes Maure against the cage but Maure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tavarius lands a body shot.
Tavarius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maure moves away.
Maure throws a series of punches but Tavarius avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavarius tries to clinch up.
Dan Maure is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Tavarius closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maure quickly recovers to half guard.
Tavarius trying to mount his opponent but Maure defends it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarius looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Maure looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Tavarius 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.

Maure is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tavarius pulls his head out easily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tavarius controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavarius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maure moves away.
Maure lands a glancing blow to the side of Tavarius's head.
Tavarius leaves Maure with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tavarius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maure fails to land with a series of punches.
Tavarius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Tavarius drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tavarius trying to control the position from guard on top but Maure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius scoring with some ground and pound.

Maure is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maure being controlled here, momentarily.
Tavarius trying to control but Maure is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tavarius controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tavarius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maure wants to land a leg kick but Tavarius is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavarius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maure connects with a body shot that sends Tavarius's belly button to the back.
Maure defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tavarius.
Dan Maure has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Tavarius.
Maure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavarius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Tavarius 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Tavarius.
Maure shoots for a takedown but Tavarius saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maure throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Tavarius misses.
Maure keeps the fight on the outside.
Maure misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maure throws a hook but Tavarius avoids it easily.
Maure drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Tavarius closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavarius is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maure can't break the clinch.
Tavarius is pressed up against the cage. Maure has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tavarius down to the mat. Tavarius avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Maure. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Tavarius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tavarius wants to control but Maure is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maure gets back to half guard.
Tavarius is controlling the pace.
Tavarius working over Maure with some ground and pound. Maure looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tavarius uses his free foot to push down on Maure's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maure.
Tavarius controlling the position easily from mount.
Maure is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius controlling from the full mount.
Maure trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tavarius content just to control the position here.
Maure trying desperately to get to his feet.
Tavarius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tavarius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dan Maure has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tavarius controlling the pace for now.
Tavarius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maure working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tavarius in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Tavarius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tavarius 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Tavarius!
Richard Tavarius really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Underworld Clothing /w 90% Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mack Johnstown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Johnstown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bunny Anstey's chin.

Johnstown
vs
Anstey

190 cm
24
265 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

192 cm
39
267 lbs
41 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mack Johnstown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnstown closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side
and Anstey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Johnstown.
Anstey misses with an uppercut.
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnstown.
Nice takedown defense from Johnstown. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Johnstown is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnstown fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anstey checks it well.
Anstey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Johnstown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnstown throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johnstown throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Johnstown is looking to chop away at Anstey's legs.
Anstey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnstown.

Johnstown gets a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Anstey.
Anstey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnstown backwards.
Johnstown pushes off an throws an elbow but Anstey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Anstey lands a nice uppercut.
Anstey tries to work over Johnstown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anstey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anstey blocks an elbow strike from Johnstown.
A head punch on the inside from Johnstown fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown throws an elbow that misses.
Anstey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anstey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anstey tries a body shot but Johnstown blocks it.
Anstey avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
Anstey tries a body shot but Johnstown blocks it.
Anstey is working Johnstown over against the cage.
Anstey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Johnstown cracks Anstey with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anstey.
Nice elbow from Johnstown.
Johnstown tries to work over Anstey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnstown gets through Anstey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnstown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Johnstown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anstey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anstey lands a good knee to the midsection. Johnstown won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anstey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnstown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnstowns head.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnstown misses with an elbow strike.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anstey pushes Johnstown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anstey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnstown backwards.
Johnstown lands an elbow inside.
Anstey avoids the elbow strike from Johnstown, against the cage.
Anstey avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
Johnstown throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnstown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnstown as Anstey tries to tie him up.
Johnstown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnstown tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Johnstown back against the cage.
Anstey tries a body shot but Johnstown blocks it.
Anstey works on Johnstown's body with a couple of short punches.
Anstey avoids a wild elbow strike from Johnstown.
A head punch on the inside from Johnstown fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnstown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anstey.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Johnstown.
A nice right hand lands inside from Anstey.
Johnstown has a couple of punches blocked by Anstey.
Johnstown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Anstey presses Johnstown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnstown lands an elbow inside that Anstey shrugs off.
Anstey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Anstey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnstown avoids it.
Anstey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Johnstown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anstey's brow.
Johnstown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Johnstown tries to throw a body punch but Anstey avoids it by throwing Johnstown back against the cage.
Anstey avoids the elbow strike from Johnstown, against the cage.
Johnstown lands an elbow that stopped Anstey in his tracks for a moment.
Johnstown swings wildly with an uppercut but Anstey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anstey lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Anstey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnstown misses with a body kick.
Anstey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anstey on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnstown throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Anstey counter with a right hand.
Johnstown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Johnstown settles back down.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Johnstown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnstown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anstey.
Anstey blocks a leg kick.
Johnstown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anstey in his tracks.
Johnstown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnstown clobbers Anstey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mack Johnstown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnstown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anstey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnstown fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnstown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnstown fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey checks a leg kick.
Anstey checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnstown throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
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 Mack Johnstown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnstown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anstey.

