CEFC 36 Pedersen vs Saunders PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy wescott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brycen Gionet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionet comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "Mosh" by Eminem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Billy wescott could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brycen Gionet's chin.

wescott
vs
Gionet

185 cm
23
192 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
23
192 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy wescott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brycen Gionet!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gionet lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and wescott has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from wescott and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gionet throws a right and a left that wescott avoids nicely.
wescott fails with a takedown attempt.
wescott avoids a kick to the body.
Gionet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
wescott looks for a takedown but Gionet sprawls well.
Gionet throws a front kick aimed at wescott's knee but wescott avoids it well.

wescott gets a takedown into half guard.

wescott is trying to work for a kimura but Gionet is defending well.
Gionet wants to control but wescott is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

wescott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gionet has managed to free his arm - good work.

wescott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gionet moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gionet pulls wescott in close to prevent any damage.
Gionet is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Gionet wants to reverse the position here. wescott has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Gionet is forced to tap! Gionet looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Billy wescott!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hard is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Crazy Bitch. Tim Hard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Clarkson
vs
Hard

190 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

187 cm
21
227 lbs
3 - 20 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hard!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clarkson circles away.
Hard closes the distance and clinches up with Clarkson, looking for a takedown. Hard pushes Clarkson against the cage but Clarkson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jeremy Clarkson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Hard.

Hard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Clarkson's guard.
Clarkson has momentary wrist control but Hard slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hard throws a big right hand that misses.
Clarkson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clarkson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hard.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hard stops Clarkson from standing up.
Hard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hard misses with a takedown attempt - Clarkson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hard looks gassed!

Clarkson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clarkson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hard sees it coming and defends easily.

Clarkson stands up from half guard.
Hard doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Clarkson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hard!
Hard is working to get back to half guard.
Hard tries to improve his position but instead Clarkson has taken his back!

Hard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Clarkson working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Hard is doing well to defend. Clarkson seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Hard is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jeremy Clarkson!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tamdan McCrory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamdan McCrory had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

McCrory
vs
Guy

185 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

179 cm
22
189 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tamdan McCrory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buddy Guy!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy tries to close the distance and clinch but McCrory swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCrory has a takedown stuffed.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but McCrory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

McCrory gets caught flat footed, as Guy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCrory keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
McCrory preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Guy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCrory's head.
McCrory is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guy is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McCrory is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Guy tries to free his leg and advance position but McCrory is retaining full guard.

Guy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCrory being controlled here, momentarily.
Guy stops McCrory from standing up.
McCrory on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCrory tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guy controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Guy fails with the takedown

and McCrory counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guy looks gassed!
McCrory drops an elbow to the side of Guy's head.
Guy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McCrory is working away from the top position though.
McCrory slips a nice elbow through Guy's hands, connecting with Guy's forehead.
McCrory seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Guy has his hands clasped together around McCrory's back. He's all about the action.
McCrory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
McCrory thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guy's head.
McCrory thows a huge punch but Guy dodges it nicely.
McCrory looks to land a strike but Guy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCrory works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.

Guy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCrory is aware though and is defending well.
McCrory works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.
Guy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrory stands up over Guy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCrory working some strikes from top position.
McCrory works over Guy with some ground and pound from guard.

Guy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCrory gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!
McCrory landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McCrory trying to control the position from guard on top but Guy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Tamdan McCrory 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.

McCrory shoots and misses

and Guy counters with a single leg into guard. McCrory didn't expect that.
McCrory wants to stand but Guy is controlling the position.
McCrory keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy prevents McCrory from getting back to his feet.
Guy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Guy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrory keeping moving, preventing Guy from controlling successfully.
Guy lands a couple of digs.
Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCrory utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guy passes McCrory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but McCrory is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy thows a huge punch but McCrory dodges it nicely.
McCrory knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Guy on the ground.

