ECFC FN 35 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Simbecka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Minakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Simbecka has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Simbecka
vs
Minakov

185 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arnold Simbecka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Minakov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minakov loads up on a big right hand but Simbecka slips the punch.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Minakov gets a clinch.

Minakov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Minakov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Simbecka's waist but Simbecka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Minakov off to one side.
Minakov moves in looking to clinch but Simbecka pushes him off.
Oleg Minakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minakov throws a nice looking combination but Simbecka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Minakov clinches up with Simbecka and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Minakov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Minakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbecka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Minakov is stalling here.
Minakov controlling the action here for a moment.
Simbecka has been working on his balance at Kemps training camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Minakov.
Simbecka is trying to pull guard but Minakov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Simbecka. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simbecka tries to pull guard but Minakov holds him up against the cage and eventually Simbecka drops back down to his feet.

Minakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Minakov shoots in looking for a takedown but Simbecka manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minakov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minakov fails with the takedown.
Minakov misses with a takedown attempt - Simbecka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Simbecka feinted with a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minakov shoots for a takedown but Simbecka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Minakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simbecka circles away.
Minakov lands with a nice combination. Simbecka backs away looking to recover.
Minakov shoots in for a takedown but Simbecka shows good takedown defense.
Simbecka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Minakov looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Minakov forces Simbecka back against the cage and clinches.
Simbecka wants a takedown.
Minakov is trying to pull guard but Simbecka turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simbecka goes for a takedown attempt but Minakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Minakov has a takedown stuffed.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minakov tries to clinch up.
Simbecka drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minakov sprawls and moves away.
Minakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simbecka defends it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Simbecka. No joy for Minakov on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simbecka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simbecka changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Minakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simbecka pinned against the cage. Simbecka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Oleg Minakov 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.

Minakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simbecka is fending him off so far but Minakov persists. Nope, Simbecka circles away and we're back to standing.

Minakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Minakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Simbecka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov looks to throw a body kick

so Simbecka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
Simbecka is really struggling to control Minakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbecka content to stall in guard here.
Simbecka trying to control but Minakov is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Simbecka advances to half guard.
Minakov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Simbecka trying to control from half guard but Minakov is working away.

That's two 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.
Minakov tries to roll over but Simbecka keeps him under control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Minakov closes the distance and clinches.
Simbecka drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minakov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minakov is defended easily by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka is winning the standup battle so far.

Minakov darts in and clinches Simbecka up against the cage.

Minakov breaks the clinch.

Simbecka tries to keep at a distance but Minakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Minakov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Minakov gets control of Simbecka's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minakov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Minakov's guard.
Minakov won't allow Simbecka to pass to mount.
Simbecka is keen to just control but Minakov is a slippery customer.
Minakov wants to get back to full guard.
Minakov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka trying to control the action but Minakov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oleg Minakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Minakov has managed to clinch.
Simbecka tries to score a body lock takedown but Minakov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Minakov stalling the fight.
Minakov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simbecka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Simbecka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Minakov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minakov is looking to clinch but Simbecka is avoiding it.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minakov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minakov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Simbecka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Simbecka.
Arnold Simbecka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Minakov.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka throws a big right hand that misses.
Simbecka trying to control the position from guard on top but Minakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simbecka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simbecka pushes down on Minakov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simbecka wants to control from the top but Minakov keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbecka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Minakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Simbecka stuffs the takedown.
Minakov darts in looking for a takedown but Simbecka gets double underhooks and turns Minakov into the cage.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Minakov fails with the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Minakov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Minakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbecka attempts a counter takedown but Minakov avoids it well and moves away.
Minakov shoots and misses

and Simbecka counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simbecka is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbecka looking to control but Minakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arnold Simbecka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oleg Minakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simbecka controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Simbecka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Minakov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleg Minakov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khalil Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khalil Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Khabilov
vs
Silva

191 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruslan Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalil Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabilov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khabilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Khabilov with that takedown attempt.
Khabilov sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Khabilov avoids it this time.
Nice sprawl there from Khabilov as Silva shoots in.
Silva looks for a takedown but Khabilov sprawls well.
Khabilov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khabilov misses with a series of wild punches.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Khabilov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khabilov sets himself, and Silva steps forward looking for the clinch! Khabilov avoids it this time.
Silva leaves Khabilov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
A left and a right from Khabilov both land. Nice combination.

