Extreme WCC PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stu Grounder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Liddell's choice of entrance music: The Viper vs. DJ Mad-E-Fact - Control The Party. Stu Grounder had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grounder
vs
Liddell

175 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent knees
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stu Grounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Liddell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Grounder takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Grounder.
Grounder can't break the clinch.
Liddell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Grounder pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grounder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Liddell has a takedown stuffed.

Grounder pushes Liddell up against the ropes in a clinch.

Grounder breaks from the clinch.

Grounder shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Liddell trying to control here.
Grounder working Liddell over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liddell wants to control but Grounder is keeping busy.
Grounder knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Liddell on the ground.
Grounder is taking a breather. Liddell says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Grounder seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Grounder is controlling the pace.
Liddell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Liddell is positioning himself well to prevent Grounder advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grounder controlling the action here.
Grounder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Liddell trying to control but Grounder postures up.
Grounder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell won't allow Grounder to pass to mount.
Grounder is breathing heavily.
Grounder sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Liddell trying to control but Grounder postures up.
Grounder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Stu Grounder just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Liddell fails with the takedown

and Grounder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grounder.
Stu Grounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Liddell.
Grounder trying to land knees to the body.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Grounder forces Liddell back against the ropes and clinches.
Liddell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grounder is keeping busy.
Liddell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grounder just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Liddell trying to stall but Grounder improves his position.
Grounder slows down the pace here.

Grounder drags the fight down to the ground.
Liddell won't allow Grounder to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liddell is one step ahead there.
Liddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Grounder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grounder controlling Liddell's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grounder dominated that round.
That's time! Grounder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Liddell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grounder swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Grounder moves into the clinch successfully.

Grounder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grounder doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.

Grounder moves into the clinch successfully.
Grounder drops down looking for an ankle pick but Liddell pulls his leg out and moves away.

Grounder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Liddell, pushing him back against the ropes.
Liddell just leaning against Grounder, taking a breather.
Grounder changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Liddell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liddell has his takedown stuffed

and Grounder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Grounder.
Liddell is breathing heavily.
Grounder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grounder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Liddell looking to control.
Liddell is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Grounder working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grounder controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Grounder is looking to stand up but Liddell won't let him.
Grounder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Grounder trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grounder trying to control the position from guard on top but Liddell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Grounder rushes Liddell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Grounder is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stu Grounder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grounder is pressed up against the ropes. Liddell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grounder down to the mat. Grounder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grounder is looking to clinch.
Grounder tries to close the distance and clinch but Liddell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Liddell moves into range and clinches up with Grounder.

Grounder jumps guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grounder has control of Liddell's left arm, preventing Liddell from doing any damage.
Liddell prevents Grounder from getting back to his feet.
Grounder keeping moving, preventing Liddell from controlling successfully.

Grounder manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Grounder pushes Liddell up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grounder lands with a short shot to the head.

Grounder jumps guard.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Grounder keeps moving.
Grounder is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liddell wants to control from the top but Grounder keeps moving.
Grounder is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Liddell is controlling him.
Liddell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Grounder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Liddell is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Grounder shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Liddell but Liddell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Grounder dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A head kick from Liddell lands but Grounder takes it in his stride.
Grounder tries to clinch but Liddell moves away

and Liddell counters by moving into the clinch.
Liddell wants a takedown but no success here.
Grounder stops a takedown attempt from Liddell.
Liddell jumps guard but Grounder stands there with Liddell around his waist. Liddell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stu Grounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Liddell.
Liddell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Grounder scores with a nice short uppercut.
Liddell fails to pull the fight into his guard.

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

Liddell tries to keep at a distance but Grounder has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Grounder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Grounder gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Liddell regains guard.
Grounder forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Still in half guard, Grounder seems content to control.
Liddell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grounder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Liddell for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grounder wants to stand but Liddell has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grounder slows the pace down in half guard.
Grounder wants to get back to his feet.
Grounder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Liddell wants to control but Grounder is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Liddell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grounder wants to get back to his feet.
Liddell is looking for a sweep. Grounder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grounder is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Liddell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grounder pinned against the cage. Grounder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Grounder doesn't manage to clinch there - Liddell circles away.
Grounder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Liddell.
Liddell fails with the takedown

and Grounder holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Liddell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Liddell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grounder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Liddell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grounder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Liddell jumps guard but Grounder stands there with Liddell around his waist. Liddell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michael Liddell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Grounder breaks the clinch.

Grounder instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stu Grounder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grounder 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Grounder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Nakahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertrand La Poutine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shinji Nakahara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bertrand La Poutine's chin.