Guy wants to work for an arm triangle but McCrory is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guy prevents McCrory from standing back up.
Guy wants to pass to mount but McCrory is defending the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrory fails with a takedown attempt.
Guy misses with a takedown attempt

and McCrory counters by moving into the clinch.
McCrory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tamdan McCrory. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCrory drops down looking for an ankle pick but Guy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Guy misses with a takedown

and McCrory holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guy tries to circle away but McCrory has him pinned against the cage.
McCrory wants a takedown.
Guy wants a takedown.
McCrory blocks an uppercut.
McCrory is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCrory.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrory uses good head movement to avoid it.

Guy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Guy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guy working the head with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

McCrory has his takedown stuffed

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

Guy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCrory is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCrory has escaped and now he's on top!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McCrory's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Guy has momentary wrist control but McCrory slips an elbow through the middle.
Guy keeping moving, preventing McCrory from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Buddy Guy!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between ANTHONY MILLER (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Cowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

MILLER
vs
Cowen

184 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
25
155 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ANTHONY MILLER!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Cowen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by MILLER.
MILLER throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Cowen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. MILLER looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowen works to advance to full mount. MILLER defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
MILLER knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cowen on the ground.

Cowen has hold of MILLER's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and MILLER manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
MILLER is looking to improve his position but Cowen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cowen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Cowen wants to finish this one by submission but MILLER is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cowen.
MILLER is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cowen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Cowen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but MILLER is surviving well by controlling Cowen's body position as best he can.
Cowen looking to control and managing it successfully.
MILLER is bucking up trying to escape but Cowen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

MILLER defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cowen.
Cowen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cowen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cowen lands with some strikes.
MILLER wants to hold on but Cowen pushes him away.

Cowen looking for a guillotine from mount but MILLER is having none of it.

Cowen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… MILLER is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by MILLER and Cowen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cowen advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
MILLER is looking to improve his position but Cowen isn't that keen on the idea.
Cowen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Cowen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Cowen extends the arm and MILLER is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Cowen!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Argosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Rigatoni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Argosian's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Drowning Pool - Let the Bodies Hit the Floor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Argosian
vs
Rigatoni

183 cm
23
195 lbs
10 - 6 - 1

172 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Resistance

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 10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Diomedes Argosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Rigatoni!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argosian.
Nice takedown defense from Rigatoni. No joy for Argosian on that attempt.
Argosian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rigatoni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Argosian throws a jab when Rigatoni was well out of range.

Argosian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Argosian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Argosian wants to pass the guard but Rigatoni is keeping the position.
Argosian pushing down on Rigatoni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rigatoni is trying to control but can't.
Argosian throwing shots but Rigatoni is blocking nicely.

Rigatoni looking for submissions off his back.
Argosian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Argosian working the head and body with strikes.

Rigatoni actively working from the bottom here.
Argosian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rigatoni looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Argosian is trying to control the action in half guard but Rigatoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Argosian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rigatoni moves in looking to clinch but Argosian pushes him off.
Rigatoni blocks a jab.
Argosian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Argosian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigatoni was well out of range. Poor timing from Argosian.
Argosian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Argosian throws a lazy right hand but Rigatoni sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Argosian scores with the left hand. Rigatoni knows he should have avoided that one.
Argosian throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigatoni.
Rigatoni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Argosian throws a hook but Rigatoni avoids it easily.
Rigatoni fails in his attempt to clinch.
Argosian misses with a straight left.

Rigatoni forces Argosian back against the cage and clinches.
Rigatoni tries to pull guard but Argosian holds him up against the cage and eventually Rigatoni drops back down to his feet.

