NAF: Midweek Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hewson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rockert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockert comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cant be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hewson
vs
Rockert

172 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hewson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steve Rockert!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockert shoots in for a takedown but Hewson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hewson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hewson wants it to stay on the feet.
Rockert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hewson as he avoids it easily.
Paul Hewson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rockert.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hewson.
Hewson feints and then cracks Rockert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockert down.
Hewson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rockert looks gassed!
Rockert closes the distance and clinches up with Hewson, looking for a takedown. Rockert pushes Hewson against the cage but Hewson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hewson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hewson lands a leg kick that knocks Rockert off balance momentarily.
Hewson connects with a solid leg kick.
Hewson digs a good body shot into Rockert's ribs.
Hewson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hewson with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Rockert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Hewson - just one landing.
Hewson lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Rockert out cold! Rockert is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Paul Hewson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dzelaludin Smajlovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Black
vs
Smajlovic

195 cm
25
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dzelaludin Smajlovic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smajlovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smajlovic tries for a takedown but Black circles away easily

and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smajlovic tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Smajlovic is trying to stand.

Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smajlovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Smajlovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smajlovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Smajlovic is trying to stand up here but Black is controlling him well.
Smajlovic holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black working over Smajlovic with some ground and pound. Smajlovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Black wants to control but Smajlovic is keeping him busy.
Black lands with a punch from half guard.

Black 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. Smajlovic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Black!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Black!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffy Daumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ortiz
vs
Daumer

190 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

>>> Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 (159++ Recovery $40)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeffy Daumer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daumer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daumer moves into range and connects with a jab.

It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.

Daumer gets caught flat footed, as Ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortiz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daumer trying to keep a closed guard but Ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Daumer is retaining full guard.
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Ortiz won't allow Daumer to sweep him here.
Ortiz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ortiz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daumer on the ground.

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

Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ortiz showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz scoring with strikes to the body and head.

It looks like Jeffy Daumer has been cut.
Daumer won't allow Ortiz to pass to mount.
Ortiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daumer wants to control but Ortiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daumer is trying to control but Ortiz passes into side control!

Ortiz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Daumer is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ortiz clinches up with Daumer and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Daumer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daumer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but Daumer has wrist control.
Ortiz controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daumer trying to control the position.
Ortiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Daumer is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daumer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ortiz.

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

Ortiz clinches.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Daumer to keep the fight standing.

Ortiz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Daumer from controlling successfully.
Ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daumer is one step ahead there.
Daumer tries to stand but Ortiz is controlling from the bottom.
Daumer won't allow Ortiz to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ortiz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ortiz tries to get out of the position.

Ortiz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ortiz managing to control the position.
Daumer stopping the sweep attempt from Ortiz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tito Ortiz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ortiz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daumer on his heels. He'll look to pass Daumer's guard now, I'm sure.
Daumer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Daumer wants to sweep but no luck.
Daumer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ortiz won't allow Daumer to get back to his feet.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That has opened up Jeffy Daumer's cut even more.
Ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daumer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ortiz stands up from Daumer's guard - Ortiz perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daumer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ortiz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daumer has momentary wrist control but Ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but Daumer is working from the bottom.
Ortiz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

We're going to have a standup here because Tito Ortiz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ortiz tries to clinch but Daumer moves out of range.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Daumer is avoiding it.

Ortiz clinches up with Daumer and pushes him back against the cage.

Ortiz wants the takedown. Daumer is fighting it off but Ortiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Daumer's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Daumer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
Daumer is breathing heavily.
Daumer trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz stays in close to Daumer's body and controls the position.

Ortiz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Daumer lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ortiz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daumer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Daumer taking shots to the head.

The cut above Jeffy Daumer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jeffy Daumer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tito Ortiz!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Pan Teon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Kuzmenkenko (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.

Teon
vs
Kuzmenkenko

179 cm
18
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pan Teon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrei Kuzmenkenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Teon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzmenkenko.
Nice defenses there by Teon.

Teon moves into range and clinches up with Kuzmenkenko.
Teon has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenkenko.
Teon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmenkenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teon blocks a body shot from Kuzmenkenko.
Teon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Teon has Kuzmenkenko pushed against the cage.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a knee to the head.
Teon can't break the clinch.
Teon blocks a body shot from Kuzmenkenko.
Teon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuzmenkenkos head.
Teon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Teon working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuzmenkenko tries to throw a body punch but Teon avoids it by throwing Kuzmenkenko back against the cage.
Kuzmenkenko tries to throw a body punch but Teon avoids it by throwing Kuzmenkenko back against the cage.
Kuzmenkenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teon backwards.

Teon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuzmenkenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teon scores with a punch to the head.
Teon thows a body shot but no joy.

