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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Rude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shimizu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shimizu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rising Sun - Taiko Drummers. On his way into the cage it seems that Dominic Rude has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dominic Rude seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rude
vs
Shimizu

190 cm
19
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
222 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dominic Rude!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Shimizu!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rude moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Shimizu goes down! Can Rude finish him!?

Shimizu is rocked!
Shimizu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rude manages to get himself to full guard.
Shimizu is still in real trouble! Can Rude finish him?
Shimizu is looking to stand up but Rude won't let him.
Shimizu seems to have recovered his senses.
Shimizu tries to free his leg and advance position but Rude is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Shimizu stands up from Rude's guard - Shimizu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Shimizu moves in looking to clinch but Rude pushes him off.
Rude misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Rude.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Rude.
Rude tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Shimizu clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shimizu.
Shimizu gets through Rude's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rude is trying to break free.
Shimizu throws an elbow but it misses.
Shimizu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Shimizu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shimizu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rude throws a jab when Shimizu was well out of range.
Rude throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rude pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rude slips a jab and a cross from Shimizu.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.

Shimizu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shimizu lands with a left to the head.
Rude is trying to maintain a safe position but Shimizu gets an underhook and turns Rude into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shimizu.
Rude has had enough of the clinch but Shimizu keeps him there for the moment.
Rude avoiding damage as Shimizu throws knees to the body.
Shimizu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shimizu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rude backwards.
Shimizu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rude up against the cage.
Shimizu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rude is pushing Shimizu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
Rude looking to slow down the pace here.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.

Rude manages to break the clinch.

Shimizu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rude, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Shimizu on the inside.
Shimizu tries to work over Rude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimizu lands a nice uppercut.
Rude dodges an elbow strike from Shimizu.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Rude is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Shimizu.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimizu.
Rude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shimizu digs a right hand into Rude's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rude's gas tank.
The referee calls for Shimizu to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shimizu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rude has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shimizu lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu pushes Rude back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Shimizu.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rude is trying to break the clinch but Shimizu is controlling him.
A right handed body shot lands from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a body punch.

Shimizu breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimizu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Shimizu has closed the distance and engaged Rude in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rude avoids it.
Shimizu tries to work over Rude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimizu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rude wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimizu won't allow it.
Shimizu tries to throw a body punch but Rude avoids it by throwing Shimizu back against the cage.
Rude is trying to break the clinch but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage.
Rude on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shimizu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shimizu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimizu scores with the left hand. Rude knows he should have avoided that one.
Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rude.
Rude throws a sloppy head kick and Shimizu moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimizu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rude manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Shimizu.
Shimizu moves to clinch but Rude breaks away
and Rude counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimizu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rude cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shimizu 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.

Rude misses with a hook. Shimizu ducked under it nicely.
Shimizu blocks a jab.

Rude gets tackled into the cage by Shimizu. Shimizu maintains the clinch.
Rude taking a breather.
Shimizu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimizu struggles to land a body shot inside as Rude controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shimizu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shimizu tries to work over Rude's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rude wants to break the clinch but can't.

Rude manages to break the clinch.
Rude throws an overhand right that lands on Shimizu's shoulder, as Shimizu tries to avoid the shot.
Shimizu cracks Rude with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shimizu slips a straight right by Rude.
Rude tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimizu slips under a jab from Rude.
Shimizu lands a nice shot that snaps Rude's head back.
Rude swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Rude throws a lazy uppercut
and Shimizu counters with a straight right hand.
Nice shot by Rude.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimizu lands a head shot.
Shimizu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ken Shimizu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shimizu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rude, pushing him back against the cage.
Shimizu works on Rude's body with a couple of short punches.
Shimizu is working Rude over against the cage.
Shimizu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shimizu clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shimizu lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Shimizu - that landed with a thud.
Shimizu lands an uppercut.
Shimizu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rude avoids it.
Rude takes a shot to the head.

Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left and a right from Shimizu both land. Nice combination.
Rude throws a head kick but Shimizu moves out of range.
Shimizu is looking to clinch.

Shimizu has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimizu lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Shimizu.
Shimizu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rude tries to break the clinch but Shimizu is controlling the position.
Rude working hard to break the clinch.
Shimizu is leaning against Rude and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
Rude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shimizu presses Rude against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rude takes a knee to the side of the body.
A body shot lands from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a left hand.
Shimizu is leaning against Rude and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Shimizu.
Shimizu has Rude pressed against the cage.
Ken Shimizu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shimizu trying to land knees to the body.
Shimizu works on Rude's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimizu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu presses Rude against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shimizu rushes Rude and presses him up against the cage.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Rude waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shimizu.
Rude misses with a hook.

