WCW The Show Down 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brody Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cowl Hefernon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brody Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Johnson
vs
Hefernon

190 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
19
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Beaver Jooce!

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brody Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cowl Hefernon!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hefernon rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Johnson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hefernon after a bit of a struggle.
Johnson scores with a knee to the head.
Johnson takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Brody Johnson has been cut.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson is trying to drag Hefernon to the mat but Hefernon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Johnson lands a knee to the body.
Johnson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hefernon avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Johnson.
Hefernon looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Hefernon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hefernon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hefernon tries for a takedown. No joy.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hefernon pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brody Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Hefernon is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hefernon's calf.
Hefernon is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hefernon uses from the top position.
Hefernon preventing the sweep.
Hefernon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Hefernon is looking to close the distance but Johnson sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Hefernon crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Hefernon is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Brody Johnson!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kacper Glowacki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Rivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glowacki's entrance music is Teenange Mutant Ninja Turtles intro. A fine choice. Rivas has chosen Cypress Hill-Insane in the Membrane as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Glowacki
vs
Rivas

178 cm
21
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
24
196 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kacper Glowacki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oscar Rivas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Glowacki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rivas has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Glowacki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Glowacki looks to throw the jab but Rivas is out of range.
Rivas scores with a sloppy right hand. Glowacki should have avoided that one.
Rivas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glowacki.
A big right from Rivas misses.
Rivas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rivas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glowacki circles away quickly and effectively.

Rivas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Glowacki sprawling to the canvas. Rivas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Glowacki hang on?

Glowacki is rocked!

It looks like Kacper Glowacki has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rivas is taking a breather. Glowacki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oh Glowacki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Glowacki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rivas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glowacki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Rivas is going to stand back up.
Glowacki is refusing to be controlled, as Rivas sits in half guard.

Rivas 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.
Glowacki is looking to improve his position.
Rivas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glowacki keeps working.
Glowacki seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rivas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Glowacki is looking to improve his position.
Rivas trying to control the action but Glowacki is working from the bottom.
Glowacki is trying to get back to full guard.
Rivas controlling the action here.

Rivas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glowacki trying to hold on to Rivas's head to control him but Rivas postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rivas connects with a nice short shot to Glowacki's temple.
Rivas is trying to control the action in half guard but Glowacki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rivas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glowacki missing with punches from the bottom.
Rivas tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Glowacki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Glowacki manages to get to full guard.
Rivas wants to control from the top but Glowacki keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivas is working Glowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Glowacki looking for a guillotine here but Rivas defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rivas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glowacki has a closed guard, preventing Rivas from standing up.

Glowacki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Glowacki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Glowacki tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rivas is working Glowacki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Glowacki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glowacki is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivas wants to clinch up but Glowacki keeps it at a distance.
Rivas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glowacki.
Glowacki drops his hands momentarily and Rivas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Glowacki misses with an uppercut.
Rivas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rivas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glowacki circles away.
Glowacki misses with a hook
and Rivas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivas shoots for a double leg takedown but Glowacki sprawls well. He's pushed Rivas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kacper Glowacki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Rivas.
Rivas leaves Glowacki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rivas drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Glowacki right on the button. Glowacki goes down! Rivas follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rivas gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oscar Rivas!
Oscar Rivas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Kacper Glowacki stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm too small for 185. I want to move one to 170 !'.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon DeLaurier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leon DeLaurier will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Reed
vs
DeLaurier

200 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leon DeLaurier!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLaurier moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
DeLaurier swings for the body but Reed moves out of range.
Reed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeLaurier tries to clinch but Reed moves away
and Reed counters with a stiff right hand.
DeLaurier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeLaurier throws a jab but it's blocked by Reed.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeLaurier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Reed breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

