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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lesley Nilson (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.

Skinner
vs
Nilson

181 cm
19
266 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Skinner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Nilson !
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilson looks for the body kick but Skinner saw that one coming.

Nilson moves into the clinch.
Nilson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nilson keeps control of Skinner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Craig Skinner has been cut.
Skinner tries a body shot but Nilson blocks it.
Skinner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nilson misses with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Skinner.
Nilson taking a breather.
Nilson landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nilson misses with a knee strike.
Nilson trying to land knees to the body.
Skinner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skinner tries to circle away but Nilson has him pinned against the cage.
Skinner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner tries to break free but Nilson pushes him back against the cage.
Skinner is trying to break free.
Skinner misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner can't break the clinch.
Nilson scores with a knee to the head.
Skinner is trying to push Nilson away but Nilson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Skinner lands a body shot.
Nilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Skinner's efforts to push away.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but Skinner blocks with his arms.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skinner can't break the clinch.
Skinner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nilson 's elbow.
A knee to the head by Nilson .
Skinner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Skinner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilson misses with a knee to the head.
Nilson misses with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nilson scores with a knee to the head.
Skinner avoiding damage as Nilson throws knees to the body.

Skinner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skinner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Skinner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skinner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Skinner can pounce on him.

Nilson rushes Skinner and presses him up against the cage.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skinner is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilson has double underhooks.
Nilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Skinner is breathing heavily.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skinner is trying to break the clinch but Nilson is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilson blocks a body shot from Skinner.
Skinner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skinner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nilson looking to throw knees to the head but Skinner is blocking nicely.
Skinner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nilson is defending well for now.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilson blocks a body shot from Skinner.
Skinner tries a body shot but Nilson blocks it.
Skinner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Skinner is looking to break free of the clinch but Nilson has double underhooks.
Skinner tries to break free but Nilson pushes him back against the cage.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but Skinner blocks it.
Skinner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nilson has him pressed against the cage.
Nilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skinner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nilson blocks a body shot from Skinner.

Skinner breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Skinner misses the target.
Nilson scores with a head kick. Skinner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nilson wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.

Nilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nilson slows down the pace here.
Nilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Skinner manages to break the clinch.

Nilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nilson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lesley Nilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Skinner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Nilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skinner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skinner lands a nice hook to Nilson 's body. Nilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nilson avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Skinner lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skinner is looking to wear down Nilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Skinner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Lesley Nilson has been cut.
Nilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Skinner tries to keep at a distance but Nilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skinner misses with a body punch.
Nilson looking to throw knees to the head but Skinner is blocking nicely.
Nilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nilson is breathing heavily.
Nilson avoiding damage.
Nilson keeps control of Skinner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Skinner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skinner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nilson - the referee stops the clock and Skinner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nilson . Skinner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Skinner lands a right hook to the body.
Nilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Skinner takes a swing at Nilson 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Nilson does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skinner is trying to break the clinch but Nilson has him pressed against the cage.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but Skinner blocks it.
Nilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Skinner fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skinner breaks the clinch.
Nilson misses with a head kick.
Skinner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilson is just out of range.
Nilson wants to clinch.
Skinner looks to land a combination but Nilson avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skinner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilson .
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Nilson has closed the distance and engaged Skinner in a clinch.
Nilson with a knee to the head.
Nilson landing knees to the head.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nilson taking a breather.
Nilson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nilson looking to throw knees to the head but Skinner is blocking nicely.
Nilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skinner avoids it.
Lesley Nilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skinner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skinner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Skinner avoiding damage as Nilson throws knees to the body.
Skinner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Skinner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nilson wants to clinch up but Skinner keeps it at a distance.
Skinner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Skinner lands a glancing blow to the side of Nilson 's head.
Nilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Skinner looks to throw the jab but Nilson is out of range.
Skinner with a nice cross.
Skinner digs a good hook to Nilson 's body.
Nilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skinner.
Nilson avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Craig Skinner is winning the standup battle so far.
Skinner jabs Nilson right on the nose. Nilson blinks but takes it well.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nilson . Skinner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skinner throws the left hand but Nilson avoids the punch easily.

