WCCM Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Badam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Skwisgaar Skwigelf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skwigelf has chosen Bloodrocuted as his entrance music. Sam Badam had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.2lbs, 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. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Badam
vs
Skwigelf

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Badam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Skwisgaar Skwigelf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skwigelf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skwigelf throws a low kick, looking for Badam's leg but Badam calmly moves out of range.
Badam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Skwigelf looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Badam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Badam tries to get out of the position.
Skwigelf is pushing down on Badam's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badam is fighting to maintain full guard but Skwigelf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Skwigelf trying to mount his opponent but Badam defends it.
Skwigelf throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Skwigelf wants to stand but Badam has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Skwigelf uses his free foot to push down on Badam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Badam.
Badam is squirming around, avoiding Skwigelf's attempts to control the action.
Skwigelf landing strikes from the mount and Badam is in trouble!
Skwigelf has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Badam's face.
Skwigelf working the ground and pound effectively.
Badam is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skwigelf wants to stand but Badam is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Skwigelf wants to take his opponent's back but Badam doesn't allow it.
Badam is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Skwigelf scoring with strikes but Badam is staying in there.
Skwigelf landing strikes, looking to finish!
Skwigelf looking to control but Badam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Badam bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Badam wants to stand and escape but instead Skwigelf has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Skwigelf wants to get up but he can't break Badam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Badam keeping full guard, as Skwigelf tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badam is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Skwigelf is controlling him.
Skwigelf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badam is keeping the position for now.
Badam knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skwigelf on the ground.
Skwigelf throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badam works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skwigelf won't allow Badam to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Skwigelf misses with a two punch combination.
Sam Badam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badam tries to move into range but Skwigelf moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Badam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skwigelf looks to land a combination but Badam avoids it well.
Badam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Badam blocks a head kick by Skwigelf.
Skwigelf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Badam shoots in for a double leg but Skwigelf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Badam. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Badam closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Badam prevents Skwigelf from improving his position.
Badam wants to get back to his feet.
Skwigelf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Badam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Badam's back!
Badam wants to get back to his feet.
Badam grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Skwisgaar Skwigelf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Payton Strader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furry Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Strader
vs
Warrior

170 cm
22
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Payton Strader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Furry Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strader takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
Strader tries a head kick but it misses.

Warrior closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Warrior lands in his opponent's guard.
Strader wants to get back to his feet but Warrior is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Warrior gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Warrior throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Warrior or perhaps it was just good defense by Strader which made him look bad.
A jab from Strader finds it's way through Warrior's defenses.

It looks like Furry Warrior has been cut.

Warrior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Strader lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strader is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warrior is keeping busy.

Warrior manages to break the clinch.
Strader swings for the body but Warrior moves out of range.
Payton Strader seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Strader misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior throws a head kick that misses.
Warrior keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown by Warrior or perhaps it was just good defense by Strader which made him look bad.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Strader paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Strader misses with a body shot.
Strader throws an overhand right that lands on Warrior's shoulder, as Warrior tries to avoid the shot.
Strader smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warrior tries to close the distance and clinch but Strader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Warrior feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Strader is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warrior wants to get up but he can't break Strader's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Warrior throws a strike but Strader rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warrior tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strader sitting in guard here, content to control.

Warrior had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Strader is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Warrior Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Strader's back instead.
Warrior looks gassed!
Strader is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Strader covering up well under a series of strikes from Warrior.

Strader is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Warrior gets his way!
Strader holding on to Warrior's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Strader is trying to get back to his feet but Warrior has full control of the position and if anything, Strader has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Strader trying to control the hands but Warrior breaks the grip.
Warrior tries to get the hooks in deep but Strader pushed the leg off.
Warrior looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Strader trying to control but not successfully.
Warrior scores with punches and elbows.
Strader is trying to stand back up.
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 Payton Strader will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Furry Warrior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Strader thows a body shot but no joy.

