MCC 65: Belcher vs Lauzon PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Nymann Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nymann Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - A Warriors Call. Lannister has chosen Politicians in my eyes -Death as his entrance music. Tyrion Lannister has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kasper Nymann Jr's chin.

Nymann Jr
vs
Lannister

188 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

172 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kasper Nymann Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lannister throws a series of punches but Nymann Jr moves out of range.

Nymann Jr rushes Lannister and presses him up against the cage.
Nymann Jr is trying to break free.

Nymann Jr ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nymann Jr no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lannister won't allow Nymann Jr to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nymann Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Lannister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lannister drops back looking for a leg! Nymann Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nymann Jr manages to kick Lannister off! Lannister jumps back into Nymann Jr's guard.
Nymann Jr trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nymann Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nymann Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Nymann Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nymann Jr looking to control.
Lannister stays in close to Nymann Jr's body and controls the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Kasper Nymann Jr wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No joy there for Lannister, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nymann Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Lannister moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Nymann Jr! Lannister continues to tee off on Nymann Jr, landing with a left and a right! Lannister connects with a right hand that leaves Nymann Jr sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Lannister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyrion Lannister!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mattias Markstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Halidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mattias Markstrom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mamed Halidov's chin.

Markstrom
vs
Halidov

180 cm
28
170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

193 cm
25
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mattias Markstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mamed Halidov!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markstrom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Halidov swivels and escapes.
Markstrom dives in and grabs Halidov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Halidov pushes down on Markstrom's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halidov.

Markstrom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Halidov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Markstrom defends it easily.

Halidov is looking for a triangle but Markstrom pushes his legs off easily.

Halidov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Markstrom doesn't defend quickly enough and Halidov has managed to lock this one up! Can Markstrom escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Halidov on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mamed Halidov!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Horwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Horwick
vs
Armstrong

180 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horwick shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Armstrong pinned against the cage. Armstrong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Horwick but Horwick pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horwick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Horwick defends it nicely.
Horwick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Horwick wants it to stay on the feet.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Horwick fails to land the takedown.
Horwick fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Horwick.
Horwick shoots for a double leg takedown but Armstrong sprawls well. He's pushed Horwick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horwick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Jack Horwick has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong misses with a low kick as Horwick jumps back.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horwick was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Horwick drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.
Armstrong wants to break free but Horwick has control.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.

Horwick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horwick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Armstrong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Horwick.

Armstrong lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Horwick sprawling to the canvas. Armstrong follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Horwick hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horwick wants to get back to his feet.
Armstrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Horwick's head.
Horwick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Horwick defending well though.
Horwick punching from the bottom.

Armstrong is working for a kimura but Horwick is defending it quite comfortably.
Armstrong looks to land a strike but Horwick avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
Armstrong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armstrong connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Horwick keeping full guard, as Armstrong tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Armstrong scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Armstrong throws and elbow that misses. Horwick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Armstrong's guard. Nice move by Horwick!
Horwick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Horwick wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving.
Armstrong is controlling Horwick's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horwick looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Horwick wriggles free and stands up.

Armstrong scores with a takedown into Horwick's guard.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Armstrong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Armstrong passes Horwick's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Armstrong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Horwick's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horwick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Armstrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Horwick displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Armstrong.
Tyler Armstrong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong shoots in but Horwick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyler Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Horwick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horwick tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Armstrong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Horwick is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Armstrong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Armstrong's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horwick struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tyler Armstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Horwick controlling the positon.
Armstrong is trying to get back to his feet but Horwick has full control of the position and if anything, Armstrong has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick controls the position.