DeLaurier forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
DeLaurier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeLaurier.
Reed stops a takedown attempt from DeLaurier.
DeLaurier is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reed is defending well.
Sam Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.
DeLaurier misses with a body punch.
DeLaurier has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Reed after a bit of a struggle.
DeLaurier stalling.
DeLaurier lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeLaurier jumps guard but Reed stands there with DeLaurier around his waist. DeLaurier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
DeLaurier tries to pull guard but Reed won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeLaurier tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeLaurier is trying to pull guard but Reed has him pressed against the cage.
DeLaurier has Reed pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reed manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

DeLaurier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and DeLaurier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

DeLaurier takes the fight into the clinch.
DeLaurier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reed stops a takedown attempt from DeLaurier.
DeLaurier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DeLaurier has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Reed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed managing to block the knees to the body from DeLaurier.

DeLaurier is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually DeLaurier manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeLaurier trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reed is proving hard to escape from.
Reed is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reed really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeLaurier sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed keeping moving, preventing DeLaurier from controlling successfully.

Leon DeLaurier has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

DeLaurier forces Reed back against the cage and clinches.
DeLaurier wants a takedown but no success here.

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

Reed gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeLaurier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Reed avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeLaurier looks to score with a jab to the body but Reed is just out of range.
DeLaurier tries to clinch but Reed is having none of it.
DeLaurier moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
DeLaurier throws a right hand that Reed ducks under and follows up with a left that Reed also avoids with ease.
DeLaurier throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reed avoids the body shot from DeLaurier.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reed checks a leg kick.
DeLaurier misses with a two punch combination.
DeLaurier is looking to land body kicks.

DeLaurier gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier tries for a takedown but Reed manages to get underhooks.

DeLaurier lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
DeLaurier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Reed is not content to let DeLaurier control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed is trying to get back to full guard.
DeLaurier working over Reed with some ground and pound. Reed looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reed wants to control but DeLaurier passes into side.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw DeLaurier working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
DeLaurier is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLaurier is looking to take a break and control but Reed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

DeLaurier is trying to work for a kimura but Reed is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier is just content to waste time from the top position. Reed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
DeLaurier trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
DeLaurier throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reed works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeLaurier sitting in guard here, content to control.
DeLaurier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
DeLaurier working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Reed's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier preventing the sweep.
DeLaurier slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeLaurier postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeLaurier passes Reed's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
DeLaurier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reed keeps working.
Reed keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
DeLaurier trying to pass the guard but Reed defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with DeLaurier in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon DeLaurier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Reed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

DeLaurier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Reed as he jumps to the side.
DeLaurier tries to clinch but Reed moves out of range.
DeLaurier tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

DeLaurier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Reed was covering up waiting for the punch and DeLaurier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
DeLaurier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reed looking for a sweep. Not yet Reed, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLaurier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
DeLaurier throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeLaurier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
DeLaurier 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.
Reed will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeLaurier trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leon DeLaurier has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
DeLaurier is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeLaurier moves in looking to clinch but Reed pushes him off.
DeLaurier misses with a few strikes there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeLaurier, as that shot connected.
Leon DeLaurier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeLaurier fails with the takedown.
DeLaurier tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Reed swivels and escapes.
Sam Reed has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon DeLaurier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier throws a head kick that misses.
Leon DeLaurier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Reed as DeLaurier shoots in.

DeLaurier fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Reed to the ground. DeLaurier is now in Reed's guard.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Reed is looking to sweep but instead, DeLaurier has passed into half guard.
DeLaurier slips a nice elbow through Reed's hands, connecting with Reed's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLaurier wants to control but Reed is keeping him busy.
Reed is looking to control DeLaurier's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, DeLaurier seems content to control.
DeLaurier's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Leon DeLaurier was stalling too much, according to the referee.
DeLaurier lands a jab to Reed's midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon DeLaurier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeLaurier 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon DeLaurier!
A relieved looking Leon DeLaurier 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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Phil Pla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjen Blaauwendraat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Pla
vs
Blaauwendraat

165 cm
27
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phil Pla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arjen Blaauwendraat!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blaauwendraat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pla lands a big head kick that sends Blaauwendraat to the canvas! Pla follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Pla!
A very excited looking Phil Pla rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maikeru Hyuga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strgg Jizanthapus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maikeru Hyuga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Strgg Jizanthapus's chin.