Nakahara
vs
La Poutine

175 cm
20
181 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shinji Nakahara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bertrand La Poutine!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La Poutine fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
La Poutine swings for the body but Nakahara moves out of range.
Bertrand La Poutine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
La Poutine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakahara's waist but Nakahara gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing La Poutine off to one side.

Nakahara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakahara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakahara looking to finish La Poutine with some ground and pound. This is bad for La Poutine!
Nakahara trying to control but he's not successful this time.
La Poutine is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nakahara looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nakahara prevents La Poutine from getting the reversal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Poutine is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
La Poutine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Nakahara looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
La Poutine tries to lock up and control but Nakahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nakahara lands a big shot there that rocks La Poutine but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
La Poutine tries to hold on but Nakahara postures up.
BOOM! Nakahara connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakahara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for La Poutine on the ground.
La Poutine is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Poutine regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Nakahara there.
La Poutine is trying to maintain the position but Nakahara is very close to passing his half guard.
La Poutine is looking to escape.
La Poutine makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Poutine.
Nakahara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nakahara throws a big right hand that misses.

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

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

Nakahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
La Poutine can't escape the position.
Nakahara working the ground and pound effectively.
La Poutine wants to control but Nakahara is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Poutine gets back to half guard.
La Poutine is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakahara shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nakahara avoids the attempt from La Poutine to control.
La Poutine is working to get back to half guard.
La Poutine tries to lock up and control but Nakahara gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Poutine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nakahara with good strikes from the mount here!
La Poutine is looking to get to half guard.
Nakahara avoids the attempt from La Poutine to control.
Nakahara tries to control but La Poutine wriggling away.
Nakahara putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

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.
La Poutine is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakahara lands a heavy elbow.
Nakahara prevents La Poutine from getting the reversal.
La Poutine in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nakahara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
La Poutine is working to get back to half guard.
La Poutine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Poutine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nakahara wants to pass to mount but La Poutine is defending the position.
La Poutine tries to roll over but Nakahara keeps him under control.
Nakahara seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Poutine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Poutine manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Poutine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nakahara is controlling him.

That's four 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.
Nakahara has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of La Poutine is proving hard to escape from.
La Poutine is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nakahara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nakahara tries to regain full guard. Instead though, La Poutine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

La Poutine looking for a guillotine from mount but Nakahara is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bertrand La Poutine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Nakahara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for La Poutine!
Nakahara won't let La Poutine get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nakahara wants to control the pace but La Poutine is squirming around nicely.
La Poutine tries to hold on but Nakahara pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Poutine trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La Poutine wants to control but Nakahara is having none of it.
Nakahara is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. La Poutine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
La Poutine working to try and regain half guard.

Nakahara jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but La Poutine manages to avoid the submission attempt.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from La Poutine.

Nakahara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nakahara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
La Poutine tries to reverse the position but Nakahara maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nakahara scoring with strikes but La Poutine is staying in there.
La Poutine taking shots to the head.
La Poutine wants to control but Nakahara is having none of it.
La Poutine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nakahara avoids the attempt from La Poutine to control.
La Poutine can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakahara with good strikes from the mount here!
La Poutine tries to hold on but Nakahara pushes him away.
Nakahara prevents La Poutine from getting the reversal.
La Poutine tries to hold on but Nakahara postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
La Poutine regains half guard.
La Poutine tries to get to full guard but Nakahara has control of the leg.
Nakahara working the head and body with strikes.
Nakahara tries to stand and escape but La Poutine is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
La Poutine is trying to maintain the position but Nakahara is very close to passing his half guard.
La Poutine gets full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shinji Nakahara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakahara 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shinji Nakahara!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gimly McGimly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Martin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

McGimly
vs
Martin

184 cm
20
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gimly McGimly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGimly swivels and escapes.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McGimly stuffs the takedown attempt from Martin. Martin gets slowly back to his feet.
McGimly lands a nice shot to the body.
McGimly shoots for a double leg takedown but Martin sprawls well. He's pushed McGimly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGimly shoots for a takedown but Martin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gimly McGimly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Martin gets the takedown into side control.
McGimly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Martin right now.
McGimly lands a shot to the head.
I really don't envy Martin right now.
Martin is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from McGimly 's hooks.
Martin is trying to escape the mount.
McGimly working the ground and pound effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McGimly looking to control but Martin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Martin is looking to get to half guard.
McGimly throwing strikes here but Martin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGimly unloads with some shots from mount but Martin bucks and avoids them well.
Poor strikes thrown by McGimly there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Martin is bucking up trying to escape but McGimly cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGimly is breathing heavily.

