CEFC 58 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Cormeir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Caisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormeir's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, -N- The Bay. Cain Cormeir has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Cormeir
vs
Caisse

185 cm
31
227 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Cormeir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Caisse!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caisse fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cormeir, pushing him back against the cage.
Cormeir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cormeir.
Cormeir lands a shot to the body.
Cormeir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Caisse backwards.

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

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Caisse tries to pull guard but Cormeir forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cormeir cracks Caisse with a nice body shot.
Cormeir stops a takedown attempt from Caisse.
Cormeir lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Cormeir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cormeir lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cormeir drives through and clinches with Caisse against the cage.
A short right from Cormeir on the inside.
Cormeir on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Cormeir breaks the clinch.
Cormeir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Caisse under the eye.

Cormeir darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Caisse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caisse taking some punishment here, with Cormeir in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir is controlling the pace.
Cormeir winds up and cracks Caisse with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cormeir lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caisse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cormeir.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cormeir lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Cormeir.
Cormeir working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormeir thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cormeir 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.
Caisse won't allow Cormeir to pass to mount.
Cormeir throwing shots but Caisse is blocking nicely.
Cormeir missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caisse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cormeir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cormeir with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caisse on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cormeir looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Caisse is rocked!
Cormeir missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cormeir slows the pace down in half guard.
Cormeir working over Caisse with some ground and pound. Caisse looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caisse wants to control but Cormeir is keeping busy.
Cormeir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cormeir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cormeir lands strikes from half guard.
Well, if Cormeir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cormeir looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Caisse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cormeir lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Caisse! More strikes land and this one is all over! Cormeir jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Cormeir!
A pretty intense looking Cain Cormeir took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tito Desperado will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Alexander
vs
Desperado

178 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
40
192 lbs
19 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tito Desperado!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desperado tries to clinch there but Alexander circles away.

Alexander fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Desperado sprawls well initially but Alexander persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Desperado pushes Alexander off looking to stand but Alexander dives back in and keeps control.
Alexander passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Desperado squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Alexander scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desperado is looking to escape.
Alexander punishing his opponent with strikes.

Alexander is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Desperado can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Alexander throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alexander trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander controlling the position easily from mount.

Alexander goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Desperado turns into him and now he's in Alexander's guard.

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

Desperado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Desperado stalling in the clinch.
Desperado receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
We've been hearing reports that Alexander has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Desperado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desperado lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Desperado is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexander is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Desperado to the mat. Desperado regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Alexander wants to pass the guard but Desperado is keeping the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Desperado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Desperado keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Desperado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
Desperado has momentary wrist control but Alexander slips an elbow through the middle.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Desperado is retaining full guard.
Desperado is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Alexander drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Desperado manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Alexander has Desperado in his guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desperado lands a nice looking kick to the body. Alexander takes a step back to recover.
Desperado fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander keeps the fight on the outside.

Alexander drives through with a takedown into guard.
Desperado keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Desperado works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Desperado keeping full guard, as Alexander tries to pass.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander won't allow Desperado to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Desperado preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Desperado wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexander stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Desperado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Desperado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Desperado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.

Alexander fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Desperado to the ground. Alexander is now in Desperado's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Desperado is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Desperado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Alexander goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Desperado rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alexander's guard! Nice work there by Desperado!
Desperado wants to stand and escape but instead Alexander has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Alexander stops Desperado from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander stops Desperado from standing up.

Desperado pushes Alexander off and gets back to his feet.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Desperado defending well.

Alexander wants to work for an arm triangle but Desperado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alexander wants to free his trapped foot but Desperado is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Desperado is not content to let Alexander control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Desperado manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Desperado clinches up with Alexander and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Alexander has clasped his hands together around Desperado's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alexander looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Desperado is avoiding damage well.
Alexander trying to control the action but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Alexander throws an elbow but Desperado slips to the side and avoids it well.
Desperado is pushing Alexander's head away, looking to escape. Alexander manages to hold on to the position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander working the ground and pound.
An elbow from Alexander crashes against the mat.
Alexander trying to control the position but Desperado is working away.
Desperado parries the strikes from Alexander easily there. Alexander is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Desperado to escape.
Alexander works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Desperado prevents Alexander from moving into mount.
Desperado wants to get back to his feet.
Alexander throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Desperado works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Alexander trying to control the action but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Desperado tries to kick Alexander off but Alexander keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander works his way into full mount!
Alexander can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Desperado is looking to escape.
The referee warns Desperado that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Desperado really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Alexander controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander lands a couple of good shots and Desperado has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Alexander dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexander walks forward, straight into a front kick from Desperado.
Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.