Teon clinches up against the cage.
Teon misses with some punches.
Teon is trying to force a seperation but Kuzmenkenko has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Teon as Kuzmenkenko tries to tie him up.
Kuzmenkenko stalls.
Stalling in the clinch from Teon.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenkenko tries to throw a body punch but Teon avoids it by throwing Kuzmenkenko back against the cage.
Teon misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmenkenko trying to control the position but instead, Teon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kuzmenkenko into the cage.
Kuzmenkenko blocking some punches.
Teon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Teon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuzmenkenko throws a head punch that misses.
Kuzmenkenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuzmenkenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Teon scores with a nice short uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teon lands a left hand.
Teon throws a head punch that misses.
Teon blocks a body shot from Kuzmenkenko.
Teon content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Teon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Teon fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuzmenkenko throws a one two combo.
Andrei Kuzmenkenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kuzmenkenko tries to keep at a distance but Teon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kuzmenkenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Teon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Teon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Teon lands with a light punch inside.
Kuzmenkenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Teon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuzmenkenko cracks Teon with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kuzmenkenko takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Teon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuzmenkenko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Teon's efforts to push away.
Kuzmenkenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Teon controls his hands.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuzmenkenko has Teon pushed against the cage.
Teon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Teon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Teon blocks an uppercut.
Teon misses with some punches.
Teon tries to circle away but Kuzmenkenko has him pinned against the cage.
Kuzmenkenko landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pan Teon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Teon has managed to clinch.
Kuzmenkenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuzmenkenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Teon struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuzmenkenko controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Teon.
Kuzmenkenko looking to throw knees to the head but Teon is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kuzmenkenko fails to land.
Teon prevents a body shot from Kuzmenkenko.
Kuzmenkenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuzmenkenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pan Teon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kuzmenkenko looking to throw knees to the head but Teon is blocking nicely.
Kuzmenkenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenkenko lands with a right to the head.
Kuzmenkenko is working Teon over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Teon.
Teon wants to get back to striking at distance but Kuzmenkenko won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Teon.
Teon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuzmenkenko's elbow.
Kuzmenkenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzmenkenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuzmenkenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Teon working aggressively here.
Teon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kuzmenkenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Teon scores with a shoulder strike.
Teon can't find room to land a body shot as Kuzmenkenko controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Teon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuzmenkenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuzmenkenko cracks Teon with a nice body shot.
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!
Teon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teon stalling in the clinch.
Kuzmenkenko throws a head punch that misses.
Teon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Teon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmenkenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmenkenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuzmenkenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Teon's face.
Kuzmenkenko working aggressively here.
Kuzmenkenko slows down the pace here.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teon.
Teon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Teon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Teon.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Teon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kuzmenkenko backwards.
Teon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzmenkenko.
Teon has Kuzmenkenko pressed against the cage.
Teon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzmenkenko.
Kuzmenkenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Teon backwards.
Teon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuzmenkenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuzmenkenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Teon wants to stall.
Teon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Teon blocks a body shot from Kuzmenkenko.
Kuzmenkenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Teon fails to land.
Kuzmenkenko pushes off an throws an elbow but Teon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Teon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuzmenkenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuzmenkenko scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Teon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Teon lands with a right to the head.
Kuzmenkenko misses with a punch to the body.
Kuzmenkenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kuzmenkenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Teon misses with some punches.
Kuzmenkenko wants to stall.
Teon has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenkenko.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Pan Teon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Teon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Teon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuzmenkenko.

Kuzmenkenko drops Teon with a beautiful combination! Teon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kuzmenkenko is looking for the KO!

Teon is rocked!

It looks like Pan Teon has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuzmenkenko throws a right hand that Teon ducks under and follows up with a left that Teon also avoids with ease.
Oh Teon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kuzmenkenko wants to clinch.
Teon seems to have got his legs back now.
Kuzmenkenko wants to clinch up but Teon keeps it at a distance.
Teon misses with a wild body shot.
Kuzmenkenko tries to clinch up.
Teon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Teon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Teon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuzmenkenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Teon.
Kuzmenkenko tries to clinch but Teon moves out of range.

Kuzmenkenko gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kuzmenkenko can't find room to land a body shot as Teon controls the action.
Teon pushes Kuzmenkenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kuzmenkenko stalling against the cage.
Teon tries to work over Kuzmenkenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Teon scores with a hook to the body.
Teon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuzmenkenko scores with a knee to the head.
Teon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kuzmenkenko.
Teon misses with the head strike.
Kuzmenkenko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kuzmenkenko tries to work over Teon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Teon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teon gets a clinch.
Teon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kuzmenkenko.
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!
Kuzmenkenko misses with the head strike.
Teon lands a left hand.

