EMMA41-Hell in a Cell PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Lii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lii is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Legend of the Ocean . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gracie
vs
Lii

170 cm
24
165 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

179 cm
32
168 lbs
11 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Red Hand Clothing

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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Lii!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lii avoids it really well and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie swings widly with a right hand
and Lii counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Lii throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Lii misses with a head kick.
Lii misses with a head kick.
Lii is looking to clinch but Gracie is avoiding it.
The crowd cheers as Lii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gracie doesn't seem phased though.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Lii which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lii forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Lii.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lii misses with a head kick.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Lii sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lii goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gracie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Lii counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Lii sprawls well.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Lii's guard.
Gracie slips nicely into half guard.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
Lii is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie 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.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Lii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Lii looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is trying for a kimura here. Lii looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gracie wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Gracie!
An out of breath Bruce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Piotrek Nowak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorgio Abbiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nowak comes to the cage accompanied by Liber/ N. Szroeder - Wszystkiego Na Raz. Abbiati has chosen Don't Speak - Eagles of Death Metal as his entrance music. Giorgio Abbiati has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Piotrek Nowak's chin.

Nowak
vs
Abbiati

175 cm
23
167 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

175 cm
22
155 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

$300

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piotrek Nowak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giorgio Abbiati!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nowak darts in and clinches Abbiati up against the cage.
Abbiati tries to work over Nowak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abbiati unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nowak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abbiati goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abbiati can't find room to land a body shot as Nowak controls the action.
Abbiati scores with a hook to the body.
Nowak managing to block the knees to the body from Abbiati.
Nowak jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abbiati walks away with a smile on his face. Nowak gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abbiati doesn't manage to clinch there - Nowak circles away.

Nowak has Abbiati up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbiati is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abbiati tries to land knees in the clinch but Nowak avoids the damage to the body.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbiati tries to work over Nowak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Abbiati breaks the clinch.
Abbiati fails to land with a series of punches.
Abbiati leaves Nowak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotrek Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch but Nowak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbiati connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Abbiati has Nowak up against the cage in a clinch.
Abbiati stalls.
Nowak tries to pull guard but Abbiati forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nowak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nowak can't get the takedown.
Abbiati is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nowak is keeping busy.
Abbiati doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nowak managing to block the knees to the body from Abbiati.
Abbiati looking to slow down the pace here.
Nowak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abbiati prevents it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati stops a takedown attempt from Nowak.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.

Nowak gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Abbiati is looking to improve his position.
Nowak wants to take a breather but Abbiati is having none of it.
Abbiati is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Nowak seems to be working for a kimura but Abbiati defends the submission attempt.
Nowak sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abbiati defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nowak seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Abbiati has recovered full guard.

Nowak drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abbiati looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abbiati looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abbiati!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nowak tries to escape but Abbiati is in control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Nowak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nowak manages to get back to half guard.
Nowak manages to get to full guard.
Nowak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abbiati wants to stand but Nowak has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Abbiati wants to control from the top but Nowak keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nowak looking for subs off his back but Abbiati has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Nowak actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abbiati throws a series of punches but Nowak avoids them all with ease.
Abbiati moves in looking to clinch but Nowak pushes him off.

Abbiati clinches with his opponent.
Abbiati prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nowak blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Abbiati misses with a punch to the body.
Nowak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nowak is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Piotrek Nowak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbiati misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbiati tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nowak's elbow.
Nowak managing to block the knees to the body from Abbiati.

Nowak has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Abbiati regains guard immediately.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nowak is looking to regain half guard here but Abbiati keeps moving and retains side control.
Abbiati takes a little break here. Nowak wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Abbiati trying to control the action but Nowak is working from the bottom.
Nowak is looking for a sweep.
Nowak manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Abbiati avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nowak.
Nowak looks to land a strike but Abbiati avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nowak stops Abbiati from standing up.
Nowak is pushing down on Abbiati's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbiati is fighting to maintain full guard but Nowak has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nowak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abbiati keeps working.
Abbiati tries to roll over but Nowak keeps him under control.

Nowak is looking for a kimura but Abbiati is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nowak to get the leverage.

Nowak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abbiati sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nowak looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nowak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nowak misses with a head shot. Abbiati uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nowak throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abbiati works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Abbiati wants to sweep but no luck.
Nowak trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbiati is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nowak stands and steps away. Abbiati gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nowak keeps the fight on the outside.
Abbiati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nowak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nowak circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nowak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piotrek Nowak dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Abbiati misses the shot to the body.
Abbiati tries to close the distance and clinch but Nowak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nowak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nowak lands a jab to Abbiati's midsection.

