CEFC 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Almighty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen Jaded as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Almighty
vs
Wilson

199 cm
19
230 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

201 cm
25
276 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce Almighty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Almighty keeps the fight on the outside.
Almighty shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Almighty keeps it at a distance.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Almighty fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Almighty has managed to clinch.

Almighty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Almighty fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Almighty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Almighty closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Almighty pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almighty shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Almighty throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Almighty off to one side.
Almighty will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Almighty seems unphased.

Almighty shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Almighty was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Almighty works to advance to full mount. Wilson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Almighty controlling the pace for now.
Almighty working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wilson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Almighty.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Almighty trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Almighty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Almighty throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.

Wilson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Almighty.
Wilson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Almighty cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Wilson is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Wilson is in a horrible position here. Almighty smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

It looks like Piolet Wilson has been cut.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Almighty. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Almighty scoring with strikes but Wilson is staying in there.
Almighty working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Almighty content just to control the position here.
Almighty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilson looks a forlorn figure.

That has opened up Piolet Wilson's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almighty tries to control but Wilson wriggling away.
Almighty postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wilson looks a forlorn figure.
Almighty is in the full mount, landing strikes.

The cut above Piolet Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Almighty looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Almighty has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Almighty has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.

Piolet Wilson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piolet Wilson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bruce Almighty!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poirier's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ACDC - TNT. Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Had Enough-Breaking Benjamin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Poirier
vs
Johnson

190 cm
31
209 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirier throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Poirier knocks Johnson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Poirier!
Peter Poirier 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
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raje Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Hoffman
vs
Malapitan

175 cm
26
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

169 cm
33
162 lbs
15 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elijah Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raje Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hoffman.
Malapitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoffman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoffman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman misses with a straight right.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malapitan.
Good work by Malapitan as he checks the leg kick.
Elijah Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malapitan walks into a left hand.

It looks like Raje Malapitan has been cut.
Malapitan slips a jab and a cross from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses the shot to the body.
Hoffman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malapitan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
A swing and a miss from Hoffman.
Malapitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoffman.
A shot to the body from Hoffman misses
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Hoffman's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman lands with a nice combination. Malapitan backs away looking to recover.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malapitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malapitan walks into a left hand.
Malapitan looks to land a combination but Hoffman avoids it well.
Hoffman fails with a takedown attempt.
Raje Malapitan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Malapitan avoids them all with ease.
Hoffman just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoffman throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
Malapitan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoffman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malapitan misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malapitan.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Malapitan misses.
Malapitan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman misses with a combination
and Malapitan counters with a left to the body.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Malapitan moves away and avoids it.
Hoffman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoffman scores with a shot to the body.
Malapitan avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hoffman throws a hook but Malapitan avoids it easily.
Hoffman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Malapitan.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan misses with a double jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoffman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malapitan fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Malapitan's head but Malapitan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoffman misses the body punch
and Malapitan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
Malapitan moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoffman misses with a hook. Malapitan ducked under it nicely.
Hoffman misses with a hook.
Hoffman throws a lazy uppercut
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
Hoffman throws a combination that misses
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malapitan ducks under a wild hook from Hoffman.
Nice takedown defense from Malapitan. No joy for Hoffman on that attempt.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Malapitan. Hoffman does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hoffman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hoffman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Malapitan is avoiding damage well.
Malapitan tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elijah Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raje Malapitan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hoffman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoffman lands with a shot to the body.
Hoffman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoffman thuds his right hand into Malapitan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hoffman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malapitan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoffman shoots in but Malapitan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hoffman.
Malapitan blocks a jab.
Hoffman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoffman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malapitan.
No joy there for Hoffman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoffman connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malapitan lands a jab to Hoffman's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan misses with a few strikes there.
Hoffman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malapitan doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoffman shoots in but Malapitan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Malapitan misses with a series of wild punches.
Elijah Hoffman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoffman throws a looping overhand right but Malapitan ducks down to avoid it.
Malapitan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoffman.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman throws a poor cross that misses
and Malapitan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoffman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malapitan but Malapitan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffman looks to land a combination but Malapitan avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malapitan avoids the body shot from Hoffman.
Hoffman connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoffman throws a head kick that misses.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoffman. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elijah Hoffman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Malapitan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a hook but Malapitan blocks it.
Malapitan blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Malapitan moves out of range.
Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman looks to land a left hand but Malapitan moved out of range nicely.
Malapitan missing with a left hand there. Hoffman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hoffman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malapitan swivels and escapes.
Malapitan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Malapitan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hoffman on the side of the head.
Hoffman swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Hoffman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malapitan.
Malapitan lands a slapping body shot.
Malapitan misses with a series of wild punches.
Malapitan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a double jab.
Hoffman moves out of range as Malapitan strikes.
A punch combination from Hoffman misses.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan connects with the punch.
Hoffman misses with a lunging right hand
and Malapitan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malapitan tests Hoffman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Malapitan throws a right hand that Hoffman ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoffman also avoids with ease.
Hoffman fails with the takedown
letting Malapitan counter with a right hand.
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 Elijah Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raje Malapitan's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Malapitan throws a combination. Hoffman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoffman lands a jab to Malapitan's midsection.
Malapitan throws a body punch but Hoffman moves out of range.
Hoffman throws a sloppy body shot
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoffman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malapitan circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman.
Malapitan throws a right and a left that Hoffman avoids nicely.
Hoffman throws a shot from downtown. Malapitan moves away and avoids it.
Malapitan defending well as Hoffman loads up on a big left hand.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hoffman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malapitan thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hoffman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Malapitan keeping moving, preventing Hoffman from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoffman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Malapitan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Hoffman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Malapitan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Malapitan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Malapitan!
Malapitan working the ground and pound from side control.
Malapitan trying to control the position but Hoffman is working away.
Malapitan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Malapitan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoffman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Malapitan working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep.
Malapitan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoffman keeps working.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Malapitan is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoffman is defending well.
Hoffman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hoffman is staying active underneath Malapitan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hoffman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoffman has his hands clasped together around Malapitan's back. He's all about the action.
Malapitan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hoffman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Malapitan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoffman is looking to improve his position.

