PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nazaire Chenevert (ranked 286 p4p, 939 weight class) and Victor Strand (ranked 35 p4p, 116 weight class). Chenevert's entrance music is A Milli. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chenevert
vs
Strand

185 cm
26
190
14 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
190
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nazaire Chenevert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Strand!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chenevert.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Chenevert closes the distance and clinches.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strand prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Strand tries to circle away but Chenevert has him pinned against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chenevert lands a left hand.
Chenevert tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Chenevert.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Chenevert throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Strand blocks it with crossed arms.
Strand is leaning against Chenevert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strand blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Strand avoids the damage to the body.
Chenevert misses with a knee to the head.

Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chenevert.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chenevert throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
Strand misses with a leg kick.
Strand misses with a hook.

Chenevert rushes Strand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chenevert lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strand has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Chenevert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Strand can turn it around.
Chenevert tries to work over Strand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.

Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chenevert turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Chenevert moves into the clinch successfully.

Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strand throws a wild body kick that Chenevert sees coming a mile off.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chenevert pivots, looking for a leg kick but Strand is out of range and Chenevert settles back down.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
We've been told by Chenevert's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Strand lands a glancing blow to the side of Chenevert's head.
Strand misses with a combination
and Chenevert counters with a left to the body.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.

Strand gets tackled into the ropes by Chenevert. Chenevert maintains the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strand blocks an uppercut.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but Strand blocks it.

Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target.
Chenevert moves out of range of the strikes.
Strand is looking to land body kicks.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strand misses with a straight left.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strand misses with a double jab
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strand wants to slow Chenevert down by chopping away at his legs.
Chenevert throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chenevert is looking to wear down Strand with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chenevert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chenevert wants to clinch.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strand misses with a jab to the body
and Chenevert counters with a left and a right that stings Strand.
Chenevert throws a hook to the side of Strand's head but Strand sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good jab.

It looks like Nazaire Chenevert has been cut.
Strand lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Strand throws a sloppy head kick and Chenevert moves out of range easily.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A lazy body kick from Chenevert
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
Strand misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strand scores with a three punch combo!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert throws a leg kick which misses Strand's front leg but catches the back leg as Strand tries to avoid it.
Strand throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Chenevert throws a wild body kick that Strand sees coming a mile off.
Strand was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chenevert looks to score with a jab to the body but Strand is just out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch but Strand swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good jab.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strand takes one on the button.
Strand looks to land a body kick but Chenevert moved away.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chenevert with a nice cross.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Strand.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with an outside leg kick.
Chenevert misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Strand.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An inside leg kick from Chenevert misses.
Good work by Chenevert as he checks the leg kick.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a big counter.
Chenevert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert throws a body kick that misses.
Chenevert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand with a nice calf kick.
Strand keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Chenevert thumps Strand with a low kick.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses
and Strand counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Strand misses.
Chenevert moves out of range of the body kick.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick.
Chenevert swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strand throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Chenevert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands.
Chenevert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chenevert appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Strand fakes the leg kick and cracks Chenevert in the body.

Chenevert moves into the clinch.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strand's elbow.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Still in the clinch, Chenevert scores with a nice short uppercut.

Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Strand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Strand lands an overhand right.
A low kick lands for Chenevert.
Strand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Chenevert misses with a low kick.
Chenevert scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Strand checks a leg kick nicely.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chenevert moves into range and connects with a jab.
Chenevert lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert swings for the body but Strand moves out of range.
Chenevert scores with a jab to the jaw.

Chenevert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strand wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nazaire Chenevert dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chenevert connects with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strand can do to turn this around?
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
Strand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strand's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chenevert throws a poor cross that misses
and Strand counters with a nice uppercut.
Chenevert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strand fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chenevert on the side of the head.
A big left from Strand misses.
Strand misses with a kick to the body
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand misses with a hook. Chenevert ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Strand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strand.
Chenevert scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Chenevert appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strand tries to score with a low kick but Chenevert moves his leg out of the way.
Chenevert throws a quick counter head kick but Strand was just out of range.
Chenevert lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strand at a distance.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strand scores with a head kick.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Strand misses the jab.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strand throws a body shot but no joy.

Chenevert instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Chenevert fails to land.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Strand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chenevert swings wildly with an uppercut but Strand uses good head movement to avoid it.

Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Good exchange - Chenevert coming out on top.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert connects with a single shot there.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Strand thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
A little feinted left hand from Chenevert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Chenevert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strand doesn't seem phased though.
Strand throws a lazy body kick
and Chenevert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strand misses with a body punch
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strand.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Strand.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Strand shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Chenevert.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Strand wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Strand is blocking nicely.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Nazaire Chenevert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Strand is trying to break free.

Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chenevert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chenevert looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Strand moves out of range.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chenevert is able to avoid easily.
That kick from Chenevert tenderised Strand's leg. Strand is trying to keep his angry face on.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Strand swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Strand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheneverts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Chenevert rushes Strand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Chenevert misses with a body punch.
Strand can't break the clinch.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Strand has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strand wants to break free but Chenevert has control.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Chenevert.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chenevert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chenevert throws an off balance right hand
and Strand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chenevert walks into a straight right hand from Strand.
Strand misses with a body kick.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Strand takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strand stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chenevert.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chenevert.
Chenevert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chenevert moves away.
Strand on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand swings for the body but Chenevert moves out of range.
Chenevert keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strand swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.
Victor Strand seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strand scores with a shot to the body.
Chenevert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chenevert takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Strand swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
Strand lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chenevert smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Strand is predictable there
and Chenevert counters with a left to the body.
Strand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chenevert finds it's way round the side to connect with Strand's head.
Chenevert tries a low kick but Strand avoids it.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strand lunges at Chenevert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chenevert's hand.
Chenevert lands with a nice body punch.
Strand swings widly with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A head kick misses from Strand.
Chenevert seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chenevert throws a good cross that connects.
Strand tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chenevert was well out of range. Poor timing from Strand.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chenevert is looking to counter with head kicks.
Strand throws out a loose jab but Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chenevert scores with a spinning back kick!
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strand moves away.
Nice cross by Chenevert.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strand throws an off balance right hand
and Chenevert counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strand looks to land a left hand but Chenevert moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chenevert lunges at Strand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strand's hand.
Strand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chenevert.
Strand looks to score with a jab to the body but Chenevert is just out of range.
Strand cracks Chenevert with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chenevert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Strand scores with a hook.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand thows a leg kick but Chenevert checks it
and Chenevert counters with a leg kick.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut.
Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Chenevert.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand misses with a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strand misses with a head kick.
Chenevert scores with a crisp jab that stopped Strand in his tracks.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strand sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chenevert throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand misses with an uppercut.
Chenevert slips a jab from Strand.
Chenevert lands a nice looking body shot.
Chenevert feints a jab promting Strand to slip. Chenevert then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chenevert takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert scores with a three punch combo!
Chenevert tries to land a front kick but Strand steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Strand works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a leg kick
and Strand makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Strand throws a front kick aimed at Chenevert's knee but Chenevert avoids it well.
Strand slips a straight right by Chenevert.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Strand.
Strand throws a lazy right hand but Chenevert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chenevert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert thinks about countering with a body kick.
Strand avoids a kick to the body.
Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chenevert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert misses with a body kick.
Strand with a hook.
Chenevert throws a body shot but no joy.
Chenevert swings widly with a right hand
and Strand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert avoids the head kick by Strand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strand was well out of range. Poor timing from Chenevert.
Strand throws a series of punches but Chenevert avoids them all with ease.
Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
Strand sizes up Chenevert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Strand takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a solid body kick.

Chenevert clinches up with Strand and pushes him back against the ropes.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenevert won't allow it.
Chenevert lands a body punch.
Strand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chenevert tries to throw a body punch but Strand avoids it by throwing Chenevert back against the ropes.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert trying to land knees to the body.

Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chenevert finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strand misses with a straight right.
Chenevert cracks Strand with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chenevert throws a body kick that misses.
Strand throws out a counter right but Chenevert avoids it with no problem.
Chenevert 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.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Strand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chenevert lands a leg kick that knocks Strand off balance momentarily.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert lands a high kick!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strand throws a jab when Chenevert was well out of range.
Strand swats away the attempt to clinch by Chenevert.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert misses with a body shot.
Chenevert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Strand takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chenevert is looking for a counter combo.
Chenevert needs to keep his hands up - Strand had a free shot at his head there.
Chenevert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strand.
Chenevert takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Strand was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Strand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Strand has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chenevert.
Chenevert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Strand misses with a hook
and Chenevert counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
Chenevert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Strand.
A good leg kick by Strand.
Strand shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Chenevert eats them both and turns towards Strand to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Chenevert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chenevert lands a slapping body shot.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert throws a low kick but Strand avoids it.
Strand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strand misses with a hook.
Strand throws a leg kick but Chenevert checks it.
Chenevert was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert 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.
Strand throws an overhand right that lands on Chenevert's shoulder, as Chenevert tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Chenevert misses the target.

