MCC 3: Vengeance PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerm Mcsteals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smith
vs
Mcsteals

186 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Dangerous GnP
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerm Mcsteals!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcsteals doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Mcsteals.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Mcsteals has him pressed against the cage.
Mcsteals is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mcsteals gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mcsteals tries to break the clinch but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mcsteals fails to land.
Mcsteals misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mcsteals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcsteals blocks a body shot from Smith.
Mcsteals misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Smith pulls guard.
Mcsteals wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has a closed guard, preventing Mcsteals from standing up.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsteals trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Mcsteals tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith is trying to control the position but Mcsteals postures up.
Mcsteals wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Mcsteals really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcsteals looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a leg kick.

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.
Smith dives in and grabs Mcsteals's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcsteals pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcsteals looks to clinch

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith is trying to stall.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcsteals just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mcsteals has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mcsteals is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Smith manages to pull guard.
Mcsteals tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mcsteals looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Mcsteals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith drops back looking for a leg! Mcsteals is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcsteals manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Mcsteals's guard.
Mcsteals wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith stands and throws Mcsteals's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcsteals wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Mcsteals's back!
Smith lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mcsteals is trying to stand back up.
Smith is looking to control Mcsteals but Mcsteals is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mcsteals is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Smith off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Mcsteals is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Smith is looking to control Mcsteals but Mcsteals is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mcsteals bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mcsteals tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mcsteals is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mcsteals can't break the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcsteals has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Mcsteals is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Mcsteals tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcsteals doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mcsteals tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mcsteals uses from the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mcsteals stops Smith from standing up.
Mcsteals is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith controls Mcsteals momentarily but Mcsteals frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsteals would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcsteals can do anything to dispel that myth.

Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcsteals defends it well.
Mcsteals avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to control. Mcsteals wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcsteals looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mcsteals tries to kick Smith off but Smith keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith winds up and cracks Mcsteals with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith stops Mcsteals from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mcsteals wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a head kick. That will keep Mcsteals thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mcsteals closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcsteals tries to clinch up

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mcsteals fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcsteals looks to clinch

and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcsteals fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith blocking some punches.

Smith jumps guard and drags Mcsteals to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcsteals is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith striking off his back but it's not causing Mcsteals any problems.
Mcsteals wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mcsteals wants to stand up but Smith is controlling him.
Mcsteals keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith stands up over Mcsteals, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcsteals tries to clinch

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcsteals is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.

Smith decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nolan Smith 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Smith dives in and grabs Mcsteals's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcsteals pushes down on Smith's head and hops out.
Mcsteals closes the distance but Smith moves to the side

and Smith counters with a takedown into side control.
Mcsteals is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcsteals trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsteals is not content to let Smith control the position.
Mcsteals is trying to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mcsteals moved out of range nicely.
Mcsteals keeps the fight on the outside.
Mcsteals tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Smith counters by clinching up.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcsteals smiles and moves away.
Mcsteals darts in trying to clinch

and Smith counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mcsteals!
Smith won't let Mcsteals get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mcsteals is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Jerm Mcsteals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals is bucking up trying to escape but Smith cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mcsteals wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Smith working the ground and pound effectively.
Smith controlling the pace for now.

Smith working for a guillotine from mount but Mcsteals is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcsteals is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Smith landing punches.
Smith looking to control but Mcsteals is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nolan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcsteals tries to buck Smith off but Smith takes his back!
Smith is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Mcsteals. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mcsteals wants to get back to his feet.
Mcsteals is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Mcsteals.

Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Mcsteals is defending it well.
Mcsteals controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Mcsteals is keeping busy.
Nolan Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mcsteals looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nolan Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claude Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Thompson
vs
Mayweather

170 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

165 cm
22
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claude Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Mayweather!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather works over Thompson's head and body with a nice combination.