Anstey scores with a takedown into Johnstown's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnstown is wriggling around but Anstey manages to pass to half guard.
Johnstown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Anstey passes into side control, despite Johnstown's attempt to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey happy to just control the position for now.
Anstey trying to control the action but Johnstown is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Anstey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Anstey prefers to stall for the moment though.
Johnstown is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anstey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnstown struggling a bit here.
Johnstown is pushing Anstey's head away, looking to escape. Anstey manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Anstey working away.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Anstey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Johnstown misses with a head kick.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Anstey lands a jab-cross combination.
Johnstown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnstown misses with a right hand
and Anstey counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnstown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mack Johnstown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnstown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Johnstown.
Anstey misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown walks into a left hand.
Johnstown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anstey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnstown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Johnstown's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anstey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnstown misses with a leg kick
and Anstey counters with a nice uppercut.

Anstey lands a left and a right that sends Johnstown crashing to the canvas! Anstey dives into mount looking to finish!

Johnstown is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anstey controlling the pace for now.
Oh Johnstown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnstown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey controlling from mount.
Anstey's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Anstey has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Anstey is continuing to stall.
Johnstown seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnstown working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnstown is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Johnstown is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnstown really wants to buck Anstey off and get back to his feet.
Bunny Anstey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnstown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Anstey controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Anstey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey 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!

Anstey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Johnstown has time to react.
Anstey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anstey.
Johnstown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anstey checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Anstey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anstey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Johnstown. That one must have hurt.
Johnstown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anstey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnstown on the side of the head.
Johnstown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnstown on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnstown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnstown throws a body shot but no joy.
Anstey avoids the head kick by Johnstown.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnstown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnstown is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnstown throws a sloppy head kick
and Anstey counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anstey drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Johnstown right on the button. Johnstown goes down! Anstey follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Anstey gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Anstey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 3DD - Kryptonite. Lesnar is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Requiem For A Dream. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Noonan
vs
Lesnar

190 cm
39
260 lbs
32 - 12 - 1

191 cm
28
240 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Noonan counters with a thumping low kick.

Lesnar gets a takedown into half guard.
Noonan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Noonan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar 's guard.

Lesnar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noonan passes Lesnar 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Noonan wants to pass the guard but Lesnar is defending well.
Noonan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lesnar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar is trying to stand.

Noonan is looking for a kimura but Lesnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noonan to get the leverage.
Lesnar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Noonan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Noonan drops an elbow to the side of Lesnar 's head.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesnar kicks off Noonan and gets to his feet.

Lesnar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noonan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Noonan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Noonan wants to hit a switch here but Lesnar passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Noonan there!
Noonan is looking to improve his position but Lesnar isn't that keen on the idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnar unloading with bombs!

It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes from the mount and Noonan is in trouble!
Noonan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Lesnar stands up and beckons Noonan to join him on the feet.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noonan pinned against the cage. Noonan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar misses with a few strikes there.
Lesnar tries to clinch there but Noonan circles away.

Noonan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lesnar !

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Noonan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lesnar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lesnar parries the strikes from Noonan easily there. Noonan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lesnar to escape.
Lesnar is pushing Noonan's head away, looking to escape. Noonan manages to hold on to the position though.
Lesnar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lesnar defending against the ground and pound.
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 Michael Noonan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Noonan's cut.
That's time! Noonan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnar dives in for a single leg takedown but Noonan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Noonan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Noonan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noonan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noonan wants it to stay on the feet.
Michael Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar .
Noonan connects with an inside leg kick.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed
and Noonan counters with a good low kick that Lesnar was not able to check.
Noonan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Noonan scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noonan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnar .
Noonan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar .
Noonan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Noonan shows good takedown defense.
Noonan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Lesnar dives in and scores a takedown into Noonan's guard.
Brock Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noonan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar postures up in Noonan's guard and throws a big left but Noonan blocks it.
Noonan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noonan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Noonan.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Noonan's head.

Michael Noonan's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Noonan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar 's guard. Nice move by Noonan!

Noonan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Noonan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar is looking to stand up but Noonan isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noonan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noonan stops Lesnar from standing up.
Noonan stands up over Lesnar , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Noonan working some strikes from top position.
Noonan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to stand up but Noonan is controlling him.
Noonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Noonan throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Noonan scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noonan is defended easily by Lesnar .
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noonan's waist but Noonan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Noonan throws a body kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noonan but Noonan pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Lesnar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Noonan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Noonan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Noonan.
Lesnar working some strikes from top position.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noonan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lesnar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Noonan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lesnar throwing shots but Noonan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lesnar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Noonan is looking for a sweep.
Lesnar working the ground and pound but Noonan is defending the strikes.
Lesnar throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Noonan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar 's best efforts.
Noonan wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Noonan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Noonan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noonan manages to get to full guard.
Noonan pulls Lesnar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lesnar from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lesnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noonan is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
Noonan wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnar stays in close to Noonan's body and controls the position.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Noonan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lesnar won't allow Noonan to sweep him here.
Noonan being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lesnar shoots in and drives through. Noonan sprawls well.
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Noonan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lesnar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Noonan.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noonan defends it nicely.
Noonan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michael Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brock Lesnar .
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noonan lands a head kick. Lesnar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lesnar misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Noonan.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Noonan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Noonan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Noonan gets caught napping as Lesnar dives in and scores a takedown. Noonan manages to retain guard.

Noonan is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lesnar frees his head nicely. Oh but Noonan has switched to an armbar! Lesnar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan retains his heavyweight title!
Michael Noonan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Modern Wear Apparel & Laundry Services 80% LAUNDRY logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.