Aggression 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enoch Kreigsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Ivey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillip Ivey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kreigsman
vs
Ivey

178 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
162 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enoch Kreigsman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Ivey!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kreigsman tries to avoid it but Ivey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kreigsman to the ground. Kreigsman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ivey throws and low kick but Kreigsman moves out of range easily.
Ivey tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kreigsman is able to avoid easily.

Kreigsman moves into the clinch.
Kreigsman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kreigsman gets underhooks to prevent Ivey's takedown attempt.
Enoch Kreigsman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phillip Ivey.
Ivey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kreigsman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kreigsman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ivey can't get the takedown.
Kreigsman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivey tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kreigsman lands an elbow that stopped Ivey in his tracks for a moment.
Kreigsman missing with knees to the body.
Kreigsman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iveys head.
Ivey managing to block the knees to the body from Kreigsman.
Kreigsman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivey's defenses.
Ivey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ivey goes for a takedown attempt but Kreigsman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kreigsman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivey manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreigsman lands a right hook to the body.
Ivey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ivey looks gassed!
Kreigsman punishes Ivey's body with a nice straight punch.
Kreigsman lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Kreigsman coming out on top.

Kreigsman takes the fight into the clinch.
Kreigsman lands an elbow just above Ivey 's eye.
Kreigsman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kreigsman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Kreigsman.
Kreigsman working Ivey over with knees to the body.
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!
Kreigsman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kreigsman lands a nice knee to the body.
Kreigsman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ivey backwards.
Ivey avoiding damage as Kreigsman throws knees to the body.
A short right from Kreigsman on the inside.
Kreigsman lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivey avoiding damage as Kreigsman throws knees to the body.
Ivey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kreigsman smiles and moves away.
Kreigsman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kreigsman has managed to clinch.
Kreigsman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivey's defenses.

It looks like Phillip Ivey has been cut.
Kreigsman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ivey's defenses.
Kreigsman stops a takedown attempt from Ivey.
Kreigsman pushes Ivey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreigsman lands a damaging elbow.
Kreigsman lands a nice elbow.
Kreigsman lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Kreigsman.
Kreigsman lands an elbow that stopped Ivey in his tracks for a moment.
Ivey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kreigsman lands a nice elbow.

Ivey is rocked!
Kreigsman pushes Ivey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kreigsman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ivey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kreigsman lands an elbow just above Ivey 's eye.
Kreigsman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kreigsman scores a nice knee to the body.
Kreigsman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivey avoiding damage as Kreigsman throws knees to the body.
Kreigsman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kreigsman landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Kreigsman.
Kreigsman lands an elbow that stopped Ivey in his tracks for a moment.
Ivey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kreigsman lands an elbow inside.
Kreigsman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kreigsman working Ivey over with knees to the body.
A short left from Kreigsman.
A right hook to the body lands for Kreigsman.
Kreigsman lands a damaging elbow.
Kreigsman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ivey is still on wobbly legs! Can Kreigsman finish him?
Ivey takes an elbow to the temple.
Kreigsman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kreigsman lands a damaging elbow.
Kreigsman lands an elbow inside.
Kreigsman lands a nice knee to the body.
Kreigsman creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ivey's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ivey drops to his knees and Kreigsman pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enoch Kreigsman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GEORGES STPIERRE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying STPIERRE's choice of entrance music: LOSE YOURSELF. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Silva
vs
STPIERRE

182 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, GEORGES STPIERRE!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

STPIERRE shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
STPIERRE trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for STPIERRE on the ground.
STPIERRE pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
STPIERRE lands a couple of elbows.
STPIERRE stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand but STPIERRE is controlling the position.
STPIERRE slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as STPIERRE dominates the positioning.
The ground and pound from STPIERRE seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

STPIERRE stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Silva tries to clinch up but STPIERRE circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

STPIERRE gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva won't allow STPIERRE to pass to mount.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
STPIERRE landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE is controlling the pace.
STPIERRE is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva tries to kick STPIERRE off but STPIERRE keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva is not content to let STPIERRE control the position.

STPIERRE is trying to work for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
STPIERRE looks gassed!
STPIERRE tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
STPIERRE not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

GEORGES STPIERRE dominated that 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.

Silva lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
STPIERRE fails to land the takedown.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and STPIERRE counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
STPIERRE tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily

and Silva counters with a shoot takedown. STPIERRE fights it but they end up in guard.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
STPIERRE wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
STPIERRE keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva trying to control but STPIERRE is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of STPIERRE's head.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. STPIERRE swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
STPIERRE scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but STPIERRE blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
STPIERRE manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

STPIERRE decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Mark Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GEORGES STPIERRE.