Shimizu has taken the fight to the clinch.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rude throws a hook but Shimizu avoids it easily.

Shimizu rushes Rude and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rude wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage.
Shimizu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shimizu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Shimizu.
Rude prevents a body shot from Shimizu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shimizu keeps control of Rude as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shimizu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shimizu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rudes head.

Shimizu breaks from the clinch.
Rude throws a lazy head kick

and Shimizu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shimizu.
Shimizu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimizu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rude.
Shimizu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rude's efforts to push away.
Shimizu pushes Rude back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shimizu lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimizu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shimizu throws a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good body shot from Shimizu.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Shimizu has Rude up against the cage in a clinch.

Rude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Shimizu 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. This is the final round!

Rude is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shimizu.
Shimizu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rude.
Shimizu tries to clinch there but Rude circles away.
Shimizu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rude manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rude misses with a head kick.
Rude stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shimizu.
Rude misses with a right hand

and Shimizu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shimizu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rude stalling in the clinch but Shimizu improves position.
Rude is trying to push Shimizu away but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimizu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shimizu works on Rude's body with a couple of short punches.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Shimizu scores with a four punch combination!
Decent striking displayed by Shimizu there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shimizu rushes Rude and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Shimizu.
Shimizu lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shimizu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shimizu takes the fight into the clinch.
Shimizu misses with a punch to the body.
Shimizu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Shimizu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rude's elbow.
Rude wants to stall.
Shimizu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rude working hard to break the clinch.
Shimizu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shimizu scores with a shot to the side of Rude's head.
Rude is trying to push Shimizu away but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shimizu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rude.
Shimizu trying to land knees to the body.
Shimizu stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimizu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shimizu taking a breather.
Shimizu tries to stall but Rude uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shimizu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimizu has Rude pressed against the cage, preventing Rude from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Rude breaks from the clinch.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu avoids the head kick by Rude.

Shimizu moves into the clinch successfully.

Shimizu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rude tries a head kick but it misses.
Shimizu cracks Rude with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shimizu tries to clinch up but Rude circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimizu tries to clinch up but Rude circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimizu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimizu lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rude misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rude misses with a hook

and Shimizu counters by moving into the clinch.
Rude blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shimizu lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Shimizu - that landed with a thud.

Rude breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rude missing with a left hand there. Shimizu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Shimizu moves into the clinch.
Shimizu misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Shimizu.
Rude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rude wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Shimizu.
Shimizu controlling the action here for a moment.
Shimizu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Shimizu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Rude.
Shimizu tries to move into range but Rude moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rude throws a big shot that misses.
Shimizu is looking to clinch but Rude is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Rude.
Ken Shimizu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimizu scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Shimizu.

Rude gets tackled into the cage by Shimizu. Shimizu maintains the clinch.
Rude is trying to force a seperation but Shimizu has the dominant position.

Shimizu manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch but Rude swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimizu tries to clinch but Rude is having none of it.
Shimizu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rude throws the left hand but Shimizu avoids the punch easily.
Shimizu is looking to clinch but Rude is avoiding it.
Rude throws a right hand that misses

and Shimizu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shimizu.
Dominic Rude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rude looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rude misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Shimizu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shimizu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Shimizu!

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 Orc Semiblade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dustin Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semiblade comes to the cage accompanied by 047 - Ping Pong. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smash's choice of entrance music: Karazy- Swamp Music. Orc Semiblade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Semiblade
vs
Smash

185 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orc Semiblade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dustin Smash!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash tries to close the distance and clinch up but Semiblade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smash moves away from the strike by Semiblade.
Smash closes the distance looking to clinch

and Semiblade counters with a crisp one two that drops Smash! Semiblade thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smash to his feet! Smash is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smash tries to clinch but Semiblade moves out of range.
Semiblade throws a hook but Smash blocks it.

Smash has managed to clinch.
Smash is trying to stall.
Semiblade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smash.

Semiblade breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Semiblade lands a brutal uppercut that launches Smash off his feet! Smash tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orc Semiblade!