Silva rushes Khabilov and presses him up against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khabilov walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Khabilov stuns Silva with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Khabilov wants to clinch.
Khabilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva throws a big counter head kick but Khabilov avoids it with no problem.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Khabilov feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva avoids the head kick by Khabilov.
Khabilov throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt

and Khabilov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Khabilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Khabilov 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.
Khabilov postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Khabilov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Khabilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khabilov tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khabilov controls the pace.

That's four 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.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Khabilov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Khabilov misses with a head kick.
Khabilov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khabilov back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Khabilov moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.

It looks like Ruslan Khabilov has been cut.
Khabilov misses with a series of wild punches.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruslan Khabilov is winning the standup battle so far.
Khabilov dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on Khabilov's head and hops out.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Khabilov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Khabilov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khabilov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Khabilov won't allow it.

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

Khabilov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khabilov lands in his opponent's guard.

Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Silva.
And Silva responds with a good body kick, but Khabilov manages to step out the way in time.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruslan Khabilov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khalil Silva.
Khabilov throws a head kick that misses.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khabilov with a body shot.
Khabilov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A head kick misses from Khabilov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khabilov sprawls well. Khabilov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Khabilov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Khabilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Khabilov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khabilov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Khabilov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khabilov.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khabilov circles away.
Khabilov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabilov fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva tries to clinch but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Khabilov defends well and Silva ends up having to push Khabilov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Silva tries to get set, Khabilov tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ruslan Khabilov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khabilov tries to score with a low kick but Silva moves his leg out of the way.
Khabilov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Silva avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ruslan Khabilov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Khabilov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Silva tries to clinch up but Khabilov circles away and keeps his distance.
Khabilov is looking for a counter combo.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Khabilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Khabilov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silva.
Khabilov fails to land the takedown.
Khabilov shoots for a takedown but Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Khabilov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khabilov wants it to stay on the feet.
Khabilov fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. Khabilov will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Khabilov misses

and Silva counters with a crisp one two that drops Khabilov! Silva thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khabilov to his feet! Khabilov is in big trouble!

Khabilov is rocked!
Khabilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and Khabilov ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva wants to counter with a clinch but Khabilov pushes him away.
Oh Khabilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khabilov tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Khabilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.

Silva breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Khabilov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Khabilov throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Khabilov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khabilov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Khabilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Khabilov. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Khabilov 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 Khabilov off to one side.

Silva rushes Khabilov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khabilov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva has Khabilov pressed against the cage, preventing Khabilov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Silva tries to pull guard but Khabilov won't allow it.

Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khabilov.
Silva throws a head kick but Khabilov moves out of range.
Khabilov drops his hands momentarily and Silva takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to stall.

Khabilov manages to pull guard.

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

Silva closes the distance and clinches.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Khabilov goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Khabilov defends it well.

Silva moves into range and clinches up with Khabilov.
Silva has Khabilov pressed against the cage.
Khabilov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Khabilov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Silva has closed the distance and engaged Khabilov in a clinch.
Khabilov is trying to break free.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khabilov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva stuffs the takedown.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Khabilov swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khalil Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Timmy Ellis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ellis
vs
Brooks

170 cm
17
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
25
142 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Ellis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benjamin Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ellis scores with the left hand. Brooks knows he should have avoided that one.
Timmy Ellis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellis missing with a left hand there. Brooks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ellis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brooks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ellis defends it nicely.
Brooks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Timmy Ellis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis throws a body punch but Brooks moves out of range.
Ellis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brooks. Brooks gets slowly back to his feet.
Ellis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've been told by Ellis's head coaches at True North Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ellis clinches.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ellis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brooks looks winded!
Brooks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Ellis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brooks's face.

