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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derrek Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derrek Scott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Scott
vs
Prince

188 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrek Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roger Prince!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prince shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Prince was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Prince tries to get the hooks in deep but Scott pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott turns into Prince and is now in his guard.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Scott gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Prince shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Scott drives through and clinches with Prince against the cage.
Prince landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Scott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scott missing with knees to the body.

Scott gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Prince tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to pass the half guard into mount. Prince knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scott wants to advance to full mount but Prince doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Prince throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott preventing the sweep.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prince is keeping the position for now.
Scott wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Prince has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Scott would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Prince looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prince tries to clinch but Scott moves away

and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
Scott throws an elbow that misses.
Prince drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Prince looks gassed!
Prince tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Scott counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Scott crashes against the mat.

Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prince gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Prince is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prince trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Prince might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Scott kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Prince avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
Scott is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prince trying to control from the bottom.
Scott is looking to advance position but Prince won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derrek Scott 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.

A nice combination there by Scott.
Nice sprawl there from Prince as Scott shoots in.
Scott tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott circles away from the clinch attempt

and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Prince didn't expect that.
Prince manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Prince is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Prince's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Prince stands and steps away. Scott gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Prince with a poor takedown

so Scott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Scott wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Prince wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Prince is keeping the position.
Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Prince is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

Scott instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince avoids the elbow strike from Scott, against the cage.

Prince lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Prince seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Scott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Prince prevents Scott from improving his position.

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

Scott gets caught flat footed, as Prince shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Prince trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Scott lands a nice shot to the head.
Scott sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Scott goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Prince turns into him and now he's in Scott's guard.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Derrek Scott will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Prince has his takedown stuffed

and Scott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scott.
Scott looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Prince changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Scott fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Prince counters with a stiff right hand.

Prince scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott wants to stand but Prince is controlling the position.
Prince with a flurry of punches that miss.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Prince is sitting in close to Scott's body. Scott has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Prince is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Prince is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Scott.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Derrek Scott!

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 Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ervin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ervin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 3 Seconds to Freedom by Pop Evil. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Emelianenko
vs
Ervin

170 cm
20
171 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Ervin!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ervin as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Emelianenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Ervin which made him look bad.
Emelianenko shoots in and drives through. Ervin sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ervin as he avoids it easily.

Ervin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ervin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ervin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Emelianenko is keeping the position for now.

Emelianenko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ervin is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Emelianenko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ervin's back instead.

Emelianenko looking for the choke from the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ervin turns into Emelianenko and is now in his guard.

Ervin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Emelianenko looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Emelianenko looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Emelianenko!
Emelianenko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ervin!
Emelianenko looking to control but Ervin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ervin working to try and regain half guard.
Ervin tries to hold on but Emelianenko postures up.
Emelianenko wants to control the pace but Ervin is squirming around nicely.

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.
Ervin is trying to escape the mount.

Emelianenko wants to finish this one by submission but Ervin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Emelianenko.
Ervin gets back to half guard.
Emelianenko stalling.

Emelianenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Ervin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Emelianenko is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ervin won't allow Emelianenko to pass to mount.
Ervin wants to get back to full guard.

Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ervin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ervin is trying to control but Emelianenko passes into side control!
Ervin wants to control but Emelianenko postures up.
Ervin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ervin is looking for a sweep.
Ervin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Emelianenko is looking to advance position but Ervin won't allow it.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Ervin is defending it quite comfortably.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ervin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ervin.
Emelianenko wants to pass the guard but Ervin is keeping the position.
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ervin is trying to maintain the position but Emelianenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Ervin wants to get back to full guard.
Emelianenko is tying to control. Ervin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ervin wants to get back to full guard.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 Ivan Emelianenko will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ervin misses with a takedown

and Emelianenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ervin won't be happy with that.
Ervin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emelianenko's best efforts.
Emelianenko trying to mount his opponent but Ervin defends it.
Ervin tries to get to full guard but Emelianenko has control of the leg.