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 George Lefebvre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nolan Shurygalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurygalo has chosen White Trash Party as his entrance music. Nolan Shurygalo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Lefebvre
vs
Shurygalo

185 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Lefebvre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Shurygalo!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurygalo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lefebvre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shurygalo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lefebvre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shurygalo throws an off balance right hand
and Lefebvre counters with a straight right hand.
Shurygalo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lefebvre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Shurygalo.
Shurygalo misses with a hook

and Lefebvre moves into the clinch.
Shurygalo can't break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lefebvre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shurygalo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shurygalo effectively controlling the action here.
Shurygalo is trying to maintain a safe position but Lefebvre gets an underhook and turns Shurygalo into the cage.
Lefebvre has Shurygalo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Shurygalo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.
Lefebvre avoids the body shot from Shurygalo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo misses with a hook

and Lefebvre counters by moving into the clinch.
Lefebvre taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Lefebvre has picked Shurygalo up - he's going for a ride! Lefebvre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shurygalo pushes Lefebvre off looking to stand but Lefebvre dives back in and keeps control.
Shurygalo wants to get back to full guard.
Shurygalo looks gassed!
Lefebvre is trying to control the action in half guard but Shurygalo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lefebvre seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lefebvre is stalling here. Shurygalo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lefebvre seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shurygalo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo taking a breather here.
Lefebvre is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shurygalo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shurygalo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Shurygalo trying to control the position but Lefebvre is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shurygalo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lefebvre wants to get back to his feet but Shurygalo is dominant here and he's now got Lefebvre's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lefebvre has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shurygalo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
I would not like to be Lefebvre right now.
Lefebvre holding both Shurygalo 's hands and preventing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lefebvre cracks Shurygalo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shurygalo misses with a combination

and Lefebvre moves into the clinch.
Lefebvre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shurygalo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shurygalo prevents the takedown attempt.
Lefebvre tries to land knees in the clinch but Shurygalo avoids the damage to the body.
Lefebvre landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lefebvre lands a good knee to the midsection. Shurygalo won't want to take too many of those.
Lefebvre tries a knee to the head but Shurygalo blocks it.
Lefebvre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shurygalo up against the cage.
Lefebvre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shurygalo blocks it with crossed arms.

Lefebvre has picked Shurygalo up - he's going for a ride! Lefebvre dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Lefebvre is thwarting Shurygalo's attempts to control the position.
Lefebvre is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lefebvre is working away from the top position though.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lefebvre keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lefebvre wants to stand up but Shurygalo is controlling the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Nolan Shurygalo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lefebvre tries to clinch up.

Lefebvre instigates a clinch.
Lefebvre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lefebvre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shurygalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre lands with a kick to the temple. Shurygalo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Lefebvre closes the distance and clinches.
Lefebvre putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shurygalo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Lefebvre.
Lefebvre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shurygalo prevents it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lefebvre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lefebvre has clasped his hands together around Shurygalo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lefebvre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Shurygalo tries to improve position but can't.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurygalo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Shurygalo is trying to control Lefebvre's posture but Lefebvre avoids it.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shurygalo is trying to escape the position but Lefebvre is controlling the position.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo is controlling his arm.
Lefebvre is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Shurygalo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Shurygalo tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Lefebvre stalls from top position.
Lefebvre wants to stand but Shurygalo is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Lefebvre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lefebvre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shurygalo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lefebvre lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shurygalo.

Lefebvre breaks from the clinch.
George Lefebvre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lefebvre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shurygalo stuffs the takedown attempt from Lefebvre. Lefebvre gets slowly back to his feet.
Lefebvre tries to bum rush Shurygalo with a series of wild strikes but Shurygalo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shurygalo throws a sloppy body shot

and Lefebvre holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lefebvre lands a hook that snaps the head of Shurygalo backwards.

Lefebvre gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lefebvre wants to get up but he can't break Shurygalo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lefebvre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shurygalo looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurygalo has a closed guard, preventing Lefebvre from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefebvre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lefebvre wants to control from the top but Shurygalo keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of George Lefebvre.
Lefebvre tries for a takedown but Shurygalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

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.
Lefebvre lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lefebvre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shurygalo tries to avoid it but Lefebvre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shurygalo to the ground. Shurygalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Lefebvre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lefebvre throws a head kick that half lands.
Nolan Shurygalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lefebvre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shurygalo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lefebvre throws a nice looking combination but Shurygalo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lefebvre shoots in for a double leg but Shurygalo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shurygalo throws a combination that misses

and Lefebvre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lefebvre.
Lefebvre lands a good knee to the midsection. Shurygalo won't want to take too many of those.