It looks like Benjamin Brooks has been cut.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ellis working Brooks over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellis obliges.
Ellis is pushing Brooks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ellis just leaning against Brooks, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Ellis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ellis lands a shot to the body.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
Ellis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brooks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ellis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brooks wants to get back to striking at distance but Ellis won't allow it.
Ellis lands a body punch.
Ellis stalling the fight.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ellis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellis lands a nice knee to the body.
Ellis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ellis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ellis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ellis.
A knee to the head by Ellis.
Brooks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ellis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellis tries to land knees in the clinch but Brooks avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but Ellis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ellis crunches a lovely knee into Brooks's ribcage.
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!
A bit of stalling here from Ellis.
Ellis stalls.
Ellis tries to land a knee to the head but Brooks blocks with his arms.
Ellis prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Ellis lands with a left to the head.
Brooks has Ellis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ellis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brooks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellis is struggling to control the position.
Ellis tries to stall but Brooks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Ellis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Brooks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ellis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks can't break the clinch.
Ellis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brooks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ellis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ellis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ellis stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Ellis.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Brooks is rocked!
Ellis walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Brooks drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Ellis swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Brooks's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timmy Ellis!
After winning the bout, Timmy Ellis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dantes DeKorveia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Stephens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

DeKorveia
vs
Stephens

173 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dantes DeKorveia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Samuel Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeKorveia misses with a few strikes there.
Stephens shoots in looking for a takedown. DeKorveia tries to sprawl out of it but Stephens keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeKorveia tries to bum rush Stephens with a series of wild strikes but Stephens uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
DeKorveia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stephens manages to avoid it.
DeKorveia throws a hook but Stephens avoids it easily.
DeKorveia lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia throws a jab when Stephens was well out of range.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeKorveia avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeKorveia misses with a double jab.
DeKorveia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Stephens has taken the fight to the clinch.

Stephens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stephens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Stephens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeKorveia wanted to stand there but Stephens had control of the position.
Stephens doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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.
DeKorveia wants to get up but he can't break Stephens's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephens is trying to control the position but DeKorveia postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
DeKorveia would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia.
DeKorveia is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
DeKorveia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stephens.
A jab from DeKorveia finds it's way through Stephens's defenses.
DeKorveia lands a jab.
DeKorveia scores with a decent looking hook.
DeKorveia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKorveia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stephens backs up against the cage.
DeKorveia scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice body punch from DeKorveia.

Stephens gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Stephens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stephens slips a jab and a cross from DeKorveia.
Stephens takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stephens dives in and grabs DeKorveia's left leg, looking for a takedown. DeKorveia pushes down on Stephens's head and hops out.
DeKorveia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.

Stephens closes the distance and pushes DeKorveia back into the cage.
Stephens prevents DeKorveia from breaking the clinch.
Stephens wants to take the fight to the mat but DeKorveia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Stephens decides to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeKorveia manages to get himself to full guard.

DeKorveia wants to stand and escape but Stephens is having none of it.
DeKorveia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stephens on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens stands and throws DeKorveia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
DeKorveia is trying to buck Stephens off.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeKorveia keeps working.
Stephens working the ground and pound but DeKorveia is defending the strikes.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but DeKorveia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Stephens has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dantes DeKorveia is winning the standup battle so far.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia lands with a nice body punch.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stephens counters with a body kick that stops DeKorveia in his tracks momentarily.
DeKorveia misses with a double jab

and Stephens counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stephens is pressed up against the cage. DeKorveia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stephens down to the mat. Stephens avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by DeKorveia!
A punch combination from DeKorveia misses.
Despite the aggression on Stephens's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Stephens rushes DeKorveia and presses him up against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephens to work.

Stephens pulls guard successfully.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet but Stephens is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stephens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeKorveia is looking to stand up but Stephens isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two 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.
Stephens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeKorveia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stephens dives into side control.
DeKorveia is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Stephens is controlling him well.
DeKorveia is looking to get back to his feet here but Stephens is keeping cool and he's managed to take DeKorveia's back.
DeKorveia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stephens can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet.

DeKorveia showing good submission defense here.

DeKorveia preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Stephens.
DeKorveia wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stephens struggling to land strikes to the head as DeKorveia covers up.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeKorveia is trying to get back to his feet but Stephens has full control of the position and if anything, DeKorveia has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Samuel Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.

DeKorveia is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Stephens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

DeKorveia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stephens eats them both and turns towards DeKorveia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stephens misses with a few strikes there.
DeKorveia circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
And Stephens tries to counter it with a takedown but DeKorveia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
DeKorveia ducks under a wild hook from Stephens.
DeKorveia blocks a head kick by Stephens.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens takes a shot to the body in his stride.
DeKorveia feints a jab promting Stephens to slip. DeKorveia then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stephens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DeKorveia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Stephens takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Stephens pulls guard.

