ITFC 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Lichen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Jager (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.

Lichen
vs
Jager

170 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Lichen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Jager!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jager takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jager looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Lichen lands the left hand.

Lichen forces Jager back against the cage and clinches.
Lichen digs a right hand into Jager's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jager's gas tank.
Lichen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jager backwards.

Jager is rocked!
Lichen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jager is still on wobbly legs! Can Lichen finish him?
Lichen working aggressively here.
Lichen dips a shoulder and cracks Jager with a mighty uppercut! Jager falls back against the cage and Lichen unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jager is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lichen screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Lichen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Joe looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Monroe
vs
Joe

185 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
151 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Monroe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monroe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monroe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
No joy there for Joe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monroe checks a leg kick.
Monroe fires out a quick counter leg kick but Joe just manages to avoid it.
Monroe lands with a kick to the temple. Joe shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Monroe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monroe wants to land a leg kick but Joe is out of range.
Monroe throws a leg kick that misses.
Joe Joe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monroe!
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monroe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Joe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
Joe controlling the action here.
Joe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Monroe defending well though.
Monroe taking some punishment here, with Joe in his half guard.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe prevents Monroe from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monroe is trying to stand up here but Joe is controlling him well.
Joe sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monroe is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Joe trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitch Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Monroe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe moves out of range of the leg kick from Joe.
Monroe is looking to counter punch.
Monroe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a sloppy head kick and Joe moves out of range easily.
Monroe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Monroe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monroe.
Monroe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Joe closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monroe quickly recovers to half guard.
Joe looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe tries to kick Joe off but Joe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Joe thows a huge punch but Monroe dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Joe works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Monroe is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Joe controlling from the full mount.
Joe lands a nice shot to the head.
Monroe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Monroe tries to clinch up.
A head kick from Monroe lands but Joe takes it in his stride.
Joe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Joe's body.
Monroe misses with a low kick as Joe jumps back.
Joe blocks a head kick by Monroe.
Monroe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Monroe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joe blocks a low kick nicely.
Joe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monroe. That one must have hurt.
Joe Joe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monroe!
Monroe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Joe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monroe.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe throws a wild body kick that Joe sees coming a mile off.
Monroe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Monroe misses with a looping left.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Monroe - that will leave a mark!
Good exchange - Monroe coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Joe.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Monroe tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe is breathing heavily.

Monroe gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Monroe.
Joe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Monroe walks away with a smile on his face. Joe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joe throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Joe throws a push kick but Monroe slaps the foot to one side.
Monroe throws a head kick that Joe semi-blocks.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Joe can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joe is out of range and Monroe settles back down.
A jab from Joe misses.
Monroe appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Monroe is looking to clinch but Joe is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monroe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses.
Monroe lands with a slapping head kick.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Joe's leg but Joe calmly moves out of range.
Monroe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A punch lands to the side of Joe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Joe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Joe throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Joe walks into a straight right hand from Monroe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Joe is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monroe moves in looking to clinch but Joe pushes him off.
Monroe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monroe fails with an attempt to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Joe blocks the low kick.
Joe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Monroe scores with a head kick. Joe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Joe closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monroe to the mat! Monroe manages to get full guard.
Joe throws a big right hand that misses.
Joe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joe stays in close to Monroe's body and controls the position.
Monroe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Joe is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Joe from controlling successfully.
Joe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monroe is looking to stand up but Joe isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monroe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joe misses with a combination
and Monroe counters with a big head kick but Joe shrugs it off.
Monroe throws a low kick, looking for Joe's leg but Joe calmly moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Monroe 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. This is the final round!

Monroe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Joe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monroe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monroe throws a leg kick that is checked

and Joe counters with a single leg into guard. Monroe didn't expect that.
Joe prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet.
Joe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe throwing strikes but missing.
Joe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Monroe is trying to keep Joe in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monroe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe cracks Joe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monroe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Joe's head.
A head kick misses from Monroe.
Joe ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a kick to the body.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Joe moved away.
Despite the aggression on Joe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Joe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
Joe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws a leg kick

and Joe counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Joe scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Monroe is rocked!
Joe with a nice head shot there.
Oh Monroe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Joe pushes down on Monroe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Monroe!
Monroe taking shots to the head.
Joe content just to control the position here.
Joe lands a big elbow - Monroe is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Monroe is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joe Joe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henry Yurich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Lau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yurich
vs
Lau

172 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Yurich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joe Lau!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yurich finds it's way round the side to connect with Lau's head.
Lau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yurich with a hook.
Henry Yurich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yurich scores with a sloppy right hand. Lau should have avoided that one.
Lau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lau blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Lau.
Lau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurich throws a lazy uppercut

and Lau counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yurich taking a bit of punishment here - Lau scoring with strikes.
Yurich is trying to escape the position but Lau is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau tries to move to mount but Yurich blocks the move with his legs.
Lau working the strikes but Yurich uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yurich trying to control from the bottom.
Yurich is breathing heavily.
Well, if Lau 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.