Mayweather rushes Thompson and presses him up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson throws a hook but Mayweather blocks it.
Thompson dodges the punch combination from Mayweather.
Mayweather tries to clinch up but Thompson circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson delivers a nice body kick.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Mayweather tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mayweather looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mayweather.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Mayweather uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Mayweather slips a jab and a cross from Thompson.
A shot to de liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
Mayweather fails with an attempt to clinch.
Claude Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson throws a jab when Mayweather was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
Thompson lands with a nice body punch.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayweather.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayweather moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jeremy Mayweather has been cut.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Mayweather moves away and avoids it.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Mayweather sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thompson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to slow Mayweather down by chopping away at his legs.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mayweather manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayweather looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
No joy there for Thompson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.

Thompson gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Thompson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Mayweather is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mayweather can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mayweather blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.

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.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson throws a leg kick but Mayweather sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thompson cracks Mayweather with a good jab.
Thompson scores with a decent looking hook.
Mayweather stalks Thompson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Thompson's face. Thompson staggers backwards, shaken.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Mayweather counters with a three punch combo that has Thompson backing up. Thompson nods at Mayweather to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mayweather was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mayweather circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claude Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Mayweather's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mayweather avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayweather steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to slow Mayweather down with leg kicks.

Mayweather pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson cracks Mayweather with a nice body shot.

Mayweather breaks from the clinch.
Claude Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mayweather closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Claude Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Thompson loads up on a big right hand but Mayweather slips the punch.
Mayweather checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mayweather counters with a series of strikes. Thompson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Mayweather is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Thompson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mayweather counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mayweather just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mayweather fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayweather moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mayweather lands a two punch combo.
Mayweather lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mayweather throws a series of punches but Thompson moves out of range.
Mayweather displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thompson.
Mayweather scores with a three punch combo!
Mayweather is working the combinations to good effect here.
Thompson misses with a body shot.

Mayweather instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works on Mayweather's body with a couple of short punches.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Mayweather lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayweather lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Thompson.
Mayweather tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thompson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mayweather stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thompson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thompson letting Mayweather take a breather here.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson is trying to stall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mayweather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mayweather avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mayweather lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mayweather lands with a left to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Mayweather does a little dance to reset his feet.

Mayweather rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayweather fails to pull guard.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mayweather taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayweather lands with a short shot to the head.

Mayweather jumps into guard, dragging Thompson to the mat.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson forces his way into half guard.
Thompson prevents Mayweather from standing back up.
Mayweather taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mayweather avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to advance position but Mayweather won't allow it.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Mayweather's hands, connecting with Mayweather's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Mayweather showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Mayweather's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Mayweather moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mayweather is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Mayweather's ribcage. Mayweather let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thompson misses with a body punch.
Thompson has Mayweather pressed against the cage, preventing Mayweather from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mayweather is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.
Mayweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mayweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mayweather doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayweather sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mayweather looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thompson takes a swing at Mayweather's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to clinch but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Mayweather ducks down to avoid it.
A left and a right from Mayweather both land. Nice combination.
Mayweather takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Mayweather slips under a jab.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Mayweather circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayweather is looking to clinch but Thompson is avoiding it.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Mayweather avoids them all with ease.
Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayweather misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson digs a good body shot into Mayweather's ribs.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body

and Mayweather counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Mayweather's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mayweather gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Claude Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mayweather.
Thompson trying to control the position but instead, Mayweather has worked for underhooks and has pushed Thompson into the cage.
A short right from Mayweather.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Mayweather won't allow it.
Mayweather digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Thompson can't find room to land a body shot as Mayweather controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
Thompson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mayweather prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thompson jumps guard but Mayweather stands there with Thompson around his waist. Thompson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mayweather is looking to control Thompson's arms but Thompson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayweather has his back to the cage.
Thompson tries a body shot but Mayweather blocks it.
Thompson prevents Mayweather from breaking the clinch.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather controls his hands.
Thompson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
Thompson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mayweather.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson tries to land knees in the clinch but Mayweather avoids the damage to the body.