Nilson moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Skinner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Skinner 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.
Nilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Skinner's sensitive parts.
Skinner lands a lovely overhand right.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Nilson .
Skinner looks to score with a jab to the body but Nilson is just out of range.
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
Nilson throws a head kick that misses.
Nilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skinner. Nilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skinner.
Nilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nilson avoids the body shot from Skinner.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Nilson .
Nilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Nilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Skinner checks a leg kick.
Skinner misses with a straight left.
Nilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skinner throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilson .
Nilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Skinner.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Nilson ducks under a wild hook from Skinner.
Skinner lands a right hook to the body.
Lesley Nilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skinner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Skinner just misses with a punch to the body.
Skinner throws a body punch but Nilson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nilson scores with a head kick. Skinner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Nilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skinner.
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
Skinner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Skinner misses with a wild body shot.
Nilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skinner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Skinner misses.
Nilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skinner's head.
Nilson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Skinner tenderised Nilson 's leg. Nilson is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilson .
Skinner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nilson .
Skinner keeps the fight on the outside.
Skinner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skinner.
Nilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nilson misses with a head kick.
Skinner connects with a body shot that sends Nilson 's belly button to the back.
Lesley Nilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skinner looks to throw the jab but Nilson is out of range.
Skinner takes a swing at Nilson 's ribcage but misses.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Nilson .
Skinner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skinner throws a leg kick
and Nilson counters with a solid body kick.
Nilson throws a sloppy head kick and Skinner moves out of range easily.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Nilson .
Skinner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skinner throws a lazy right hand but Nilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skinner misses the shot to the body.
Nilson is looking to clinch but Skinner is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skinner misses with a looping left.
Nilson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skinner takes a step back to recover.

Nilson clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lesley Nilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nilson 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lesley Nilson !
Lesley Nilson 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashton McKay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dirt on your shoulders. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Alves
vs
McKay

175 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ashton McKay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay throws a series of punches but Alves avoids them all with ease.
Alves throws a leg kick but McKay checks it.
Alves misses with a wild combination.
Alves swinging wildly here.
McKay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Alves lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKay.
Alves misses with an attempted mid kick.

McKay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McKay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McKay will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alves up against the cage.
McKay lands a body punch in the clinch.
McKay is struggling to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves missing with knees to the body.
Alves working hard to break the clinch.
McKay taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alves dodges an elbow strike from McKay.
Alves trying to control the position but instead, McKay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alves into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from McKay.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short left from McKay.
Alves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from McKay.
Alves being controlled against the cage.
McKay lands an uppercut.
McKay lands with a short shot to the head.
McKay gets through Alves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alves on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alves misses with a knee to the head.
McKay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McKay stalling.
Alves tries to circle away but McKay has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McKay landing knees to the head.
McKay stalling the fight.
McKay avoiding damage as Alves throws knees to the body.
Alves avoids the elbow strike from McKay, against the cage.
McKay lands an uppercut.
McKay has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves tries to break the clinch but McKay is controlling the position.
McKay has Alves pressed against the cage.
Alves can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to break free but McKay has control.
A short right from McKay.
McKay digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKay taking a breather.
Alves wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
McKay looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alves is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alves is looking to break free of the clinch but McKay has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
A shot in the inside from McKay.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McKay dodges the punch combination from Alves.

McKay fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alves, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKay.
Alves wants to stall.
McKay is pushing Alves up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKay holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McKay throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McKay stalling the fight.
McKay pushes off an throws an elbow but Alves leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from McKay.
McKay scores with a shot to the side of Alves's head.
McKay misses with a body punch.
McKay leaning against his opponent.
Alves is trying to push McKay away but McKay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKay pushes Alves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McKay stalling in the clinch.
McKay lands a right hand.
Alves tries to land a knee to the head but McKay blocks with his arms.
Still in the clinch, McKay scores with a nice short uppercut.
McKay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alves's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alves avoids a wild elbow strike from McKay.
Alves letting McKay take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from McKay.
McKay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKay avoids it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McKay.
Alves can't break the clinch.
Alves throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McKay.
Alves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKay.
McKay tries to land a knee to the head but Alves blocks with his arms.
McKay cracks Alves with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McKay.
McKay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McKay lands an uppercut.
McKay lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ashton McKay seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alves blocks an elbow strike.
McKay misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from McKay.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McKay just leaning against Alves, taking a breather.
McKay receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKay'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.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alves wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ashton McKay showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Alves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKay pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Alves back to the cage. McKay follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A right-left combo lands from McKay.
McKay lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McKay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Alves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ashton McKay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay slips under a jab.