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.
Yurich's coaches at Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lau working over Yurich with some ground and pound. Yurich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lau is nestled in close to Yurich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lau controlling the pace.
Lau scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lau is nestled in close to Yurich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lau scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lau sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lau is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau passes the guard and advances to mount!
Lau lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lau sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lau lands a heavy elbow.
Lau landing strikes from the mount and Yurich is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lau cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Lau dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lau loads up on a big right hand but Yurich slips the punch.
Lau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yurich.
Yurich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yurich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yurich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lau was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurich.
Lau displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yurich throws out the jab.
Lau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yurich misses with a looping right.
Yurich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurich throws a shot from downtown. Lau moves away and avoids it.
Lau misses with a wild body shot.
Yurich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Yurich does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Lau has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lau slips under a jab.
Lau throws a fast counter high kick but Yurich manages to duck under it in time.
Yurich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lau misses with a hook. Yurich ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lau.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Yurich moves out of range and Lau only half commits.
Yurich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lau throws a jab when Yurich was well out of range.
Yurich misses with an uppercut.
Lau throws a head kick but Yurich moves out of range.
Yurich throws a body punch but Lau moves out of range.
Lau throws out a counter right but Yurich avoids it with no problem.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lau or perhaps it was just good defense by Yurich, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau misses with a low kick as Yurich jumps back.
Yurich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yurich throws a hook but Lau blocks it.
Yurich checks a leg kick.
Yurich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lau.
Yurich lands a really nice looking cross but Lau seems unphased.
Lau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lau throws a lazy right hand but Yurich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Yurich moves out of range easily.
Yurich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lau moves away from the strike by Yurich.
Nice defenses there by Lau.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurich throws a hook to the side of Lau's head but Lau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lau 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 Yurich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yurich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lau throws a jab when Yurich was well out of range.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurich moves away.
Lau works the jab nicely.
Yurich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurich moves out of range as Lau strikes.
Yurich moves away from the strike by Lau.
Lau looks to land a left hand but Yurich moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lau. Yurich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yurich.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Lau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Yurich was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lau throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yurich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lau moves away.
Yurich misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lau throws a leg kick but Yurich moved away.
Yurich misses with a right hand
and Lau counters with a good low kick that Yurich was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joe Lau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.

Lau misses with a straight right.
Lau walks into a straight right hand from Yurich.
Yurich lands with an uppercut that bounces Lau off the cage and back into range.
Yurich loads up on a big right hand but Lau slips the punch.
Lau slips under a jab.
Yurich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Henry Yurich is winning the standup battle so far.
Yurich scores with a jab. Lau acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yurich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lau moves forwards but Yurich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A big right from Lau misses.
Nice defenses there by Lau.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yurich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lau misses with a low kick as Yurich jumps back.
Lau misses with a hook to the body
and Yurich counters with a nice uppercut.
Yurich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab.
Lau throws a big shot that misses.
Lau throws out a leg kick but Yurich moves out of range and Lau only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Yurich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lau tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yurich is able to avoid easily.
Yurich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lau throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurich ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Lau will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A bone on bone clash there as Yurich blocks the leg kick.
Lau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurich moves away.
Lau misses with a body shot.
Lau fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurich manages to avoid it.
Lau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Yurich misses the target.
A big right from Lau misses.
Lau throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Yurich misses the target.
Lau misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Lau misses its intended target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurich looks to land a right hand but Lau moved out of range.
It seemed like Lau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lau misses with a looping left.
Yurich moves out of range of the body kick from Lau.
Lau swings away with a body shot that misses
and Yurich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lau 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 Yurich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yurich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yurich was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lau throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Yurich checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yurich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lau.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau throws a solid leg kick but Yurich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lau.
Lau moves out of range of the strikes.
Lau looks to land a left hand but Yurich moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Yurich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yurich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Lau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Yurich.
Lau slips a straight right by Yurich.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yurich slips under a jab from Lau.
Yurich throwing a counter right hand but Lau manages to avoid it.
Yurich throws a lazy right hand but Lau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry Yurich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Henry Yurich.
I think Lau has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Lau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar Alves has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jeremy Jones's chin.

