Former North American Hockey League enforcer and Quebec MMA fan favorite Steve Bosse (8-1) who has fought in every promotion in Quebec, including TKO, Ringside MMA, W-1, and the MFL. With notable wins over Craig Brown, Mychael Clark, and Marvin Eastman, Bosse puts his six fight win streak on the line when he headlines the event against Houston Alexander.

Houston Alexander (13-6) may always be remembered for knocking out Keith Jardine in his UFC debut, but now outside of the octagon, he is riding a four fight win streak with notable wins over Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou, and Razak Al-Hassan in his last bout on August 13th in Albuquerque, New Mexico at MMA Fight Pit: Genesis. Alexander is definitely Bosse’s toughest test to date, but with two sluggers this bout promises to be nothing short of spectacular.

Former UFC middleweight title challenger Patrick “The Predator” Cote (15-7)is riding a 2 fight win streak since being cut from the UFC, with victories over Kalib Starnes and Todd Brown for Ringside MMA. A man who still considers himself a UFC fighter, Cote signed a fight deal in hopes to return to the Octagon by December. Cote will take on UFC and STRIKEFORCE veteran Crafton Wallace (18-5-1) who may be coming off two tough loses in a row, yet both dangerous on his feet and on the ground, as he has only gone the distance twice in 24 fights.

5-o Heavyweight Boxing sensation Eric Barrak will make his MMA debut on the card, as Patry continues to use crossover athletes in his promotions (i.e. Steve Bosse) to appeal to the masses. Barrak’s opponent is none other that Bart Gunn’s Wrestlemania 15 opponent Eric “Butterbean” Esch! Super Heavyweight fighter Butterbean has done it all, he beat up Johnny Knoxville in a department store, and went  77-8-4 as a Pro Boxer capturing the IBA Super-Heavyweight Champion and the WAA Heavyweight title. He went 3-4   fighting in K-1 as a Pro Kickboxer, and  is now strictly fighting in MMA he’s gone 17-8-1 since debuting in 2003. Butterbean has his own reality TV show debuting this month on the Discovery Channel entitled Big Law: Deputy Butterbean, where he is followed performing his duties as a Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy in hometown of Jasper, Alabama. Barrak has finished his last four boxing matches in the first round by stoppage, but it will be a tough test in the transition to MMA against the crafty veteran like Butterbean who has eight submissions to his credit.

The promotion plans on putting on many exciting bouts in every division from Flyweights to Heavyweights! This card however,  will also feature a bantamweight showdown between stand up specialists Dimitri Waardenburg and Syd Barnier,  and Travis Cox versus Derek Gauthier. Other rumored fighters on the card are Guillaume Vigneau, Guillaume Lamarche, Yan Pellerin, Shawn Davidson and many more.

Instinct MMA

Date: October 7, 2011
Location: Centre d’Excellence Sports Rousseau in Boisbriand, Quebec

Main Event:
LHW- Houston Alexander (13-6) vs. Steve Bossé (8-1)

Semi-Main Event:
MW- Patrick Cote (15-7) vs. Crafton Wallace (18-5-1)

HW- Eric “Butterbean” Esch (14-8-1) vs. Eric Barrak (0-0 MMA 5-0 Boxing)
LW- Travis Cox (6-9-1) vs. Derek Gauthier (6-3-1)
BW- Syd Barnier (3-3) vs. Dimitri Waardenburg (7-5)

Guillaume Lamarche (7-5) vs. TBA
Shawn Davidson (4-1) vs. TBA
Dave Bédard (2-0) vs. TBA
Yan Pellerin (9-13) vs. TBA
Devin Henry (1-1) vs. TBA
Yannick Galipeau (2-4) vs. TBA
Jonathan Dubois (1-3) vs. TBA
Charles Houver (0-0) vs. TBA
Darson Hemmings (0-0) vs. TBA

”Bosse asked me to put him up against an elite MMA fighter for his return. What is most impressive is that both of his last victories came against opponents that fought Ryan ”Big Deal” Jimmo who is (13-1-0). This goes to show that ”The Boss” has demonstrated an amazing transition from a professional hockey enforcer to an accomplished superstar on the combat scene. Steve is an extraordinary athlete both physically and mentally and it is without any doubt in my mind that he will reach is objective according to his sparring partner, legendary and current UFC world champion Georges “Rush” St-Pierre.