Nowak moves into the clinch.
Abbiati misses with a body punch.

Abbiati breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Abbiati. Those never looked like landing.
Abbiati throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nowak counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Abbiati takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Abbiati scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abbiati tries to clinch

and Nowak counters with a shoot takedown. Abbiati fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nowak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abbiati swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nowak stands and throws Abbiati's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nowak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Abbiati has escaped the position, nice work there.
Abbiati struggling a bit here.
Nowak lands some shots froms side control.
Abbiati tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Nowak tries for a kimura but Abbiati is defending well.
Abbiati tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nowak is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nowak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abbiati keeps working.
Nowak tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Nowak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Nowak working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nowak cracks Abbiati with a big elbow.
Abbiati is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Nowak is looking to take a break and control but Abbiati is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Nowak.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbiati wants to control but Nowak postures up.
Abbiati avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nowak.

Nowak is trying to get an arm triangle but Abbiati is defending well.
Nowak in side control, throwing shots but Abbiati defends.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Nowak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Abbiati is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Abbiati tries to escape but Nowak is in control.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotrek Nowak!
During a confident post fight interview, Piotrek Nowak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritzie Zivic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Karkmananis
vs
Zivic

185 cm
24
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

185 cm
26
224 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Sydney BEAST Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fritzie Zivic!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zivic moves into the clinch.
Zivic is trying to break the clinch but Karkmananis is controlling him.

Zivic breaks the clinch.
Karkmananis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zivic manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zivic. Karkmananis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zivic moves out of range as Karkmananis throws a body kick.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Zivic circles away.
Karkmananis misses with a double jab
enabling Zivic to counter with a crisp jab.
Zivic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karkmananis can pounce on him.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Karkmananis moves in looking to clinch but Zivic pushes him off.
Zivic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Zivic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karkmananis sprawling to the canvas! Karkmananis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zivic finish him?!

Karkmananis is rocked!
Karkmananis is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Zivic doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Karkmananis crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Karkmananis's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fritzie Zivic!
Fritzie Zivic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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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 Emerson Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cain has chosen I Love this Road (Emerson Drive) as his entrance music. Tyson Black had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Black
vs
Cain

195 cm
31
209 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

185 cm
31
209 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Red Hand Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Cain!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cain misses with a few strikes there.
Black looks to land a right hand but Cain moved out of range.
Cain throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black misses with the combination.
Cain slips a jab from Black.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Emerson Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cain.
Black throws a series of punches but Cain moves out of range.

Black throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cain was covering up waiting for the punch and Black finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Cain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Black is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Cain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cain pushes a forearm under Black's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Black is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emerson Cain!
A victorious Emerson Cain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xander Elder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lane Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elder comes to the cage accompanied by THats how we roll. Frost has chosen 8 second ride (Jake Owen) as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Elder
vs
Frost

195 cm
30
275 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

180 cm
32
269 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xander Elder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Frost!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elder darts in and clinches Frost up against the cage.
Frost wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frost drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elder lands an elbow just above Frost 's eye.
Frost is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Elder pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elder misses with an elbow over the top.
Frost takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Elder throws an elbow but misses.
Frost is trying to drag Elder to the mat but Elder just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Xander Elder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lane Frost.
Elder throws an elbow but it misses.

Frost has picked Elder up - he's going for a ride! Frost dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Frost is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Elder doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frost.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Elder is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elder is trying to stand back up but Frost is controlling him

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lane Frost!
Lane Frost 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
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between WIlliam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceasar Tomson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob comes to the cage accompanied by I got my game on. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Bob
vs
Tomson Jr

190 cm
31
260 lbs
12 - 15 - 0

190 cm
30
273 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, WIlliam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ceasar Tomson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomson Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bob throws out the jab.
Tomson Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Tomson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bob counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Tomson Jr has Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob gets underhooks to prevent Tomson Jr's takedown attempt.
Tomson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr keeps control of Bob as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bob blocks the elbow strike.

Tomson Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Tomson Jr wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Tomson Jr trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tomson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Bob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ceasar Tomson Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bob fails with a takedown attempt.
Bob defending well as Tomson Jr loads up on a big left hand.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomson Jr.
Bob shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob throws a series of strikes that have Tomson Jr backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Tomson Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr throws a head kick but Bob moves out of range.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tomson Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No joy there for Bob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tomson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ceasar Tomson Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tomson Jr moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomson Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomson Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomson Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bob wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tomson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Tomson Jr prevents Bob from breaking the clinch.
Tomson Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bob's defenses.