Emelianenko is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ervin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ervin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ervin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Emelianenko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ervin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Emelianenko's back instead.
Emelianenko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ervin's guard. Nice work there by Emelianenko.
Ervin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Emelianenko's guard.
Ervin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emelianenko is trying to keep Ervin in close.
Emelianenko might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ervin wanted to stand there but Emelianenko had control of the position.
Emelianenko pulls Ervin in close to his closed guard and prevents Ervin from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ervin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emelianenko trying to control the position.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle but Ervin pushes his legs off easily.
Emelianenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko wants to sweep but no luck.
Ervin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Emelianenko keeping full guard, as Ervin tries to pass.
Ervin won't allow Emelianenko to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Emelianenko is looking for a triangle here but Ervin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Ervin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Emelianenko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Emelianenko is looking for a sweep.
Emelianenko wants to control but Ervin postures up.
Emelianenko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ervin trying to control the action but Emelianenko is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ervin controlling the action here.
Emelianenko regains full guard. Nicely done.
Emelianenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ervin is one step ahead there.
Emelianenko keeping moving, preventing Ervin from controlling successfully.
Ervin thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Emelianenko dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Emelianenko. No joy for Ervin on that attempt.

Emelianenko scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Emelianenko wants to control but Ervin is keeping him busy.
Ervin tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.

Emelianenko is working for a kimura but Ervin is defending it quite comfortably.

Ervin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ervin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Emelianenko is working away from the top position though.

Emelianenko is looking for a kimura but Ervin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Emelianenko to get the leverage.
Ervin tries to roll over but Emelianenko keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown

and Ervin counters with a takedown into side control.
Ervin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Emelianenko struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ervin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ivan Emelianenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Ervin tries for a kimura but Emelianenko is defending well.
Ervin trying to control the position but Emelianenko is working away.
Emelianenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ervin's best efforts.
Ervin is pressing down on Emelianenko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Emelianenko is holding on for now.
Ervin thows a huge punch but Emelianenko dodges it nicely.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ervin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Emelianenko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ervin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Emelianenko trying to control but Ervin is working from the bottom.
Emelianenko advances to half guard.
Ervin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ervin is keeping the position for now.

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.
Ervin controlling the position.
Ervin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Marcus Ervin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emelianenko wants to control from the top but Ervin keeps moving.
Emelianenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ervin is keeping the position for now.
Ervin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Emelianenko passes into half guard.
Ervin is in trouble now - Emelianenko has advanced to mount!

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Emelianenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karsten Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Andrews

169 cm
23
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

PP Supplements

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Karsten Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Black.

Black shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Andrews is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Andrews really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Black with good strikes from the mount here!

Andrews is rocked!

It looks like Paul Andrews has been cut.
Black raining down shots from the mount!
Andrews is still in real trouble! Can Black finish him?
Black lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Black looking to finish Andrews with some ground and pound. This is bad for Andrews!
Black has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Black trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Andrews is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews seems to have recovered his senses.
Black with the ground and pound from mount.
Black is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
Andrews is desperately trying to improve his position but Black has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black punching from mount but Andrews doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Black raining down shots from the mount!

Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Andrews can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Andrews takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Andrews tries to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Black lands a big shot there that rocks Andrews but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andrews working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Andrews can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Andrews wants to hold on but Black pushes him away.
Andrews is trying desperately to improve position.

Black with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Black is breathing heavily.
Black lands a nice shot to the head.
Andrews is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andrews is bucking up trying to escape but Black cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Andrews is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Andrews hang on?
Black tries to control but Andrews wriggling away.
Andrews working to try and regain half guard.
Black dominating with strikes here.

Black has hold of Andrews's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andrews manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andrews is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Andrews sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Andrews works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black won't allow Andrews to sweep him here.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black wanted to stand there but Andrews had control of the position.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Andrews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Andrews advances to half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Andrews blocks the strikes from Black.

Andrews is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karsten Black dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Andrews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Andrews has his takedown stuffed
and Black counters with a straight right hand.
Black is looking to clinch but Andrews is avoiding it.
Black tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black throws a body punch but Andrews moves out of range.
A shot to de liver by Black. Beautiful body shot.
Black throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range.