Warrior drives through and clinches with Strader against the ropes.
Warrior fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Warrior tries to pull guard but Strader holds him up against the ropes and eventually Warrior drops back down to his feet.

Warrior breaks the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Strader. No joy for Warrior on that attempt.
Payton Strader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furry Warrior.
Strader throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.

Warrior scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strader is pushing Warrior's head away, looking to escape. Warrior manages to hold on to the position though.
Strader manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Warrior trying to control from half guard but Strader is working away.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
Strader is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Strader is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Warrior pulls his head out easily.
Warrior slips a nice elbow through Strader's hands, connecting with Strader's forehead.
Strader looks like he's trying to stand up.
Warrior wants to stand but Strader has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Warrior wants to control but Strader is keeping him busy.

Warrior is working for a submission of some sort.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Strader throws a lazy head kick

and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Strader manages to break the clinch.
Strader looks to land a right hand but Warrior moved out of range.

That's two 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.
Warrior blocks a jab.

Warrior bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Warrior wants to control but Strader is keeping him busy.
Strader manages to get back to half guard.
Warrior prevents Strader from standing back up.
Strader is trying to get back to full guard.
Strader striking from half guard on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Warrior throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Strader stuffs the takedown.
Strader closes this distance looking for a takedown but Warrior circles away.

Strader gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warrior trying to control but Strader is working from the bottom.

Strader pushes Warrior off and gets back to his feet.
Strader uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Warrior has time to react.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Strader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Warrior moves into the clinch.
Warrior jumps guard but Strader stands there with Warrior around his waist. Warrior gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Warrior has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Strader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

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

Warrior drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Strader wants to stand but Warrior is controlling the position.
Warrior wants to get up but he can't break Strader's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Warrior lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Strader wriggles free and stands up.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strader as he jumps to the side.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Furry Warrior showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Furry Warrior's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Strader closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Strader stuffs the takedown attempt from Warrior. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
Strader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Strader has one foot on Warrior's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Warrior throws a body punch but Strader moves out of range.
Warrior wants to clinch.
Strader tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strader has his takedown stuffed
and Warrior counters with a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strader as he avoids it easily.
Strader takes a swing at Warrior's ribcage but misses.
Strader tries for a takedown but Warrior circles away easily

and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Strader is looking to break free of the clinch but Warrior has double underhooks.
Warrior changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Strader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Payton Strader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furry Warrior.
Strader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Warrior fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Strader sprawls well initially but Warrior persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Strader throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Warrior prevents Strader from standing back up.
Warrior is looking to take a break and control but Strader is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strader is trying to stand up here but Warrior is controlling him well.
Warrior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Furry Warrior has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strader is trying to stand back up but Warrior is controlling him
Warrior content to control rather than advance.
Strader pushes Warrior off looking to stand but Warrior dives back in and keeps control.

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

Warrior darts in and clinches Strader up against the ropes.
Strader is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Warrior missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Strader is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Warrior.

Warrior breaks the clinch.
Strader throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strader thows a body shot but no joy.
Warrior shoots in but no luck this time.
Strader fails with the takedown

and Warrior counters by clinching up.
Warrior is trying to stall.

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

Strader gets to his feet - Warrior follows without any prompting.

Warrior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strader, pushing him back against the ropes.
Strader has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Warrior avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Warrior is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warrior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strader fails with an attempt to clinch.
Strader misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Warrior counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warrior scoring with some ground and pound.

Strader has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warrior off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Warrior fails with the takedown.
Warrior tries a low kick but Strader avoids it.
Strader shoots and misses

and Warrior counters with a nice double leg into side control. Strader won't be happy with that.
Strader on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strader tries to get out of the position.
Strader managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Warrior.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strader throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Strader tries to escape but Warrior is in control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Furry Warrior comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Warrior 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furry Warrior!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Caraon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and J F Houle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Houle comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Human(e) Meat (The Flensing of Sandor Katz) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! J F Houle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Caraon
vs
F Houle

200 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

199 cm
19
247 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Monster MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Caraon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, J F Houle!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Houle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Caraon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caraon looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee asks Houle politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Houle prefers to stall for the moment though.