Jones
vs
Alves

173 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
24
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edgar Alves!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Alves.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Alves.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alves's head.
Alves misses with an uppercut.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Alves and move into the clinch.
Alves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alves.
Alves misses with a straight right.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Alves misses with an uppercut
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alves swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones moves out of range as Alves strikes.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Alves breaks away and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Alves throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alves stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Alves looking to stall.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Alves is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Alves into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alves or not.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.
A short uppercut from Jones.
A shot in the inside from Jones.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Alves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alves is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Jones stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones presses Alves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Alves and move into the clinch.
Alves throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Jones slips a straight right by Alves.
Edgar Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jones instigates a clinch.
Jones taking a breather.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.
Jones has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alves is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Alves is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Alves can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alves can do to turn this around?
Jones taking a breather.
Alves is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Jones lands a body punch.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but Jones is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alves backwards.
Alves looking to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Alves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
Alves stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones digs a right hand into Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves's gas tank.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jeremy Jones.
Jones moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones avoids the body shot from Alves.

Jones pushes Alves up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones has Alves pushed against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Jones digs a right hand into Alves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Alves's gas tank.
Alves is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alves tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones stalling the fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Alves.
A body shot lands from Jones.

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.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alves tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alves up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones pushes Alves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Jones!
A relieved looking Jeremy Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Lampert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kyle Lampert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lampert
vs
Briggs

178 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kyle Lampert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Lampert. Beautiful body shot.
Lampert goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kyle Lampert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Briggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lampert lands a jab to Briggs's midsection.
Briggs takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Briggs walks into a stiff left hand from Lampert.