That's four 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.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayweather controls his hands.
Mayweather lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Mayweather lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thompson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayweather is keeping busy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mayweather working hard to break the clinch.
Thompson is leaning against Mayweather and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thompson lands an elbow inside.
Thompson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thompson pulls guard successfully.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Mayweather is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Claude Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Claude Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amr Abraham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amr Abraham has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

House
vs
Abraham

194 cm
21
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vaughn House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amr Abraham!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Abraham misses.
House misses with a takedown attempt - Abraham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abraham takes a swing at House's ribcage but misses.
Abraham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract House.
Amr Abraham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House moves in looking to clinch but Abraham pushes him off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from House.
House shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abraham but Abraham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn House. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham with a hook.
Abraham lands a jab to the head.
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
House fails with a takedown attempt.
Abraham throws a hook to the side of House's head but House sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abraham misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
House looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abraham is fending him off so far but House persists. Nope, Abraham circles away and we're back to standing.
House throws a front kick that sends Abraham stumbling back into the cage.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abraham.
House looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abraham scores with a nice right hand.

Abraham cracks House with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! House looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abraham finish him?

House is rocked!
Abraham throws a big shot that misses.
Oh House is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abraham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. House sees it coming and avoids it easily.
House seems to have got his legs back now.
House ducks under a wild hook from Abraham.
Abraham throws a looping overhand right but House ducks down to avoid it.
Abraham stuffs the takedown attempt from House. House gets slowly back to his feet.
House moves in looking to clinch but Abraham pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abraham clinches with his opponent.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for House. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Abraham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abraham throws a lazy right hand but House sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
House looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abraham is fending him off so far but House persists. Nope, Abraham circles away and we're back to standing.
House avoids a kick to the body.
Abraham stuffs the takedown attempt from House. House gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Abraham.

Abraham lands a big uppercut and House crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but House looks OK. Abraham waves House back to his feet!
House keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abraham.
Abraham throws a jab but it's blocked by House.
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
House slips a jab from Abraham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abraham loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
Abraham misses with a wild combination.
House shoots in and drives through. Abraham sprawls well.
House tries to clinch up.
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
Abraham looks gassed!
House shoots in for a double leg but Abraham sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
House uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abraham.
House misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Abraham misses with a wild combination.
House fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Abraham shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Abraham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
House will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
House working a defensive guard here.
Abraham wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amr Abraham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

House shoots and misses
and Abraham counters with a series of strikes. House will be more careful next time no doubt.
House gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and House takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
House tries for a takedown but Abraham circles away easily

and Abraham counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vaughn House. That's going to take a lot out of him.

House looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
House throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Abraham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abraham must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Abraham 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

House is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abraham is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

House has his foot on Abraham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abraham works his way back into a safe position though.
Abraham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with House. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abraham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abraham is looking to stand up but House won't let him.
Abraham controls from within his opponent's guard.

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.

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

House is working an open guard so Abraham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Abraham misses.
Vaughn House is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abraham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abraham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Abraham circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
House closes the distance but Abraham moves to the side

and Abraham counters by clinching up.
Abraham has House pressed against the cage, preventing House from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
House looking to slow down the pace here.
House misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abraham.
House jumps guard but Abraham stands there with House around his waist. House gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Abraham prevents the takedown attempt.
Abraham avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abraham gets underhooks to prevent House's takedown attempt.
House drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abraham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abraham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abraham has had enough of the clinch but House keeps him there for the moment.
House tries to pull guard but Abraham won't allow it.
Abraham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from House.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amr Abraham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Abraham misses with a double jab.
A jab from Abraham misses.
Abraham will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Abraham lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Abraham loads up on a big right hand but House slips the punch.
House uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abraham.
House gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abraham counters with a left to the body.
House tries for a takedown but Abraham circles away easily

and Abraham counters with a single leg into guard. House didn't expect that.
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!
House being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abraham preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

House is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abraham defends well.
House can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abraham controls the pace.

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.
Abraham wanted to stand there but House had control of the position.

House is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abraham is aware though and is defending well.