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.
McGimly 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.
Martin tries to reverse the position but McGimly maintains control.
McGimly trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martin blocking the ground and pound.
McGimly prevents Martin from getting the reversal.
Martin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Martin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Martin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McGimly, who protects the arm well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimly is looking for a sweep.
Martin connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused McGimly some visible discomfort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McGimly manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McGimly is trying to stand.
McGimly controlling the position well.
McGimly is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGimly not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGimly is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGimly wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin wants to sweep but no luck.
McGimly wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.

McGimly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGimly in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGimly thows a big elbow that misses.
Martin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McGimly passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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 Gimly McGimly will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A good leg kick by McGimly.
McGimly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGimly throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
Martin with a poor takedown

and McGimly moves into the clinch.
McGimly goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martin prevents it.
McGimly lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from McGimly.
Martin prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin looking for a takedown.
Martin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGimly smiles and moves away.
Gimly McGimly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McGimly has managed to clinch.

McGimly tightens his grip and picks Martin up, before dumping him to the ground. Martin manages to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGimly won't allow Martin to sweep him here.
McGimly postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
McGimly looking to sit in guard and control but Martin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Martin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGimly is pressing down on Martin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McGimly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

McGimly jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Martin is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Martin and McGimly has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
McGimly looking to control but instead Martin has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGimly takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Martin looking for submissions off his back.
Martin tries to get to full guard but McGimly has control of the leg.
McGimly moves into full mount! Martin won't be happy about that!
McGimly lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGimly can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Martin is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimly landing punches.
McGimly breaks from Martin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGimly lands a big shot there that rocks Martin but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGimly breaks from Martin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGimly throwing strikes here but Martin is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGimly wants to control but instead Martin manages to regain half guard.
Martin tries to roll over but McGimly keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martin.
McGimly scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGimly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGimly stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.

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

Martin has his foot on McGimly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGimly works his way back into a safe position though.
Martin keeping moving, preventing McGimly from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGimly tries to stand but Martin is controlling from the bottom.
McGimly passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gimly McGimly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Martin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Martin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McGimly is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGimly tries to improve position but can't.
McGimly manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
McGimly thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.

McGimly stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Martin to get to his feet.

Martin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Martin lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Martin drops back looking for a leg! McGimly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGimly manages to kick Martin off! Martin jumps back into McGimly's guard.

McGimly looking for a guillotine here but Martin defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Martin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McGimly dives on top into guard.
Martin wants to sweep here but McGimly controlling him for the moment.

Martin is looking for a triangle but McGimly pushes his legs off easily.
McGimly with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGimly trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
McGimly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - McGimly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Martin is not content to let McGimly control the position.
Martin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGimly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Martin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGimly thows a huge punch but Martin dodges it nicely.
Martin is refusing to be controlled, as McGimly sits in half guard.

Martin is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but McGimly pulls his head out easily.
McGimly trying to control from half guard but Martin is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGimly sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGimly is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
Martin wants to pass the guard but McGimly is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGimly missing with punches from the bottom.
James Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
McGimly has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martin is working away from the top position though.
McGimly flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
James Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGimly regains full guard. Nicely done.
McGimly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Martin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Martin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGimly 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gimly McGimly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Machida
vs
Gunn

187 cm
19
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
212 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Forbidden Apple

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rashad Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Machida but Machida pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gunn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense.
Machida scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Machida.
Gunn is looking for a sweep.
Machida passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gunn!
Gunn is looking to improve his position but Machida isn't that keen on the idea.
Machida tries to control but Gunn wriggling away.
Gunn tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
Machida trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Machida prevents Gunn from getting the reversal.
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunn is looking to escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida trying to control but Gunn is having none of it.

Machida looking to secure an arm triangle but Gunn defends it well.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gunn is looking to control Machida's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunn avoid being mounted?
Machida is breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Gunn gets full guard.
Gunn trying to keep a closed guard but Machida is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Machida really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gunn seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Machida is holding on tight.

Gunn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Machida is surviving well by controlling Gunn's body position as best he can.
Machida is in all sorts of trouble here.
Machida is bucking up trying to escape but Gunn cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Gunn has hold of Machida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Machida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gunn working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay.
Machida regains half guard.
Gunn moves into full mount! Machida won't be happy about that!

Gunn swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Lovett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Penn
vs
Lovett

187 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
22
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Fuel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenny Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Lovett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lovett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Eric Lovett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovett.
Penn tries to clinch but Lovett moves away

and Lovett counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!