Briggs is rocked!
Lampert misses with a body shot

and Briggs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampert can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Briggs controls the pace.
Lampert wants to stand up but Briggs is controlling him.
Briggs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampert is trying to control the position but Briggs postures up.
Lampert being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lampert is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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.
Lampert throws the left hand but Briggs avoids the punch easily.
Briggs was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lampert.
Lampert just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Briggs.
Lampert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lampert lands the left hand.
Briggs walks into a jab.
Lampert scores with a nice head shot.
Briggs swings for the body but Lampert moves out of range.
Lampert throws a series of strikes that have Briggs backpedaling.
Lampert is breathing heavily.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Lampert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lampert wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampert looks to land a right hand but Briggs moved out of range.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Briggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lampert.
Briggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lampert checks it well.
Briggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lampert was well out of range. Poor timing from Briggs.
Briggs defending well as Lampert loads up on a big left hand.
Briggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lampert manages to avoid it.
Lampert jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lampert lands with a nice body punch.
Briggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lampert is out of range and Briggs settles back down.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lampert.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
Briggs is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lampert rather than just go for the knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lampert clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Lampert fails to land.
Briggs wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lampert.
A head punch on the inside from Lampert fails to land.
Lampert just leaning against Briggs, taking a breather.
Briggs wants to take the fight to the mat but Lampert manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lampert misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs is trying to pull guard but Lampert turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kyle Lampert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Briggs.
Briggs blocks an uppercut.
Lampert prevents a body shot from Briggs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lampert dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lampert misses with a looping right.
Briggs appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampert.
Lampert lands with an uppercut that bounces Briggs off the cage and back into range.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lampert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Briggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lampert looks to score with a jab to the body but Briggs is just out of range.
Lampert connects with a right hand. Briggs shakes it off.
Lampert with a hook.
Briggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampert blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Lampert misses its target.
Lampert lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lampert checks a low kick from Briggs.
Lampert thuds his right hand into Briggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampert is just out of range.
Lampert checks a low kick from Briggs.
A counter left hand to the body from Lampert misses its target.
Lampert misses with an uppercut. Briggs saw that one coming.
Briggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Briggs takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lampert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lampert swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Briggs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Briggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lampert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Briggs is taking a breather. Lampert says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Briggs is continuing to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Briggs the control monster continue. Boring.
Lampert on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lampert tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kyle Lampert is winning the standup battle so far.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampert moves away.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampert moves away.
Lampert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lampert dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Briggs misses the shot to the body.
Lampert misses with a straight left.
Kyle Lampert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Briggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs tries to work over Lampert's front leg with a kick but Lampert checks it.
Briggs does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lampert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a body kick that misses.
Lampert is looking to counter punch.
Lampert misses with a double jab.
A clash of legs there as Lampert blocks the low kick.
Briggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampert is just out of range.
Lampert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Briggs.
A quick step to the side and Lampert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Briggs swings for the body but Lampert moves out of range.
Lampert staying out of range there.
Lampert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lampert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lampert misses with a wild body shot.
Briggs tries to land a leg kick but Lampert saw it coming and moves away.
Briggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lampert dominated that second round.
That's time! Lampert's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Briggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lampert is looking to counter punch.
Lampert misses with a looping right.
Briggs let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampert.
An attempted straight right counter from Lampert misses the target.
Lampert scores with a shot to the body.
Briggs fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lampert checks it well.
Lampert throws an overhand right that lands on Briggs's shoulder, as Briggs tries to avoid the shot.
Briggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lampert.
Lampert lands with a good body shot.
Briggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lampert.
A shot to the liver by Lampert. Beautiful body shot.
Lampert lands an overhand right.
Lampert throws a body punch but Briggs moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lampert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Lampert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lampert misses with a double jab.
Briggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lampert with a body shot.
Briggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lampert.
Lampert slips under a jab from Briggs.
Lampert checks a low kick from Briggs.
Lampert just misses with a punch to the body.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampert moves away.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lampert avoids the body shot from Briggs.
Lampert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Lampert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampert moves away.
Lampert throws a looping overhand right but Briggs ducks down to avoid it.
Briggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Briggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lampert.
Lampert misses the jab.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Briggs misses with a straight right.
Lampert throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Lampert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Briggs misses with a low kick as Lampert jumps back.
Lampert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lampert wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Lampert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Briggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lampert.
Briggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Lampert does no damage.
Briggs misses with a low kick.
Briggs swings for the body but Lampert moves out of range.
Lampert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
Briggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Lampert misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Briggs. Lampert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Briggs throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Lampert wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Briggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lampert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Lampert misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Briggs.
Lampert lands with an overhand left.
Briggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lampert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Briggs manages to avoid it.
Briggs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lampert defends it well.
Lampert cracks Briggs with a good jab.
Lampert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lampert lands a nice hook to Briggs's body. Briggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lampert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Briggs moves away.
Lampert moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Briggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampert throws a shot to the body.
Benjamin Briggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lampert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Lampert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lampert, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Lampert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Kingston (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 prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Rome
vs
Kingston

170 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Rome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingston shoots in and drives through. Rome sprawls well.
Rome half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kingston misses with a looping left.
Rome changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Rome gets the takedown into side control.
Kingston is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Rome trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rome is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kingston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rome lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston struggling a bit here.
Kingston tries to bench press Rome off him but Rome keeps the position.
Rome lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is looking to reverse the position.
Kingston taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kingston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rome.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Rome in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Rome tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kingston's legs.
Kingston is looking to reverse the position.
Rome lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kingston tries to control but Rome manages to take his back.
Rome trying to control.
Rome gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Kingston prevents Rome from getting a body triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rome is not going to allow Kingston to sit and survive in this position.
What can Kingston do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rome's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rome thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Rome is punishing Kingston with some ground and pound.

Rome patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rome is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kingston up.
Kingston breaks Rome's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingston showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kingston trying to control but Rome is working from the bottom.
Kingston throws a big elbow that misses.
Kingston works over Rome with some ground and pound from guard.
Kingston postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kingston stands and throws Rome's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Kingston is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rome has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kingston off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rome displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingston.
Rome fails with a takedown attempt.
And Kingston tries to counter it with a takedown but Rome pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rome keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kingston.
Rome appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rome.
Kingston catches Rome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome slips a straight right by Kingston.
Rome misses with a wild body shot.
Kingston moves forwards but Rome connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rome misses with a takedown attempt - Kingston sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Rome. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston shoots in but no luck this time.
Rome appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Rome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kingston was covering up waiting for the punch and Rome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Rome is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kingston holds on and takes a little breather.
Rome with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rome scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jake Rome overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rome content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rome stopping the sweep attempt from Kingston.
Rome wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rome being controlled here momentarily.
Kingston 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.
Rome cracks Kingston with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rome connects with a couple of short punches.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Kingston is retaining full guard.
Kingston wants to sweep here but Rome controlling him for the moment.
Rome wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rome closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Rome pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kingston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rome throwing a counter right hand but Kingston manages to avoid it.
Kingston lands the left hand.