Silva throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. STPIERRE was covering up waiting for the punch and Silva finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. STPIERRE uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by STPIERRE!
STPIERRE in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
STPIERRE wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
STPIERRE wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva is trying to control the position but STPIERRE postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STPIERRE as he avoids it easily.
STPIERRE looks to clinch

and Silva counters with a takedown into side control.
STPIERRE taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Mark Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
STPIERRE is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Silva misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
STPIERRE manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
STPIERRE works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Silva misses with a takedown attempt - STPIERRE sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
STPIERRE tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says STPIERRE as he avoids it easily.
STPIERRE shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva tries for a takedown but STPIERRE circles away easily

and STPIERRE counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by STPIERRE.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
STPIERRE lands an elbow that stopped Silva in his tracks for a moment.
STPIERRE is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

STPIERRE gets control of Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. STPIERRE will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
STPIERRE has his hands on Silva's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva trying to control but STPIERRE is working from the bottom.
STPIERRE is pulling down on Silva's head to control his posture.
Silva throws and elbow that misses. STPIERRE uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by STPIERRE!
Silva keeping moving, preventing STPIERRE from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
STPIERRE throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
STPIERRE throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing STPIERRE off to one side.
STPIERRE with a lazy takedown attempt

and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

STPIERRE looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
STPIERRE controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a couple of elbows.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but STPIERRE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
STPIERRE looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

STPIERRE pushes Silva off and scrambles back to his feet.

Silva scores with a takedown into STPIERRE's guard.
STPIERRE is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
STPIERRE is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
STPIERRE looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
STPIERRE wants to stand up but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva is staying active underneath STPIERRE, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Silva 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Napier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napier has chosen And Here We Go! as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sandoval
vs
Napier

182 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
159 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Napier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval misses with a hook. Napier ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the jaw.
Napier shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sandoval sprawls well. Sandoval wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Napier gets slowly back to his feet.
Napier tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
Sandoval with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Sandoval does it's job there.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that Napier avoids nicely.
Flavio Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval cracks Napier with a good jab.
Sandoval slaps away a takedown attempt from Napier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sandoval misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sandoval drops Napier with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Napier! Sandoval dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Flavio Sandoval!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lumpiot Hajalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajalle comes to the cage accompanied by uprising. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hajalle
vs
Edwards

195 cm
22
246 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lumpiot Hajalle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glenn Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Edwards tries to stand but Hajalle controls the position and pulls Edwards into his guard.
Edwards trying to control but Hajalle is working from the bottom.

Hajalle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Edwards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hajalle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Hajalle is working for a kimura but Edwards is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajalle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hajalle.

Hajalle is looking for a kimura here.
Hajalle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Edwards knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hajalle with the ground and pound but Edwards uses the opportunity to regain guard.

Hajalle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Edwards is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hajalle, into his guard.
Hajalle is breathing heavily.
Edwards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

Edwards stands up from Hajalle's guard - Edwards perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hajalle fails with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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

Hajalle is rocked!

It looks like Lumpiot Hajalle has been cut.
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!
Edwards misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards swinging wildly here.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a hook. Hajalle ducked under it nicely.
Edwards misses with a hook. Hajalle ducked under it nicely.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hajalle misses with a takedown attempt
and Edwards counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hajalle thinking.
Hajalle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Edwards.

Edwards lands a left and a right that send Hajalle crashing to the mat, dazed. Edwards thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Hajalle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Hajalle flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Hajalle is out cold! Edwards holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glenn Edwards!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hammer vonHammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhammad Lawal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

vonHammer
vs
Lawal

190 cm
22
225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
289 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Aggression Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer vonHammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Muhammad Lawal!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
vonHammer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lawal.
vonHammer can't do much from the bottom here.
vonHammer is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lawal has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lawal controls the position.
vonHammer is trying to work for a sweep but Lawal has mounted him!
Lawal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lawal connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

It looks like Hammer vonHammer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lawal jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… vonHammer is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by vonHammer and Lawal has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
vonHammer prevents Lawal from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawal just content to control the position.
Lawal has knee on belly momentarily but vonHammer bucks him off and regains half guard.
vonHammer tries to get to full guard but Lawal has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
vonHammer wants to get back to his feet.
vonHammer trying to control from the bottom.
Lawal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lawal is thwarting vonHammer's attempts to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lawal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming vonHammer to the mat! vonHammer manages to get full guard.
Lawal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
vonHammer wants to sweep here but Lawal controlling him for the moment.
Lawal throws and elbow that misses. vonHammer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lawal's guard. Nice move by vonHammer!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawal keeping moving, preventing vonHammer from controlling successfully.
Lawal is pulling down on vonHammer's head. It's preventing any offense from vonHammer, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
vonHammer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lawal manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
vonHammer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muhammad Lawal dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hammer vonHammer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

vonHammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
vonHammer connects with a high kick.
vonHammer cracks Lawal with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
vonHammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
vonHammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
vonHammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lawal fails to land the takedown.
Lawal throws a head kick that misses
and vonHammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawal fails with the takedown
and vonHammer counters with a two punch combo.
Hammer vonHammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muhammad Lawal.
vonHammer lands with a right that hurts Lawal. Lawal looks to clinch but vonHammer throws a short knee that drops Lawal. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Hammer vonHammer!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Rovaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rovaldo
vs
Shields