Steve ”The Boss” Bossé (8-1-0) is ready more than ever to rock the world! We are ready to fight anyone on the planet and it will be at these events that will take place in Quebec, according to his charismatic manager Gary Chartrand.

—Challenge MMA press release—

Martin Désilets (11-2) finally returns to Quebec MMA after a two year lay off due to legal issues prevented him from obtaining a fighting license. Since his last victory in Quebec against Todd Gouwenberg at XMMA 7: Inferno February 27th, 2009, he has defeated Victor Valimaki twice capturing the TFC Light Heavyweight Championship; making him the last champion, now that Aggression MMA has purchased TFC and all of its assets. Désilets has notable victories over UFC fighter Krzysztof Soszynski, and Rashad Evans’ brother, Lance Evans. His opponent, Antony “Wild Thing” Rea (20-13) is journey man with bouts in Brazil, England, Costa Rica, Macau, China and was last seen in Montreal in 2004 for APEX Championship Fighting. He also fought in for Stephane Patry’s now defunct UCC when they travelled to Hawaii losing to UFC fighter Rich Franklin. With no notable victories on his record, Rea has suffered defeat to Jason Guida, Marvin Eastman, and Vitor Belfort, but is on a three fight win streak. Rea is looking to make a big splash for his return to Montreal, but Désilets has knockout power in his hands and is looking to make a statement for his homecoming.

The Co-Main event of the evening features one of the pioneers of Quebec MMA, UFC, UCC and TKO veteran Steve “Lion Heart” Vigneault (12-6). Vigneault steps in the MFL cage for the first time since his comeback at Ringside MMA in November 2009. Before that victory over Dan Chambers in a middleweight bout, Vigneault had not fought since losing to Mike Swick in his UFC debut. After some talk about dropping down to the welterweight division, Vigneault will stay at middleweight to take on Matt MacGrath (9-5). With tough losses to over UFC vets Jonathan Goulet, Claude Patrick, and Kalib Starnes in his last bout; MacGrath is looking to stop the Lion Heart in his tracks in what promises to action packed fight.

Tristar prospect and cousin to Steve “Lion Heart” Vigneault and Stephane “Simba” Vigneault, Guillaume Vigneault made his pro MMA debut after an impressive amateur career, in Quebec City at Ringside MMA 7: Invasion with a rear naked choke submission victory over David Fraser.

GAMMA/BTT Canada fighters hit the cage as Lee Villeneuve and Lloyd Galindo (2-1) return to action. While only taking sporadic fights due to a career as stuntman, and trying out for The Ultimate Fighter, Villeneuve takes on Vanja Vojvodic (2-1). Vajovdic was last seen in Montreal at XMMA 5 in 2008, since then he has gone 1-1 fighting in Winnipeg. Vojvodic has a big text in front of him, as the big welterweight Villeneuve has looked virtually unstoppable. With a 1-1 record in the Netherlands, Galindo debuted on the Montreal circuit in impressive fashion when he was the only man to go past the first round with standout Daylin Logan. After the referee failed to see an illegal knee, Galindo was pulled into a rear naked choke for the loss. Now he returns in a revenge fight against Yohan Gariepy (2-2). Gariepy is coming off a lack luster decision victory over Jean-Francois Royer at Ringside MMA’s Rising Star on January 15th, 2011. Gariepy defeated Galindo’s teammate Benoit Guillonet by TKO, when he connected with a knee while Guillonet was shooting for a takedown.

In the only Bantamweight bout of the evening, Dimitri Waardenburg (7-4) is riding a five fight win streak with victories of Remi Morvan, Javier Munoz Umana, Chucky Mady, Mark Fraser, and Pierre-Etienne Marcoux. The Brussels, Belgium native is stepping back into the MFL cage to take on Winnipeg native Roland Delorme (6-1). With two victories of Remi Morvan, Delrome has only one blemish on his record that comes by split decision in his last bout against Eric Wilson in October of 2010 at CFC.
New York native and Tristar standout Joey Gambino (6-0) awaits his opponent to be determined, as he returns to the Montreal fight scene to defend his undefeated streak of six wins, including three TKO’s and three submissions.