Kingston looking to score a takedown here. Rome is defending well but Kingston drives through and ends up in Rome's guard.

Kingston is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rome is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rome has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rome controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kingston seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Rome throws a sloppy strike and Kingston has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Rome is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Kingston!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thomas Kingston!
A very excited looking Thomas Kingston rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Classic Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Hughs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughs has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Man
vs
Hughs

205 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
19
270 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Classic Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eddie Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hughs there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hughs looks winded!
Man connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hughs. Hughs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Man with a jab.
Hughs swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a straight right hand.
Man with a hook.
Hughs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice shot by Man.
Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Man lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hughs sprawling to the canvas. Man follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hughs hang on?

Hughs is rocked!

Man decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hughs is still on wobbly legs! Can Man finish him?
Man lands a jab to Hughs's midsection.
Hughs leaves his chin hanging out and Man seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hughs crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Classic Man!
An out of breath Classic Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayder Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Kingston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rayder Garner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Garner
vs
Kingston

176 cm
30
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

180 cm
24
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Rayder Garner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Kingston is just out of range.
A low kick from Kingston misses

and Garner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kingston!
Kingston is trying to escape the position but Garner is controlling the position.
Garner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kingston keeps working.
Garner scoring with punches from side control.
Garner taking a break here but Kingston is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kingston wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston controlling the position well.
Garner prevents Kingston from improving his position.
Garner slips a nice elbow through Kingston's hands, connecting with Kingston's forehead.
Garner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingston is trying to control but Garner passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Kingston manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garner is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner 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.
Garner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Garner wants to control but Kingston is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner is looking for a sweep. Kingston is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner is staying active underneath Kingston, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kingston is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garner gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Garner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garner trying to keep a closed guard but Kingston is proving a slippery customer.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garner is pulling down on Kingston's head. It's preventing any offense from Kingston, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayder Garner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Garner takes a swing at Kingston's ribcage but misses.
Kingston is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kingston misses with a body kick.
Kingston throws a leg kick that is checked

and Garner counters with a takedown into side control.
Garner is putting a hurting on Kingston here, landing some big shots from side control.
Garner landing strikes.
Garner lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kingston tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kingston stops Garner from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kingston can't do much from the bottom here.
Rayder Garner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is trying to get back to half guard.
Garner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kingston can do to turn this around?
Kingston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kingston wants to improve his position but Garner is controlling well.
Garner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston is looking to improve his position.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Garner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

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.
Garner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Garner is working away from the top position though.
Garner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kingston trying to hold on to Garner's head to control him but Garner postures up.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner working the head and body with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Garner in particular looking to stall.
Garner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garner is just content to waste time from the top position. Kingston takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Garner forces his way into half guard.
Garner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner lands with a punch from half guard.
Garner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ground and pound from Garner.
Garner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kingston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kingston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kingston is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Garner jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rayder Garner dominated that second round.
That's time! Garner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Garner is just out of range.
Garner closes the distance and clinches up with Kingston, looking for a takedown. Garner pushes Kingston against the cage but Kingston circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garner fails with a takedown attempt.
Garner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kingston.
Kingston falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregory Kingston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston just misses with a punch to the body.
Garner shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rayder Garner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kingston. Garner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Garner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kingston quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston wants to control but Garner is keeping busy.
Kingston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Garner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kingston is controlling Garner's trapped leg to prevent Garner from advancing to side control.
Garner wants to take a breather but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kingston is looking for a sweep. Garner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

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.
Garner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kingston wants to get back to full guard.
Kingston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Garner moves nicely into side control.
Garner tries to move to mount but Kingston blocks the move with his legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Garner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kingston is looking to regain half guard here but Garner keeps moving and retains side control.
Kingston seems a little lost for a moment, as Garner dominates the positioning.
Garner cracks Kingston with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Garner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Garner lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kingston tries to buck Garner off but Garner is having none of it.
Garner trying to control the action but Kingston is working from the bottom.
Kingston tries to bench press Garner off him but Garner keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kingston is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kingston looks to move to half guard but instead Garner has passed into mount! Damn!
Kingston is squirming around, avoiding Garner's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rayder Garner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Garner, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rayder Garner!
Rayder Garner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Paris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avgolemono Magiritsa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magiritsa has chosen ZORBA! as his entrance music. Avgolemono Magiritsa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cody Paris's chin.