Malapitan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hoffman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Malapitan.
Malapitan trying to pass the guard but Hoffman defending well.

Malapitan wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoffman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Malapitan is thwarting Hoffman's attempts to control the position.

Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hoffman tries to get to full guard but Malapitan has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Malapitan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malapitan wants to take a breather but Hoffman is having none of it.
Malapitan prevents Hoffman from improving his position.
Malapitan working over Hoffman with some ground and pound. Hoffman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Malapitan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoffman is looking for a sweep. Malapitan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoffman is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Malapitan seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Malapitan is working away from the top position though.
Raje Malapitan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elijah Hoffman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Malapitan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raje Malapitan.
I think Hoffman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elijah Hoffman!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dion Phaneuf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by tim finnegans. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anderson
vs
Phaneuf

178 cm
26
195 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

198 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dion Phaneuf!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phaneuf misses with a double jab
and Anderson counters with a left and a right that stings Phaneuf.
Anderson tries to clinch but Phaneuf is having none of it.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a series of strikes. Phaneuf will be more careful next time no doubt.
Phaneuf swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phaneuf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anderson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Phaneuf's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Anderson dives in looking to finish as Phaneuf flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Anderson's strikes! Anderson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Phaneuf's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Phaneuf was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brownie Anderson!
Our winner, Brownie Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Maynard
vs
Shnanknerabner

186 cm
26
185 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

181 cm
20
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shnanknerabner misses with a right hand

and Maynard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shnanknerabner's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Shnanknerabner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maynard stands and throws Shnanknerabner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shnanknerabner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maynard stands up.
Shnanknerabner throws a looping overhand right but Maynard ducks down to avoid it.
Maynard lands a glancing blow to the side of Shnanknerabner's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shnanknerabner pinned against the cage. Shnanknerabner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shnanknerabner misses with a lunging right hand

and Maynard counters by moving into the clinch.
Shnanknerabner is trying to force a seperation but Maynard has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maynard.
Maynard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Maynard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shnanknerabner blocks it with crossed arms.
Shnanknerabner tries to break the clinch but Maynard is controlling the position.
Maynard has Shnanknerabner pressed against the cage, preventing Shnanknerabner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maynard breaks the clinch.
We've been informed that Shnanknerabner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maynard misses with a few strikes there.
Maynard lands with a right hand.
Shnanknerabner 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.
Maynard moves out of range of the strikes.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shnanknerabner throws a right hand that misses
and Maynard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maynard cracks Shnanknerabner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shnanknerabner walks into a jab.
Shnanknerabner misses the jab.
Shnanknerabner throws a shot from downtown. Maynard moves away and avoids it.
Maynard slips under a jab from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner throws a body punch but Maynard moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shnanknerabner.
Maynard moves out of range as Shnanknerabner strikes.
Shnanknerabner misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shnanknerabner swings widly with a right hand
enabling Maynard to counter with a crisp jab.
Maynard staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Shnanknerabner.