After grinding out a three round decision victory at Ringside MMA’s Rising Star on January15th, Albert Cheng (2-0) returns to the cage. Standing across the cage from Cheng, is TKO & XMMA veteran Dave Pariseau (7-7-1). Pariseau has been absent for the Montreal fight scene since a submission loss to Derek “Sex Machine” Gauthier XMMA 7: Inferno. Now both will engage it what promises to be a great technical matchup.

The event also features Steve Begin, James Haourt, Pierre-Etienne Marcoux, Tommy Pariseau and many more.

Full Fight Card:
Main Event:
205 – Martin Désilets (11-2) vs. Antony Rea (20-13)
Co-Main Event:
185 – Steve Vigneault (12-6) vs. Matt MacGrath (9-5)
135 – Jonathan Kumps vs Dave Regimbald
215 – Steve Bégin vs TBA
135 – James Haourt vs Pierre-Étienne Marcoux
145 -Tommy Pariseau vs Érik Dumaine
205 – Guillaume Vigneault vs TBA
185 – Dave Bédard vs TBA
155 – Yohan Gariépy vs Lloyd Galindo
170 – Vanja Vojvodic vs Lee Villeneuve
145 – Joey Gambino vs TBA
135 – Roland Delorme vs Dimitri Waardenburg
155 – Albert Cheng vs Dave Pariseau

The three fights are: Undefeated top prospect Shane Del Rosario (10-0) of Irvine, Calif., vs. hard-hitting Lavar “Big’’ Johnson (15-3) of Madera, Calif., Chad “The Grave Digger’’ Griggs (9-1) of Tucson, Ariz., vs. Gian (pronounced “John”) Villante (7-1) of Bellmore, N.Y., and Valentijn Overeem (28-25) of Amsterdam, Holland, vs. Ray “Sugarfoot’’ Sefo (2-0) of Las Vegas.

“This event will showcase the depth of talent in the STRIKEFORCE heavyweight roster,” said STRIKEFORCE CEO Scott Coker. “Shane and Lavar are two products of the STRIKEFORCE Challengers series that has been instrumental in developing new talent. We are proud to welcome them to our championship series for the first time on Feb. 12 and excited to show the world that STRIKEFORCE is home to the best heavyweights on the planet.”

The all heavyweight main card will be highlighted by two sensational quarterfinal bouts in the single-elimination STRIKEFORCE World Grand Prix – Heavyweight Tournament.

Fedor “The Last Emperor” Emelianenko (31-2, 1 NC), of Stary Oskol, Russia, returns against Brazil’s Antonio “Big Foot” Silva (15-2) of Campina Grande, Paraiba, Brazil in the main event. The co-feature will match former world champion Andrei Arlovski (15-8), of Chicago by way of Minsk, Belarus, against Sergei Kharitonov (16-4) of Moscow, Russia. Kharitonov is the last fighter to defeat STRIKEFORCE Heavyweight World Champion Alistair Overeem.

The promising 6-foot-4, 27-year-old Rosario has won nine of his 10 fights in the opening round, including a 3:38 first-round TKO (knees and punches) over Lolohea Mahe during a STRIKEFORCE Challengers event in his last outing on July 23, 2010, at Everett, Wash. Prior to that, Rosario registered a rare omoplata submission victory over Brandon Cash at 2:27 of the first on Nov. 6, 2009, on STRIKEFORCE Challengers at Fresno, Calif.

“I’m looking forward to fighting again and fighting Lavar on Feb. 12,” said Rosario, a Muay Thai specialist whose longest fight lasted a total of 4:07. “We’ve both fought on Challengers and now we get to show what we can do on a big show. I’m excited about that. This will be a great fight between two hungry fighters.”