Alexander drives through with a takedown into Desperado's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Alexander trying to control but Desperado is working from the bottom.
Desperado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Desperado is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alexander cracks Desperado with a solid left hand.
Desperado wants to stand but Alexander is controlling the position.
Alexander throwing strikes from guard but Desperado blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Desperado is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Desperado keeps moving.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desperado is keeping the position for now.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Alexander in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Desperado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander advances position into side control!
Desperado wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to control but Desperado is keeping him busy.
Desperado wants to get back to his feet but Alexander drags him back down.
Alexander working the ground and pound but Desperado is defending the strikes.
Alexander throws a strike aimed at the side of Desperado's head but Desperado avoids it well.
Desperado is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Desperado pushes Alexander away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alexander gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desperado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander misses with the ground and pound.
Alexander looks up at the clock and then as Desperado takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexander smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Alexander wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Desperado, who protects the arm well.
Desperado prevents Alexander from improving position.
Desperado dodges the ground and pound from Alexander.

Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pete Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander tries to score with some ground and pound. Desperado controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Alexander trying to control the position but Desperado is working away.
Desperado is pushing Alexander's head away, looking to escape. Alexander manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Desperado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Alexander is controlling him well.
Pete Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Desperado is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Desperado tries to escape but Alexander is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tito Desperado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Desperado striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pete Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Alexander!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Louvierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louvierre has chosen Dirty House as his entrance music. Jacob Collins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Collins
vs
Louvierre

190 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
32
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Louvierre!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Louvierre misses with a few strikes there.
Collins looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Collins misses with an uppercut
and Louvierre counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Louvierre does no damage.
Collins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Collins misses with a looping left.
Collins throws a big shot that misses.
Collins throws out a leg kick but Louvierre moves out of range and Collins only half commits.
Collins throws a sloppy head kick and Louvierre moves out of range easily.
Louvierre grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Collins takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Louvierre cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alex Louvierre!
Alex Louvierre seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vito Corleone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Corleone
vs
Jerks

180 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
27
153 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a few strikes there.
Jerks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Jerks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jerks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corleone keeps working.
Corleone's coaches at Blackzilians Fighting Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.

Jerks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corleone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerks's guard! Nice work there by Corleone!
Jerks controlling the position.
Jerks wants to stand up but Corleone is controlling him.
Corleone tries to stand but Jerks is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Corleone stands up from guard. Let's bang!
No joy there for Corleone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jerks feints and as Corleone raises his hands in defense, Jerks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Jerks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corleone dives on top into guard.
Corleone is looking to stand up but Jerks won't let him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jerks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jerks has a closed guard, preventing Corleone from standing up.
Corleone wants to stand and escape but instead Jerks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Jerks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corleone manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jerks has Corleone in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone wants to stand but Jerks is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerks wants to stand up but Corleone is controlling him.
Corleone wants to stand and escape but instead Jerks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jerks pushing down on Corleone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Corleone is staying active underneath Jerks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jerks trying to pass the guard but Corleone defending well.

Jerks 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks wants to pass to mount but Corleone is defending the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jerks is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Jerks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jerks dodges the punch combination from Corleone.
Corleone shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jerks eats them both and turns towards Corleone to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jerks shoots in for a takedown but Corleone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Jerks gets the takedown into side control.

Jerks is trying to get an arm triangle but Corleone is defending well.

Jerks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corleone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jerks's guard! Nice work there by Corleone!
Corleone is looking to stand up but Jerks won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks looking to control.
Corleone wants to stand and escape but instead Jerks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerks on the ground.
Jerks stays in close to Corleone's body and controls the position.
Jerks wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.
Corleone wants to stand and escape but Jerks is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jerks trying to control the position from guard on top but Corleone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerks is pushing down on Corleone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corleone is fighting to maintain full guard but Jerks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Corleone is staying active underneath Jerks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jerks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Corleone looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jerks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corleone has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jerks.
Jerks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corleone keeps working.

Jerks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jerks throwing shots but Corleone is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jerks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corleone has managed to free his arm - good work.