Teon breaks the clinch.
Teon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuzmenkenko.
Kuzmenkenko throws a series of punches but Teon avoids them all with ease.
Teon closes the distance and clinches up with Kuzmenkenko, looking for a takedown. Teon pushes Kuzmenkenko against the cage but Kuzmenkenko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuzmenkenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Teon keeps the fight on the outside.
Teon tries to bum rush Kuzmenkenko with a series of wild strikes but Kuzmenkenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuzmenkenko throws a right hand that Teon ducks under and follows up with a left that Teon also avoids with ease.
Teon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teon keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuzmenkenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pan Teon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Teon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Teon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuzmenkenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kuzmenkenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuzmenkenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Teon doesn't seem bothered though.
Andrei Kuzmenkenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice combination there by Kuzmenkenko.
Kuzmenkenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Teon throws a sloppy body shot
and Kuzmenkenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuzmenkenko throws a series of strikes that have Teon backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmenkenko scores with a shot to the body.
Teon finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kuzmenkenko's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Teon falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kuzmenkenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Appley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Appley's entrance music is Headlines. A fine choice. Scott Pilgrim is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Appley
vs
Pilgrim

175 cm
25
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
130 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brett Appley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pilgrim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Appley counters with a one-two to the body.
Pilgrim darts in trying to clinch

and Appley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pilgrim's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilgrim looking to control.
Pilgrim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pilgrim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Appley with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Appley with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Appley with a nice head shot there.

Pilgrim is working an open guard so Appley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Appley misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Appley misses with the combination.
Pilgrim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Appley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pilgrim somewhat.
Brett Appley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Pilgrim.
Pilgrim takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but Appley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Appley fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pilgrim sprawls well initially but Appley persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Appley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pilgrim looks gassed!
Pilgrim is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Appley scores with a couple of nice shots.
Appley is trying to control. Pilgrim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Appley passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Appley dominating with strikes here.
Appley scoring with strikes but Pilgrim is staying in there.
Appley 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.
Appley cracks Pilgrim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pilgrim throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Pilgrim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Appley raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Appley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Appley is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pilgrim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Appley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Appley prevents Pilgrim from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim is in a horrible position here. Appley smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Appley with the ground and pound from mount.

Pilgrim is rocked!
Appley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pilgrim is still in real trouble! Can Appley finish him?
Appley in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pilgrim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Appley throws a strike but Pilgrim avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Pilgrim seems to have recovered his senses.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Appley from controlling successfully.
Appley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Appley 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Appley trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pilgrim is controlling Appley's posture.

Brett Appley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pilgrim is looking to clinch but Appley is avoiding it.
Appley tries to bum rush Pilgrim with a series of wild strikes but Pilgrim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Appley but Appley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Appley cracks Pilgrim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Appley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pilgrim quickly recovers to half guard.
Pilgrim wants to control but Appley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Appley tries to pass to full mount but Pilgrim defends it.
Appley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Appley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pilgrim's head.
Appley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Appley thows a huge punch but Pilgrim dodges it nicely.
Appley is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pilgrim reverses the position - he's now on top in Appley's guard.
Appley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Appley'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.
Pilgrim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

We're going to have a standup here because Brett Appley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pilgrim looks to clinch
letting Appley counter with a right hand.
Scott Pilgrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilgrim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pilgrim has a takedown stuffed.
Pilgrim is breathing heavily.
Pilgrim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Appley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pilgrim fails to land the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Appley looking to score a takedown here. Pilgrim is defending well but Appley drives through and ends up in Pilgrim's guard.
Pilgrim keeping moving, preventing Appley from controlling successfully.
Appley content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Brett Appley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Appley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Appley wants it to stay on the feet.
Brett Appley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Pilgrim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Appley stuffs the takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Appley.
Pilgrim avoids the body shot from Appley.
Appley tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brett Appley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Appley throws out a loose jab but Pilgrim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pilgrim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Appley misses with a double jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Appley lands a body shot.
Appley scores with a hook to the body. Pilgrim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pilgrim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Appley throws a hook but Pilgrim avoids it easily.
Appley throws a looping overhand right but Pilgrim ducks down to avoid it.
Pilgrim blocks a jab.
Pilgrim with a poor takedown

so Appley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Appley trying to control but Pilgrim is working from the bottom.
Appley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Appley 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pilgrim looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Appley throws a jab when Pilgrim was well out of range.
Pilgrim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Appley counters with a three punch combo that has Pilgrim backing up. Pilgrim nods at Appley to acknowledge the strikes.
Pilgrim dives in and grabs Appley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Appley pushes down on Pilgrim's head and hops out.
Appley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pilgrim can do to turn this around?
Appley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pilgrim is looking to clinch.
Pilgrim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pilgrim misses with a takedown

and Appley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pilgrim!
Brett Appley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Pilgrim.
Appley postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pilgrim looks a forlorn figure.
Brett Appley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Appley trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Appley working for a guillotine from mount but Pilgrim is in no mood to give up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Appley cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Pilgrim that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Appley landing punches.
Appley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Appley lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Appley fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Appley cracks Pilgrim with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Appley punishing his opponent with strikes.
Appley is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Appley cracks Pilgrim with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brett Appley!
Brett Appley opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Clyde Irving (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomi McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Irving comes to the cage accompanied by Psychosocial. McDonald has chosen The Daily Mail as his entrance music. Tomi McDonald will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Irving
vs
McDonald