McKay clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McKay - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McKay digs a right hand underneath Alves's ribcage. Alves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McKay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for McKay.
McKay leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McKay gets through Alves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alves avoiding damage as McKay throws knees to the body.
Alves looking to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from McKay.
McKay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Alves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKay throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McKay scores with a shoulder strike.
McKay leaning his opponent against the cage.
McKay prevents Alves from breaking the clinch.
McKay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Alves wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Alves stalling the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKay lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alves is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
McKay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McKay has Alves pressed against the cage, preventing Alves from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKay stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McKay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alves looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKay pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alves dodges an elbow strike from McKay.
McKay looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McKay'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.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
McKay throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from McKay as the two fighters clinch.
McKay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alves has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
McKay lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thiago Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
A frustrated look appears on Alves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McKay tries a knee to the head but Alves blocks it.
Ashton McKay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alves looking to throw knees to the head but McKay is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ashton McKay comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McKay has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ashton McKay!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Kiptyr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dom Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kiptyr
vs
Thompson

185 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

182 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grzegorz Kiptyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dom Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiptyr throws a left and a right that both miss

and Thompson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kiptyr's guard now.
Thompson stands up over Kiptyr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thompson trying to control but Kiptyr is working from the bottom.
Thompson prevents Kiptyr from getting back to his feet.
Kiptyr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thompson trying to control but Kiptyr is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Dom Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Thompson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kiptyr is trying to defend but Thompson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson trying to control the action but Kiptyr is working from the bottom.
Kiptyr is trying to stand back up but Thompson is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kiptyr defends it well.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.

Thompson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kiptyr fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiptyr defends it nicely.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Kiptyr, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Kiptyr against the cage but Kiptyr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kiptyr misses with a combination

and Thompson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kiptyr won't be happy with that.
Kiptyr is trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiptyr takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Thompson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thompson prevents Kiptyr from escaping the position.
Thompson trying to control the position but Kiptyr is working away.

Thompson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kiptyr, who protects the arm well.
Thompson cracks Kiptyr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiptyr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptyr tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
The referee warns Kiptyr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kiptyr is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Thompson working for a submission but Kiptyr is keeping him at bay.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
Kiptyr wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kiptyr is looking to escape.
Thompson dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson with good strikes from the mount here!
Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kiptyr is trying to stand but he's just given Thompson his back.
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!

Thompson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Kiptyr showing good submission defense here.

Kiptyr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Thompson gets his way!
Kiptyr has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiptyr fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Kiptyr, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Kiptyr against the cage but Kiptyr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Thompson seems to be working for a kimura but Kiptyr defends the submission attempt.
Kiptyr wants to get back to his feet.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kiptyr is looking to escape.
Kiptyr tries to kick Thompson off in order to stand up. Thompson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thompson is trying to get an arm triangle but Kiptyr is defending well.
Kiptyr taking a bit of punishment here - Thompson scoring with strikes.
Kiptyr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kiptyr trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiptyr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kiptyr pushes Thompson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thompson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kiptyr is looking to get back to his feet here but Thompson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kiptyr's back.
Dom Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Thompson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiptyr has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

Thompson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kiptyr has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Thompson looking for the choke but no joy.
Kiptyr covers up after that shot from Thompson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptyr trying to get back to his feet but Thompson is in full control for now.

Kiptyr preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Thompson.
Kiptyr trying to get back to his feet but Thompson is in full control for now.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Thompson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kiptyr is in real trouble here. Thompson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kiptyr is tapping out! Thompson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dom Thompson!
Dom Thompson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Adaephon Delat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Slater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Adaephon Delat
vs
Slater

176 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
161 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ben Adaephon Delat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harry Slater!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adaephon Delat avoids the body shot from Slater.
Slater moves out of range as Adaephon Delat throws a body kick.

Slater looking to score a takedown here. Adaephon Delat is defending well but Slater drives through and ends up in Adaephon Delat's guard.
Adaephon Delat wants to sweep but no luck.
Slater controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Slater wants to pass the guard but Adaephon Delat is keeping the position.
Slater preventing the sweep.
Adaephon Delat is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slater is controlling him.
Slater advances to half guard.