Houle swings around for an armbar but Caraon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Houle's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Houle holds on and takes a little breather.
Houle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Houle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Houle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Houle is looking for a triangle but Caraon pushes his legs off easily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle controlling from the back.

Caraon showing good submission defense here.

Houle working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Caraon is doing well to defend. Houle seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Caraon is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). J F Houle!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges StPierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoo Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StPierre kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break- Three Days Grace. Zoo Lynn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

StPierre
vs
Lynn

175 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fuel
Elite Canadian Supplements

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges StPierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zoo Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StPierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
StPierre will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn throws a sloppy head kick and StPierre moves out of range easily.
StPierre fails in his attempt to clinch.
StPierre lands an overhand right.
Lynn dodges the punch combination from StPierre.
StPierre drops Lynn with a right and a left! StPierre comes rushing in but Lynn regains his composure and manages to keep StPierre in guard.

It looks like Zoo Lynn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
StPierre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
StPierre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lynn can do anything to dispel that myth.
StPierre tries to stand but Lynn is controlling from the bottom.
Lynn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

StPierre stands up from Lynn's guard - StPierre perhaps looking for a knockout.
StPierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

StPierre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lynn!
A nice elbow there by StPierre.
StPierre content just to control the position here.
StPierre is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lynn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
StPierre controlling his opponent.
StPierre fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
StPierre scoring with strikes but Lynn is staying in there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
StPierre content just to control the position here.
A nice elbow there by StPierre.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre breaks from Lynn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
StPierre controlling the pace for now.
StPierre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lynn for as long as he can get away with.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Georges StPierre just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lynn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
StPierre moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts StPierre, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
StPierre misses with a wild combination.
StPierre cracks a nice hook into Lynn's ribs.
StPierre throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
StPierre scores with a three punch combo!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and StPierre counters with a stiff right hand.
StPierre scores with a nice strike.

StPierre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lynn can't get the takedown.

StPierre breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
StPierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
StPierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Zoo Lynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for StPierre.
StPierre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lynn doesn't seem bothered though.
StPierre avoids the head kick by Lynn.

StPierre shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynn is squirming around, avoiding StPierre's attempts to control the action.
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.
StPierre controlling the pace for now.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges StPierre dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoo Lynn's cut.
That's time! StPierre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

StPierre blocks a head kick by Lynn.
StPierre changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
StPierre throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
StPierre scores with the left hand. Lynn knows he should have avoided that one.
A jab from StPierre does it's job there.
StPierre lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick by Lynn misses

and StPierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lynn's guard now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lynn working a defensive guard here.
StPierre content to stall in guard here.
Lynn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from StPierre.
StPierre is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lynn looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! StPierre has picked Lynn up and slammed him! Lynn can't keep hold of the triangle and StPierre manages to pass to side control!
StPierre takes a little break here. Lynn wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
StPierre has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
StPierre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

StPierre decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - StPierre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and StPierre counters with a nice body shot.
StPierre throws a nice looking combination but Lynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lynn throws a sloppy head kick
and StPierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Lynn misses
and StPierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
StPierre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
StPierre is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick by Lynn misses
and StPierre counters with a three punch combo that has Lynn backing up. Lynn nods at StPierre to acknowledge the strikes.
Lynn throws a head kick but StPierre moves out of range.
Lynn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from StPierre.
StPierre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and StPierre counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
StPierre scores with a nice right hand.
Lynn tries a head kick but it misses.
StPierre blocks a head kick by Lynn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Georges StPierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
StPierre fails to land with a series of punches.
Lynn walks into a stiff left hand from StPierre.
StPierre blocks a head kick by Lynn.
Lynn throws a sloppy head kick
and StPierre counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Lynn misses
and StPierre counters with a left and a right that stings Lynn.
StPierre blocks a head kick by Lynn.
Lynn throws a head kick but StPierre moves out of range.
Lynn throws a sloppy head kick and StPierre moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by StPierre.
Lynn throws a head kick that misses.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and StPierre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lynn throws a lazy head kick
and StPierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Lynn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Lynn.
Lynn misses with a head kick.

