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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morris Borris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Trafalgar - Damned Cross kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kennedy
vs
Borris

205 cm
18
271 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
21
276 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Morris Borris!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Borris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kennedy was covering up waiting for the punch and Borris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Borris won't allow Kennedy to get back to his feet.
Borris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennedy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borris.
Borris throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
Borris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet.
Borris working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borris on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borris looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to clinch.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Borris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Borris down.
Kennedy lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Morris Borris has been cut.

Kennedy lands a big head kick that sends Borris tumbling to the mat! Kennedy takes a step backwards and waves Borris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sean Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kennedy lands a big head kick that sends Borris to the canvas! Kennedy follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean Kennedy!

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 Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Boy
vs
Corleone

190 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Corleone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Corleone.

Corleone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Corleone looks to land a strike but Boy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Corleone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone is looking to advance position but Boy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Corleone is trying to reverse the position but instead Boy has taken his back - oops!
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is really stuck here.
Boy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Corleone rolls, trying to escape but Boy keeps control of the position.

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.
Corleone is keeping busy.
Boy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boy throwing sloppy strikes.

Boy working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Corleone staying busy and making it hard for Boy to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy has the hooks in. Corleone is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Corleone looks gassed!
I would not like to be Corleone right now.
Corleone looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Boy is hanging on to Corleone's back as he tries to escape.
Boy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Big Boy just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Boy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Corleone!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy controlling his opponent.
Poor strikes thrown by Boy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Boy controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Corleone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Boy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corleone has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boy throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corleone keeps working.
Corleone seems a little lost for a moment, as Boy dominates the positioning.
Corleone is breathing heavily.
Corleone struggling a bit here.
Boy just content to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is looking to take a break and control but Corleone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy works to advance to full mount. Corleone defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Boy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Boy unloads with some shots from mount but Corleone bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by Boy there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Boy throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Corleone because Boy loaded up on that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corleone is desperately trying to improve his position but Boy has a good base and remains in mount.
Boy looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corleone is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Boy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Corleone to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Corleone won't enjoy being in this position. Boy looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Corleone is tapping - it's over boys! Boy picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Big Boy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moe E Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

E Thai
vs
Nelson

198 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moe E Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Thai blocks the low kick.
Thai misses with the combination.
Thai keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Thai shoots in.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thai.
Thai wants to clinch.
Thai tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Thai sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Thai moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Thai shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe E Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson looks gassed!

Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai wants a takedown but no success here.
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thai dives in and grabs Nelson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nelson pushes down on Thai's head and hops out.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch but Nelson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thai moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Thai circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.

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.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
George Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thai.
Thai really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Thai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nelson.
Thai throws a shot from downtown. Nelson moves away and avoids it.
Thai clinches but Nelson breaks the clinch

and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thai is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson is trying to stall.
Thai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nelson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nelson wants to break free but Thai has control.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nelson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thai is trying to break free.
Thai is trying to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thai jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Thai around his waist. Thai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nelson smiles and moves away.

Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thai tries to pull guard but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thai has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thai is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nelson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thai tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Thai can't break the clinch.
Thai lands a knee to the body.
Thai can't find room to land a body shot as Nelson controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Thai.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thai tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nelson blocking some punches.
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Thai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nelson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thai.
Nelson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thai counters with a nice body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Nelson as Thai shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai tries to clinch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nelson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thai somewhat.
Thai slips a jab and a cross from Nelson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nelson dominated that round.
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.

Thai tries to clinch up.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Moe E Thai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson works over Thai's head and body with a nice combination.
Thai fakes the leg kick and cracks Nelson in the body.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thai tries to clinch there but Nelson circles away.
Thai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Thai or perhaps it was just good defense by Nelson which made him look bad.
Thai fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe E Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai takes one on the button.
Nelson misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson is breathing heavily.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nelson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.
Thai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nelson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Thai lands a head kick!
Nelson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thai. Thai obviously looking to wear him down.
Thai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Thai throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thai just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai tries for a takedown but Nelson circles away easily
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Thai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thai swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Nelson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thai shoots in but Nelson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thai connects with a solid leg kick.
Thai looks for a takedown but Nelson sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nelson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thai drops his hands momentarily and Nelson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nelson duly obliges.
Thai lands with a kick to the temple. Nelson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Thai lands a head kick!
No luck for Thai with that takedown attempt.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Thai persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Nelson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thai shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.
Nelson looks to land a right hand but Thai moved out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nelson wants it to stay on the feet.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Nelson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Thai throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Thai pushes him off.
Thai shoots for a takedown but Nelson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nelson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thai tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thai fails with the takedown.
Thai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Nelson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

Nelson has managed to clinch.

Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thai.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nelson as he avoids it easily.
Thai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nelson is fending him off so far but Thai persists. Nope, Nelson circles away and we're back to standing.
Thai tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nelson's waist but Nelson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thai off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moe E Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thai backs up against the cage.
Nelson moves out of range of the strikes.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thai fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thai throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai doesn't manage to clinch there - Nelson circles away.
Thai closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Thai pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Thai avoids it well.
George Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai tries to clinch up but Nelson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thai gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Thai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nelson walks away with a smile on his face. Thai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Thai shoots for a double leg takedown but Nelson sprawls well. He's pushed Thai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Thai tries to clinch up.
Thai wants to clinch up but Nelson keeps it at a distance.
Thai lands with a slapping head kick.
Thai misses with a straight left.
No luck for Thai with that takedown attempt.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown. Nelson tries to sprawl out of it but Thai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nelson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nelson defends it nicely.
Nelson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thai circles away quickly and effectively.
George Nelson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
Thai just misses with a punch to the body.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Thai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai lands a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thai shoots in for a takedown but Nelson shows good takedown defense.
Nelson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thai.
George Nelson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thai tries to clinch up.
A combination from Nelson does no damage.
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thai.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Moe E Thai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nelson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Nelson!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Milo Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remy Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Anderson Silva Theme Song. Milo Winner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Winner
vs
Martin

185 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

181 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Milo Winner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remy Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winner.
Winner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winner misses with a straight left.
Winner scores with a kick to the body.
Martin looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Winner bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Martin! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Martin is rocked!

It looks like Remy Martin has been cut.
Winner scoring with some ground and pound.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Winner finish him?
Winner works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winner working some strikes from top position.
Winner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winner wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Winner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Winner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Winner misses with the combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Winner.
Winner grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Martin takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Winner cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Milo Winner!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will West is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

West
vs
Lesnar

198 cm
21
208 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

189 cm
26
215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up with West, looking for a takedown. Lesnar pushes West against the cage but West circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but West sprawls well.
Will West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fedor Lesnar.

West moves into the clinch.
West lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from West.
Lesnar tries for a takedown. No joy.
West scores with a nice hook to the head.

West decides to pull guard.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
West controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar preventing the sweep.
West is trying to keep Lesnar in close.
West wants to sweep here but Lesnar controlling him for the moment.
West trying to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar shoots for a double leg takedown but West sprawls well. He's pushed Lesnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
West scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Lesnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
West controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lesnar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
West is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnar.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.

Lesnar shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lesnar looks gassed!

Lesnar goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, West rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lesnar's guard! Nice work there by West!
West's corner is telling him to maintain position.
West is in close to Lesnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
West trying to control but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West pushes down on Lesnar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lesnar!
West working Lesnar over with strikes here.
Lesnar is looking to get to half guard.
West is in the full mount, landing strikes.
West trying to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
West lands a big elbow - Lesnar is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lesnar is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Will West!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge St Piere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Click Click, by Mobb Deep. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Campbell
vs
St Piere

177 cm
25
180 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

182 cm
24
181 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jorge St Piere!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell looks to land a combination. St Piere sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jorge St Piere has been cut.
Campbell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campbell wants it to stay on the feet.
Campbell is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! St Piere hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Campbell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lonnie Thug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peterson has chosen Even Flow by Pearl Jam as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Thug
vs
Peterson

183 cm
21
192 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

178 cm
22
191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lonnie Thug!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Peterson swats away the attempt to clinch by Thug.

Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Thug pulls guard effortlessly.
Thug tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thug manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Peterson manages to get himself to full guard.
Peterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thug trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Thug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson is trying to keep Thug in close.
Thug trying to control the position from guard on top but Peterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thug tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.
Thug looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thug is looking to clinch.
Thug wants to clinch.
Thug misses with a looping right.
Peterson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Thug circles away and keeps his distance.
Peterson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thug finds it's way round the side to connect with Peterson's head.

Thug closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thug lands in his opponent's guard.
Thug slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Peterson is trying to improve his position.
Thug wants to control but Peterson is keeping him busy.
Peterson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thug off and has taken his back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thug manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Thug.
Peterson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peterson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Peterson won't allow Thug to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thug working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thug manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thug wants to pass to mount but Peterson is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Peterson tries to roll over but Thug keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thug swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thug shoots for a double leg takedown but Peterson sprawls well. He's pushed Thug's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Thug shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peterson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thug wants to lay and pray for a moment but Peterson keeps working.
Thug looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peterson is avoiding damage well.
Peterson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Peterson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Peterson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thug's thigh. Thug counters though and makes it back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thug swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peterson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Peterson trying to control but Thug is working from the bottom.
Thug looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peterson is looking to work some ground and pound but Thug has wrist control.
Thug wants to sweep but no luck.
Thug not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thug cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.