167 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
143 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clyde Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tomi McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Irving as he jumps to the side.
Irving will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tomi McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irving defends it nicely.
McDonald looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irving is fending him off so far but McDonald persists. Nope, Irving circles away and we're back to standing.
Clyde Irving has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomi McDonald.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Irving sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McDonald fails with the takedown.
Irving wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.

Irving clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irving working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Irving is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Irving lands an uppercut.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Irving.
Irving content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Irving scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irving.
McDonald can't get the takedown.
Irving slowing the pace effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irving lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald wants a takedown.
Irving is working McDonald over against the cage.
McDonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Irving is defending well.
Irving lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
McDonald looks gassed!
Irving stalls.
Irving digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Irving.
McDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McDonald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Irving lands a body punch.
Irving scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Irving gets underhooks to prevent McDonald's takedown attempt.
Irving softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Irving lands a nice uppercut.
McDonald is looking for a takedown.
Irving lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald is trying to pull guard but Irving turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Irving lands with a left to the head.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Irving.
McDonald takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Irving.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irving presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Irving lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irving lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Irving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irving scores with a nice hook to the head.
Irving digs a right hand underneath McDonald's ribcage. McDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Irving.
Irving manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Irving lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald wants a takedown.
Irving is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irving lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
Irving taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clyde Irving dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Irving throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Irving won't allow it.
McDonald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irving pushes McDonald back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Irving lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Irving scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald goes for a takedown in the clinch but Irving prevents it.
Clyde Irving has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomi McDonald.
McDonald has Irving pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Irving manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice right hand lands inside from Irving.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Irving working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald being controlled against the cage.
Irving lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irving lands an uppercut.
Irving lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Irving is defending well.
McDonald wants a takedown.
Irving lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Irving lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Irving just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Irving scores with a nice short uppercut.
Irving is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Irving is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald jumps guard but Irving turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irving is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Irving lands a shoulder strike.
McDonald wants to take the fight to the mat but Irving manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Irving.
Irving stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Irving taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Irving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Irving.
A short right from Irving.
Irving lands with a light punch inside.

McDonald is rocked!
Irving lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Irving finish him?
Irving's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Clyde Irving has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Irving lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irving working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Irving avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Irving.
Irving lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irving controlling the action here for a moment.
Irving lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McDonald to his knees! Irving keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clyde Irving!
Clyde Irving decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett has chosen Sound Of Madness as his entrance music. Matt Gordon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gordon
vs
Howlett

190 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

175 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

Real Fighters Nutrition

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 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon avoids the body shot from Howlett.
Gordon checks a low kick from Howlett.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Howlett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gordon was well out of range. Poor timing from Howlett.
Howlett throws a head kick but Gordon moves out of range.
Gordon throws a nice looking combination but Howlett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Howlett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
Gordon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Howlett.

Gordon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Howlett's half guard.

Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gordon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Howlett is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.

Gordon seems to be working for a kimura but Howlett defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett tries to kick Gordon off but Gordon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett is refusing to be controlled, as Gordon sits in half guard.

Gordon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Howlett pushes Gordon off looking to stand but Gordon dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Howlett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
Howlett pushes Gordon off but Gordon dives into side control.
Howlett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howlett is looking to get back to his feet here but Gordon is keeping cool and he's managed to take Howlett's back.

Gordon looking for the RNC.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Howlett covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Howlett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gordon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Howlett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Howlett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon looking to control.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing Howlett from standing up.
Gordon throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Howlett tries to stand but Gordon is controlling from the bottom.

Howlett stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Gordon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Howlett shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gordon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howlett is breathing heavily.
Gordon has a closed guard, preventing Howlett from standing up.
Matt Gordon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gordon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gordon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Howlett wanted to stand there but Gordon had control of the position.

Gordon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howlett is aware though and is defending well.
Gordon trying to keep a closed guard but Howlett is proving a slippery customer.

Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.
Howlett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gordon is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gordon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Howlett defends well.

Howlett decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gordon, up you get!
Howlett lands with a cross.

Howlett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Howlett trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gordon's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Howlett wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Gordon's closed guard. He's half up but Gordon has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Gordon pivots and extends the arm, Howlett falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Gordon! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Gordon!