Slater is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Slater trying to control from half guard but Adaephon Delat is working away.
Slater stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaephon Delat looks like he's trying to stand up.
Slater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adaephon Delat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Adaephon Delat is defending against the submission attempts here by Slater.
Slater wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adaephon Delat keeps working.
Slater tries to pass to full mount but Adaephon Delat defends it.
Adaephon Delat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slater on the ground.
Still in half guard, Slater seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harry Slater wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adaephon Delat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Slater throws a body punch but Adaephon Delat moves out of range.
Adaephon Delat lands a head kick!
Slater looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adaephon Delat lands a nice looking body kick.
Adaephon Delat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Slater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adaephon Delat.
Slater on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adaephon Delat throws a quick inside leg kick.

Slater dives in and scores a takedown into Adaephon Delat's guard.

Slater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slater passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slater content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Slater moves into full mount!
Slater tries to control but Adaephon Delat wriggling away.
Adaephon Delat is desperately trying to improve his position but Slater has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slater looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adaephon Delat working to try and regain half guard.
Slater is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Adaephon Delat is in real trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adaephon Delat tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Slater controlling from mount.
Slater looking to control but Adaephon Delat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slater looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slater tries to control but Adaephon Delat wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Slater dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Adaephon Delat looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Adaephon Delat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slater misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adaephon Delat counters with a low kick, right behind Slater 's knee.
Slater takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Adaephon Delat.
Adaephon Delat fakes the leg kick and cracks Slater in the body.
Adaephon Delat throws a chopping leg kick but Slater manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adaephon Delat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adaephon Delat throws a wild body kick that Slater sees coming a mile off.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adaephon Delat can pounce on him.
Adaephon Delat stuns Slater with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adaephon Delat looks to land a body kick but Slater moved away.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adaephon Delat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Slater.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adaephon Delat throws a head kick that misses.
Adaephon Delat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slater is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adaephon Delat rather than just go for the knockout.
Adaephon Delat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Slater has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Slater throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adaephon Delat moves out of range of the strikes.
Adaephon Delat misses with a wild body shot.
Slater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adaephon Delat can pounce on him.
Adaephon Delat scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slater swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adaephon Delat shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Slater checks a leg kick.
Adaephon Delat throws a leg kick which misses Slater's front leg but catches the back leg as Slater tries to avoid it.
Slater throws a hook but Adaephon Delat blocks it.
Adaephon Delat lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adaephon Delat thumps Slater with a low kick.
Ben Adaephon Delat is winning the standup battle so far.

Slater shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slater showed some decent athleticism there.
Slater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adaephon Delat does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adaephon Delat tries to roll over but Slater keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slater passes the guard and advances to mount!
Adaephon Delat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adaephon Delat is squirming around, avoiding Slater's attempts to control the action.
Slater controlling from the full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slater is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Adaephon Delat is in real trouble.
Adaephon Delat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Slater is cranking Adaephon Delat's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adaephon Delat! He's tightened the choke and Adaephon Delat is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Slater!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Muscle Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Too Cold Scorpio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Muscle Freak has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Freak
vs
Cold Scorpio

185 cm
18
198 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

TITAN

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, Muscle Freak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Too Cold Scorpio!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Scorpio misses.
Freak throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scorpio shoots in for a takedown but Freak shows good takedown defense.
Freak throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Freak leaves Scorpio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freak looks to land a combination but Scorpio avoids it well.
Freak keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Muscle Freak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Too Cold Scorpio.

Scorpio moves into the clinch.

Freak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Freak throws a nice looking combination but Scorpio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Freak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scorpio circles away quickly and effectively.
Freak throws a series of punches but Scorpio avoids them all with ease.
Freak doesn't manage to clinch there - Scorpio circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Freak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Scorpio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Freak misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scorpio.
Scorpio throws a sloppy head kick and Freak moves out of range easily.
Freak scores with a one two! Scorpio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Freak misses with a looping left.
Scorpio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Freak.
Freak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scorpio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Freak tries to bum rush Scorpio with a series of wild strikes but Scorpio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scorpio blocks a head kick by Freak.
Freak fails to land with a series of punches.
Freak scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Freak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Freak drives through and clinches with Scorpio against the cage.
Scorpio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freak scores with a knee to the head.
Freak will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Scorpio up against the cage.
Freak prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Freak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Freak landing knees to the head.
Scorpio wants a takedown.