Andrews looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Andrews prevents Black from standing back up.
Andrews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black connecting with a few gentle strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is pressing down on Black's thigh, looking to free his foot. Black is holding on for now.
Andrews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Black does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andrews lands with a punch from half guard.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Andrews is very close to passing his half guard.
Andrews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Andrews lands a nice short elbow.
Andrews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.

Andrews stands up out of the half guard.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.

Black tries to keep at a distance but Andrews has taken the fight into the clinch.

Andrews turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Black tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Black gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Black gets full guard.
Andrews connects with a couple of short punches.
Andrews looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrews throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews tries to free his leg and advance position but Black is retaining full guard.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andrews.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karsten Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andrews paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karsten Black has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Andrews.
Black with a nice cross.
Black throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Andrews tries to clinch up.
Black scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews misses with a hook to the body
and Black counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andrews on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black throws a nice looking combination but Andrews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrews dodges the punch combination from Black.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Andrews.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Andrews.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Andrews there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Andrews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Andrews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paul Andrews's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Andrews misses with a head kick.
Karsten Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Andrews or perhaps it was just good defense by Black which made him look bad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Black.
Black throws a sloppy head kick

and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andrews is tying to control. Black wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Andrews is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andrews prevents Black from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andrews is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Black manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews stops Black from standing up.
Andrews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Andrews slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Andrews has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Black misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andrews tries to clinch but Black is having none of it.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.

Andrews shoots in and bounces Black off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrews preventing the sweep.
Andrews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Andrews works over Black with some ground and pound from guard.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrews is one step ahead there.
Black wants to improve his position but instead Andrews has moved into half guard.
Black trying to control but Andrews postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews is taking a breather. Black 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.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Andrews fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black throws a right and a left that Andrews avoids nicely.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andrews.
Black misses with a series of wild punches.

Andrews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Andrews staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews trying to control the position but Black is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Andrews sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black is trying to control but can't.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Andrews!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Crux DeChooko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

DeChooko
vs
Pac

185 cm
22
182 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Crux DeChooko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Pac!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeChooko lands a jab to the nose.
DeChooko throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeChooko throws a right and a left that Pac avoids nicely.
DeChooko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pac scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
DeChooko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from DeChooko.
A combination from DeChooko does no damage.
DeChooko's corner calls for a 1-2. DeChooko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pac throws a head kick but DeChooko moves out of range.
DeChooko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pac shoots in for a takedown but DeChooko shows good takedown defense.
DeChooko defending well as Pac loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy left from DeChooko finds it's target.
DeChooko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Pac shoots in and bounces DeChooko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
DeChooko is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pac throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeChooko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeChooko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pac drops back looking for a leg! DeChooko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeChooko manages to kick Pac off! Pac jumps back into DeChooko's guard.
Pac trying to control the position from guard on top but DeChooko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pac slips nicely into half guard.

Pac is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeChooko is just riding it out for now. Pac eventually gives up the hold.

Pac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeChooko defends it well.

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.
DeChooko is trying to stand back up but Pac is controlling him

Pac postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for DeChooko to stand up.

Pac feints and as DeChooko raises his hands in defense, Pac changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pac looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crux DeChooko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pac works the jab nicely.
Pac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
DeChooko throws a right hand that Pac ducks under and follows up with a left that Pac also avoids with ease.
DeChooko ducks under a wild hook from Pac.

Pac drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pac trying to control the position from guard on top but DeChooko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pac gets to his feet - DeChooko follows without any prompting.
A combination from Pac does no damage.
Pac misses with a looping left.
DeChooko throws a body punch but Pac moves out of range.
Pac lands with a slapping head kick.

Pac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Pac works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pac is stalling in the full guard.
Pac passes DeChooko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pac wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeChooko keeps working.
DeChooko is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeChooko is in trouble now - Pac has advanced to mount!
DeChooko is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Pac 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.