Thug closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Peterson did well to prevent Thug getting side control.
Peterson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thug is looking to advance position but Peterson won't allow it.
Peterson is concentrating on defense, preventing Thug from advancing position.
Thug is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thug tries to free his leg and advance position but Peterson is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thug trying to control but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Thug throws a strike but Peterson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Peterson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peterson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thug content to stall in guard here.
Thug wants to control from the top but Peterson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lonnie Thug dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Thug clobbers Peterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thug shoots in and drives through. Peterson sprawls well.
Thug tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thug misses with a hook. Peterson ducked under it nicely.
Thug will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thug shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peterson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lonnie Thug. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thug is looking to clinch.
Lonnie Thug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thug wants to clinch up but Peterson keeps it at a distance.
Thug fails with the takedown.

Peterson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thug's half guard.

Peterson is trying to work for a kimura but Thug is defending well.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thug does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thug wants to improve his position but Peterson is controlling well.
Thug moves into full guard.
Thug keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
Thug bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peterson's guard.
Peterson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thug pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peterson is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Peterson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thug escapes and throws Peterson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Thug trying to control the action but Peterson is working from the bottom.
Peterson being controlled for a moment.
Lonnie Thug is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson can't do much from the bottom here.
Peterson is looking for a sweep.
Thug trying to control the position but Peterson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Peterson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Peterson wants to get back to full guard.
Eric Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thug controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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 Lonnie Thug.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thug, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonnie Thug!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
21%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sim Heer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augustus Aurelius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heer
vs
Aurelius

170 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sim Heer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Heer gets caught flat footed, as Aurelius shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Aurelius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heer is keeping the position for now.

Heer pushes Aurelius off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Sim Heer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heer.

Aurelius drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aurelius is trying is best to control the position here.
Heer tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Aurelius.
Aurelius trying to control here.
Heer slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelius is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aurelius wants to control but Heer is keeping busy.
Heer trying to control the pace.
Aurelius wants to get back to full guard but Heer has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aurelius keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Heer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heer tries to control but Aurelius wriggling away.
Aurelius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Heer avoids the attempt from Aurelius to control.
Aurelius is looking to get to half guard.
Heer controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelius sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Heer is trying to control. Aurelius wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sim Heer.
Heer slaps away a takedown attempt from Aurelius, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heer as he avoids it easily.
Aurelius takes one on the button.
Heer throws a series of punches but Aurelius moves out of range.
Heer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Heer as Aurelius shoots in.
Sim Heer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Augustus Aurelius.
Heer stuffs the takedown.
Heer with a jab.
Aurelius ducks under a wild hook from Heer.
Heer misses with a looping left.
Aurelius shoots in for a double leg but Heer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aurelius closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heer scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Heer.
Aurelius blocks a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Heer. No joy for Aurelius on that attempt.
Heer lands with an overhand left.
Aurelius moves in looking to clinch but Heer pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aurelius doesn't seem bothered though.
Heer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Heer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aurelius looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aurelius shoots in for a takedown but Heer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Heer with a jab.
Heer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Aurelius is rocked!
Heer measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Aurelius! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Sim Heer!
Sim Heer retains his lightweight title!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Winston Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Stand Alone. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Steel
vs
McDonald

180 cm
26
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

182 cm
26
170 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steel throws a series of punches but McDonald avoids them all with ease.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McDonald tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald tries to clinch but Steel is having none of it.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McDonald avoids the head kick by Steel.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Steel is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Steel circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald with a hook.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Winston Steel has been cut.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Steel gets caught flat footed, as McDonald shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McDonald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steel's guard.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Steel dodges it nicely.
Steel is trying to stand up here but McDonald is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel with a lazy takedown attempt

and McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald lands a shot to the body.

McDonald pulls guard.

McDonald is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steel is aware though and is defending well.
Steel won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to improve his position but instead Steel has moved into half guard.
Steel prevents McDonald from improving his position.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McDonald looks gassed!
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel pulls his head out easily.
Steel trying to advance position but McDonald counters by regaining guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel forces his way into half guard.
McDonald wants to control but Steel is keeping busy.

McDonald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McDonald looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Steel working McDonald over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McDonald actively working from the bottom here.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Steel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McDonald is just riding it out for now. Steel eventually gives up the hold.
Steel moves nicely into side control.
McDonald is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Winston Steel's cut.
That's time! Steel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice takedown defense from Steel. No joy for McDonald on that attempt.

McDonald darts in and clinches Steel up against the cage.
Steel has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
Steel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Steel breaks from the clinch.
Steel dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Steel's head and hops out.
Steel misses with a hook to the body

and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McDonald.
Steel tries to break free but McDonald pushes him back against the cage.
Steel is trying to stall.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Steel is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Steel.
Steel is trying to force a seperation but McDonald has the dominant position.
Steel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Steel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel working hard to break the clinch.
Steel is trying to maintain a safe position but McDonald gets an underhook and turns Steel into the cage.
McDonald is pressed up against the cage. Steel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDonald down to the mat. McDonald avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winston Steel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald lands with a nice combination. Steel backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Steel.
McDonald lands a nice knee to the body.

McDonald pulls guard successfully.
Steel won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.

Steel got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steel has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

McDonald has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Steel is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dave McDonald!
Dave McDonald is the new welterweight champion!