Freak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpio misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scorpio fails with a takedown attempt.
Freak pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Scorpio back to the cage. Freak follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Scorpio looks gassed!
Freak throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Freak tries to clinch up.
Scorpio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Freak is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Scorpio.
Freak with a hook.

Scorpio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch combination from Freak misses.
Scorpio is still on wobbly legs! Can Freak finish him?
Scorpio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpio seems to have recovered his senses.
Freak lands with a right and another and another! Scorpio is in big trouble! Freak lands again and this time it's lights out for Scorpio! A quality knockout there for Freak.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Muscle Freak!
Muscle Freak seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renne Ygnashev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson's entrance music is Gladys Knight - Midnight train to Georgia. A fine choice. Ygnashev has chosen Gloves of metal as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jefferson
vs
Ygnashev

195 cm
23
205 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Jefferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renne Ygnashev!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ygnashev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jefferson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ygnashev misses with a wild body shot.
Ygnashev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jefferson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ygnashev fails with the takedown
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ygnashev is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Ygnashev scores with a spinning back kick!
Jefferson cracks Ygnashev with a good jab.
Ygnashev lands a head kick. Jefferson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Jefferson as Ygnashev shoots in.
Michael Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renne Ygnashev.
Jefferson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ygnashev with a poor takedown
and Jefferson counters with a two punch combo.
Ygnashev looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ygnashev with a poor takedown
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ygnashev wants to clinch but Jefferson slips to the side
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ygnashev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jefferson is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jefferson cracks Ygnashev with an open hand slap.
Ygnashev misses with a series of wild punches.
Ygnashev tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson stuns Ygnashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Michael Jefferson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jefferson works the jab nicely.

Jefferson clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson gets through Ygnashev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Jefferson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ygnashev uses from the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jefferson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jefferson kicks Ygnashev off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ygnashev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ygnashev shoots and misses
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combo that has Ygnashev backing up. Ygnashev nods at Jefferson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jefferson tests Ygnashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Ygnashev checks it.
Ygnashev tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left lands for Jefferson.
Ygnashev walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ygnashev's head.
Ygnashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Jefferson.
Ygnashev shoots and misses
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Jefferson.
Jefferson clobbers Ygnashev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ygnashev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body.
Ygnashev tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jefferson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ygnashev has his takedown stuffed
and Jefferson counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ygnashev off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Jefferson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jefferson.
Jefferson connects with a looping right hand.
Ygnashev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ygnashev tried to score with a low kick but Jefferson checks it.
Jefferson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ygnashevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circle momentarily. Jefferson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Ygnashev tries a head kick but it misses.
Jefferson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ygnashev's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jefferson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ygnashev tries for a takedown but Jefferson circles away easily
and Jefferson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ygnashev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jefferson lands a jab to the nose.
Ygnashev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ygnashev is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jefferson.
Jefferson tests Ygnashev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Renne Ygnashev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ygnashev has his takedown stuffed
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Jefferson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ygnashev takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Renne Ygnashev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ygnashev.
Ygnashev tries to move into range but Jefferson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ygnashev misses with a head kick.
Ygnashev is breathing heavily.
Jefferson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson thuds a left hand into Ygnashev's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ygnashev eats them both and turns towards Jefferson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jefferson is looking to chop away at Ygnashev's legs.
Ygnashev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jefferson counters with a nice body shot.
Ygnashev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jefferson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand.
Ygnashev has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jefferson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ygnashev's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jefferson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson throws out a powerful jab.
Jefferson scores with the left hand. Ygnashev knows he should have avoided that one.
Ygnashev shoots and misses
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Michael Jefferson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renne Ygnashev.
Nice straight punches there by Jefferson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jefferson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jefferson dips to his left and cracks Ygnashev with an uppercut!
Jefferson scores with a hook.
Ygnashev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jefferson stuns Ygnashev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jefferson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Jefferson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ygnashev doesn't seem phased though.
Jefferson connects with a right hand. Ygnashev shakes it off.
Jefferson looks to land a combination. Ygnashev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Ygnashev is rocked!
A left lands for Jefferson.
Ygnashev is still on wobbly legs! Can Jefferson finish him?
Ygnashev tries to clinch but Jefferson moves away
and Jefferson counters with a left to the body.
Jefferson lunges at Ygnashev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ygnashev's hand.
A punch lands to the side of Ygnashev 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ygnashev is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Jefferson moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Jefferson!
Michael Jefferson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Mccauly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santana Suave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mccauly comes to the cage accompanied by Earthquake- Labrinth. Santana Suave has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mccauly
vs
Suave