Stephens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeKorveia tries to stand but Stephens is controlling from the bottom.
DeKorveia preventing the sweep.
Stephens has a closed guard, preventing DeKorveia from standing up.

Stephens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeKorveia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeKorveia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Stephens is trying to keep DeKorveia in close.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stephens shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeKorveia but DeKorveia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A quick step to the side and DeKorveia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stephens showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from DeKorveia.
Stephens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dantes DeKorveia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by DeKorveia.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
DeKorveia works Stephens's body with a nice hook.
DeKorveia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeKorveia thuds a left hand into Stephens's body.
Stephens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeKorveia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stephens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stephens throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeKorveia's waist but DeKorveia gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stephens off to one side.
A jab lands there for DeKorveia.
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but DeKorveia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Stephens looks to move away, DeKorveia throws a big counter combo but Stephens just gets out of the way.
Dantes DeKorveia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Stephens.
Left hook, right uppercut from DeKorveia.

Stephens moves into range and clinches up with DeKorveia.
DeKorveia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Stephens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
DeKorveia throws a right and a left that Stephens avoids nicely.
DeKorveia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeKorveia with a nice cross.
DeKorveia smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stephens has closed the distance and engaged DeKorveia in a clinch.
DeKorveia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephens stalling.
DeKorveia is pressed up against the cage. Stephens has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DeKorveia down to the mat. DeKorveia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stephens takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stephens fails to land the takedown.
DeKorveia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stephens circles away quickly and effectively.
DeKorveia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stephens back to the cage. DeKorveia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
DeKorveia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeKorveia throws a series of punches but Stephens moves out of range.
DeKorveia thuds his right hand into Stephens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt - DeKorveia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dantes DeKorveia showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeKorveia 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dantes DeKorveia!
Post fight, Dantes DeKorveia took to the microphone: 'I'm clearly the best in the division, give me Carter for the belt, and after that I want the Bantamweight Strap! Two weight world champion baby! '.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Avala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wallace
vs
Avala

191 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
271 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wade Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jerry Avala!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Avala under the eye.

It looks like Jerry Avala has been cut.
Avala takes one to the chin there.
Wallace swings for the body but Avala moves out of range.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace shoots in but Avala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Avala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Avala punishes Wallace's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Avala unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avala.
As Avala tries to get set, Wallace tries to push him back and clinch up but Avala manages to avoid the attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Avala.

It looks like Wade Wallace has been cut.
Avala has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in looking for a takedown but Avala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallace's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Avala with that takedown attempt.
Wallace thinks about countering with a body kick.

Avala tries to keep at a distance but Wallace has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace fails to pull guard.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avala avoids it.
Wallace jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avala walks away with a smile on his face. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Avala shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wallace sprawls well. Wallace wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avala gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wallace pulls guard successfully.
Avala trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Avala forces his way into half guard.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet.
Avala tries to pass to full mount but Wallace defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping hold of Avala's head, controlling as best he can.

Avala is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wallace is adopting a defensive guard.
Avala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Wallace has his foot on Avala's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avala works his way back into a safe position though.
Wallace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wallace tries to get out of the position.
Wallace being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Avala swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace tries to counter by clinching up but Avala breaks away and moves out of range.
Wallace jabs Avala right on the nose. Avala blinks but takes it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace misses with a takedown

and Avala moves into the clinch.
Avala avoiding damage as Wallace throws knees to the body.
Avala has Wallace pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wade Wallace will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Avala wants to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Avala wants to clinch.
Avala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avala feints the counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Avala as Wallace shoots in.
And Avala tries to counter it with a takedown but Wallace pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avala slaps away a takedown attempt from Wallace, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wallace fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Avala.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Avala rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.
Avala misses with a knee to the head.

Avala decides to pull guard.
Wallace stopping the sweep attempt from Avala.
Avala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wallace's guard.

Wallace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Avala got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Avala has managed to get both his arms back between Wallace's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Avala is stalling in the full guard.

Avala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Avala shows good takedown defense.
Wallace tries to clinch up
and Avala counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Avala sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wade Wallace is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avala but Avala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Avala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wallace dives in for a single leg takedown but Avala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Avala unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Wallace has Avala up against the cage in a clinch.