House has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abraham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abraham's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abraham trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abraham controls the pace.
Amr Abraham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
House wants to sweep but no luck.
Vaughn House has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
House is trying to keep Abraham in close.
House looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abraham is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amr Abraham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abraham 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amr Abraham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brade Mcquire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brade Mcquire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcquire
vs
Saint Pierre

177 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

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, Brade Mcquire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Saint Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcquire tries to clinch up.
Mcquire shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saint Pierre pinned against the cage. Saint Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mcquire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saint Pierre was well out of range. Poor timing from Mcquire.
Mcquire throws a big shot that misses.
Saint Pierre scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Brade Mcquire has been cut.
Mcquire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saint Pierre moves away.
Saint Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saint Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Saint Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saint Pierre lands with a kick to the temple. Mcquire shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Mcquire.
Saint Pierre lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mcquire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint Pierre dives in and grabs Mcquire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcquire pushes down on Saint Pierre's head and hops out.
Mcquire looks to clinch
and Saint Pierre counters with a three punch combo that has Mcquire backing up. Mcquire nods at Saint Pierre to acknowledge the strikes.
Saint Pierre throws a series of punches but Mcquire moves out of range.

Mcquire gets a clinch.

Saint Pierre jumps into guard, dragging Mcquire to the mat.
Mcquire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saint Pierre is trying to control the position but Mcquire postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcquire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saint Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saint Pierre is trying to keep Mcquire in close.
Mcquire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Saint Pierre is trying to hold Mcquire in close to prevent damage but Mcquire has managed to pass into half guard.
Saint Pierre is refusing to be controlled, as Mcquire sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mcquire is looking for a kimura here.
Mcquire is trying to control the action in half guard but Saint Pierre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mcquire controlling the action here.
Saint Pierre wants to improve his position but Mcquire is controlling well.
Mcquire not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Brade Mcquire just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Mcquire fails with an attempt to clinch.

Mcquire rushes Saint Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mcquire pulls guard.
Mcquire controlling Saint Pierre's posture.
Saint Pierre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Georges Saint Pierre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brade Mcquire'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.

Saint Pierre with a poor takedown

and Mcquire moves into the clinch.
Mcquire changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saint Pierre fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saint Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
Mcquire misses with a takedown attempt
and Saint Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint Pierre tries to clinch but Mcquire moves out of range.
Mcquire tries to clinch there but Saint Pierre circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcquire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saint Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mcquire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mcquire looks to clinch
and Saint Pierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint Pierre looks to clinch

and Mcquire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mcquire.
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Saint Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.

Mcquire drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saint Pierre looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saint Pierre looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saint Pierre!
Saint Pierre sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mcquire is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mcquire wants to control but Saint Pierre postures up.
Saint Pierre misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint Pierre working away.
Saint Pierre is looking to take a break and control but Mcquire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcquire manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saint Pierre's best efforts.
Mcquire gets back to full guard.
Mcquire is adopting a defensive guard.
Saint Pierre trying to control but Mcquire is working from the bottom.
Saint Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcquire is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcquire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mcquire'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.
Mcquire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcquire pulls Saint Pierre in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Brade Mcquire just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A combination from Saint Pierre does no damage.
Mcquire misses with a body shot.
Mcquire with a poor takedown

and Saint Pierre counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mcquire's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brade Mcquire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcquire is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brade Mcquire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brade Mcquire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Mcquire shoots in for a double leg but Saint Pierre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mcquire misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mcquire tries to clinch up.
Saint Pierre clinches but Mcquire breaks the clinch

and Mcquire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saint Pierre won't be happy with that.

Mcquire wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saint Pierre, who protects the arm well.
Mcquire takes a little break here. Saint Pierre wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mcquire is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saint Pierre has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brade Mcquire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint Pierre can't do much from the bottom here.

Mcquire looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Saint Pierre is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mcquire off and has taken his back!