The heavy-handed Johnson has been triumphant in seven consecutive fights, winning all by (T)KO, including three straight on Challengers. This will be his third fight since returning to the cage after he was gunned down while attending a family barbeque during the July 4 holiday in 2009. Johnson survived three gunshot wounds from a walk-by shooting that led to the death of his cousin. A father of two boys, Johnson spent 30 days in a hospital fighting for his life and several more months rehabilitating.

“I want to be known as a fighter, not as a guy who got shot, and this is my greatest opportunity to do that,” said the 6-foot-3, 33-year-old who stopped Virgil Zwicker at 2:17 of the first round on Oct. 22, 2010. “I feel like I’m ready to move up to the big stage. Fighting a talented fighter like Rosario is a huge step and, with our records, there is no way this cannot be one of the most exciting fights of the night.”

Thirteen of Johnson’s 15 victories have come via either knockout or TKO.

Griggs, a winner in four consecutive fights, is coming off a bloody, upset second-round TKO (retirement) over former pro wrestling superstar and previously unbeaten MMA fighter, Bobby Lashley, on Aug. 21, 2010, in Houston, on SHOWTIME.

A fulltime Tucson firefighter and paramedic, the 6-foot-1, 32-year-old Griggs opened up a gushing cut over Lashley’s left eye in the first round after getting taken to the ground and ultimately outlasted the previously unbeaten MMA fighter in the second as a still-bleeding Lashley seemed to gas.

The courageous, come-from-behind triumph may have been the most noteworthy for a well-rounded, strong finisher known for quick endings and tricky submissions. Six of Griggs’ victories came in the first round, and he has scored knockouts in eight of his nine victories.

“It was a dream come true to fight for STRIKEFORCE and getting a super win in a big fight like that was huge for me,’’ Griggs said. “I appreciate the opportunity to show what I can do again against another tough opponent.”

Villante is a 6-foot-2, 25-year-old grappling stud who was born and raised on Long Island. Before he wrestled and played football at Hofstra University, he was an All-State football player and All-American wrestler at MacArthur High in Levittown, N.Y.

After trying out with the NFL’s New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles, Villante turned to MMA in late 2008. “I got hooked the first time I went to an MMA fight card and saw one of my high school wrestling coaches KO some guy in a few seconds,” he said. “I was still a senior in high school but I got that feeling that I could maybe do this, and it was always in the back of my mind.

“I knew when my dream to play in the NFL ended that this was what I wanted to do. Now, fighting MMA has become more of a dream than football. I’m extremely excited about fighting for STRIKEFORCE on SHOWTIME. This is a tremendous opportunity and it is like a home game for me.”

Without the benefit of an amateur career, Villante turned pro on Feb. 20, 2009, and won his initial six fights. His lone defeat came when he dislocated an elbow in a bout halted in the opening round on April 16, 2010. Villante is coming off a 1:03, first-round TKO over Joseph Reyes on Dec. 3, 2010. It was his sixth success in the first round.

The older brother of Alistair Overeem, Valentijn Overeem is a fierce, dangerous striker who has won his last two fights in a combined time of 47 seconds. The 6-foot-3, 34-year-old Dutch Destroyer scored a 40-second KO (knee) over Catalin Zmarandescu on May 21, 2010. In his outing before last, the previous April 17, a head kick finished off Tengiz Tedoradze seven seconds after the opening bell.

Overeem, who injured an elbow during training and withdrew from a match last Dec. 4 against “Big Foot’’ Silva, has several notable victories, including a 0:56, first-round submission over all-time great Randy “The Natural” Couture and a 2:19, first-round submission over former STRIKEFORCE Middleweight Champion Renato “Babalu” Sobral. Overeem has only gone the distance twice in a 53-fight career.

A member of Team Golden Glory like his brother, Alistair, Valentijn is a four-time winner in PRIDE Fighting Championship competition. He’ll be making his debut for STRIKEFORCE after signing with the San Jose, Calif.-based promotion last June.

Sefo is one of the most devastating knockout artists in the history of kickboxing and many are excited to see him return to STRIKEFORCE. This will be the native of Auckland, New Zealand’s first MMA start since he defeated (knee injury) Kevin Jordan in his STRIKEFORCE debut during a Challengers event on Sept. 25, 2009.