StPierre feints and as Lynn raises his hands in defense, StPierre changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynn working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
StPierre stopping the sweep attempt from Lynn.
StPierre trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
StPierre is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lynn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
StPierre controlling from the top position.
StPierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynn is retaining full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Georges StPierre dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zoo Lynn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A head kick by Lynn misses

and StPierre counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
StPierre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lynn is trying to stand back up but StPierre is controlling him
StPierre not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Georges StPierre just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lynn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

StPierre drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but StPierre is one step ahead there.
StPierre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lynn wants to sweep here but StPierre controlling him for the moment.
StPierre slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
StPierre looking to sit in guard and control but Lynn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynn trying to control the position from guard on top but StPierre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
StPierre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lynn!
StPierre tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
StPierre lands a big elbow.
StPierre controlling from mount.
StPierre avoids the attempt from Lynn to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
StPierre controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by StPierre.
Georges StPierre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee warns Lynn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lynn tries to hold on but StPierre postures up.
StPierre content just to control the position here.
Lynn is in all sorts of trouble here.
Georges StPierre is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
StPierre trying to control but he's not successful this time.
StPierre content just to control the position here.
Lynn tries to reverse the position but StPierre maintains control.
StPierre content just to control the position here.
Zoo Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee stands the fighters back up. Georges StPierre just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
StPierre lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges StPierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well StPierre 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:25
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges StPierre!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, If It Bleeds We Can Kill It. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sanderson
vs
Torres

183 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Torres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Torres shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanderson's guard.
Sanderson is wriggling around but Torres manages to pass to half guard.

Sanderson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sanderson actively working from the bottom here.
Sanderson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres postures up.

Sanderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres is working Sanderson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanderson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Torres missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sanderson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Torres!

Sanderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Torres is having none of it.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.

Sanderson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Torres is surviving well by controlling Sanderson's body position as best he can.
Sanderson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson blocks Torres's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.

Sanderson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Torres is now in Sanderson's guard. A big mistake from Sanderson there, giving up the dominant position!
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sanderson kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Sanderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
Torres trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Torres preventing the sweep.

Sanderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Torres passes into side control.
Torres is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sanderson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep.

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.
Torres trying to control the action but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanderson keeps working.

Despite being in the dominant position, Mike Torres just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Torres counters with a single leg into guard. Sanderson didn't expect that.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Torres dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sanderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanderson is trying to escape back to his feet but Torres uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sanderson is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.

Torres stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Torres is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sanderson shoots and misses

and Torres counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Torres decides to stand up.
Torres is breathing heavily.

Torres has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sanderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Torres avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanderson looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Torres has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanderson uses from the top position.
Sanderson wanted to stand there but Torres had control of the position.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sanderson preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Torres wriggles free and stands up.
Sanderson shoots and misses

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

Sanderson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Mike Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sanderson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Torres has passed into half guard!
Sanderson is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torres seems to be working for a kimura but Sanderson defends the submission attempt.
Torres wants to control but Sanderson is keeping him busy.
Torres scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanderson is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him

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

Torres changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanderson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanderson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Torres is trying to work for a kimura but Sanderson is defending well.
Sanderson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanderson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Torres won't allow Sanderson to sweep him here.

Sanderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres preventing the sweep.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Sanderson.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sanderson fails to land the takedown.

Torres fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanderson, pushing him back against the ropes.

Torres manages to break the clinch.

Torres drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanderson wants to sweep but no luck.

Sanderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Torres landing some decent shots from guard.
Torres is looking to stand up but Sanderson won't let him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Sanderson.