Lovett looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lovett with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lovett dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Lovett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lovett cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovett looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lovett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Penn looks a forlorn figure.
Lovett lands a heavy elbow.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lovett breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Lovett is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Penn is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lovett punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lovett lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lovett controlling his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lovett connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Lovett looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lovett raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lovett with shots to the head and body - Penn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lovett scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lovett with the ground and pound from mount.
Lovett lands a heavy elbow.

Lovett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lovett landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Lovett goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Penn is on top in guard.
Lovett keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

Lovett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn trying to control but Lovett is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovett throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Lovett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn wants to control from the top but Lovett keeps moving.
Penn stays in close to Lovett's body and controls the position.
Lovett trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Lovett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lovett.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lovett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Lovett is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Penn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lovett scores a takedown into full mount!
Penn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.
Lovett cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lovett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lovett with good strikes from the mount here!
Lovett cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lovett is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lovett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Penn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Penn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lovett is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lovett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lovett throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Penn because Lovett loaded up on that one.
The referee warns Penn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lovett lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lovett cracks Penn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lovett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lovett looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!

Penn is rocked!

It looks like Kenny Penn has been cut.
Lovett unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Penn wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lovett celebrates on the ropes and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Lovett!

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 Patrick Guillaume (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Leukakoukku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leukakoukku comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Paska - Oh Shit kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guillaume
vs
Leukakoukku

182 cm
19
177 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Attliction Inc - new product coming next week!

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Guillaume!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kari Leukakoukku!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Leukakoukku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guillaume to the mat! Guillaume manages to get full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Guillaume will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Leukakoukku sitting in guard here, content to control.
Leukakoukku works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Leukakoukku is working for a submission of some sort.

Leukakoukku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Leukakoukku wants to work for an arm triangle but Guillaume is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guillaume is staying active underneath Leukakoukku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guillaume missing with punches from the bottom.
Leukakoukku is trying to control the action in half guard but Guillaume is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guillaume wants to get back to full guard.
Guillaume is refusing to be controlled, as Leukakoukku sits in half guard.
Leukakoukku tries to pass to full mount but Guillaume defends it.
Leukakoukku passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Leukakoukku working for a guillotine from mount but Guillaume is in no mood to give up.
Leukakoukku wants to control the pace but Guillaume is squirming around nicely.

Leukakoukku looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Leukakoukku looks gassed!
Guillaume keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Leukakoukku has hold of Guillaume's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Guillaume manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Guillaume swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Guillaume is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Leukakoukku looking to control but Guillaume is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Guillaume is working to get back to half guard.
Guillaume manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Leukakoukku is working for a kimura but Guillaume is defending it quite comfortably.

Guillaume looking for submissions off his back.
Leukakoukku is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Leukakoukku looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Guillaume is in all sorts of trouble here.

Guillaume has left one of his arms exposed and Leukakoukku doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Guillaume screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kari Leukakoukku!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rampage Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Fuller could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rampage Silva's chin.

Fuller
vs
Silva

175 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Fuller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rampage Silva!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Fuller as Silva shoots in.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Fuller moves out of range easily.
Fuller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fuller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.

Fuller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Fuller tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Silva counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fuller's guard now.
Silva won't allow Fuller to sweep him here.
Fuller is working hard here to advance position.
Fuller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Silva gets to his feet. Fuller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fuller looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fuller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fuller is breathing heavily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fuller but Fuller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva digs a good body shot into Fuller's ribs.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fuller!
Silva looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fuller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Fuller defends it.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fuller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fuller slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fuller trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller tries to strike from the bottom.
Fuller controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Silva preventing the sweep.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fuller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Silva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fuller!
Silva tries to control but Fuller wriggling away.
Silva in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fuller is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller wants to control but Silva is having none of it.
Fuller is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fuller gets back to full guard.
Fuller keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
Fuller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is standing up over Fuller. Fuller looks to escape but Silva dives into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fuller is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Fuller gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fuller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuller does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rampage Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch combination from Fuller misses.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Silva rushes Fuller and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fuller just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Silva tries to pull guard but Fuller holds him up against the ropes and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Fuller digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.

Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Fuller tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fuller prevents a takedown attempt there.
John Fuller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rampage Silva.
Fuller lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Fuller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fuller struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands.
Fuller working aggressively here.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fuller doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a single leg into guard. Fuller didn't expect that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Fuller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fuller passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Fuller stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Fuller is looking to clinch.

Fuller scores a takedown into full mount!
Fuller putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Fuller cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fuller 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.
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Fuller there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Silva wants to control but Fuller is having none of it.
Rampage Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Fuller scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fuller cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Silva is rocked!
Fuller lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Silva hang on?
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Fuller finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller drops a big elbow. That's hurt Silva! More shots from Fuller and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fuller!
John Fuller is the new lightweight champion!