Hyuga
vs
Jizanthapus

190 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
222 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Beaver Jooce!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maikeru Hyuga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Strgg Jizanthapus!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jizanthapus misses with a two punch combination.
Hyuga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jizanthapus avoids it really well and circles away.

Jizanthapus moves into range and clinches up with Hyuga.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
Hyuga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hyuga stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Hyuga is trying to force a seperation but Jizanthapus has the dominant position.
Jizanthapus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jizanthapus misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jizanthapus misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
Hyuga is breathing heavily.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand underneath Hyuga's ribcage. Hyuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Jizanthapus stalling against the cage.
Jizanthapus lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Jizanthapus on the inside.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jizanthapus lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
Jizanthapus scores with a nice hook to the head.

Hyuga is rocked!
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Hyuga is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jizanthapus lands a body punch.
Hyuga seems to have got his legs back now.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus is working Hyuga over against the cage.
Jizanthapus lands a left hand.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jizanthapus as the two fighters clinch.
Jizanthapus is working Hyuga over against the cage.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.
Jizanthapus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jizanthapus slowing the pace effectively.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hyuga.
Jizanthapus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand into Hyuga's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hyuga's gas tank.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus cracks Hyuga with a nice body shot.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jizanthapus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jizanthapus works on Hyuga's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
Hyuga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch.
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jizanthapus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
Jizanthapus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Jizanthapus.
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus - that landed with a thud.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jizanthapus as the two fighters clinch.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
Jizanthapus is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hyuga jumps guard but Jizanthapus stands there with Hyuga around his waist. Hyuga gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
A short body shot lands from Jizanthapus as the two fighters clinch.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jizanthapus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jizanthapus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jizanthapus duly obliges.
Jizanthapus lands with a straight right. Hyuga didn't see that one coming.
Jizanthapus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jizanthapus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A punch combination from Jizanthapus misses.

Jizanthapus has Hyuga up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.

Hyuga drags the fight down to the ground.
Jizanthapus wants to stand and escape but instead Hyuga has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jizanthapus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hyuga is controlling him.
Jizanthapus keeping moving, preventing Hyuga from controlling successfully.
Jizanthapus is wriggling around but Hyuga manages to pass to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyuga keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jizanthapus wants to get back to his feet.
Jizanthapus won't allow Hyuga to pass to mount.
Hyuga stops Jizanthapus from getting back to his feet.
Hyuga scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Hyuga decides to stand up.
Jizanthapus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Hyuga clinches.
Jizanthapus tries a body shot but Hyuga blocks it.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jizanthapus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch.
Jizanthapus pushes Hyuga back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus is stalling here.
Hyuga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jizanthapus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jizanthapus.

Jizanthapus drops Hyuga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hyuga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

It looks like Maikeru Hyuga has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jizanthapus slowing the pace effectively.
Jizanthapus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand underneath Hyuga's ribcage. Hyuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
Jizanthapus digs a right hand underneath Hyuga's ribcage. Hyuga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jizanthapus presses Hyuga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus - that landed with a thud.
Jizanthapus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyuga backwards.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a shot to the body.
Strgg Jizanthapus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jizanthapus as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
A hook to the body from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jizanthapus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jizanthapus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Jizanthapus.
Jizanthapus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hyuga or not.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jizanthapus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jizanthapus is leaning against Hyuga and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jizanthapus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jizanthapus is working Hyuga over against the cage.
Jizanthapus scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Strgg Jizanthapus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maikeru Hyuga's cut.
That's time! Hyuga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jizanthapus lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Hyuga out cold! Hyuga is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Strgg Jizanthapus!
After the fight, Strgg Jizanthapus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
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100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hughie Beauchemin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul has chosen Fueled -Anthrax as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Beauchemin
vs
Paul