215 cm
25
271 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
24
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

[CBK] The Smashwear Corporation

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, Colin Mccauly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Santana Suave!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suave avoids the head kick by Mccauly.
Suave looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suave tries to clinch up.
Suave scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mccauly throws a lazy right hand but Suave sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mccauly fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Suave enables Mccauly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Suave manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mccauly chips away with some ground and pound.
Mccauly throws a big elbow that misses.
Suave controls Mccauly momentarily but Mccauly frees himself.
Mccauly working some strikes from top position.
Mccauly will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Mccauly stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Suave throws a nice looking combination but Mccauly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mccauly closes the distance and clinches.
Suave has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mccauly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Mccauly has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Suave clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Suave defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Can Suave hold on?! Mccauly is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Suave covering up well and avoiding damage.

Suave is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

Mccauly closes the distance and clinches.
Suave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mccauly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Suave tries for a takedown. No joy.
Colin Mccauly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santana Suave.
Suave tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mccauly just stands there and leans against the cage.

Mccauly breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mccauly.

Mccauly shoots in and gets a takedown into Suave's guard.
Suave really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mccauly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mccauly gets to his feet. Suave looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suave tries to keep at a distance but Mccauly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Suave is trying to break the clinch but Mccauly is controlling him.
Suave tries to break free but Mccauly pushes him back against the cage.

Mccauly drags the fight down to the ground.
Mccauly trying to strike off his back.
Suave content to stall in guard here.
Suave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mccauly wants to stand and escape but Suave is having none of it.
Mccauly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Suave working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mccauly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Mccauly scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Mccauly is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mccauly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mccauly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Suave's half guard.
Suave won't allow Mccauly to pass to mount.
Mccauly throwing shots but Suave is blocking nicely.

Mccauly is looking for a kimura here.

Suave has one foot on Mccauly's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Suave misses with a double jab.
Suave throws a head kick but Mccauly moves out of range.
Suave lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mccauly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suave can pounce on him.
Suave rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mccauly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suave moves in looking to clinch but Mccauly pushes him off.
Suave lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suave looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suave pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mccauly throws a right hand that Suave ducks under and follows up with a left that Suave also avoids with ease.
A combination from Suave does no damage.

Mccauly shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mccauly throwing shots but Suave is blocking nicely.

Mccauly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suave throws a nice head kick!

Mccauly closes the distance and pushes Suave back into the cage.
Suave wants to break free but Mccauly has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Mccauly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Suave chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mccauly misses with the combination.
Mccauly looks to land a combination but Suave avoids it well.
Colin Mccauly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mccauly throws a right hand that Suave ducks under and follows up with a left that Suave also avoids with ease.

Mccauly looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mccauly with the ground and pound but Suave uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mccauly keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Suave's head.
Mccauly preventing the sweep.
Mccauly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mccauly lands a couple of digs.

Mccauly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suave misses with a series of wild punches.

Mccauly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccauly is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Suave manages to get to full guard.
Mccauly is looking to work some ground and pound but Suave has wrist control.
Suave looking for a sweep. Not yet Suave, not yet.
Mccauly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mccauly throws a big right hand that misses.
Colin Mccauly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Mccauly has gone for a leg lock! Suave slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mccauly's guard.
Mccauly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Suave postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mccauly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccauly won't let Suave get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Mccauly raining down shots from the mount!
Suave wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mccauly 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.
Mccauly scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suave?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mccauly goes for an armbar but Suave turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Suave.

Mccauly looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Suave trying to control but Mccauly is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suave trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mccauly's guard.

Suave got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mccauly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Suave has managed to get both his arms back between Mccauly's legs - danger averted.
Suave slips nicely into half guard.
Mccauly is trying to stand up here but Suave is controlling him well.
Mccauly tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Suave missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Suave stands up and beckons Mccauly to join him on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mccauly.
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!

Mccauly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Mccauly.

Mccauly goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Suave has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mccauly but great work by Suave.
The ground and pound from Suave seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Suave stands up.
Mccauly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suave circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Suave moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suave. Mccauly shrugs it off though.
Danga de danga de dang - Suave scores with a four punch combination!
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 Colin Mccauly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Suave looks to land a combination but Mccauly avoids it well.
Mccauly shoots in for a takedown but Suave shows good takedown defense.
Suave throws a series of punches but Mccauly avoids them all with ease.
Mccauly throws a leg kick but Suave moved away.
Colin Mccauly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mccauly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mccauly misses with a head shot. Suave uses the momentum to regain guard.