Lefebvre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Shurygalo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lefebvre to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shurygalo is pulling down on Lefebvre's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lefebvre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
George Lefebvre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shurygalo holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shurygalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nolan Shurygalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lefebvre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lefebvre displaying some good clinch control by pressing Shurygalo up against the cage.
Lefebvre lands a nice uppercut.
Shurygalo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lefebvre looking for a takedown.
Lefebvre misses with a knee to the head.
Lefebvre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shurygalo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lefebvre fails with a takedown attempt.
Lefebvre wants to clinch.

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

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

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladmir Lenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nicholas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenin comes to the cage accompanied by Soviet National Anthem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Lenin
vs
Nicholas

175 cm
23
154 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

168 cm
27
169 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladmir Lenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Nicholas!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicholas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lenin doesn't seem bothered though.
Lenin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Nicholas misses its intended target.

Nicholas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lenin, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicholas.
Nicholas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lenin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nicholas swings wildly with an uppercut but Lenin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicholas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Nicholas.
Nicholas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lenin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nicholas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lenin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Nicholas gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Nicholas won't allow Lenin to sweep him here.
Lenin is pulling down on Nicholas's head. It's preventing any offense from Nicholas, at least for the moment.
Nicholas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lenin looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vladmir Lenin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nicholas lands a glancing blow to the side of Lenin's head.
Lenin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nicholas circles away quickly and effectively.
Nicholas dips to his left and cracks Lenin with an uppercut!
Lenin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nicholas lands a nice looking body shot.
Lenin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nicholas with a jab.
Lenin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nicholas counters with a right hand to the body.
Lenin is breathing heavily.
Lenin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nicholas counters with a straight right hand.
Nicholas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Nicholas moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Nicholas.

Lenin is rocked!
Nicholas pushes Lenin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Lenin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nicholas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lenin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lenin seems to have got his legs back now.
Nicholas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lenin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vladmir Lenin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nicholas.
Nicholas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicholas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lenin is defending well for now.
Nicholas wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lenin.
Nicholas blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lenin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lenin lands a nice uppercut.
Nicholas managing to block the knees to the body from Lenin.
Nicholas tries to throw a body punch but Lenin avoids it by throwing Nicholas back against the cage.
Lenin misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicholas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lenins head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lenin.
Lenin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nicholas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
A shot in the inside from Lenin.
Nicholas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lenin.
Lenin scores with a shot to the side of Nicholas's head.
Lenin lands a body shot.
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!
Nicholas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lenin throws an elbow that misses.
Lenin tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicholas avoids the damage to the body.
Nicholas tries to score a body lock takedown but Lenin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nicholas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Lenin.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lenin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lenin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nicholas misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lenin lands a body punch.
Lenin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicholas tries a knee to the head but Lenin blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lenin.
Nicholas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nicholas missing with knees to the body.
Nicholas misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Lenin.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lenin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicholas's brow.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Nicholas.
Lenin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicholas backwards.
Lenin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lenin.
Lenin managing to block the knees to the body from Nicholas.
Lenin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lenin trying to land knees to the body.
Lenin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nicholas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lenin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lenin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nicholas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lenin has Nicholas pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lenin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nicholas's brow.
Nicholas misses with some punches.
Lenin lands with a short shot to the head.
Lenin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicholas tries for a takedown but Lenin manages to get underhooks.
A short left from Lenin.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lenin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lenin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lenin digs a right hand underneath Nicholas's ribcage. Nicholas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nicholas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicholas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lenin prevents it.
Lenin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicholas backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lenin effectively controlling the action here.
Nicholas looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lenin misses with a double jab.
Lenin connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Nicholas to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Lenin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladmir Lenin!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Howe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Gunnar Nelson enters the cage!

Howe
vs
Nelson

178 cm
21
175 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

188 cm
20
184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Howe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson misses with a hook to the body
and Howe counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Howe feints and as Nelson raises his hands in defense, Howe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Howe thows a big elbow that misses.
Nelson has his hands on Howe's head, controlling the position.
Nelson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Howe manages to get himself to full guard.
Howe wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Howe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Howe punching from the bottom.