Paris
vs
Magiritsa

175 cm
28
183 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Amped Performance

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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cody Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avgolemono Magiritsa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Paris changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Magiritsa 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.
Magiritsa gets back to half guard.
We've been hearing that Paris has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Paris blocks the strikes from Magiritsa.
Magiritsa wants to get back to full guard but Paris has passed into side control.
Paris landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Magiritsa tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

Paris working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Magiritsa looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Paris! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cody Paris!
In his post fight interview, Cody Paris started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Avgolemono Magiritsa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Σκατά στα μουτρα σου!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Elias Lyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lyon
vs
Petersburg Strangler

163 cm
23
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

174 cm
25
145 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elias Lyon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, St Petersburg Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyon darts in looking for a takedown but Strangler gets double underhooks and turns Lyon into the cage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Lyon misses with an uppercut. Strangler saw that one coming.
Strangler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lyon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Strangler there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strangler. Strangler obviously looking to wear him down.
Strangler slips a jab from Lyon.
Strangler lands a leg kick that knocks Lyon off balance momentarily.
Strangler throws a leg kick

and Lyon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Strangler throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lyon forces his way into half guard.
Strangler has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lyon is working away from the top position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strangler is not content to let Lyon control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Strangler trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lyon in particular looking to stall.
Strangler has hold of Lyon's hands but Lyon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Strangler tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.
Lyon is taking a breather. Strangler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lyon lands a nice short elbow.
Lyon working the head and body with strikes.
Lyon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lyon prevents Strangler from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lyon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyon trying to mount his opponent but Strangler defends it.
Strangler trying to control here.
Lyon is trying to control. Strangler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Strangler wants to improve his position but Lyon is controlling well.
Strangler trying to hold on to Lyon's head to control him but Lyon postures up.
Lyon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lyon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lyon connects with a nice short shot to Strangler's temple.
Lyon stalling.
Strangler flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lyon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Strangler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lyon is looking to advance position but Strangler won't allow it.
Lyon working over Strangler with some ground and pound. Strangler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Strangler actively working from the bottom here.
Lyon stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lyon stops Strangler from standing up.
Strangler wants to control the position but Lyon says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lyon is pressing down on Strangler's thigh, looking to free his foot. Strangler is holding on for now.
Lyon passes into side control, despite Strangler's attempt to control the position.

Lyon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon 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.

That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strangler thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strangler. Strangler obviously looking to wear him down.
Lyon fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lyon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
Strangler shoots in for a double leg but Lyon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Petersburg Strangler.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lyon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lyon tries to land a front kick but Strangler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lyon lands with a right hand.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler thumps Lyon with a low kick.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Lyon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lyon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Strangler wants to get back to his feet but Lyon is dominant here and he's now got Strangler's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strangler wants to get back to his feet.
Elias Lyon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Strangler is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lyon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Strangler's body.
Strangler is taking damage to the body and head.
Strangler is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lyon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Lyon.
Strangler breaks Lyon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lyon working a defensive guard here.
Strangler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strangler is looking to work some ground and pound but Lyon has wrist control.
Strangler throwing strikes from guard but Lyon blocks nicely.
Lyon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Strangler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strangler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strangler throws an elbow that misses. Lyon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Strangler's guard. Nice move by Lyon!

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lyon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler trying to keep a closed guard but Lyon is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon postures up and lands a big shot to Strangler's brow.
Lyon lands a couple of elbows.
Strangler being controlled here, momentarily.
Strangler controlling the position.
Strangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lyon stopping the sweep attempt from Strangler.
Strangler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lyon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lyon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Lyon wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Strangler looking for a sweep. Not yet Strangler, not yet.
Lyon controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is working from the bottom.
Lyon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lyon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lyon wants to pass the guard but Strangler is keeping the position.
Lyon scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elias Lyon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strangler can pounce on him.
Lyon shoots for a takedown but Strangler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Strangler unleashes a big counter combination but Lyon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lyon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Lyon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strangler throws a low kick but Lyon moves out of range easily.
Lyon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Strangler.
Nice defenses there by Strangler.
Lyon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Strangler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Strangler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Lyon gets caught flat footed, as Strangler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lyon 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.
Lyon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lyon is trying to control the position but Strangler postures up.
Strangler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lyon's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler postures up in Lyon's guard and throws a big left but Lyon blocks it.
Lyon looking to control.
Lyon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Strangler manages to get himself to full guard.