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

Torres stands and steps away. Sanderson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanderson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Torres counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sanderson's guard now.
Torres cracks Sanderson with a solid left hand.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sanderson working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Sanderson keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Sanderson has a closed guard, preventing Torres from standing up.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Sanderson.
Sanderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Torres accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

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

Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Sanderson has Torres pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Torres manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Torres ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Torres no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Torres looking for subs off his back but Sanderson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sanderson works his way into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sanderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan Sanderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sanderson tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.

Torres explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Mike Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A clash of legs there as Torres blocks the low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Torres.
Well Torres 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Torres!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Raider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Killing in the Name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ricky Raider has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Raider
vs
Silva

180 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Raider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vitor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raider looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice combination there by Silva.

It looks like Ricky Raider has been cut.
Raider shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Raider's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raider fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raider is breathing heavily.
Raider avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva scores with a head kick.
Raider shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Raider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva looks to land a combination but Raider avoids it well.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

A big head kick from Silva and Raider is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Raider is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Raider is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Silva and Raider falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vitor Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roller Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Yes. Jon Wayne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wayne
vs
Gracie

184 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
214 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Canadian Fighter Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jon Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roller Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wayne drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wayne trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wayne manages to get himself to full guard.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wayne looking for a sweep. Not yet Wayne, not yet.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wayne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Wayne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wayne is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wayne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.

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.
Gracie tries to clinch but Wayne is having none of it.
Wayne fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wayne counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.

Wayne 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.
Wayne is breathing heavily.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Wayne defends easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Wayne is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Gracie Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Wayne's back instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wayne defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.

Gracie looking for the choke but no joy.
Wayne is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Gracie tightening his grip on Wayne, looking for the choke.

Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wayne tries to escape the position.
Wayne trying to control the hands but Gracie breaks the grip.
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wayne is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Wayne preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gracie.
Gracie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wayne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wayne for a finish.
Wayne is in bad spot here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wayne rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gracie prevents Wayne from standing back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Roller Gracie 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.

Wayne instigates a clinch.
Gracie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gracie lands a knee to the head.
Gracie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wayne just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Gracie misses with a knee strike.
Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wayne smiles and moves away.
Jon Wayne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roller Gracie.

Wayne gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wayne breaks the clinch.

Wayne moves into the clinch successfully.

Gracie jumps into guard, dragging Wayne to the mat.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wayne looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wayne's guard.
Gracie is pushing down on Wayne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wayne is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Gracie moves nicely into side control.
Gracie prevents Wayne from escaping the position.
Gracie blocks the strikes from Wayne.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Wayne blocks the move with his legs.
Roller Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wayne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Wayne blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wayne is looking to regain half guard here but Gracie keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wayne prevents Gracie from improving position.
Wayne wants to control but Gracie postures up.

Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Wayne's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Wayne blocks the move with his legs.
Wayne struggling a bit here.
Wayne tries to improve position but can't.

Gracie tries for a kimura but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne prevents Gracie from moving into mount.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wayne has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wayne tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Roller Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wayne counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wayne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Wayne controlling him for the moment.

Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Wayne uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wayne happy to just control the position for now.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne grinds an elbow into Gracie's temple.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie prevents Wayne from moving into mount.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Wayne gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Wayne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Roller Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie is trying to keep Wayne in close.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie wants to clinch.

Wayne changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gracie looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gracie wants to control but Wayne postures up.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wayne kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wayne drives through and clinches with Gracie against the ropes.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie prevents Wayne from breaking the clinch.
Jon Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wayne has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Wayne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gracie 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roller Gracie!

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cock Chestnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serj Tankyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chestnar comes to the ring accompanied by 'Eye of the Tiger' by Survivor. Tankyan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sugar . Cock Chestnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chestnar
vs
Tankyan

190 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
20
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Prefers ground

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cock Chestnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serj Tankyan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tankyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Chestnar forces Tankyan back against the ropes and clinches.
Chestnar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chestnar lands a hook that snaps the head of Tankyan backwards.
Tankyan is trying to break the clinch but Chestnar has him pressed against the ropes.
Tankyan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chestnar is stalling here.
Tankyan can't break the clinch.
Tankyan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chestnar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tankyan looks gassed!

Chestnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Chestnar is trying to work for a kimura but Tankyan is defending well.
Chestnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tankyan tries to get to full guard but Chestnar has control of the leg.
Chestnar is keen to just control but Tankyan is a slippery customer.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tankyan trying to hold on to Chestnar's head to control him but Chestnar postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Chestnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tankyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Chestnar is looking for a kimura here.
Chestnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Chestnar drops an elbow to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tankyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chestnar 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.
Tankyan has hold of Chestnar's hands but Chestnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Chestnar trying to control from half guard but Tankyan is working away.
Tankyan taking some punishment here, with Chestnar in his half guard.
Chestnar working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan taking some punishment here, with Chestnar in his half guard.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chestnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tankyan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Chestnar drops an elbow to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chestnar lands a nice short elbow.
Chestnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chestnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Chestnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Chestnar there.
Nice strikes from Chestnar there.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes.
Tankyan is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chestnar connects with a nice short shot to Tankyan's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chestnar winds up and cracks Tankyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tankyan has hold of Chestnar's hands but Chestnar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tankyan is looking for a sweep. Chestnar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Chestnar there.
Chestnar wants to take a breather but Tankyan is having none of it.
Tankyan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tankyan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chestnar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tankyan working to try and regain half guard.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan is in a horrible position here. Chestnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chestnar lands a heavy elbow.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chestnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tankyan hang on?
Tankyan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chestnar. What's that going to do exactly?
Chestnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Chestnar lands a big elbow.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chestnar trying to control but Tankyan is having none of it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chestnar moves into the clinch.

Chestnar lands a takedown into guard.
Tankyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cock Chestnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tankyan has momentary wrist control but Chestnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Chestnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tankyan can do to turn this around?
Chestnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chestnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Chestnar pushing down on Tankyan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tankyan tries to roll over but Chestnar keeps him under control.
Chestnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chestnar passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tankyan!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chestnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chestnar with shots to the head and body - Tankyan looks very uncomfortable down there.
Chestnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tankyan is looking to get to half guard.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
BOOM! Chestnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Tankyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan taking shots to the head.
Chestnar working the ground and pound effectively.
Tankyan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chestnar blocks Tankyan's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The referee warns Tankyan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Chestnar lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan taking shots to the head.
Chestnar lands a big elbow.
Chestnar lands with some strikes.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Chestnar working for a submission but Tankyan is keeping him at bay.
Chestnar working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chestnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Chestnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tankyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Tankyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chestnar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tankyan hang on?
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Chestnar goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tankyan is on top in guard.
Chestnar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chestnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chestnar tries to get out of the position.
Tankyan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chestnar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chestnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chestnar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tankyan defends it well.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chestnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chestnar fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Tankyan is bucking up trying to escape but Chestnar cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tankyan working to try and regain half guard.
Chestnar with a couple of short strikes.
Chestnar working Tankyan over with strikes here.
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tankyan is looking to improve his position but Chestnar isn't that keen on the idea.
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tankyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chestnar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chestnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tankyan is in a horrible position here. Chestnar smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Chestnar landing punches.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tankyan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tankyan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chestnar in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chestnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Chestnar landing shots from mount.
Tankyan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chestnar working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Chestnar postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Tankyan looks a forlorn figure.
Tankyan tries to reverse the position but Chestnar maintains control.
Tankyan tries to hold on but Chestnar postures up.
Chestnar dominating with strikes here.
Chestnar landing strikes from the mount.
Chestnar raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankyan is trying to escape the mount.
Tankyan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Chestnar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chestnar is landing with some decent strikes but Tankyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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.
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tankyan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Chestnar.
Chestnar is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tankyan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chestnar is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Tankyan can't escape the position.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Chestnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Chestnar with a couple of short strikes.
Tankyan is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chestnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tankyan working to try and regain half guard.
Chestnar punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tankyan is working to get back to half guard.
Chestnar has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tankyan's face.
Tankyan taking shots to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chestnar lands a big shot there that rocks Tankyan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tankyan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Chestnar clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tankyan misses with a takedown attempt

and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Chestnar lands with a left to the head.