Howe looking for submissions off his back.
Nelson is thwarting Howe's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Howe defending well though.
Nelson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howe is trying to stand back up but Nelson is controlling him
Nelson moves nicely into side control.

Nelson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Howe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nelson working the body and head with strikes.
Nelson wants to control but Howe is keeping him busy.
Howe is pushing Nelson's head away, looking to escape. Nelson manages to hold on to the position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nelson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nelson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Howe pushes Nelson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nelson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nelson working away.
Nelson has control of an arm but Howe manages to advance to Nelson's back!
Nelson is covering up but some of the strikes from Howe are getting through and doing damage.
Nelson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Howe unloads with some shots from mount but Nelson bucks and avoids them well.
Howe thowing shots but they're missing.
Howe 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.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howe landing strikes from the mount and Nelson is in trouble!
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Howe has a good base and remains in mount.
Howe pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Howe controlling from mount.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nelson tries to hold on but Howe postures up.
Nelson is trying desperately to improve position.
Nelson holds on for dear life.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Howe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Nelson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Nelson!
Howe is trying to control the position but Nelson postures up.
Howe manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Howe prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Nelson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Howe tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Howe unloads with some shots from mount but Nelson bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Howe.
Howe putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howe misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson with a nice cross.
Howe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Howe closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Howe lands in his opponent's guard.

Nelson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Howe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Howe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Howe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
Tim Howe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nelson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nelson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Howe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Howe is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nelson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Howe tries to hold on but Nelson postures up.
Nelson working Howe over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Howe's face.
Nelson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nelson is landing with some decent strikes but Howe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Tim Howe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson landing punches.
Howe can't escape the position.
Howe wants to hold on but Nelson pushes him away.
Howe tries to buck Nelson off but he can't manage it.
Nelson with a couple of short strikes.
Nelson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Howe can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Howe is rocked!
Howe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Howe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Nelson looking to secure an arm triangle but Howe defends it well.
Nelson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Howe! More shots from Nelson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Nelson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mad Dog Vachon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vachon comes to the cage accompanied by Gros jambon. The crowd seem to be enjoying Silver's choice of entrance music: Snow (Hey Oh). Jean Silver has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mad Dog Vachon's chin.

Dog Vachon
vs
Silver

153 cm
26
130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
134 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mad Dog Vachon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Silver!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vachon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vachon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silver rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Vachon counters with a single leg into guard. Silver didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vachon trying to control but Silver is working from the bottom.
Vachon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silver utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vachon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vachon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vachon thows a big elbow that misses.
Vachon wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Vachon passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vachon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Vachon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vachon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Vachon is working for a kimura but Silver is defending it quite comfortably.
Vachon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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.
Vachon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vachon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vachon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silver defending well though.

Vachon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Silver defend it? Vachon steps over the head and cranks it - Silver is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vachon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mad Dog Vachon!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Lokki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Samuel Lokki has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Samuel Lokki seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Lokki
vs
Niaz

191 cm
20
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
26
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Lokki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Niaz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Niaz with a poor takedown
and Lokki counters with a straight right hand.
Samuel Lokki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lokki, right into the meat.
Lokki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Niaz.
Niaz missing with a left hand there. Lokki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Niaz misses the shot to the body.
Niaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lokki tries to score with a low kick but Niaz moves his leg out of the way.
Lokki throws the kick towards the body but Niaz avoids it.
Lokki connects with a leg kick. Niaz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Niaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Niaz shoots and misses
and Lokki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niaz's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lokki!
Niaz looks gassed!
Niaz avoids the head kick by Lokki.
Lokki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lokki jabs Niaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lokki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Niaz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lokki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lokki scores with a head kick. Niaz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Niaz is rocked!
Lokki fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Niaz out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Samuel Lokki!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craven Morehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morehead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Mystery of Chess Boxing. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morehead
vs
Kimura

188 cm
22
180 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

177 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craven Morehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Morehead both land. Nice combination.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Morehead.
Morehead misses with a double jab.
Morehead misses with a straight right.
Morehead displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Morehead drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kimura bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morehead's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kimura won't allow Morehead to sweep him here.
Kimura connects with a couple of short punches.
Morehead manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.

Kimura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kimura manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kimura throws some wild stikes that Morehead manages to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Morehead is looking to improve his position but Kimura isn't that keen on the idea.
Morehead tries to lock up and control but Kimura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morehead really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kimura lands a nice shot to the head.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Morehead is squirming around nicely.
Morehead is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Morehead is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morehead is squirming around, avoiding Kimura's attempts to control the action.