Chenevert clinches.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chenevert.
Strand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Strand has had enough of the clinch but Chenevert keeps him there for the moment.
Chenevert tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strand's elbow.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Strand breaks the clinch.
Strand walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Strand moves out of range.
Strand avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strand.
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Chenevert tries to clinch there but Strand circles away.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a nice kick to the body.
Strand misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chenevert shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab from Chenevert.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert blocks it.
Strand drops his hands momentarily and Chenevert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Strand.
A big right from Strand misses.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Strand takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strand lands a nice shot to the body.
Chenevert throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chenevert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Strand misses.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
Chenevert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Chenevert ducks right into an uppercut from Strand.
Strand lands a lovely overhand right.
Strand takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Nazaire Chenevert did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chenevert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strand throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Chenevert.
Chenevert moves out of range of the leg kick from Strand.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert fires out a quick counter leg kick but Strand just manages to avoid it.
Chenevert throws a head kick that misses.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strand takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Chenevert misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert counters with a nice body shot.
Strand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenevert tries to clinch up.
Strand only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Strand misses with a low kick.
As Strand looks to move away, Chenevert throws a big counter combo but Strand just gets out of the way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Strand misses.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Strand.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Strand.
A head kick by Strand misses
and Chenevert counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strand.
Strand connects with a nice looking jab.
Strand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strand scores with a hook.
Chenevert misses with a hook
and Strand counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chenevert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Strand's sensitive parts.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chenevert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chenevert checks a leg kick.
Strand misses with an uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a body kick that stops Strand in his tracks momentarily.
Chenevert works the jab nicely.
Strand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Strand fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Chenevert forces Strand back against the ropes and clinches.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strand.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.

Strand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strand finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chenevert throws a leg kick but Strand sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Strand looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert misses with a straight right.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Strand walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chenevert.
Strand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chenevert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chenevert.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
Strand throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Strand didn't see that one coming.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Chenevert with the inside leg kick.
Chenevert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chenevert scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strand misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand throws a lazy uppercut
and Chenevert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chenevert connects with a solid leg kick.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chenevert connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chenevert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strand connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Strand.
Chenevert slips a straight right by Strand.
Strand throws a hook but Chenevert avoids it easily.
Chenevert works Strand's body with a nice hook.
Chenevert misses with an uppercut
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert tries to clinch but Strand moves away
enabling Strand to counter with a crisp jab.
Chenevert slips under a jab.
As Strand backs away, Chenevert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Chenevert lands with a good body shot.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a front kick that sends Strand stumbling back into the ropes.
Nice body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Strand takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chenevert wants to slow Strand down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chenevert.
Chenevert looks to land a right hand but Strand moved out of range.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chenevert takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Strand finds it's target.
Strand looks to land a right hand but Chenevert moved out of range.
Chenevert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Strand. That did some damage!
Chenevert lands with a straight right. Strand didn't see that one coming.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chenevert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chenevert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chenevert lands a jab to the nose.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Chenevert throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strand attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Strand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Strand misses with a looping left.
Strand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand slips under a jab.
Strand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Strand does it's job there.
Strand connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Strand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chenevert.
Strand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Chenevert takes the fight into the clinch.
Strand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strand can't break the clinch.
Chenevert misses with a knee strike.
Chenevert looking to throw knees to the head but Strand is blocking nicely.
Chenevert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chenevert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strand tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Strand misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Strand misses the target.
Strand slips under a jab.
Strand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand misses with a left hand
and Chenevert counters with a nice body kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
Chenevert was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strand misses with an uppercut. Chenevert saw that one coming.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert is looking to counter punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strand lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Chenevert.
Strand sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Strand finds it's way round the side to connect with Chenevert's head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strand scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chenevert in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Chenevert has time to react.
Strand misses with an uppercut.
Strand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chenevert. That's going to slow Strand down.
A lazy left from Chenevert finds it's target.
Chenevert scores with a body shot.
Chenevert lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Strand back into the ropes.
Chenevert lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert scores with a shot to the side of Strand's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Strand darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nazaire Chenevert will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nazaire Chenevert's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Strand throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Chenevert to counter with a crisp jab.
Strand connects with a single shot there.
A big left from Chenevert misses.
Strand loads up on a big right hand but Chenevert slips the punch.
Strand scores with a nice strike.
Chenevert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