Pac throws a head kick that misses.
Pac avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pac looks to land a combination. DeChooko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeChooko lands a jab to the head.
Pac is looking to score with low kicks.
DeChooko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pac.
A combination from DeChooko does no damage.

Pac clinches up with DeChooko and pushes him back against the cage.
DeChooko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Pac is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. DeChooko can't fight it off and eventually Pac manages to take the fight to the floor. DeChooko looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pac working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of DeChooko's head.
Pac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pac works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Max Pac has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeChooko defends it well.
Nice strikes from Pac there.
Pac working DeChooko over with strikes.

Pac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pac moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pac is putting a hurting on DeChooko here, landing some big shots from side control.

Pac is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, DeChooko has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeChooko is not content to let Pac control the position.
DeChooko pushes Pac away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pac gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pac tries for a kimura but DeChooko is defending well.
Pac advances to full mount.
DeChooko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Pac is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. DeChooko is in real trouble.
Pac lands shots from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pac is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
DeChooko looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Pac has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for DeChooko! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pac gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Pac!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reece Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Steamboat
vs
Perry

183 cm
22
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Steamboat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reece Perry!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Perry finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Perry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Perry has closed the distance and engaged Steamboat in a clinch.
Steamboat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Perry is keeping busy.
Perry lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steamboat is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Perry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Perry holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Perry tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Perry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Tyson Steamboat has been cut.
Perry misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steamboat.
Steamboat wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry misses with a knee to the head.
Steamboat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamboat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Steamboat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steamboat is looking to break free of the clinch but Perry has double underhooks.
Perry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steamboat pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perry shoots in but Steamboat avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Perry tries to clinch there but Steamboat circles away.

Perry drives through and clinches with Steamboat against the cage.
Steamboat tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Steamboat back against the cage.
Come on Perry - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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.

Perry jumps into guard, dragging Steamboat to the mat.
Perry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Steamboat is looking to stand up but Perry won't let him.
Perry keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.
Steamboat trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.

Steamboat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steamboat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Perry moves out of range of the body kick from Steamboat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steamboat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perry swings for the body but Steamboat moves out of range.
Reece Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steamboat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Perry can pounce on him.
Perry stuffs the takedown.
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steamboat is breathing heavily.
Steamboat with a lazy takedown attempt

and Perry decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steamboat's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steamboat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steamboat has a closed guard, preventing Perry from standing up.

Perry thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Perry stands and throws Steamboat's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Perry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Steamboat is pushing Perry's head away, looking to escape. Perry manages to hold on to the position though.
Perry working away.
Steamboat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Steamboat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steamboat trying to hold on to Perry's head to control him but Perry postures up.
Steamboat regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Perry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Steamboat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Perry drives through with a takedown into guard.

Steamboat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steamboat has momentary wrist control but Perry slips an elbow through the middle.
Steamboat working a defensive guard here.

Steamboat looking for a guillotine here but Perry defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steamboat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steamboat has an active guard here but Perry has managed to pass into half guard.
Perry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Perry with good strikes from the mount here!

Perry wants to finish this one by submission but Steamboat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Perry.
Steamboat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Perry is landing with some decent strikes but Steamboat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Perry working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Steamboat can't escape the position.
Steamboat wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Steamboat tries to break free.
Perry is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Steamboat up.
Steamboat manages to reverse the position and now he's in Perry's guard. Nice work there by Steamboat.
Steamboat trying to control but Perry is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perry's guard.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Perry is defending well.
Steamboat prevents Perry from improving his position.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Perry defends it.

Perry kicks Steamboat off and gets back to his feet.
Perry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamboat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steamboat shoots in but no luck this time.
Steamboat avoids the head kick by Perry.
Perry is looking to clinch.

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

and Perry counters with a single leg into guard. Steamboat didn't expect that.