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.
Saint Pierre wants to control but Mcquire is keeping busy.
Saint Pierre misses with punches from the back.
Mcquire trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcquire rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mcquire trying to control but Saint Pierre postures up.
Saint Pierre trying to control from half guard but Mcquire is working away.
Mcquire won't allow Saint Pierre to pass to mount.
Mcquire wants to control but Saint Pierre is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Saint Pierre misses with a double jab.
Mcquire wants to clinch but Saint Pierre slips to the side
and Saint Pierre counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mcquire tries to close the distance and clinch but Saint Pierre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Mcquire pushes Saint Pierre up against the cage in a clinch.

Mcquire jumps into guard, dragging Saint Pierre to the mat.
Mcquire has a closed guard, preventing Saint Pierre from standing up.
Mcquire has Saint Pierre pulled in close to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcquire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Saint Pierre wants to control from the top but Mcquire keeps moving.

Mcquire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Saint Pierre trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcquire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcquire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brade Mcquire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mcquire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brade Mcquire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Render (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Flick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Flick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Render
vs
Flick

225 cm
23
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matthew Render!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Flick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Render tries to score a power double leg takedown but Flick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Render somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Render.
Flick lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Matthew Render has been cut.
Flick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flick lands an overhand right.

Flick has managed to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Render lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Render scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Flick is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Flick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Render.
Render thows a huge punch but Flick dodges it nicely.
Render looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Flick with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Render missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Render missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Render not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flick is defending against the submission attempts here by Render.
Flick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Flick pushes Render off looking to stand but Render dives back in and keeps control.
Render working over Flick with some ground and pound. Flick looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Render not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Render.

Render is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Flick is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matthew Render!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexi Poutine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poutine kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment. Nick Silva will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Poutine
vs
Silva

180 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva misses with a few strikes there.

Poutine feints and as Silva raises his hands in defense, Poutine changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Poutine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poutine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poutine tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Poutine works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Silva manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Some wild striking there from Silva.
Silva throws a right hand that Poutine ducks under and follows up with a left that Poutine also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Alexi Poutine has been cut.

Poutine drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva keeping full guard, as Poutine tries to pass.
Poutine is breathing heavily.

Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva wants to stand but Poutine is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Poutine drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Poutine off! Poutine jumps back into Silva's guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poutine. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poutine defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poutine wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

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

Silva lands a left and a right that send Poutine crashing to the mat, dazed. Silva thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Poutine is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Poutine crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nick Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian YellOw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian YellOw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sharp
vs
YellOw

182 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Star.Inc
{GTI} - HGH Nutrients

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian YellOw!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YellOw takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
Sharp on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by YellOw.
YellOw misses with a wild body shot.
YellOw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
YellOw takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
YellOw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sharp doesn't seem bothered though.
YellOw lands with a right hand.

It looks like Billy Sharp has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
YellOw scores with a shot to the body.
Sharp is breathing heavily.
YellOw thows a body shot but no joy.
YellOw scores with a nice strike.
Sharp dodges the punch combination from YellOw.
YellOw wants to clinch up but Sharp keeps it at a distance.
YellOw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

YellOw cracks Sharp with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sharp looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can YellOw finish him?
Sharp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by YellOw.
YellOw lands with a straight right. Sharp didn't see that one coming.
YellOw takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
YellOw thows a body shot but no joy.
Sharp keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharp avoids the body shot from YellOw.
Sharp avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by YellOw. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of YellOw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YellOw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
YellOw connects with a looping right hand.
YellOw takes a swing at Sharp's ribcage but misses.
YellOw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sharp.
Sharp misses with a wild body shot.
YellOw misses with a hook to the body

and Sharp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for YellOw!
YellOw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sharp in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sharp lands a big shot there that rocks YellOw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sharp fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sharp 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.
YellOw is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp 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.
Sharp working YellOw over with strikes here.
Sharp with shots to the head and body - YellOw looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp looking to finish YellOw with some ground and pound. This is bad for YellOw!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
YellOw is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.
Sharp scoring with strikes but YellOw is staying in there.

Sharp jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but YellOw manages to avoid the submission attempt.
YellOw takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sharp landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
YellOw manages to get back to half guard.
Sharp is trying to control the action in half guard but YellOw is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
YellOw tries to get to full guard but Sharp has control of the leg.