Argosian pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Argosian.
Rigatoni shoots in but Argosian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rigatoni ducks under a wild hook from Argosian.
Argosian fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diomedes Argosian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Argosian scores with a nice right hand.
Argosian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rigatoni takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rigatoni looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian misses with a hook. Rigatoni ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Argosian. No joy for Rigatoni on that attempt.
Rigatoni wants to clinch.
Argosian misses with a series of wild punches.
Rigatoni walks into a straight right hand from Argosian.
Argosian is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Argosian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rigatoni slips under a jab from Argosian.
Rigatoni tries for a takedown but Argosian circles away easily
letting Argosian counter with a right hand.
Rigatoni tries to move into range but Argosian moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Argosian misses with a looping left.
Argosian shoots in for a double leg but Rigatoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Argosian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rigatoni backs up against the cage.
Rigatoni fails with a takedown attempt.
Argosian leaves Rigatoni with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Argosian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Argosian misses with a two punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Argosian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argosian feints and then cracks Rigatoni's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigatoni down.
Rigatoni blocks a jab.
Argosian throws a hook but Rigatoni avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diomedes Argosian 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.

Argosian throws a right hand that Rigatoni ducks under and follows up with a left that Rigatoni also avoids with ease.
Rigatoni uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argosian.
A big left from Argosian misses.
A slow jab from Argosian misses its intended target.
Argosian misses with a two punch combination.
Rigatoni shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Argosian defends it nicely.
Argosian throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Argosian throws a hook to the side of Rigatoni's head but Rigatoni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diomedes Argosian is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argosian throws an overhand right that lands on Rigatoni's shoulder, as Rigatoni tries to avoid the shot.
Argosian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Argosian feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rigatoni wants to stand up but Argosian is controlling him.
Rigatoni is breathing heavily.
Argosian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Argosian passes into half guard.
Argosian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Argosian frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rigatoni tries to lock up and control but Argosian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Argosian postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rigatoni looks a forlorn figure.
Rigatoni is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Argosian lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Argosian landing punches.
Rigatoni tries to hold on but Argosian postures up.
Argosian lands with some strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rigatoni sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Argosian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rigatoni defends it well.
Argosian controlling the pace.
Argosian slips a nice elbow through Rigatoni's hands, connecting with Rigatoni's forehead.
Argosian is trying to control the action in half guard but Rigatoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Argosian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Argosian seems to be working for a kimura but Rigatoni defends the submission attempt.
Rigatoni tries to roll over but Argosian keeps him under control.
Argosian 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.
Argosian is keen to just control but Rigatoni is a slippery customer.

Argosian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rigatoni has managed to free his arm - good work.
Argosian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rigatoni moves into full guard.
Argosian is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Argosian thows a big elbow that misses.

Argosian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Argosian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Argosian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Argosian scoring with some ground and pound.
Argosian wants to control from the top but Rigatoni keeps moving.

Rigatoni is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Argosian is aware though and is defending well.
Argosian passes Rigatoni's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigatoni is looking for a sweep. Argosian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diomedes Argosian dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Argosian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rigatoni tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Argosian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rigatoni darts in trying to clinch
letting Argosian counter with a right hand.
A jab from Argosian finds it's way through Rigatoni's defenses.
Argosian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rigatoni darts in trying to clinch

and Argosian counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Rigatoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in half guard, Argosian seems content to control.
Argosian is keen to just control but Rigatoni is a slippery customer.
Argosian passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Argosian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigatoni tries to hold on but Argosian postures up.

Argosian working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rigatoni really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Argosian controlling the position easily from mount.
Argosian in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rigatoni is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Argosian landing strikes from the mount.
Argosian wants to control the pace but Rigatoni is squirming around nicely.

Argosian has control of Rigatoni's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rigatoni regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Argosian with the ground and pound from mount.

Argosian swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rigatoni is now in Argosian's guard. A big mistake from Argosian there, giving up the dominant position!

Argosian has his foot on Rigatoni's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rigatoni works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Argosian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Argosian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Argosian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diomedes Argosian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Argosian trying to keep a closed guard but Rigatoni is proving a slippery customer.

Argosian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rigatoni passes Argosian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rigatoni is keen to just control but Argosian is a slippery customer.
Rigatoni prevents Argosian from improving his position.