After turning professional and earning more than a dozen kickboxing championships, Sefo turned his focus to the mecca of kickboxing, K-1, in Japan. While competing under the K-1 banner, Sefo quickly earned a reputation as a power puncher with a penchant for knocking his opponents out. During his time with in K-1, Sefo notched wins over the likes of MMA notables Mark Hunt, Melvin Manhoef, 7-foot-2 Hong Man Choi, Gary Goodridge, Marvin Eastman and Gilbert Yvel along with scores of champion kickboxers.

The 6-foot, 39-year-old Sefo’s level of kickboxing is rarely seen in MMA, yet with just two pro MMA fights in five years he remains a question mark in a heavyweight division regarded as the best in MMA. Sefo, who went undefeated his entire career as an amateur kickboxer, won his MMA debut with a second-round KO (head kick) over Min Soo Kim on July, 6, 2005, in Japan.

Fight Card:

Fedor Emelianenko vs. Antonio Silva (heavyweight-tournament quarterfinals)

Andrei Arlovski vs. Sergei Kharitonov (heavyweight-tournament quarterfinals)

Shane Del Rosario vs. Lavar Johnson (heavyweight-tournament reserve fight)

Valentijn Overeem vs. Ray Sefo (heavyweight-tournament reserve fight)

Chad Griggs vs. Gian Villante (heavyweight-tournament reserve fight)

Lyndon Whitlock (0-0-0)  v. Pierre-Étienne Marcoux (2-2-0) (145 lbs.)

Round 1

Marcoux connected with a body kick but was quickly taken down to the mat. Whitlock kept his opponent down as Marcoux struggled to get to his feet. Whitlock postured up and landed a dropping punch, and jumped awkwardly to get back into Marcoux’s guard. Whitlock advanced to north-south position, then took his opponent’s back. Whitlock worked to sink his hooks in and locked in a rear-naked choke forcing Marcoux to tap out instantaneously.

Lyndon Whitlock def. Pierre-Étienne Marcoux via submission (rear-naked choke) after 2:10 in Round 1

Louis Philippe Gauthier (1-0-0) v. Joey Gambino (3-0-0) (145 lbs.)

Round 1

Gambino connected early with a big right hand that dropped Gauthier. Gauthier was able to make his way back to his feet and clinch up his opponent. Gambino delivered some knees to the body from the clinch and pushed his opponent away. Gambino landed crisp punches that knocked down his opponent. Gambino worked some ground and pound from Gauthier’s guard. Gambino was unable to pass the guard, so he stood up and kicked Gauthier in the leg. The referee stood the fighters and Gambino continued to land strikes. Gauthier went down again and Gambino landed some elbows in side-control. Gauthier blocked an attempt to advance into a mount and pushed Gambino back to his feet. Gambino stalked his opponent and landed another big right hand but Gauthier stayed on his feet. Gambino landed some punches that pushed his opponent against the cage but Gauthier was able to push back and score a takedown. Gauthier tried to work from Gambino’s guard but got trapped in an arm-bar. Gambino held on to the submission hold and forced Gauthier to tap out.

Joey Gambino def. Louis Philippe Gauthier via submission (arm-bar) after 4:45 in Round 1

Eon Shirley (0-3-0) v. Daylin Logan (2-0-0) (185 lbs.)

Round 1

Logan rushed in with a barrage of punches and scooped up his opponent down to the canvas. Logan improved to full mount and landed some punches. Shirley scrambled and got Logan back to his guard. Logan quickly transitioned into side-control, back into full mount. Shirley swept him and reversed the position but Logan reversed back and scored several punches from the top position. Logan punished his opponent with more shots and the referee intervened to stop the action.

Daylin Logan def. Eon Shirley via TKO (strikes) after 1:22 in Round 1

Louis-Philippe Carles (6-1-0) v. Chris Vorano (3-5-0) (170 lbs.)