It looks like WIlliam Bob has been cut.
Bob is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bob drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tomson Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob is pressed up against the cage. Tomson Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bob down to the mat. Bob avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomson Jr closes the distance and clinches.

Tomson Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tomson Jr manages to end up in side control.
Bob is not content to let Tomson Jr control the position.
Tomson Jr advances to full mount.

Tomson Jr has hold of Bob's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bob manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tomson Jr tries to control but Bob wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Bob really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tomson Jr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tomson Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tomson Jr goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bob is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ceasar Tomson Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on WIlliam Bob's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bob pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tomson Jr back to the cage. Bob follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tomson Jr loads up on a big right hand but Bob slips the punch.
Bob's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bob duly obliges.
Tomson Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Bob circles away.
Bob slips a straight right by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch but Bob moves out of range.
Tomson Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomson Jr wants to clinch up but Bob keeps it at a distance.

Tomson Jr pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
Bob wants a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomson Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tomson Jr has Bob pressed against the cage, preventing Bob from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tomson Jr lands an elbow inside.
Tomson Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bob is defending well for now.
Tomson Jr lands an elbow inside.
Tomson Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tomson Jr looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tomson Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tomson Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob scores with a one two! Tomson Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bob blocks a head kick by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr throws a sloppy head kick
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bob moves out of range as Tomson Jr strikes.
The crowd cheers as Bob lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tomson Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Bob bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tomson Jr's head.
Bob throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bob fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomson Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
WIlliam Bob is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob slips a straight right by Tomson Jr.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Tomson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomson Jr avoids the head kick by Bob.
Bob misses with a wild combination.
Tomson Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tomson Jr misses its intended target.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch but Bob is having none of it.
Tomson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Tomson Jr has managed to clinch.
Bob wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WIlliam Bob. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob avoids a wild elbow strike from Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Tomson Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Tomson Jr manages to break the clinch.
Bob swinging wildly here.

Tomson Jr clinches up against the cage.
Tomson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bob's efforts to push away.

Tomson Jr manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob swats away the attempt to clinch by Tomson Jr.
Nice shot lands for Bob.
A head kick from Tomson Jr lands but Bob takes it in his stride.
Tomson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bob paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up but Bob circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomson Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Bob keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomson Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob throws a good cross that connects.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tomson Jr is looking to clinch.
Tomson Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tomson Jr in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Some wild striking there from Bob.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Tomson Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Tomson Jr misses its intended target.
WIlliam Bob is winning the standup battle so far.
Tomson Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bob sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up.
Tomson Jr tries to clinch up.
Bob misses with a looping right.

Tomson Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomson Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bob after a bit of a struggle.
Bob looking for a takedown.
Bob tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomson Jr lands a nice elbow.

WIlliam Bob's cut is getting worse.
Ceasar Tomson Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Tomson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ceasar Tomson Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on WIlliam Bob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bob lands a two punch combo.
Bob moves away from the strike by Tomson Jr.
Tomson Jr gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Tomson Jr darts in and clinches Bob up against the cage.

Bob lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Bob trying to control the action but Tomson Jr is working from the bottom.
Tomson Jr wants to get back to full guard.

Bob is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson Jr is defending well.
Tomson Jr tries to get to full guard but Bob has control of the leg.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tomson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tomson Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Bob tries to pass to full mount but Tomson Jr defends it.
Ceasar Tomson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bob lands a nice short elbow.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomson Jr defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bob sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tomson Jr defending well though.

Bob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tomson Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bob wants to take a breather but Tomson Jr is having none of it.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Tomson Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Bob is looking for a kimura but Tomson Jr is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bob to get the leverage.
Bob wants to control but Tomson Jr is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Tomson Jr is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

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

Bob is trying to work for a kimura but Tomson Jr is defending well.
Tomson Jr is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tomson Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tomson Jr actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Bob there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
WIlliam Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bob has hold of Tomson Jr's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tomson Jr manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Tomson Jr is working to get back to half guard.
Tomson Jr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tomson Jr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Tomson Jr is defending against the submission attempts here by Bob.

Tomson Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bob pulls his head out easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob is trying to control. Tomson Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
WIlliam Bob showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tomson Jr 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceasar Tomson Jr!
After winning the bout, Ceasar Tomson Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.