172 cm
20
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hughie Beauchemin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jed Paul!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul swings for the body but Beauchemin moves out of range.
Paul lands a really nice looking cross but Beauchemin seems unphased.
A solid body kick from Paul.
Paul throws a leg kick
and Beauchemin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Paul throws a shot to the body.
Beauchemin slips a jab from Paul.
Paul shoots in but no luck this time.
Beauchemin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paul throws a low kick but Beauchemin avoids it.
Beauchemin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Paul.
Beauchemin slaps away a takedown attempt from Paul, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Paul.
Paul moves to clinch but Beauchemin breaks away
and Beauchemin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Paul keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paul throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Paul misses with a body shot.
Beauchemin dodges the punch combination from Paul.
Beauchemin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul misses with a leg kick.
Paul is looking to clinch but Beauchemin is avoiding it.
Hughie Beauchemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Paul throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Beauchemin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Paul is in Beauchemin's guard.
Paul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Paul lands a couple of elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Paul drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beauchemin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beauchemin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beauchemin!
Paul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Beauchemin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paul pushes Beauchemin off and gets back to his feet.

Paul rushes Beauchemin and presses him up against the cage.

Beauchemin manages to break the clinch.

Paul darts in and clinches Beauchemin up against the cage.

Beauchemin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Paul is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beauchemin to the mat. Beauchemin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Beauchemin wants to stand and escape but Paul is having none of it.

Paul decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beauchemin, up you get!
Paul ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beauchemin moves out of range as Paul throws a body kick.

Beauchemin tries to keep at a distance but Paul has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Beauchemin breaks from the clinch.
Paul misses with a looping left.
Paul lands with a shot to the body.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beauchemin as he avoids it easily.
Hughie Beauchemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
Paul connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Beauchemin's hands.
Paul has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beauchemin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Paul dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beauchemin checks it well.
Paul fails with the takedown.
Beauchemin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Paul is looking to clinch.
Jed Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul looks for a takedown but Beauchemin sprawls well.

Paul closes the distance and clinches.

Beauchemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul misses with a low kick.
Paul misses with a leg kick
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Paul.
Paul tries for a takedown but Beauchemin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hughie Beauchemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
Beauchemin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paul.
Paul throws a series of punches but Beauchemin avoids them all with ease.
Paul throws the left hand but Beauchemin avoids the punch easily.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beauchemin as he jumps to the side.
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beauchemin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paul misses with an uppercut. Beauchemin saw that one coming.
Hughie Beauchemin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Beauchemin. No joy for Paul on that attempt.
Paul misses with a few strikes there.
Paul wants to clinch.
Paul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beauchemin counters with a big head kick but Paul shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beauchemin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Paul. Paul obviously looking to wear him down.
Paul shoots for a double leg takedown but Beauchemin sprawls well. He's pushed Paul's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul is breathing heavily.
Paul throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beauchemin.
Paul throws a wild body kick that Beauchemin sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a head kick but Beauchemin moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul!
Beauchemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paul.
Paul closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beauchemin circles away.
Paul shoots in but Beauchemin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A low kick from Paul is predictable there
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Paul uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beauchemin has time to react.
Paul darts in trying to clinch
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paul is lucky that one didn't land flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paul drives through with a takedown into Beauchemin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Paul won't allow Beauchemin to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul sitting in guard here, content to control.

Paul gets to his feet - Beauchemin follows without any prompting.
Paul wants to clinch up but Beauchemin keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul fakes the leg kick and cracks Beauchemin in the body.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Paul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Beauchemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beauchemin is out of range.
Paul fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul tries to clinch there but Beauchemin circles away.
Beauchemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Beauchemin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul misses with a low kick as Beauchemin jumps back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beauchemin as he jumps to the side.
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paul looks to land a combination but Beauchemin avoids it well.
Paul is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Beauchemin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that Paul has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Paul.
Beauchemin checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paul clinches with his opponent.