Mccauly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Suave, up you get!
Suave throws a sloppy head kick and Mccauly moves out of range easily.
Mccauly shoots for a double leg takedown but Suave sprawls well. He's pushed Mccauly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suave throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suave throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Suave finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccauly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccauly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suave keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colin Mccauly. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suave misses with a double jab.

Mccauly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suave is trying to pull guard but Mccauly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mccauly pushes Suave back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suave tries to break free but Mccauly pushes him back against the cage.

Mccauly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mccauly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Suave tries to clinch up.
Suave is looking to clinch.
Suave misses with a few strikes there.
Suave misses with a two punch combination.
Suave defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mccauly.
Mccauly fails with a takedown attempt.
Suave connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccauly tries to clinch up but Suave circles away and keeps his distance.
Mccauly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mccauly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suave moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mccauly shoots for a double leg takedown but Suave sprawls well. He's pushed Mccauly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santana Suave seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suave misses with a head kick.
Suave throws a sloppy head kick and Mccauly moves out of range easily.
Suave throws a nice looking combination but Mccauly bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Mccauly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mccauly lands in his opponent's guard.
Mccauly landing some decent shots from guard.

Mccauly gets to his feet - Suave follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suave throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mccauly tries a head kick but it misses.
Mccauly misses with a head kick.
Mccauly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suave avoids the head kick by Mccauly.
Mccauly blocks a head kick by Suave.

Mccauly shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Suave manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Mccauly drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Suave dives on top into guard.
Mccauly throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Mccauly has his feet on Suave's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Suave lands a high kick!
Mccauly throws a head kick that misses
and Suave counters with a slapping leg kick.
Santana Suave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mccauly lands a high kick!
Mccauly has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Mccauly gets the takedown into side control.
Mccauly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Mccauly is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Suave looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mccauly gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Suave is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mccauly lets go of the hold and Suave can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Colin Mccauly!
A relieved looking Colin Mccauly thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlboro Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbott comes to the cage accompanied by War Ensemble - Slayer. Mark Abbott had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Abbott
vs
Mann

180 cm
27
286 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
26
278 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

TITAN

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Abbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlboro Mann!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marlboro Mann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann misses with a wild combination.
A left lands for Abbott.
Abbott looks to land a left hand but Mann moved out of range nicely.
Mann misses with a hook.
Abbott shoots in for a double leg but Mann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mann tries to close the distance and clinch but Abbott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mann tries to score with a low kick but Abbott moves his leg out of the way.
Mann tries a head kick but it misses.
Mann swings away with a body shot that misses

so Abbott counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Abbott with a nice head shot there.
Abbott throwing strikes but missing.
Abbott stopping the sweep attempt from Mann.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott throws a big right hand that misses.
Mann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abbott postures up.
Mann keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Abbott 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott connects with a couple of short punches.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abbott is pushing down on Mann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mann is fighting to maintain full guard but Abbott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Abbott controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mann is trying to keep Abbott in close.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mann managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott trying to control the position from guard on top but Mann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Mann tries to sprawl but Abbott drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abbott trying to control from Mann's half guard. Mann has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abbott seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abbott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mann is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Abbott does no damage.
Mann tries to land a front kick but Abbott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mann just misses with a punch to the body.
Mann thows a body shot but no joy.
Abbott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mann's head.
Mann throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily.
Abbott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mann misses with a right hand
enabling Abbott to counter with a crisp jab.
Abbott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Mann feints a jab promting Abbott to slip. Mann then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Abbott slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mark Abbott is winning the standup battle so far.
Abbott keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mann misses with a body shot.
Abbott moves out of range of the strikes.
Mann swings for the body but Abbott moves out of range.

Abbott shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Abbott was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abbott thowing shots but they're missing.
Abbott in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abbott with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott breaks from Mann's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Abbott lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mann hang on?

Mann is rocked!
Abbott loads up with a big shot that hurts Mann! He's pulled Abbott in close but Abbott has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Mann survive? More strikes from Abbott and Mann is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Abbott!
Mark Abbott thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

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