180 cm
21
163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Emerson Rovaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Shields!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rovaldo lands with a kick to the temple. Shields shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rovaldo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shields swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shields shoots in for a takedown but Rovaldo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Rovaldo.
Rovaldo tries to clinch but Shields is having none of it.
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rovaldo pinned against the cage. Rovaldo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Emerson Rovaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rovaldo tries to clinch but Shields moves out of range.

Rovaldo gets a clinch.
Shields tries to pull guard but Rovaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
Rovaldo gets underhooks to prevent Shields's takedown attempt.
Rovaldo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shields in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rovaldo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rovaldo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Shields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rovaldo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rovaldo obliges.
Shields managing to block the knees to the body from Rovaldo.
Shields throws a punch but it's blocked by Rovaldo.
Rovaldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shields has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rovaldo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Shields misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rovaldo with a knee to the head.
Rovaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Rovaldo crunches a lovely knee into Shields's ribcage.
Rovaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Shields is working for takedown but Rovaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shields looks gassed!
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Rovaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Rovaldo rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Rovaldo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Shields is trying to drag Rovaldo to the mat but Rovaldo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo working Shields over with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Rovaldo to work.
Shields tries to pull guard but Rovaldo holds him up against the cage and eventually Shields drops back down to his feet.
Rovaldo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Rovaldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rovaldo lands a knee to the body.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body.

Rovaldo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rovaldo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rovaldo tries to clinch up.
Rovaldo wants to clinch up but Shields keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rovaldo closes the distance and pushes Shields back into the cage.
Rovaldo slows down the pace here.
Shields tries to work over Rovaldo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rovaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Shields goes for a takedown attempt but Rovaldo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Shields swats away the attempt to clinch by Rovaldo.
Rovaldo throws a head kick but Shields moves out of range.
Rovaldo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rovaldo pushes Shields up against the cage in a clinch.
Shields is working for takedown but Rovaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rovaldo slows down the pace here.
Rovaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Shields is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rovaldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rovaldo.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Emerson Rovaldo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Shields.
Rovaldo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shields is working for takedown but Rovaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shields being controlled against the cage.
Rovaldo gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Shields tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Shields tries for a takedown but Rovaldo manages to get underhooks.
Rovaldo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rovaldo scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body.
Emerson Rovaldo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rovaldo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rovaldo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rovaldo lands a body punch.
Rovaldo taking a breather.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Rovaldo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shields takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rovaldo obliges.
Rovaldo lands a nice knee to the body.
Rovaldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rovaldo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Shields lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rovaldo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rovaldo lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
Rovaldo gets underhooks to prevent Shields's takedown attempt.
Rovaldo is pushing Shields up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rovaldo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rovaldo working Shields over with knees to the body.
Shields being controlled against the cage.
Shields has Rovaldo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rovaldo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rovaldo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Knees to the body from Rovaldo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rovaldo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rovaldo.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rovaldo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Shields is working for takedown but Rovaldo is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rovaldo lands a body shot.

Rovaldo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rovaldo fails with the takedown

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rovaldo won't be happy with that.
Shields working away.
Shields working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shields scoring with punches from side control.
Rovaldo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Rovaldo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Shields landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rovaldo keeps working.
Shields landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rovaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emerson Rovaldo dominated that second round.
That's time! Rovaldo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rovaldo clinches but Shields breaks the clinch

and Shields counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rovaldo won't be happy with that.
Rovaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Shields in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rovaldo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shields is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from Shields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shields throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rovaldo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shields connects with a decent elbow.
Shields has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shields lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rovaldo can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shields in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shields working the head and body with strikes.
Shields in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shields tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shields throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Shields misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shields misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shields scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rovaldo to see if he's OK.
Shields working away.
Shields is chipping away with strikes.

