CEFC 07 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andro Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lucas Bisping enters the cage!

Santos
vs
Bisping

200 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

201 cm
24
274 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andro Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Santos is looking for a takedown.
Santos keeps control of Bisping as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bisping tries to stall but Santos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Bisping's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos throws a series of punches but Bisping moves out of range.

Bisping shoots in and gets a takedown into Santos's guard.
Bisping trying to stand up but can't free himself from Santos's guard.
Bisping stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.

Bisping stands up.
Some bone on bone action there as Santos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santos wants to slow Bisping down by chopping away at his legs.
Bisping lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Andro Santos has been cut.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch but Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping 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.

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

Santos is rocked!
Bisping lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucas Bisping!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dr. Dre - Kush ft. Snoop Dogg, Akon . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Henderson
vs
Steele

190 cm
22
232 lbs
3 - 4 - 1

192 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Tab Out Clothes

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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Axl Steele!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson throws a push kick but Steele slaps the foot to one side.
Steele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Henderson on the side of the head.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
Henderson misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.

Steele shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steele wants to pass the guard but Henderson is keeping the position.
Steele lands a couple of elbows.
Steele passes Henderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henderson tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Steele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Steele connects with a nice short shot to Henderson's temple.
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!
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Henderson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steele scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henderson tries to roll over but Steele keeps him under control.
Steele slips a nice elbow through Henderson's hands, connecting with Henderson's forehead.

Henderson is rocked!

Steele wants to work for an arm triangle but Henderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oh Henderson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steele scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steele has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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!
Steele looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Henderson covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Steele!
A very excited looking Axl Steele made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Chaplain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Hyper - We Control as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arthur Chaplain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Chaplain
vs
Nelson

194 cm
25
242 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

188 cm
24
242 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arthur Chaplain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaplain has a takedown stuffed.
Chaplain shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Chaplain tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it.
Roy Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nelson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chaplain is trying to defend but Nelson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Chaplain is working away.
Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nelson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chaplain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaplain avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nelson.

Nelson is working for a submission of some sort.
Chaplain tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson wants to free his trapped foot but Chaplain is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nelson wants to take a breather but Chaplain is having none of it.
Nelson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chaplain punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaplain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nelson.

Chaplain looking for submissions off his back.
Chaplain is breathing heavily.
Chaplain taking some punishment here, with Nelson in his half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Chaplain is keeping him busy.
Nelson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson trying to control from half guard but Chaplain is working away.
Nelson is looking to advance position but Chaplain won't allow it.
Chaplain wants to control but Nelson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chaplain reverses the position - he's now on top in Nelson's guard.

Nelson working for a triangle but Chaplain defends it easily.
Nelson 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.

Chaplain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nelson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Chaplain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nelson pulls down on the head and he's put Chaplain to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roy Nelson!
Roy Nelson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AkoSii Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix has chosen Miami as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Junior
vs
Phoenix

180 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AkoSii Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Phoenix as Junior shoots in.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Junior moves out of range.
Phoenix scores with a head kick. Junior tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phoenix scores with a crisp jab that stopped Junior in his tracks.
Phoenix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phoenix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Junior clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix is looking to control Junior's arms but Junior gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phoenix has his back to the cage.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Junior avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Junior is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phoenix is defending well for now.

Junior gets control of Phoenix's arms and successfully pulls guard. Junior will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Junior working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior keeping full guard, as Phoenix tries to pass.
Junior throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phoenix prevents Junior from getting back to his feet.
Phoenix controlling from the top position.

Phoenix gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix stuffs the takedown attempt from Junior. Junior gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior wants to clinch up but Phoenix keeps it at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Phoenix slams his shin into Junior's torso.
Junior is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junior takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy right hand. Junior should have avoided that one.

Junior is rocked!

Phoenix has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junior in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Phoenix holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Phoenix lands an uppercut.
Phoenix has Junior pressed against the cage, preventing Junior from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Junior.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Phoenix misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Junior.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Phoenix is struggling to control the position.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores with a knee to the head.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Junior's defenses.
Phoenix lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Phoenix throws a sloppy head kick and Junior moves out of range easily.
Phoenix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
Junior blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix scores with a kick to the midsection.
Phoenix jabs Junior right on the nose. Junior blinks but takes it well.
Junior blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Junior is looking to clinch but Phoenix is avoiding it.
Junior blocks a head kick by Phoenix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Junior fails with a takedown attempt.

Phoenix rushes Junior and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land knees in the clinch but Junior avoids the damage to the body.
Junior being controlled against the cage.
Junior wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Junior in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phoenix has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Junior being controlled against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.

Phoenix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Phoenix.
A nice inside leg kick there by Phoenix. That's going to slow Junior down.

Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix is working Junior over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Phoenix.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Junior won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junior in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Phoenix tries to land knees in the clinch but Junior avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix just leaning against Junior, taking a breather.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Junior 's eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Phoenix missing with knees to the body.
Phoenix managing to block the knees to the body from Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Phoenix gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Junior.
Phoenix tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Junior avoids it.
Junior can't break the clinch.
Junior tries to score a body lock takedown but Phoenix shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Junior jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. Junior gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A good leg kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Junior tries to keep at a distance but Phoenix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Junior managing to block the knees to the body from Phoenix.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Junior.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Junior tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AkoSii Junior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Junior is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Simon Phoenix seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Junior takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Junior shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Junior 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Phoenix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phoenix lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Junior crumples to the floor! Phoenix milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Phoenix!
After the fight, Simon Phoenix was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Balls
vs
Macihda