Beauchemin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul throws a good cross that connects.
Paul has a takedown stuffed.
Hughie Beauchemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beauchemin pinned against the cage. Beauchemin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul tries a head kick but it misses.
Jed Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beauchemin moves out of range as Paul throws a body kick.
Paul fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul moves in looking to clinch but Beauchemin pushes him off.

Paul has taken the fight to the clinch.

Beauchemin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Beauchemin as he avoids it easily.
Beauchemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul is looking to clinch.
A big left from Paul misses.
Paul stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul lands with a right hand.
Beauchemin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Paul.
Paul throws a body punch but Beauchemin moves out of range.
Beauchemin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Paul gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Beauchemin breaks from the clinch.
Beauchemin moves out of range as Paul strikes.
Paul throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Paul really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beauchemin pinned against the cage. Beauchemin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beauchemin blocks a head kick by Paul.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Beauchemin moves out of range easily.
Paul throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paul is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beauchemin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paul throws a sloppy head kick and Beauchemin moves out of range easily.
Beauchemin slips under a jab.
Paul is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Paul misses the target.

Paul has managed to clinch.

Beauchemin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paul misses the shot to the body.
Paul looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beauchemin is fending him off so far but Paul persists. Nope, Beauchemin circles away and we're back to standing.
Hughie Beauchemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul misses with a double jab.
Beauchemin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paul.
Paul misses with an uppercut
and Beauchemin counters with a left and a right that stings Paul.
Paul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul shoots in looking for a takedown but Beauchemin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paul's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a right hand that misses
and Beauchemin counters with a one-two to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Beauchemin sprawls well.
Beauchemin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paul fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Beauchemin counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul thows a leg kick but Beauchemin checks it
and Beauchemin counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Paul is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Paul tries to clinch there but Beauchemin circles away.
Beauchemin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Beauchemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul throws a head kick that misses.
Paul throws a series of punches but Beauchemin moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Beauchemin does a little dance to reset his feet.

Paul has Beauchemin up against the cage in a clinch.

Paul has Beauchemin pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Paul pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beauchemin tumbling to the mat - Paul dives into Beauchemin's guard.
Beauchemin wants to stand up but Paul is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul throws an elbow that misses. Beauchemin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Paul's guard. Nice move by Beauchemin!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jed Paul dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Paul throws a poor cross that misses
and Beauchemin counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Beauchemin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paul.
Paul lands a jab to Beauchemin's midsection.
Paul throws a head kick that Beauchemin semi-blocks.
Paul lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Beauchemin at a distance.
Beauchemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.
Paul throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Paul shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beauchemin pinned against the cage. Beauchemin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paul is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beauchemin avoids it really well and circles away.
Hughie Beauchemin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jed Paul.
Beauchemin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Paul closes the distance and clinches.

Beauchemin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul looks to land a left hand but Beauchemin moved out of range nicely.
Beauchemin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Paul.
A swing and a miss from Paul.
Beauchemin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beauchemin avoids the head kick by Paul.
Beauchemin staying out of range there.
Paul scores with a punch to the head.
Paul thows a left - swing and a miss!
Paul tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beauchemin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul tries for a takedown but Beauchemin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Beauchemin swats away the attempt to clinch by Paul.
Beauchemin blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Paul. Those never looked like landing.
Beauchemin moves out of range of the leg kick from Paul.
Paul tries to bum rush Beauchemin with a series of wild strikes but Beauchemin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paul fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Beauchemin is out of range.
Paul throws a predictable looking body shot
and Beauchemin counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beauchemin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paul misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beauchemin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beauchemin wants it to stay on the feet.
Paul shoots in and drives through. Beauchemin sprawls well.
Hughie Beauchemin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paul misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paul fails with a takedown attempt.
Beauchemin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paul.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jed Paul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Paul 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jed Paul!
Jed Paul is the new lightweight champion!
Jed Paul thanked the fans post fight for their support.