Round 1

Both fighters were hesitant to engage in the first minute of the fight. Carles connected with a right hand but Vorano scored with a head kick. Carles was able to work his jab but Vorano landed some leg kicks. Carles connected with a punch that semed to rock Vorano but he stayed on his feet. Vorano slipped on a head kick attempt and was met with a stiff punch to the face when he stood up. Vorano attempted a takedown but Carles maintained control and fell on top of Vorano. Carles worked some punches and elbows from half-guard. Carles continued the punishment, laying into his opponent with looping right hands. Vorano was unable to escape the position and tapped out to end the fight. Vorano lay on the mat for a while after the fight and was noticeably shaken up.

Louis Philippe Carles def. Chris Vorano via TKO (strikes) after 4:32 in Round 1

Dimitri Waardenburg (3-4-0) v. Mark Fraser (1-4-1) (135 lbs.)

Round 1

Both fighters exchanged punches in the first minute and Fraser scored a takedown. Waardenburg reversed the position on the ground and got into Fraser’s guard. Waardenburg improved into the mount and landed a few punches that knocked out Fraser and stopped the fight.  Fraser was out cold and very slow to get back to his feet.

Dimitri Waardenburg def. Mark Fraser via TKO (punches) after 1:31 in Round 1

Martin Grandmont (9-5-0) v. Sébastien Garguier (5-3-0) (155 lbs.)

Round 1

Grandmont threw a  head kick that was caught by his opponent. Garguier used the leverage to push Grandmont into the cage and land some punches. Grandmont pushed back and scored some strikes of his own. Both fighters exchanged and landed several punches, as they cut a torrid pace. Garguier pushed the action but Grandmont landed good counter strikes, including a big counter right-hook. Grandmont connected on a punching combo but Garguier stayed on his feet and scored some punches. Grandmont was cut above his right eye but and took several shots to the face. Grandmont and Garguier went toe-to-toe, giving and receiving several big punches. Garguier landed even more punches and the refere stopped the action to check on Grandmont’s face, which was a bloody mess after just four minutes. The doctor allowed the fight to continue and Martin Grandmont unleashed a fury of punches. Grandmont pushed his opponent back into the cage and the referee stopped the fight.

Martin Grandmont def. Sébastien Garguier via TKO (strikes) after 4:44 in Round 1

Bruno Hosier (4-0-0) v. Tom Murphy (5-0-0) (heavyweights)

Round 1

Hosier scored an early leg and body kick in a tentative first minute for both competitors. Murphy was able to take Hosier down and worked some punches from side-control. The referee stood the fighters upand warned Murphy for punches to the back of the head. Murphy went for a takedown but Hosier stopped the attempt by landing elbows. The fighters were again separated and Hoiser was awarned for shots to the back of the head. Murphy scored a takedown and worked some punches from half-guard into side-control. Murphy transitioned to the back-mount on Hosier who rolled over and ate several punches with Murphy on top of him. After a few more seconds of ground and pound, the referee separated the fighters and ended the bout.

Tom Murphy def. Bruno Hosier via TKO (strikes) after 4:33 in Round 1

Steve Bossé (6-1-0)  v. Marvin Eastman (16-12-1) (205 lbs.)

Round 1

Eastman pushed Bossé into the cage early in the fight and held him against the fence. Bossé landed some knees to the body and reversed the position on Eastman. The referee separated the fighters and Eastman charged in, landing a right hand. Eastman pinned Bossé against the fence but Bossé again reversed the position. Bossé landed knees and punches to the body as the fighters jostled for positioning. Eastman and Bossé exchanged knees to the body as they grappled against the fence. The ref again separated the men after a lack of activity. Bossé and Eastman collided with punches and Eastman attempted a takedown. Bossé backed up against the fence and avoided the takedown and reversed the position to push Eastman into the cage. Bossé unloaded with a punching combination and continued to work the clinch against the fence. Bossé nailed Eastman with some punches as he pushed Bossé away. Eastman pushed back and scored a takedown but Bossé was quick to get to his feet. Eastman landed another takedown but Bossé attempted a kimura armbar just as the round concluded. Ringside Report scores Round 1 for Steve Bossé: 10-9