Maynard gets a double leg takedown into Shnanknerabner's guard.
Maynard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Maynard gets to his feet. Shnanknerabner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Maynard scores with a sloppy right hand. Shnanknerabner should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Maynard.
Maynard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shnanknerabner misses with an uppercut
and Shnanknerabner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shnashnushni Shnanknerabner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Shnanknerabner gets tackled into the cage by Maynard. Maynard maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Maynard - that landed with a thud.

Maynard manages to break the clinch.
Shnanknerabner missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shnanknerabner throws out a loose jab but Maynard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shnanknerabner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maynard throws out the jab.
Maynard throws a chopping leg kick but Shnanknerabner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shnanknerabner misses with an uppercut
and Maynard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Maynard.

Shnanknerabner is rocked!

Maynard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shnanknerabner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shnanknerabner is still in real trouble! Can Maynard finish him?
Shnanknerabner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shnanknerabner seems to have recovered his senses.
Maynard is controlling the pace.

Maynard is trying to work for a kimura but Shnanknerabner is defending well.
Shnanknerabner moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Shnanknerabner has his foot on Maynard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maynard works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shnanknerabner being controlled here, momentarily.
Shnanknerabner keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shnanknerabner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maynard is one step ahead there.
Maynard sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Shnanknerabner's guard.
Shnanknerabner is looking to improve his position.

Shnanknerabner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Maynard there.
Maynard is keen to just control but Shnanknerabner is a slippery customer.

Shnanknerabner looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shnanknerabner tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Shnanknerabner looks winded!
Maynard is keen to just control but Shnanknerabner is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shnanknerabner misses with a straight left.
Maynard misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard.
Maynard slips under a jab from Shnanknerabner.
Maynard motions for Shnanknerabner to come forward. Maynard throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner misses with a hook. Maynard ducked under it nicely.
Maynard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shnanknerabner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shnanknerabner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shnanknerabner manages to avoid it.
Shnanknerabner swings widly with a right hand
and Maynard counters with a low kick, right behind Shnanknerabner 's knee.
Maynard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Shnanknerabner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shnanknerabner throws a poor cross that misses
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maynard.
Shnanknerabner missing with a left hand there. Maynard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shnanknerabner blocks the body kick.
Maynard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Mark Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
Shnanknerabner lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Shnanknerabner.
Shnanknerabner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Maynard has managed to clinch.

Maynard breaks the clinch.
Maynard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Maynard gets a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maynard has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shnanknerabner is trying to keep an underhook but Maynard manages to get the takedown into half guard.

Maynard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shnanknerabner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maynard.

Shnanknerabner looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shnanknerabner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maynard won't allow Shnanknerabner to sweep him here.

Maynard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shnanknerabner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maynard has managed to get both his arms back between Shnanknerabner's legs - danger averted.
Shnanknerabner is breathing heavily.
Maynard passes into half guard.

Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shnanknerabner gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Maynard stands up and waves to Shnanknerabner to follow him.

Maynard gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Shnanknerabner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Maynard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shnanknerabner to the mat. Shnanknerabner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mark Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Shnanknerabner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Shnanknerabner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maynard is stalling in the full guard.
Maynard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is pushing down on Shnanknerabner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shnanknerabner is fighting to maintain full guard but Maynard has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Maynard is looking for a kimura here.
Maynard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shnanknerabner is not content to let Maynard control the position.
Maynard works his way into side control.
Shnanknerabner tries to improve position but can't.

Maynard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maynard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Maynard has hold of Shnanknerabner's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Shnanknerabner tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Maynard cranks the arm and Shnanknerabner screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Shnanknerabner, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Maynard!
Mark Maynard very nearly forgot to thank Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Beautiful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Maynard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beautiful
vs
Maynard

191 cm
23
179 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

190 cm
22
184 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Steel Penn's All 160
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Beautiful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard dodges the punch combination from Beautiful.
Good standup being displayed there by Beautiful as he connects with a hook.
Beautiful uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
Maynard walks into a stiff left hand from Beautiful.
Beautiful slips under a jab from Maynard.
Beautiful connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maynard. Maynard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big left from Maynard misses.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beautiful was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard.
Beautiful scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Beautiful as he connects with a hook.
Nice jab there from Beautiful.

Maynard is rocked!
Beautiful is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Beautiful shuts the power down on Maynard. Lights out, game over! Beautiful is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timmy Beautiful!
During a confident post fight interview, Timmy Beautiful thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jendri Pitoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lesnar might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Requiem For A Dream. 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.