Horwick tightening his grip on Armstrong, looking for the choke.
Horwick biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Horwick is persistently looking for the submission but Armstrong is defending it well.
Horwick wants to control but Armstrong is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Horwick looking for the choke from the back.
Horwick trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Horwick is really struggling to control Armstrong but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Horwick is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Armstrong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Horwick working for a choke but Armstrong is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will Horwick go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Horwick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Armstrong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Horwick throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Armstrong.
An inside leg kick from Horwick misses.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Horwick shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Horwick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Armstrong somewhat.
Armstrong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Horwick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Armstrong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Horwick back to the cage. Armstrong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Jack Horwick's cut is getting worse.
Armstrong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jack Horwick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Horwick sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Armstrong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Horwick punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horwick shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horwick has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horwick misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Horwick manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horwick fails with the takedown.
Horwick closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Armstrong leaves Horwick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong shoots in for a double leg but Horwick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong shoots for a double leg takedown but Horwick sprawls well. He's pushed Armstrong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Horwick clinches.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Horwick manages to get underhooks.

Horwick pulls guard.
Horwick is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Armstrong landing some decent shots from guard.

Horwick working for a triangle but Armstrong defends it easily.
Horwick has momentary wrist control but Armstrong slips an elbow through the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throwing strikes from guard but Horwick blocks nicely.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong postures up in Horwick's guard and throws a big left but Horwick blocks it.
Armstrong working some strikes from top position.
Horwick not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armstrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Armstrong is looking to work some ground and pound but Horwick has wrist control.
Armstrong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong trying to control but Horwick is working from the bottom.
Horwick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armstrong manages to get himself to full guard.
Armstrong seems keen to control Horwick's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tyler Armstrong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Armstrong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Armstrong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Horwick avoids it really well and circles away.
Horwick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck for Armstrong with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Horwick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Armstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Armstrong 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Armstrong!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Travis Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dmitrigorbachovovonovich's choice of entrance music: Wai Khru ram muay. Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Travis Parker's chin.

Parker
vs
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich

187 cm
22
200 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sergei Dmitrigorbachovovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dmitrigorbachovovonovich pinned against the cage. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich just misses with a punch to the body.

Parker gets the takedown into side control.
Parker wants to control for a moment but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Parker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich keeps working.
Parker performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is defending against the submission attempts here by Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Parker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Parker is trying to control. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Parker is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to kick Parker off but Parker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Parker is looking for a kimura but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Parker to get the leverage.
Parker is looking to take a break and control but Dmitrigorbachovovonovich is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Parker is looking for a kimura here.
Parker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Dmitrigorbachovovonovich tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Parker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Parker!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jordie St Pietro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Slaughterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pietro's entrance music is GSP TRIBUTE. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slaughterson's choice of entrance music: Slayer - Piece by piece . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

St Pietro
vs
Slaughterson

179 cm
26
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

188 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordie St Pietro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rico Slaughterson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pietro slips a jab and a cross from Slaughterson.
A thudding body kick lands there by St Pietro!
Some wild striking there from Slaughterson.
St Pietro just misses with a punch to the body.

St Pietro closes the distance and clinches.
Slaughterson tries to break free but St Pietro pushes him back against the cage.
Slaughterson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from St Pietro.
St Pietro tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughterson tries to break free but St Pietro pushes him back against the cage.

Slaughterson breaks the clinch.

Slaughterson tries to keep at a distance but St Pietro has taken the fight into the clinch.
St Pietro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Slaughterson gets underhooks to prevent St Pietro's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordie St Pietro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pietro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slaughterson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slaughterson stops a takedown attempt from St Pietro.
St Pietro keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slaughterson's efforts to push away.
St Pietro keeps control of Slaughterson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
St Pietro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slaughterson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Slaughterson throws a right hand that St Pietro ducks under and follows up with a left that St Pietro also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St Pietro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slaughterson prevents a takedown attempt there.

St Pietro turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

St Pietro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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!
Slaughterson is pushing St Pietro's head away, looking to escape. St Pietro manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

St Pietro in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Slaughterson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordie St Pietro!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viserion Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Falco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Targaryen
vs
Falco

198 cm
18
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

192 cm
21
277 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viserion Targaryen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dino Falco!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Targaryen with that takedown attempt.
Targaryen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falco counters with an inside leg kick.
Falco misses with an uppercut. Targaryen saw that one coming.
Targaryen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserion Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Targaryen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Falco tries to get to full guard but Targaryen has control of the leg.
Falco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Targaryen prevents Falco from improving his position.