189 cm
24
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
20
221 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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, Bubba Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hoyoto Macihda!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls moves out of range as Macihda throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Macihda misses.
Macihda stuffs the takedown attempt from Balls. Balls gets slowly back to his feet.
Macihda throws the kick towards the body but Balls avoids it.
Macihda throws a series of punches but Balls avoids them all with ease.
Macihda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Macihda lands with a cross.
Macihda moves into range and connects with a jab.
Macihda throws a head kick that misses.
Macihda throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macihda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Macihda throws a leg kick but Balls checks it.
Balls takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Macihda can pounce on him.
Macihda throws a chopping leg kick but Balls manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Macihda scores with a spinning back kick!
Macihda goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Macihda lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balls is defended easily by Macihda.
Nice body kick from Macihda.
Balls blocks a leg kick.
Hoyoto Macihda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Macihda lands a nice hook to Balls's body. Balls takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macihda lands a really nice looking cross but Balls seems unphased.
Hoyoto Macihda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macihda misses with a body kick.
Macihda throws a body kick that misses.
Macihda looks to land a left hand but Balls moved out of range nicely.
Macihda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Macihda lands with a thumping leg kick.

Balls gets a takedown into half guard.

Balls seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Macihda has recovered full guard.
Macihda keeping full guard, as Balls tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balls stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macihda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balls has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Macihda is proving hard to escape from.
Balls preventing the sweep.
Balls knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macihda on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Bubba Balls wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Balls blocks a leg kick.
Macihda stuns Balls with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Macihda swings for the body but Balls moves out of range.
Macihda looks to land a body kick but Balls moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Some bone on bone action there as Balls checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Macihda lands with a nice combination. Balls backs away looking to recover.
Macihda misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Balls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bubba Balls is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macihda slaps away a takedown attempt from Balls, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Macihda misses with a leg kick.
Macihda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Macihda. Balls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Macihda.
A solid body kick from Macihda.
Macihda is looking to slow Balls down with leg kicks.
Balls walks forward, straight into a front kick from Macihda.
Macihda is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Balls rather than just go for the knockout.
Macihda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Balls blocks a head kick by Macihda.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Macihda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macihda throws a sloppy head kick and Balls moves out of range easily.
Balls steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Macihda. That one must have hurt.
Macihda paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Macihda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Balls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Balls slips under a jab from Macihda.
Balls tries to clinch but Macihda is having none of it.

Balls closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Macihda's guard.
Balls engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Balls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balls trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macihda's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macihda wants to stand and escape but Balls is having none of it.
Macihda working a defensive guard here.

Balls postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Macihda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Balls, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macihda wanted to stand there but Balls had control of the position.
Macihda is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Bubba Balls just wasn't active enough.
Macihda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balls was well out of range. Poor timing from Macihda.
Balls takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macihda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balls.
Balls will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Macihda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Macihda looks to score with a jab to the body but Balls is just out of range.
Balls on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Macihda bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Macihda lands a jab to the head.
Macihda throws a low kick, looking for Balls's leg but Balls calmly moves out of range.
Balls takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Balls on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Balls darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Balls is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Balls not doing much here.
Balls wants to take a breather but Macihda is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hoyoto Macihda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!

Balls closes this distance looking for a takedown but Macihda circles away.
Macihda misses with the combination.
Macihda connects with a nice looking jab.
Macihda feints and then cracks Balls's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balls down.
Macihda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Macihda throws a head kick but Balls moves out of range.
Macihda turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Macihda looks for the body kick but Balls saw that one coming.
Macihda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Macihda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Macihda lands a nice shot that snaps Balls's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Macihda feints and then cracks Balls's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Balls down.
Macihda throws a head kick that misses.
Macihda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Balls looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Macihda!
Macihda wants to get back to his feet but Balls drags him back down.
Balls trying to control the action but Macihda is working from the bottom.

Balls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Macihda is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Balls wants to control but Macihda is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Balls is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macihda has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macihda tries to buck Balls off but Balls is having none of it.
Hoyoto Macihda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Macihda tries to escape but Balls is in control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls taking a breather here.
Macihda is pushing Balls's head away, looking to escape. Balls manages to hold on to the position though.
Balls throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bubba Balls overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Balls is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macihda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Balls tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balls has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balls wants to control but Macihda is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Balls tries for a kimura but Macihda is defending well.
Macihda is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Balls is controlling him well.
Bubba Balls has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macihda dodges the ground and pound from Balls.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hoyoto Macihda.
I've got Macihda winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoyoto Macihda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johann MacLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by rocky road to dublin. MacLeod is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mainland-Real Mckenzie's. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anstey
vs
MacLeod

180 cm
24
193 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
18
183 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johann MacLeod!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacLeod throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Anstey moves into the clinch.
Anstey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anstey gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacLeod has Anstey pressed against the cage, preventing Anstey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anstey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacLeod lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
MacLeod tries to break free but Anstey pushes him back against the cage.

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

Anstey clinches.
Anstey lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Anstey scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Johann MacLeod has been cut.
Anstey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anstey tries to break free but MacLeod pushes him back against the cage.
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Anstey has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to circle away but MacLeod has him pinned against the cage.
MacLeod working hard to break the clinch.
MacLeod being controlled against the cage.
Anstey is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anstey throws an elbow but misses.
MacLeod tries to break free but Anstey pushes him back against the cage.
MacLeod trying to stall but Anstey improves his position.
A frustrated look appears on Anstey's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacLeod prevents Anstey from breaking the clinch.

MacLeod pulls Anstey into guard.

Anstey stands and steps away. MacLeod gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
MacLeod throws a leg kick but Anstey sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacLeod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anstey throws out a leg kick but MacLeod moves out of range and Anstey only half commits.
Anstey throws a one two combo.
MacLeod tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacLeod looks winded!
MacLeod has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anstey.
Anstey feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending MacLeod crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his middleweight title!
Corwin Anstey made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'thanks everyone, its great being the middleweight champ. anyone out there who needs a shot let me know'.