Strangler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Strangler keeping moving, preventing Lyon from controlling successfully.
Strangler controlling Lyon's posture.
Lyon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've been hearing that Lyon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyon.
Lyon works over Strangler with some ground and pound from guard.
Lyon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard.

Lyon controlling the position.
Strangler throwing strikes but missing.
Lyon keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Lyon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Strangler is staying active underneath Lyon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon passes into side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler is looking to regain half guard here but Lyon keeps moving and retains side control.
Strangler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lyon lands a decent elbow from side control.
Strangler tries to improve position but can't.
Lyon gets to mount! Strangler was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Strangler is desperately trying to improve his position but Lyon has a good base and remains in mount.
Strangler wants to control but Lyon is having none of it.
Strangler is trying to escape the mount.
Lyon trying to control but Strangler is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Lyon.
Lyon is taking a breather. Strangler says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lyon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Strangler keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Strangler tries to get to full guard but Lyon has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but St Petersburg Strangler just about did enough to take it.
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.

An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a leg kick.
Lyon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Strangler is fending him off so far but Lyon persists. Nope, Strangler circles away and we're back to standing.
Lyon leaves Strangler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strangler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lyon defends it nicely.
Lyon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Strangler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyon somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler stalks Lyon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lyon's face. Lyon staggers backwards, shaken.
Strangler feints and then cracks Lyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lyon down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler stuffs the takedown attempt from Lyon. Lyon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Lyon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler fails with the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt.
Strangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lyon feinted with a counter takedown.
Lyon throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strangler. That's going to slow Lyon down.
Strangler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lyon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lyon misses with a takedown attempt - Strangler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lyon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Strangler defends well and Lyon ends up having to push Strangler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Strangler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lyon.
Strangler tries to bum rush Lyon with a series of wild strikes but Lyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice takedown defense from Lyon. No joy for Strangler on that attempt.
Lyon misses with an uppercut.
Strangler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lyon.
Strangler connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lyon wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strangler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Strangler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lyon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyon. That did some damage!
Lyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lyon dodges the punch combination from Strangler.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strangler.
Lyon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Strangler tries to land a leg kick but Lyon saw it coming and moves away.
Lyon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler lands a nice hook to Lyon's body. Lyon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strangler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lyon. That did some damage!
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Strangler thows a leg kick but Lyon checks it
and Lyon counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Strangler tenderised Lyon's leg. Lyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lyon is defended easily by Strangler.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Lyon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Strangler with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strangler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

St Petersburg Strangler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Strangler feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lyon's calf.
Lyon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strangler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lyon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Strangler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strangler tries a low kick but Lyon avoids it.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lyon shoots in but no luck this time.
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Strangler slips under a jab from Lyon.
Strangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lyon checks a leg kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strangler pinned against the cage. Strangler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Strangler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Elias Lyon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Petersburg Strangler.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strangler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Strangler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lyon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strangler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Strangler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lyon attempts a counter takedown but Strangler avoids it well and moves away.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown but Lyon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Strangler is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strangler tries to score with a low kick but Lyon moves his leg out of the way.
Strangler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strangler.
Strangler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lyon.
Lyon throws a hook but Strangler blocks it.
Lyon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler feints the counter takedown.
Strangler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lyon as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lyon misses the target.
Strangler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
No luck for Lyon with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strangler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyon.
Strangler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyon is looking to counter punch.
Strangler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon is looking to score with low kicks.
Lyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lyon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lyon or perhaps it was just good defense by Strangler, which made it look bad.
And Strangler tries to counter it with a takedown but Lyon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strangler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strangler.
An inside leg kick lands from Strangler.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Strangler.
Lyon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Strangler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

Strangler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lyon did well to prevent Strangler getting side control.
Strangler throws a strike but Lyon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Strangler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strangler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lyon 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.
Strangler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strangler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lyon trying to keep a closed guard but Strangler is proving a slippery customer.
Lyon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strangler is one step ahead there.
Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strangler throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Strangler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lyon's guard.

Lyon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyon is one step ahead there.
Lyon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strangler doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lyon passes into half guard.
Lyon works his way into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
St Petersburg Strangler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Strangler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler is the new featherweight champion!
St Petersburg Strangler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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