Targaryen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falco is just riding it out for now. Targaryen eventually gives up the hold.
Targaryen prevents Falco from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco gets back to full guard.
Falco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
Targaryen 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Falco is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen trying to control the position.
Falco passes into half guard.
Targaryen trying to control here.
Falco prevents Targaryen from improving his position.
Falco throwing shots but Targaryen is blocking nicely.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Falco is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falco trying to control from half guard but Targaryen is working away.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Targaryen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Falco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Targaryen wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falco wants to pass to mount but Targaryen is defending the position.
Targaryen tries to roll over but Falco keeps him under control.
Targaryen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Falco scores with a couple of nice shots.
Targaryen trying to control here.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Targaryen keeps working.
Targaryen is looking to control Falco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well.
Falco is nestled in close to Targaryen, 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.

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

Targaryen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Targaryen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Targaryen tries to keep at a distance but Falco has taken the fight into the clinch.
Targaryen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Falco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Targaryen wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viserion Targaryen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Falco gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Targaryen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Falco scoring with punches to the head and body.
Falco wants to control from the top but Targaryen keeps moving.
Falco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Falco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Targaryen's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falco stays in close to Targaryen's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dino Falco was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Targaryen on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Viserion Targaryen has been cut.

Falco fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targaryen sprawls well initially but Falco persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Falco is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen trying to control but Falco postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falco thows a huge punch but Targaryen dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Falco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Falco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Targaryen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dino Falco wasn't active enough on the ground.
Targaryen misses with a takedown attempt

and Falco counters with a nice right hand that sends Targaryen toppling to the canvas! Targaryen scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Falco finish him?!
Targaryen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Falco defends it nicely.
Dino Falco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Falco misses with an uppercut.
Viserion Targaryen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Targaryen is rocked!
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!
Targaryen leaves his chin hanging out and Falco seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Targaryen crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dino Falco!

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RATING
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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nate Kyzer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyzer comes to the cage accompanied by Ricochet. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kyzer
vs
Johnson

167 cm
20
145 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate Kyzer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyzer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.

It looks like Andy Johnson has been cut.
Johnson scores with a one two! Kyzer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kyzer is defended easily by Johnson.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kyzer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kyzer gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kyzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kyzer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Johnson gets caught napping as Kyzer dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kyzer slips nicely into half guard.
Kyzer stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson wants to control but Kyzer is keeping busy.
Kyzer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Kyzer is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Kyzer is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is not content to let Kyzer control the position.
Kyzer trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it.
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!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson lands with an overhand left.
Kyzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Kyzer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kyzer takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyzer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Kyzer throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Andy Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
Johnson slips a straight right by Kyzer.
Kyzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws the left hand but Kyzer avoids the punch easily.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyzer is just out of range.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kyzer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Kyzer. Kyzer gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Kyzer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Kyzer avoids it well.
Johnson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Johnson throws a right hand that Kyzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyzer also avoids with ease.
Kyzer throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyzer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Kyzer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Johnson quickly recovers to half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson looks gassed!
Kyzer is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Johnson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Kyzer does no damage.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kyzer throws out the jab.
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 Nate Kyzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kyzer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Johnson.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Kyzer moved out of range.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Johnson takes a swing at Kyzer's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kyzer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kyzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyzer was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.

Kyzer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kyzer lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Kyzer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kyzer trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson pulls Kyzer in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Kyzer tries to pass.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyzer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kyzer.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Kyzer. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kyzer is defended easily by Johnson.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Kyzer backpedaling.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kyzer.
Andy Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Kyzer ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Kyzer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Kyzer scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nate Kyzer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyzer tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kyzer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Kyzer's body. Kyzer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice cross by Kyzer.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyzer circles away.
Nice cross by Johnson.
Kyzer misses the jab.
Kyzer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson catches Kyzer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
The fighters circling - Kyzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kyzer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kyzer off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Kyzer off the cage and back into rage.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Kyzer shoots in.
Johnson connects with a right hand. Kyzer shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Kyzer as he connects with a hook.
Kyzer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Kyzer is out of range.
Johnson lands with a cross.
Kyzer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook but Kyzer avoids it easily.
Kyzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Kyzer jumps back.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kyzer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
Kyzer takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson lands an overhand right.
Johnson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyzer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson lands a jab to Kyzer's midsection.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kyzer eats them both and turns towards Johnson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andy Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyzer throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.
Kyzer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyzer misses with a looping right.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Kyzer slips the punch.
Kyzer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kyzer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Kyzer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson lands a two punch combo.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kyzer on the side of the head.
Kyzer misses with a wild combination.
Kyzer blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kyzer is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Kyzer circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kyzer circles away.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kyzer.
Kyzer scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.

Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kyzer to the mat! Kyzer manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyzer is on top in guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kyzer from controlling successfully.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Kyzer throws a big right hand that misses.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Kyzer from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kyzer wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nate Kyzer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Kyzer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson throws a push kick but Kyzer slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Kyzer.
Johnson lands a jab.
Kyzer swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson scores with the left hand. Kyzer knows he should have avoided that one.
Johnson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kyzer.
Johnson dips to his left and cracks Kyzer with an uppercut!
Johnson misses with a hook. Kyzer ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kyzer is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Kyzer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.

Kyzer stands up and waves to Johnson to follow him.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kyzer.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Kyzer's ribs.
Kyzer tried to score with a low kick but Johnson checks it.
Kyzer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Johnson catches Kyzer right on the button with a cross.
Kyzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kyzer throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
Kyzer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kyzer.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kyzer misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kyzer fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Andy Johnson just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Andy Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kyzer needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses with the combination.
Kyzer clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyzer.
Kyzer misses with a straight right.
Johnson's corner calls for a 1-2. Johnson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Kyzer misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson throws a right hand that Kyzer ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyzer also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Kyzer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kyzer dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Kyzer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Kyzer didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Kyzer misses with a looping right.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyzer.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyzer misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Kyzer misses its intended target.
Johnson cracks Kyzer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck for Kyzer with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Kyzer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Kyzer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kyzer. Kyzer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Kyzer backs away looking to recover.
Kyzer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kyzer looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Kyzer blocks a jab.
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kyzer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Kyzer moves out of range of the leg kick from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.

Kyzer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Kyzer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Kyzer is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kyzer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kyzer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kyzer working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is pushing Kyzer's head away, looking to escape. Kyzer manages to hold on to the position though.
Kyzer wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kyzer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kyzer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kyzer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kyzer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson throws a combination that misses
and Kyzer counters with a one-two to the body.
Kyzer jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson slips a straight right by Kyzer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nate Kyzer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andy Johnson's cut.
That's time! Kyzer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kyzer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyzer is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kyzer prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Kyzer throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.

Kyzer is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kyzer to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kyzer prevents Johnson from improving his position.
Kyzer is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyzer trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Kyzer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Kyzer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johnson is looking to control Kyzer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Kyzer is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with Kyzer in his half guard.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyzer is working away from the top position though.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kyzer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johnson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kyzer wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kyzer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Johnson!
Kyzer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kyzer controlling the position easily from mount.
Kyzer raining down shots from the mount!
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyzer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Johnson regains half guard.
Kyzer trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Kyzer trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Nate Kyzer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kyzer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyzer working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Kyzer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kyzer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nate Kyzer!
Nate Kyzer retains his featherweight title!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Russell Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Lauzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Belcher
vs
Lauzon

190 cm
21
213 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Russell Belcher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Lauzon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher throws the left hand but Lauzon avoids the punch easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lauzon.
Decent striking displayed by Belcher there.
Lauzon moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Lauzon.

Lauzon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lauzon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belcher is looking for a sweep.
Belcher can't do much from the bottom here.

Lauzon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belcher is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lauzon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belcher tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lauzon is working to tighten is grip on Belcher's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Belcher has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lauzon is really squeezing tight and eventually Belcher passes out! Lauzon breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Lauzon!
Matt Lauzon is the new light heavyweight champion!