Steamboat has his foot on Perry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perry works his way back into a safe position though.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steamboat keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Steamboat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perry's guard.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Perry is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat tries to stand but Perry is controlling from the bottom.
Perry is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reece Perry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Steamboat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Steamboat is looking to clinch but Perry is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Perry.
Steamboat shoots in for a takedown but Perry shows good takedown defense.
Steamboat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Perry tries a head kick but it misses.
Steamboat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Steamboat with that takedown attempt.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Steamboat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Steamboat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Perry closes the distance but Steamboat moves to the side

and Steamboat counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Steamboat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Steamboat is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Perry is keeping the position.
Steamboat preventing the sweep.
Steamboat sitting in guard here, content to control.

Steamboat postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Perry is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Steamboat, into his guard.

Steamboat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Perry gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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.
Perry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Steamboat taking a bit of punishment here - Perry scoring with strikes.
Steamboat is looking for a sweep.
Perry scoring with punches from side control.
Perry in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Steamboat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steamboat tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Perry has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry lands with some strikes.
Steamboat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Perry putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Steamboat is working to get back to half guard.
Perry punishing his opponent with strikes.
Perry won't let Steamboat get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Tyson Steamboat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Steamboat is trying to escape the mount.
Steamboat manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Reece Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steamboat is looking to improve his position.
Perry lands with a punch from half guard.
Steamboat works his way to full guard. Good work.

Steamboat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Steamboat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Perry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Steamboat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perry has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Perry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilie Lamont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hopp
vs
Lamont

173 cm
19
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Plays chess

MMA's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Hopp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emilie Lamont!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopp fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hopp shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lamont pinned against the cage. Lamont gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hopp shoots in for a double leg but Lamont sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Hopp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamont circles away.
Lamont will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamont misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Hopp shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hopp showed some decent athleticism there.
Hopp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lamont's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamont has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hopp is working away from the top position though.
Lamont is looking for a sweep. Hopp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lamont trying to hold on to Hopp's head to control him but Hopp postures up.
Hopp wants to free his trapped foot but Lamont is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lamont throws a strike from the bottom but Hopp passes into side control!
Hopp has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lamont sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lamont is looking to control Hopp's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lamont avoid being mounted?
Hopp works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hopp looking to control but Lamont is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lamont takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lamont is in a horrible position here. Hopp smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hopp wants to control the pace but Lamont is squirming around nicely.
Hopp dominating with strikes here.

Lamont is rocked!
Lamont is trying to escape the mount.
Lamont is still in real trouble! Can Hopp finish him?
Lamont in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamont is looking to get to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hopp has hold of Lamont's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lamont manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopp postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lamont in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lamont to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Hopp!
Michael Hopp retains his welterweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vade Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Skeamz - Allow me. Steamboat has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Steamboat

191 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vade Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steamboat moves into the clinch.

Steamboat breaks from the clinch.
Steamboat looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Steamboat keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Steamboat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anderson.
Anderson tries to clinch but Steamboat is having none of it.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Steamboat circles away.
Anderson wants to clinch.
A combination from Steamboat does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Steamboat misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
Steamboat's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Steamboat duly obliges.

It looks like Luke Anderson has been cut.
Steamboat throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steamboat.
Steamboat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson fakes the leg kick and cracks Steamboat in the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steamboat.
Steamboat looks gassed!
No joy there for Steamboat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Steamboat circles away.
Steamboat walks into a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Steamboat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Anderson darts in and clinches Steamboat up against the cage.

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

Anderson clinches.
Steamboat is looking to break free of the clinch but Anderson has double underhooks.

Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Steamboat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Steamboat is rocked!
Anderson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Steamboat hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Luke Anderson!
Luke Anderson retains his light heavyweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Albright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albright comes to the cage accompanied by Rascal Deep Down. Jimmy Albright could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alex Knight's chin.

Albright
vs
Knight

176 cm
22
163 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Albright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Knight!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albright shoots for a double leg takedown but Knight sprawls well. He's pushed Albright's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Albright tries for a takedown but Knight sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albright looks for a takedown but Knight sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Albright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Knight clinches up with Albright and pushes him back against the cage.

Albright successfully pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Albright is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Knight has his hands clasped together but Albright extends an breaks Knight's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Albright.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Albright!
Jimmy Albright retains his lightweight title!