Round 2

Bossé scored some punches and avoided a takedown in the first minute of the fight. Bossé again clinched Eastman against the fence and worked some knees to the body and legs. Eastman pushed Bossé away but he came back with a flurry of punches. Eastman countered with a right of his own and pushed Bossé against the fence. Bossé went for a single-leg but Eastman blocked it and held on to his head and forced the ref to separate them after some inactivity. Bossé landed a punch, Eastman went for a takedown but Bossé again pushed him against the fence and grinded away, working knees to the body and uppercuts in the clinch. Bossé moved back and landed some punches but Eastman fired back and scored with some strikes of his own. Bossé again clinched him against the fence with a single-underhook, working punches to the head and body. Bossé landed a flurry of punches but Eastman rushed back with a takedown attempt as the round came to an end. Ringside Report scores Round 2 for Steve Bossé: 10-9

Round 3

Bossé landed a punch but Eastman fired back with a leg kick and a big takedown. Eastman could not keep Bossé down and they were quickly back to their feet. Bossé pinned Eastman against the fence and continued to grind away with knees to the body. Eastman held on to Bossé in the clinch and landed some elbow strikes and punches. Eastman landed a striking combo but Bossé landed one of his own and pushed him against the fence. The ref separated the fighters and Eastman rushed in with a takedown attempt that was stuffed by Bossé He pinned Eastman against the fence and landed some hard punches to tthe body and a big uppercut. Eastman tried to push away and Bossé landed another punching combo. Eastman rushed in for the takedown but gain Bossé backed into the fence and avoided it. Bossé reversed the position and scored with a single-leg takedown. Bossé landed several punches from a half-guard but Eastman struggled back to his feet. Bossé landed a big right hand and kept Eastman clinched up against the fence as the fight came to a close. Ringside Report scores Round 3 for Steve Bossé: 10-9

Steve Bossé def. Marvin Eastman via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)

David Loiseau (18-9-0) v. Chester Post (8-18-1) (205 lbs.)

Round 1

Loiseau landed a leg kick and attempted a takedown but stumbled. Loiseau recovered and pushed Post into the fence but was not able to land any shots and referee Yves Lavigne separated the men. Loiseau landed a head kick and scored a takedown on Post. Loiseau worked in Post’s guard and dropped a big elbow. Post held him in a high guard and worked some strikes from the bottom but Loiseau postured up and landed a big elbow. Loiseau continued to work from Post’s guard with punches to the body and big right hands to the face. Loiseau unleashed a flurry of left and right hands forcing the referee to intervene and stop the fight.

David Loiseau def. Chester Post via TKO (strikes) after 3:34 in Round 1

1. Pierre-Étienne Marcoux (2-1-0) weighed in at 139 lbs and his opponent Lyndon Whitlock (1-0-0) weighed in at 142 lbs.

 2. Joey Gambino (3-0-0) came in at 145 lbs while Louis-Philippe Gauthier (1-0-0) came in at 144 lbs.

3. Daylin Logan (2-0-0) weighed in just over 185 lbs with an official weight of 186 lbs while Eon Shirley (0-3-0) came in below, at 183 lbs.

 4. Jason Cecil (5-10-0), who came in at 206 lbs, will fight Yan Pellerin (9-12-0) who weighed in at 228 lbs.

5. Fighters slated for number 5 fight in the middleweight division did not weigh in. Justin Primmer (1-2-0) vs Nordine Taleb (1-1-0).

6. Louis-Philippe Carle (6-1-0), weighing in at exactly 170 lbs, will fight Chris Vorano (3-5-0), who weighed in at 169 lbs.

 7. Mark Fraser (1-4-1) weighed in at 134 lbs and his opponent Dimitri Waardenburg (3-4-0) weighed in at 138 lbs.

8. Sebastien Garguier (5-2-0) came in at 153 lbs and will fight Martin Grandmont (9-4-0) who came in at 158 lbs.

 9. Hosier Bruno (4-0-0) weighed in at 222 lbs and his opponent Thomas Murphy (5-0-0) weighed in at 233 lbs.

 10. Steve Bossé (6-1-0), who came in at 203 lbs, will fight Marvin Eastman (16-12-1), who weighed in at 205 lbs.

11. David Loiseau (18-9-0) weighed in at 198 lbs and will fight Chester Post (6-18-1) who weighed in at 202 lbs.