Chenevert is rocked!
A left lands for Chenevert.
Oh Chenevert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chenevert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strand.
Chenevert seems to have got his legs back now.
Chenevert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chenevert throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Strand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chenevert avoids the body shot from Strand.
Chenevert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strand keeps the fight on the outside.
Strand buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chenevert with a hook.
Strand gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chenevert misses with a two punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strand. Chenevert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Chenevert.
Good exchange - Strand coming out on top.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chenevert throwing a counter right hand but Strand manages to avoid it.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chenevert scores with a nice head shot.
Strand throws a big shot that misses.
Chenevert scores with a nice strike.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strand.
Chenevert scores with a hook to the body. Strand takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strand throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chenevert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Chenevert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chenevert connects with a looping right hand.
Strand chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chenevert checks a low kick from Strand.
Chenevert thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Strand if he has to take too many more of those.
Strand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chenevert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand wants to slow Chenevert down by chopping away at his legs.
Strand walks into a jab.
Strand fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chenevert is out of range.
Strand misses with a low kick.
Strand misses with a right hand
and Chenevert counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strand lands with a nice body punch.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.
A quick step to the side and Chenevert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chenevert ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chenevert clobbers Strand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chenevert takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert throws a head kick but Strand moves out of range.
Chenevert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strand paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chenevert is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
Strand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chenevert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strand tries a low kick but Chenevert avoids it.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good standup being displayed there by Chenevert as he connects with a hook.
Chenevert fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Strand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chenevert fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chenevert blocks a jab.
Chenevert chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Strand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chenevert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Strand tries to move into range but Chenevert moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strand misses the jab.
Strand ducks right into an uppercut from Chenevert.
Strand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chenevert staying out of range there.
Strand takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Chenevert instigates a clinch.
Strand is trying to push Chenevert away but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chenevert struggles to land a body shot inside as Strand controls his hands.
Strand is trying to force a seperation but Chenevert has the dominant position.
Chenevert is working Strand over against the ropes.
Strand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Strand wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chenevert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chenevert lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Strand tries to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling the position.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the ropes, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Chenevert.
Strand is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Strand is trying to break free.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Chenevert won't allow it.
Strand prevents a body shot from Chenevert.
Chenevert prevents Strand from breaking the clinch.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Chenevert.
Chenevert with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chenevert lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.
Chenevert digs a right hand underneath Strand's ribcage. Strand let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chenevert scores with a shoulder strike.
Strand blocks a body shot from Chenevert.
Strand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chenevert has him pressed against the ropes.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chenevert tries to land knees in the clinch but Strand avoids the damage to the body.

Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chenevert digs a good body shot into Strand's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chenevert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Chenevert there.
Strand ducks under a wild hook from Chenevert.
Chenevert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Strand needs to keep his hands up - Chenevert had a free shot at his head there.
Victor Strand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chenevert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strand.

Chenevert moves into range and clinches up with Strand.
Chenevert is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strand is defending well for now.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert missing with knees to the body.
Strand is trying to break the clinch but Chenevert is controlling him.
Chenevert tries a body shot but Strand blocks it.
Chenevert connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Victor Strand has been cut.
Chenevert utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand looks to throw the jab but Chenevert is out of range.
Strand is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Strand looks to land a combination but Chenevert avoids it well.
Chenevert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strand can pounce on him.
Chenevert scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chenevert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strand listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strand throws a looping overhand right but Chenevert ducks down to avoid it.
Strand throws a leg kick that is checked
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chenevert ducks under a wild hook from Strand.
A big right from Strand misses.
Strand fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chenevert has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chenevert fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Strand on the side of the head.
Nazaire Chenevert is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strand moves out of range of the body kick from Chenevert.
Chenevert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strand.
Chenevert connects with a body shot.
Strand throws out a leg kick but Chenevert moves out of range and Strand only half commits.
Strand walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chenevert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Chenevert closes the distance and pushes Strand back into the ropes.
Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Chenevert has double underhooks.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strand working hard to break the clinch.
Chenevert has Strand pressed against the ropes, preventing Strand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Strand breaks from the clinch.
Strand missing with a left hand there. Chenevert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chenevert slips under a jab from Strand.
Strand takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strand on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Strand throws a shot from downtown. Chenevert moves away and avoids it.
Chenevert takes a swing at Strand's ribcage but misses.
Chenevert looks to throw the jab but Strand is out of range.
Strand takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strand closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chenevert staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nazaire Chenevert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chenevert 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Nazaire Chenevert!

Nazaire Chenevert wins by unanimous decision!
Nazaire Chenevert retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Nazaire Chenevert made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.