YellOw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sharp trying to pass the guard but YellOw defending well.
Sharp passes to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
YellOw is looking to regain half guard here but Sharp keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharp is chipping away with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
YellOw tries to bench press Sharp off him but Sharp keeps the position.
Sharp advances to full mount.
Sharp lands a big shot there that rocks YellOw but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sharp lands a nice shot to the head.

Sharp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. YellOw can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sharp postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. YellOw looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sharp working away from the top, dropping strikes.
YellOw 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.

Brian YellOw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Sharp's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

YellOw misses with a series of wild punches.
YellOw is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sharp rather than just go for the knockout.
YellOw throws a combination that misses
and Sharp counters with a lovely shot to the body.
YellOw throws a predictable looking body shot

and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into side control. YellOw won't be happy with that.
Sharp looks up at the clock and then as YellOw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sharp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sharp lands some shots froms side control.
YellOw is looking for a sweep.
Sharp cracks YellOw with a big elbow.
Sharp wants to control but YellOw is keeping him busy.
YellOw tries to improve position but can't.
Sharp is looking to take a break and control but YellOw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sharp wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by YellOw, who protects the arm well.
YellOw is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YellOw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Sharp tries for a kimura but YellOw is defending well.
YellOw is looking to regain half guard here but Sharp keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused YellOw some visible discomfort.

Sharp tries for a kimura but YellOw is defending well.

Sharp tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sharp has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YellOw is trying to get back to half guard.

Sharp looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sharp looks up at the clock and then as YellOw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sharp smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Sharp is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. YellOw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
YellOw is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharp moves into full mount!
Sharp looking to control but YellOw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sharp dominating with strikes here.
Sharp lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Sharp working for a guillotine from mount but YellOw is in no mood to give up.
Sharp trying to control but YellOw is having none of it.
YellOw is desperately trying to improve his position but Sharp has a good base and remains in mount.

Sharp looking for a guillotine from mount but YellOw is having none of it.
Sharp working YellOw over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
YellOw gets back to half guard.
YellOw is looking for a sweep. Sharp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
YellOw is staying active underneath Sharp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sharp working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sharp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sharp is looking to advance position but YellOw won't allow it.
Sharp slips a nice elbow through YellOw's hands, connecting with YellOw's forehead.
Sharp working YellOw over with strikes.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
YellOw misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sharp counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharp is trying to work for a single leg takedown but YellOw pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharp tries to break the clinch but YellOw is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Sharp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Sharp's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

YellOw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharp, pushing him back against the cage.

YellOw breaks the clinch.
YellOw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.
Sharp circles away from the clinch attempt.
YellOw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharp moves away.

YellOw has taken the fight to the clinch.
YellOw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sharp up against the cage.
Sharp lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. YellOw smiles and moves away.
YellOw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YellOw clinches but Sharp breaks the clinch

and Sharp counters with a nice double leg into side control. YellOw won't be happy with that.

Sharp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but YellOw is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Sharp is trying to get an arm triangle but YellOw is defending well.

Sharp tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
YellOw sneaks back into half guard.
YellOw wants to get back to full guard.
Sharp lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharp is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Sharp has isolated one of YellOw's arms. YellOw looking to fight him off but Sharp twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Sharp!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Kilgore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayweather kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Shadows - Man of Mystery. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mayweather
vs
Kilgore

170 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Kilgore!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore fails with a takedown attempt.
Mayweather wants to clinch up but Kilgore keeps it at a distance.
Kilgore takes a jab right on the kisser.

Mayweather darts in and clinches Kilgore up against the cage.

Mayweather breaks the clinch.

Mayweather drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kilgore regains half guard, as Mayweather was trying to land strikes.
Kilgore is trying to get back to full guard.
Kilgore is pressing down on Mayweather's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kilgore is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mayweather throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kilgore's body to avoid the submission. Kilgore has instead reached around Mayweather's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kilgore arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tyson Kilgore!

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C
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A | B

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FIGHT
RATING
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