Kimura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Morehead has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kimura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Morehead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Morehead shrugs it off.
Morehead trying desperately to get to his feet.
Morehead wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura raining down hammerfists from mount.

Kimura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kimura tries to control but Morehead wriggling away.
Kimura unloading with bombs!
Kimura scoring with strikes but Morehead is staying in there.
Morehead taking shots to the head.
Kimura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morehead is desperately trying to improve his position but Kimura has a good base and remains in mount.
Kimura working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Morehead bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morehead manages to get himself to full guard.
Kimura looks gassed!
Morehead trying to keep a closed guard but Kimura is proving a slippery customer.
Morehead wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura throws a big right hand that misses.
Morehead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura postures up.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Morehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura throwing strikes but missing.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Morehead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura won't allow Morehead to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Morehead has closed the distance and engaged Kimura in a clinch.
Kimura tries to pull guard but Morehead won't allow it.
Morehead landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Morehead landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Morehead breaks from the clinch.
Morehead lands a nice looking body shot.
Morehead swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Craven Morehead will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A left lands for Morehead.
Morehead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morehead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morehead throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura moves in looking to clinch but Morehead pushes him off.
Morehead lands a two punch combo.
Jab, jab by Morehead - just one landing.
Kimura is looking to clinch but Morehead is avoiding it.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Morehead scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Morehead connects with an inside leg kick.
Morehead throws a combination that misses

and Kimura counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morehead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Morehead controls Kimura momentarily but Kimura frees himself.
Kimura landing some decent shots from guard.
Morehead tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Morehead has his feet on Kimura's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Morehead scores with a decent looking hook.
Morehead fakes the leg kick and cracks Kimura in the body.
Morehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morehead throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kimura's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morehead turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Craven Morehead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morehead misses with the combination.
Kimura has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Morehead.
Craven Morehead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morehead slaps away a takedown attempt from Kimura, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Morehead connects with a looping right hand.
A combination from Morehead does no damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morehead pinned against the cage. Morehead gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morehead misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Morehead.
Kimura slips a jab and a cross from Morehead.
Craven Morehead is winning the standup battle so far.
Kimura has his takedown stuffed

and Morehead counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Morehead.
Kimura is trying to control the position but Morehead postures up.
Kimura tries to strike from the bottom.
Morehead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Morehead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morehead pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Morehead wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Craven Morehead wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kimura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Morehead counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morehead.
Kimura takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kimura takes a knee right on the jaw!

Morehead pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Morehead drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morehead working away.
Kimura tries to buck Morehead off but Morehead is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craven Morehead dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Morehead goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Morehead gets a clinch.
Morehead lands a knee to the body.

Morehead breaks the clinch.
Morehead looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morehead throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Morehead counters with a big head kick but Kimura shrugs it off.
Morehead lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morehead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kimura tries to avoid it but Morehead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kimura to the ground. Kimura escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kimura closes the distance and clinches up with Morehead, looking for a takedown. Kimura pushes Morehead against the cage but Morehead circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Morehead. Those never looked like landing.

Kimura closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kimura lands in his opponent's guard.
Kimura trying to control but Morehead is working from the bottom.
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura won't allow Morehead to get back to his feet.
Kimura trying to control but Morehead is working from the bottom.

Kimura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morehead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kimura has managed to get both his arms back between Morehead's legs - danger averted.
Kimura is looking to work some ground and pound but Morehead has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura lands a couple of elbows.

Morehead pushes Kimura off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Morehead pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown but Morehead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Morehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Morehead moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Morehead.

Morehead breaks the clinch.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Morehead is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morehead swivels and escapes.
Craven Morehead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura shoots in but no luck this time.
Morehead misses with a two punch combination.
Morehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Morehead darts in and clinches Kimura up against the cage.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Morehead pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morehead is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Morehead throws a nice head kick!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Morehead!
Kimura slips under a jab from Morehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Morehead closes the distance and clinches.
Morehead connects with a knee to the head.

Morehead breaks the clinch.
A big left from Morehead misses.
Craven Morehead is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kimura checks a low kick from Morehead.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimura.
Morehead misses with a wild combination.
Morehead goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kimura fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morehead avoids it really well and circles away.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kimura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morehead can pounce on him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craven Morehead!