Chestnar has clasped his hands together around Tankyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chestnar scoring with punches and elbows.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar grinds an elbow into Tankyan's temple.
Chestnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Chestnar cracks Tankyan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tankyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tankyan striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Chestnar is chipping away with strikes.
Chestnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chestnar is working Tankyan over with some ground and pound from side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Tankyan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chestnar cracks Tankyan with a big right hand but Tankyan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chestnar scoring with punches from side control.
Chestnar scoring with punches and elbows.
Chestnar creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Chestnar lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tankyan down.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tankyan misses with a takedown attempt

and Chestnar counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tankyan is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Chestnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cock Chestnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serj Tankyan.
Chestnar is stalling here.

Chestnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tankyan wants to clinch

and Chestnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chestnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chestnar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chestnar lands a couple of digs.
Chestnar landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chestnar regains half guard.
Tankyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chestnar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tankyan is looking to work some ground and pound but Chestnar has wrist control.

Tankyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tankyan postures up.
Chestnar wants to sweep but no luck.
Tankyan thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chestnar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tankyan throwing strikes from guard but Chestnar blocks nicely.
Tankyan stopping the sweep attempt from Chestnar.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankyan misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Chestnar does it's job there.
Chestnar shoots in for a double leg but Tankyan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tankyan throws a series of punches but Chestnar moves out of range.
A punch combination from Chestnar misses.
Chestnar falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tankyan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar tries to get to full guard but Tankyan has control of the leg.
Tankyan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chestnar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tankyan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tankyan's back!
Chestnar lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Tankyan rolls, trying to escape but Chestnar keeps control of the position.

Chestnar looking to break Tankyan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Tankyan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chestnar will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Chestnar working for the choke.
Tankyan is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A lull in the action here.
Chestnar connects with a big shot to the side of Tankyan's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Cock Chestnar had his way with Serj Tankyan in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chestnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chestnar misses with a combination
and Tankyan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chestnar throws a jab when Tankyan was well out of range.
Tankyan stalks Chestnar and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chestnar's face. Chestnar staggers backwards, shaken.

Chestnar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chestnar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tankyan's head.
Chestnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tankyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tankyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Tankyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tankyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chestnar landing with the ground and pound.
Tankyan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chestnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tankyan pinned against the cage. Tankyan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tankyan doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Chestnar counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chestnar.
Chestnar blocks an elbow strike from Tankyan.

Chestnar has clasped his hands together around Tankyan's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Chestnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tankyan manages to get back to half guard.
Chestnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tankyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tankyan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Chestnar jumps into side control!
Chestnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tankyan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chestnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chestnar scores with punches from side control.
Tankyan is looking to regain half guard here but Chestnar keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan is trying to control Chestnar's posture but Chestnar avoids it.
Chestnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tankyan keeps working.
Tankyan is trying to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tankyan with a lazy takedown attempt

and Chestnar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Chestnar has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tankyan is trying to keep an underhook but Chestnar manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Chestnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tankyan trying to control here.
Tankyan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Chestnar.
Chestnar is nestled in close to Tankyan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chestnar working the head and body with strikes.

Chestnar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tankyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tankyan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chestnar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chestnar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chestnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Tankyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chestnar stands up over Tankyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tankyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chestnar stands up over Tankyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tankyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chestnar passes into half guard.
Chestnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cock Chestnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chestnar is looking to take a break and control but Tankyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tankyan wants to get back to full guard.
Chestnar is thwarting Tankyan's attempts to control the position.
Chestnar seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tankyan is not content to let Chestnar control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cock Chestnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chestnar, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:42
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:42
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cock Chestnar!
Cock Chestnar is the new heavyweight champion!

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