Avala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is looking to clinch but Avala is avoiding it.
Avala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jerry Avala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avala stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Avala wants to clinch.
Wallace looks to land a combination but Avala avoids it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace shoots in but no luck this time.
Avala unleashes a big counter combination but Wallace bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Avala fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jerry Avala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Avala gets a clinch.
Wallace just leaning against Avala, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avala tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallace smiles and moves away.
Avala misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace digs a good body shot into Avala's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wallace.
Avala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Avala as he avoids it easily.
Avala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wade Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avala lands a nice hook to Wallace's body. Wallace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Avala.

Wallace gets tackled into the cage by Avala. Avala maintains the clinch.
Wallace is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Avala pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wallace no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avala sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Avala's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wallace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wallace can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Avala controls the pace.
Avala trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Avala 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avala slips nicely into half guard.
Avala sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Avala wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Avala is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Avala content to control rather than advance.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Avala doesn't manage to clinch there - Wallace circles away.
Wallace is trying hard to land a takedown here. Avala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Avala avoids them all with ease.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avala is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerry Avala!

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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between West Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Drum
vs
Davis

188 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, West Drum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andy Davis!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis missing with a left hand there. Drum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Davis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drum throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Drum tries to clinch up but Davis circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Davis throws a right hand that Drum ducks under and follows up with a left that Drum also avoids with ease.

Davis gets a clinch.
Drum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Davis's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drum throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Davis wants to slow Drum down by chopping away at his legs.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drum.
Drum is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis goes for a double leg but Drum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drum continues to drive forward.
Drum wants to clinch.

Drum clinches.

Davis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Drum stands up from Davis's guard - Drum perhaps looking for a knockout.
Drum wants to clinch up but Davis keeps it at a distance.
Drum displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davis.
West Drum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Davis.
Davis looks for a takedown but Drum sprawls well.
West Drum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt - Drum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Davis is defended easily by Drum.
Drum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Drum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Drum.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to clinch up but Drum circles away and keeps his distance.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.

Drum closes the distance and clinches.
Drum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drum is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.

Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
Drum preventing the sweep.
Drum trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Drum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Davis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Drum wants to stand but Davis has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Drum stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Drum drives through and clinches with Davis against the cage.

Davis manages to break the clinch.
Drum throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Drum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Davis with that takedown attempt.
Drum digs a good hook to Davis's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drum closes the distance and clinches.
Drum lands a shot to the body.

Davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drum stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Drum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Drum clinches.
Drum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drum misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Drum just leaning against Davis, taking a breather.
Drum working hard to break the clinch.
Drum lands a left hand.
Davis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Drum gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis keeps the fight on the outside.
Good standup being displayed there by Drum as he connects with a hook.
Drum throws a shot to the body.
Davis circles away from the clinch attempt.

Drum clinches up against the cage.
Davis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Drum after a bit of a struggle.
West Drum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Davis.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Drum controls his hands.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drum just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Drum is struggling to control the position.
Drum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Drum. Beautiful body shot.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Drum half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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

It looks like Andy Davis has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum is looking to clinch.
Drum rushes Davis with punches - Davis moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Davis goes down! Drum follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). West Drum!
West Drum thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Green has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Connor
vs
Green

190 cm
25
214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
192 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmie Connor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Green!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.

Connor rushes Green and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Connor stalling.
Green lands with a short shot to the head.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Green gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Green pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Green jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Connor controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green looking to control.

Connor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Connor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green throws a big right hand that misses.
Connor is adopting a defensive guard.

Connor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Connor is on top in guard.

Green has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Connor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green 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.
Green wants to get back to his feet but Connor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Green looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Connor passes into side control.
Green wants to control but Connor postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to bench press Connor off him but Connor keeps the position.
Connor postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Connor working away.
Connor happy to just control the position for now.
Green tries to buck Connor off but Connor is having none of it.
Green is working to avoid the ground and pound but Connor connects with a decent elbow.
Green can't do much from the bottom here.

Connor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to clinch there but Connor circles away.

Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Connor tries for a takedown. No joy.

Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Connor blocks a head kick by Green.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Connor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jimmie Connor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Connor moves in looking to clinch but Green pushes him off.
As Connor backs off Green throws a huge counter combo but Connor manages to avoid it all.
Connor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Green circles away.
Green steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Connor.