Lesnar
vs
Pitoy

191 cm
23
248 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
238 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Rush Supplements 160Q-STEEL PENN

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brock Lesnar !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jendri Pitoy!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitoy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lesnar .
Lesnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lesnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hey Steve's Fight Shack in the buildup to the fight.
Pitoy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Lesnar . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pitoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Pitoy clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Pitoy.

Pitoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitoy feints a jab promting Lesnar to slip. Pitoy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lesnar slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitoy ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar .
Brock Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitoy scores with a hook to the body. Lesnar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Lesnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lesnar shoots in for a double leg but Pitoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pitoy lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Pitoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A left and a right from Pitoy both land. Nice combination.
Pitoy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jendri Pitoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar misses with a lunging right hand
and Pitoy counters with a series of strikes. Lesnar will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Pitoy. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Pitoy misses.
Pitoy cracks a nice hook into Lesnar 's ribs.
Lesnar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitoy throws a series of punches but Lesnar moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnar 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pitoy looks to land a combination but Lesnar avoids it well.
Lesnar misses with a two punch combination.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Pitoy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pitoy closes the distance and pushes Lesnar back into the cage.
Pitoy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lesnar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pitoy is defending well.
Pitoy stalling in the clinch but Lesnar improves position.
Pitoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.

Pitoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitoy scores with a decent looking hook.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Pitoy has taken the fight to the clinch.

Pitoy breaks the clinch.
Pitoy throws a combination. Lesnar tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lesnar tries to bum rush Pitoy with a series of wild strikes but Pitoy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar shoots in looking for a takedown but Pitoy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lesnar 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitoy cracks Lesnar 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lesnar slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Pitoy can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jendri Pitoy!
Jendri Pitoy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer has chosen DubRaider- Starry Eyes as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Sakuraba
vs
Jaffer

175 cm
23
155 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

179 cm
27
146 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Jaffer.
Jaffer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakuraba.
Jaffer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sakuraba makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sakuraba misses with a wild combination.

Sakuraba shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jaffer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jaffer gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sakuraba seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Sakuraba wants to control but Jaffer is keeping him busy.
Jaffer regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer is adopting a defensive guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sakuraba is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jaffer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaffer keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba is working hard here to advance position.
Jaffer is pulling down on Sakuraba's head. It's preventing any offense from Sakuraba, at least for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Sakuraba drives through and clinches with Jaffer against the cage.

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

Jaffer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sakuraba!
Jaffer fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom here.
Sakuraba tries to improve position but can't.
Jaffer creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaffer trying to control the action but Sakuraba is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba wants to get back to his feet.
Jaffer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sakuraba keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jaffer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jaffer working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sakuraba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Jaffer.
Sakuraba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaffer is looking to clinch.
Sakuraba slips a jab from Jaffer.
Jaffer wants to clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Jaffer is having none of it.

Jaffer rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaffer.
Jaffer lands a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba pushes Jaffer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba is working for takedown but Jaffer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Jaffer won't allow it.
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 Naruto Sakuraba will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sakuraba misses the shot to the body.
Jaffer wants to clinch
and Sakuraba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaffer defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Jaffer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakuraba tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jaffer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakuraba controls his hands.
Jaffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Jaffer has Sakuraba pressed against the cage, preventing Sakuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jaffer tries for a takedown but Sakuraba manages to get underhooks.
Jaffer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaffer looking to slow down the pace here.
Jaffer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sakuraba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jaffer misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying to drag Jaffer to the mat but Jaffer 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 Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaffer misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Jaffer.
Jaffer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaffer misses with some punches.
Jaffer presses Sakuraba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaffer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jaffer is working Sakuraba over against the cage.
Jaffer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Jaffer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jaffer works over Sakuraba's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaffer throws a leg kick
and Sakuraba counters with a three punch combo that has Jaffer backing up. Jaffer nods at Sakuraba to acknowledge the strikes.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Jaffer, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Jaffer against the cage but Jaffer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jaffer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaffer throws a head kick that half lands.
Jaffer misses with a looping right.
Jaffer looks to land a combination but Sakuraba avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
James Jaffer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaffer throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaffer.
Sakuraba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sakuraba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jaffer with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer throws out a powerful jab.
Jaffer misses with a double jab.

Sakuraba gets tackled into the cage by Jaffer. Jaffer maintains the clinch.

Sakuraba pulls guard.
Jaffer stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Jaffer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jaffer prevents Sakuraba from getting back to his feet.
Sakuraba is adopting a defensive guard.
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sakuraba haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Jaffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sakuraba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jaffer.
Jaffer swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Sakuraba moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Sakuraba.