Jerks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jerks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Corleone is defending against the submission attempts here by Jerks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jerks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the body from Jerks misses

and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corleone tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jerks wants to get back to his feet.
Corleone wants to stand up but Jerks is controlling the position.
Jerks is trying is best to control the position here.
Mark Jerks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Corleone wants to stand up but Jerks has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jerks moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jerks uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Corleone. Those never looked like landing.
Vito Corleone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corleone is looking to clinch but Jerks is avoiding it.
Jerks darts in looking for a takedown but Corleone gets double underhooks and turns Jerks into the cage.
Corleone gets underhooks to prevent Jerks's takedown attempt.

Jerks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Corleone misses with the combination.

Jerks closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jerks is working to tighten his grip on Corleone's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Corleone has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jerks is really squeezing tight and eventually Corleone passes out! Jerks breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Jerks!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Blue clear sky. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Daugavins

176 cm
28
157 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

176 cm
30
165 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Daugavins misses with a lunging right hand
letting Anderson counter with a right hand.
Daugavins throws a hook to the side of Anderson's head but Anderson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anderson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Daugavins defends it nicely.
A slow jab from Daugavins misses its intended target.
Daugavins connects with a looping right hand.
Anderson shoots and misses
and Daugavins counters with a two punch combo.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daugavins throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Daugavins.

Anderson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daugavins is keeping the position for now.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Daugavins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson is controlling Daugavins's posture.
Daugavins throws a big elbow that misses.

Anderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daugavins is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daugavins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Anderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Anderson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daugavins trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daugavins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins keeps trying to improve his position.
Daugavins won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Daugavins puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Daugavins has control of the leg.

Daugavins is looking for a kimura here.
Daugavins looks to land a strike but Anderson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control but Daugavins passes into half guard.

Daugavins is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Anderson manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daugavins trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kaspars Daugavins will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Daugavins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Kaspars Daugavins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daugavins.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Daugavins shows good takedown defense.
Anderson throws a leg kick that misses.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Daugavins pinned against the cage. Daugavins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Daugavins looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Daugavins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daugavins works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Daugavins throws a right hand that misses

and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daugavins!
Daugavins tries to bench press Anderson off him but Anderson keeps the position.

Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Anderson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Daugavins struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Daugavins rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Daugavins!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daugavins trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daugavins trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!
Anderson passes Daugavins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Daugavins defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins is not content to let Anderson control the position.

Anderson 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.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Daugavins is defending well.
Daugavins tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking to stall here but Daugavins recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Daugavins escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Anderson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Daugavins is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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 Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Anderson misses with a takedown
and Daugavins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Daugavins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daugavins tests Anderson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Daugavins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daugavins throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Daugavins as he avoids it easily.
Anderson defending well as Daugavins loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Daugavins misses its intended target.
Kaspars Daugavins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daugavins misses with a right hand
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daugavins thinking.
Daugavins misses with a double jab.
Daugavins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Daugavins has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Daugavins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daugavins misses with a body shot.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Daugavins circles away easily
and Daugavins counters with a left to the body.
Anderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daugavins missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Daugavins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Daugavins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daugavins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anderson defending well as Daugavins loads up on a big left hand.
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daugavins moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Daugavins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Daugavins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Daugavins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daugavins throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Nice shot lands for Daugavins.
Daugavins throws a front kick aimed at Anderson's knee but Anderson avoids it well.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Daugavins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins misses with a hook.
Daugavins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Daugavins misses.
Daugavins throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Daugavins misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daugavins fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daugavins avoids it really well and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaspars Daugavins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Daugavins has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaspars Daugavins!
After the fight, Kaspars Daugavins 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade's entrance music is Eyes of a Ranger. A fine choice. The key to victory for Booker McQuade has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McQuade
vs
Penn

178 cm
25
165 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

170 cm
34
160 lbs
17 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sex Panther! 160q recovery $149
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Penn!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn moves out of range as McQuade strikes.
McQuade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Penn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQuade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McQuade avoids the body shot from Penn.
McQuade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

McQuade moves into the clinch.
McQuade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Penn backwards.
Penn throws an elbow that misses.
Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Penn.
McQuade misses with an elbow over the top.
McQuade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Penn's defenses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
Penn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McQuade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from McQuade.
McQuade landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McQuade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Penn is looking to take this one to the mat.
McQuade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn is defending well for now.
Penn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McQuade landing knees to the head.

It looks like Mick Penn has been cut.
McQuade connects with a knee to the head.

Penn is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
A short right from McQuade.
McQuade lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McQuade creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade slaps away a takedown attempt from Penn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Penn.
Penn walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! McQuade swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Booker McQuade took to the microphone: 'Sparky Anderson we both have a win over each other, its time to settle the score, ill be the first person to knock you out!'.