Connor moves into range and clinches up with Green.
Green looking for a takedown.
Green is struggling to control the position.
Connor tries for a takedown but Green manages to get underhooks.

Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor dives in for a single leg takedown but Green sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is trying hard to land a takedown here. Connor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmie Connor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Connor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Green.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Connor throws a head kick that misses.

Connor pushes Green up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Green to work.
Connor has Green pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Green manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Connor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Connor misses with an elbow strike.
Connor just leaning against Green, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Connor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
Green is trying to drag Connor to the mat but Connor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connor is trying to pull guard but Green has him pressed against the cage.

Connor breaks the clinch.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Connor tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Connor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Connor or perhaps it was just good defense by Green, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor is looking to clinch but Green is avoiding it.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Connor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Connor misses with the combination.

Green moves into the clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but Connor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Connor as he avoids it easily.
Connor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Green but Green pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Green has closed the distance and engaged Connor in a clinch.
Connor wants a takedown.
Connor stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Green is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Connor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green looking for a takedown.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Connor prevents it.
Green has Connor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Connor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Connor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Connor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Green, pushing him back against the cage.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Connor lands a hook that snaps the head of Green backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Connor wants a takedown but no success here.
Connor misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Connor prevents a body shot from Green.

Green manages to break the clinch.
Connor tries to clinch up
and Green counters with a series of strikes. Connor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Connor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Danny Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor misses with a takedown attempt

and Green moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green wants to stall.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Connor dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.

Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.

Connor breaks from the clinch.
Connor swats away the attempt to clinch by Green.
Connor misses with a left hand
and Green counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Connor tries to clinch but Green moves out of range.
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!
Green dives in and grabs Connor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Connor pushes down on Green's head and hops out.
Connor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Green sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connor somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green leaves Connor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
Green takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Connor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Green is fending him off so far but Connor persists. Nope, Green circles away and we're back to standing.
Connor shoots in for a double leg but Green sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Green misses with a kick to the body.

Connor gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Connor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Connor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green goes for a double leg but Connor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connor continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Green shoots in and drives through. Connor sprawls well.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Connor misses with a low kick as Green jumps back.
Connor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmie Connor clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.

Connor moves into the clinch.
Connor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.

Connor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connor circles away.
Jimmie Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Green.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connor.
Green is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Connor avoids it really well and circles away.
Green is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor looks for a takedown but Green sprawls well.
Green with the counter takedown but Connor avoids it easily.
Connor wants to clinch up but Green keeps it at a distance.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Connor tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Connor.
Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
Green is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Green darts in and clinches Connor up against the cage.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Green pulls Connor into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Connor content to stall in guard here.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Connor is pushing down on Green's leg trying to pass to half guard. Green is fighting to maintain full guard but Connor has managed to sneak the leg through.

Connor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Green scores with a one two! Connor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Connor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Green.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Connor.
Green fails to land the takedown.

Connor gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a takedown.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Connor has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Green misses with a head kick.
Connor fails with the takedown
and Green counters with a two punch combo.

Connor has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Green breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor blocks a head kick by Green.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green misses with a straight left.
Connor dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Connor's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Danny Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Connor tries to close the distance and clinch but Green swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green shoots for a takedown but Connor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Green swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Connor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Green pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Connor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Green to keep the fight standing.
Connor fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmie Connor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to land knees to the body.
Connor prevents the takedown attempt.

Connor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Connor shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Connor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Connor.
Green changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Connor tries to avoid it but Green manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Connor to the ground. Connor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Connor counters by moving into the clinch.

Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Green.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily.
Connor tries to clinch there but Green circles away.
Connor slaps away a takedown attempt from Green, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Connor clinches with his opponent.
Connor leaning against his opponent.

Connor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Connor rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.

Green jumps guard and drags Connor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green trying to strike off his back.
Connor 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.

Connor stands up and waves to Green to follow him.
Green fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connor quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Connor avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.

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.
Green shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Connor as he jumps to the side.
Connor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Connor circles away easily

and Connor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Green is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Connor is keeping busy.
Connor prevents Green from breaking the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connor.

Connor gets control of Green's arms and successfully pulls guard. Connor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmie Connor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Connor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmie Connor!
Jimmie Connor is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmie Connor was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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