Sakuraba drags the fight down to the ground.
Jaffer is looking to advance position but Sakuraba has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jaffer's face.
Naruto Sakuraba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jaffer?
Sakuraba trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jaffer squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jaffer 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.

Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaffer misses with a wild body shot.

Jaffer moves into the clinch.
Jaffer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Jaffer.
Jaffer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sakuraba effectively controlling the action here.

Jaffer manages to break the clinch.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sakuraba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaffer throws out the jab.
Jaffer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaffer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jaffer rushes Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaffer.
Jaffer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaffer throws a head punch that misses.

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

Sakuraba gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
James Jaffer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Sakuraba manages to pull guard.
Jaffer looking to sit in guard and control but Sakuraba gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaffer wants to stand up but Sakuraba is controlling him.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Jaffer keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaffer keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Jaffer is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Short Term Solution inform us that Jaffer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

Jaffer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaffer wants to sweep here but Sakuraba controlling him for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Jaffer keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sakuraba lands a high kick!
Jaffer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sakuraba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jaffer tries to clinch there but Sakuraba circles away.
A head kick from Jaffer lands but Sakuraba takes it in his stride.
James Jaffer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jaffer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but Jaffer moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sakuraba is defended easily by Jaffer.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sakuraba, right into the meat.
Jaffer misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaffer gets the takedown into side control.
Sakuraba is trying to control Jaffer's posture but Jaffer avoids it.
Sakuraba being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer working away.
Sakuraba manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but James Jaffer just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Jaffer closes the distance and pushes Sakuraba back into the cage.
Jaffer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaffer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaffer tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba can't break the clinch.
Jaffer is looking for a takedown.
Jaffer is looking to break free of the clinch but Sakuraba has double underhooks.
Sakuraba tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jaffer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sakuraba can't break the clinch.
Jaffer can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jaffer takes a swing at Sakuraba's ribcage but misses.
Jaffer misses with a wild combination.
Jaffer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sakuraba.

Sakuraba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jaffer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jaffer is trying to keep Sakuraba in close.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jaffer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there.
Jaffer is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba preventing the sweep.

James Jaffer has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sakuraba fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaffer swats away the attempt to clinch by Sakuraba.

Jaffer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sakuraba, pushing him back against the cage.
Jaffer misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaffer misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaffer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakuraba.
Jaffer is trying to stall.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaffer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jaffer fails to land.
Sakuraba jumps guard but Jaffer stands there with Sakuraba around his waist. Sakuraba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaffer to keep the fight standing.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Jaffer holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuraba drops back down to his feet.
Jaffer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A frustrated look appears on Sakuraba's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaffer is trying to drag Sakuraba to the mat but Sakuraba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jaffer presses Sakuraba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jaffer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sakuraba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jaffer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaffer misses with some punches.

Jaffer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakuraba keeping moving, preventing Jaffer from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaffer controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Sakuraba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jaffer dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Jaffer scores with a head kick.
Sakuraba dives in and grabs Jaffer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jaffer pushes down on Sakuraba's head and hops out.
Jaffer dodges the punch combination from Sakuraba.

Jaffer tries to sprawl but Sakuraba drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Jaffer has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Sakuraba passes to full mount!
The referee warns Jaffer that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jaffer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jaffer tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Jaffer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jaffer is holding on for now.
Sakuraba trying to advance position but Jaffer counters by regaining guard.
Sakuraba chips away with some ground and pound.
Jaffer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaffer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sakuraba manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaffer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sakuraba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jaffer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jaffer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sakuraba controls Jaffer momentarily but Jaffer frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakuraba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba has his hands on Jaffer's head, controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Naruto Sakuraba just wasn't active enough.
Sakuraba throws a jab when Jaffer was well out of range.
Jaffer is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Jaffer misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer tries to bum rush Sakuraba with a series of wild strikes but Sakuraba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaffer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Naruto Sakuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sakuraba moves into the clinch successfully.

Sakuraba lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jaffer is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaffer is controlling Sakuraba's trapped leg to prevent Sakuraba from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Jaffer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sakuraba is looking to advance position but Jaffer won't allow it.
Jaffer is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jaffer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jaffer is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sakuraba postures up.
Jaffer has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sakuraba has passed into side control.
Jaffer defending against the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba landing a few strikes.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jaffer keeps working.
Sakuraba connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jaffer some visible discomfort.

Sakuraba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jaffer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sakuraba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
James Jaffer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jaffer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naruto Sakuraba showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaffer 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:49
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jaffer!
James Jaffer is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking James Jaffer rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.