Shields tries for a kimura but Rovaldo is defending well.
Shields controlling the position.
Shields trying to control the position but Rovaldo is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Shields is trying to ground and pound but Rovaldo uses the momentary lack of control by Shields to regain half guard.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rovaldo defending well though.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shields is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Emerson Rovaldo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Shields is looking for a kimura but Rovaldo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shields to get the leverage.
Shields throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields thows a huge punch but Rovaldo dodges it nicely.
Rovaldo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Shields scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rovaldo defending well though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Shields comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rovaldo 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emerson Rovaldo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between boo moo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lupercal Abaddon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). moo comes into the arena with Miles Davis - bye bye blackbird blaring out of the sound system. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

moo
vs
Abaddon

188 cm
22
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Canadian Fighter Clothing

Battalion Athletics

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, boo moo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lupercal Abaddon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abaddon cracks moo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
moo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses.
Abaddon throws a leg kick which misses moo's front leg but catches the back leg as moo tries to avoid it.
moo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abaddon is fending him off so far but moo persists. Nope, Abaddon circles away and we're back to standing.
Abaddon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
moo throws a body punch but Abaddon moves out of range.
Abaddon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
moo drops his hands momentarily and Abaddon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
moo moves out of range as Abaddon strikes.
moo is looking to clinch but Abaddon is avoiding it.
moo is looking to clinch but Abaddon is avoiding it.
Abaddon stuffs the takedown attempt from moo. moo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for boo moo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
moo avoids the head kick by Abaddon.
moo fails with an attempt to clinch.
moo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abaddon tries to avoid it but moo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abaddon to the ground. Abaddon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
moo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abaddon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
boo moo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Abaddon. No joy for moo on that attempt.
Abaddon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Abaddon leaves moo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
moo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaddon lands with a straight right. moo didn't see that one coming.
Abaddon lands a slapping body shot.
Abaddon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abaddon wants it to stay on the feet.
moo tries to clinch there but Abaddon circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Abaddon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abaddon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abaddon throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Abaddon throws a sloppy head kick and moo moves out of range easily.
Abaddon jabs at moo's body.
Lupercal Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abaddon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of moo's head.
Abaddon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
moo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Abaddon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abaddon drops moo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for moo! Abaddon dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lupercal Abaddon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Buttowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buttowski has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ivan Buttowski enters the cage!

Rage
vs
Buttowski

165 cm
20
192 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sub Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ivan Buttowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Buttowski misses the target.

Rage feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buttowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buttowski has momentary wrist control but Rage slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rage postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Buttowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rage, into his guard.
Buttowski is looking to stand up but Rage won't let him.
Rage trying to control the position.
Buttowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rage is proving hard to escape from.
Rage wants to sweep here but Buttowski controlling him for the moment.
Buttowski tries to stand but Rage is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage wants to sweep but no luck.

Rage working for a triangle but Buttowski defends it easily.
Buttowski pushing down on Rage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Rage looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rage looking for a kimura from the bottom but Buttowski passes into side control!
Rage tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Buttowski stands up and beckons Rage to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage slips a jab and a cross from Buttowski.
Buttowski misses with a series of wild punches.
Rage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buttowski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Buttowski defends it nicely.

Buttowski cracks Rage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buttowski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rage to stand back up!

It looks like Sub Rage has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Buttowski as Rage shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buttowski throws a series of punches but Rage avoids them all with ease.
Buttowski misses with a two punch combination.
Buttowski misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Rage shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buttowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Buttowski tries to escape but Rage is in control.
Buttowski dodges the ground and pound from Rage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rage goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Buttowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rage's guard! Nice work there by Buttowski!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rage has a closed guard, preventing Buttowski from standing up.
Buttowski looks gassed!
Buttowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rage looking for a sweep. Not yet Rage, not yet.

Rage is looking for a triangle but Buttowski pushes his legs off easily.
Rage trying to keep a closed guard but Buttowski is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttowski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rage is proving hard to escape from.
Buttowski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Buttowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buttowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buttowski misses with a few strikes there.
Buttowski swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Buttowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buttowski misses with a hook. Rage ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Buttowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sub Rage's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Buttowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice sprawl there from Buttowski as Rage shoots in.
Rage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buttowski.
Buttowski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt - Buttowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rage blocks a jab.
Buttowski swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Rage counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Rage seems to be looking for submissions.
Buttowski is breathing heavily.

Buttowski makes his way to full guard, as Rage worked for a kimura.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buttowski wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rage slips nicely into half guard.
Rage is trying to control the action in half guard but Buttowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Rage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rage is thwarting Buttowski's attempts to control the position.

Buttowski is defending against the submission attempts here by Rage.

Rage is working for a kimura but Buttowski is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is trying to control. Buttowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rage thows a huge punch but Buttowski dodges it nicely.

Rage is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Buttowski still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Buttowski has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Buttowski wants to stand but Rage has his arm trapped.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Buttowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buttowski as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Rage. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Buttowski cracks Rage with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Buttowski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rage to stand back up!

Rage is rocked!
Ivan Buttowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buttowski lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rage - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Buttowski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Buttowski!