That's four 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rigatoni shoots in for a takedown but Argosian shows good takedown defense.
Argosian swings for the body but Rigatoni moves out of range.
Rigatoni keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigatoni shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Argosian counters with a left and a right that stings Rigatoni.
Nice sprawl there from Argosian as Rigatoni shoots in.
Diomedes Argosian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Rigatoni.
Argosian goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rigatoni bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Argosian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Argosian stuffs the takedown attempt from Rigatoni. Rigatoni gets slowly back to his feet.
Joey Rigatoni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Argosian misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diomedes Argosian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Argosian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diomedes Argosian!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barrington Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen Check it out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xavier
vs
Singh

168 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

176 cm
21
168 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Resistance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barrington Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arshad Singh!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Singh misses.
Singh lands with a shot to the body.
Xavier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xavier somewhat.
Xavier shoots in and drives through. Singh sprawls well.
Singh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Singh drops Xavier with a huge uppercut! Xavier drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Singh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arshad Singh!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now . Silva has chosen Lil Wayne- I'm Me as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Silva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Anstey
vs
Silva

180 cm
26
209 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

194 cm
24
210 lbs
7 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick but Anstey moves out of range.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Anstey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. 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.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Anstey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Silva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silva.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anstey throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anstey off to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Anstey has a takedown stuffed.
Silva throws a low kick, looking for Anstey's leg but Anstey calmly moves out of range.

Anstey closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anstey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Silva has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Anstey but great work by Silva.
Anstey is breathing heavily.
Silva controlling the position from side mount.

Silva decides to stand up, so the ref orders Anstey to his feet.
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!

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees to the body from Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva working Anstey over with knees to the body.
Silva utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anstey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anstey up against the cage.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Anstey letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Silva takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Anstey's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Silva to work.
Silva using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva avoiding damage.
Silva lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Silva gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anstey.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anstey letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Anstey's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Silva tries to clinch up but Anstey circles away and keeps his distance.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Anstey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anstey lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva moves into the clinch successfully.
Anstey avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Anstey looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anstey can't get the takedown.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Anstey's takedown attempt.
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Anstey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Silva putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Anstey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anstey is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva lands a nice knee to the body.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Silva obliges.
Michael Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Silva stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Silva's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anstey as Silva tries to tie him up.
Anstey tries for a takedown but Silva manages to get underhooks.
Anstey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Silva is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Anstey is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anstey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Silva.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Silva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four 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.
Silva misses with a kick to the body.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anstey throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Anstey scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey looking to control but instead Silva has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Anstey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Anstey eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Silva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Anstey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Crunch! Silva slams his shin into Anstey's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey blocks a head kick by Silva.

Silva has managed to clinch.
Silva is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Silva scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey wants a takedown.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Anstey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Anstey is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva with a knee to the head.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Anstey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Anstey letting Silva take a breather here.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anstey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Anstey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Anstey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Silva gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva crunches a lovely knee into Anstey's ribcage.
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Silva sprawls well. Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anstey gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silva throws a right hand that Anstey ducks under and follows up with a left that Anstey also avoids with ease.
Corwin Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a leg kick that misses.
Silva motions for Anstey to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anstey.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Silva throws a low kick but Anstey avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Silva!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pedersen
vs
Saunders

180 cm
24
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

182 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Pedersen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elliot Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pedersen throws a series of punches but Saunders avoids them all with ease.
An inside leg kick lands from Pedersen.
Pedersen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saunders but Saunders pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pedersen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saunders's defenses.

It looks like Elliot Saunders has been cut.
Pedersen pushes Saunders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Saunders pulls Pedersen into guard.
Pedersen throwing strikes from guard but Saunders blocks nicely.

Pedersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saunders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pedersen thows a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saunders doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saunders lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pedersen!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Pedersen tries to hold on but Saunders pushes him away.
Pedersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Saunders dominating with strikes here.
Pedersen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Saunders works his way into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Saunders cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pedersen is trying to escape the mount.
Saunders landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Saunders looking to finish Pedersen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pedersen!
Pedersen is trying desperately to improve position.
Saunders pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Saunders loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Pedersen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Saunders land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Saunders stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elliot Saunders! Elliot Saunders retains his light heavyweight title!