CEFC 76 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing In The Name. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Knight
vs
Hassan

193 cm
26
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

190 cm
27
270 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight rushes Hassan and presses him up against the cage.

Knight has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hassan regains guard immediately.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Knight throws a big right hand that misses.
Knight throwing strikes but missing.
Knight working some strikes from top position.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knight 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.
Knight lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hassan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
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!
Knight lands a couple of digs.
Knight pushing down on Hassan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Knight is trying to control the action in half guard but Hassan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hassan is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight lands strikes from half guard.
Knight missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Knight sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Hassan looking for submissions off his back.

Hassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knight connects with a nice short shot to Hassan's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Knight wants to pass to mount but Hassan is defending the position.
Hassan is trying to control but Knight passes into side control!
Knight trying to control the position but Hassan is working away.
Knight is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hassan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hassan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Knight working the body and head with strikes.
Hassan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Knight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to move to mount but Hassan blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.
Knight working the ground and pound.
Knight slows the pace down.
Hassan is looking to reverse the position.
Hassan wants to control but Knight postures up.
Knight scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hassan to see if he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hassan is trying to improve his position.
Knight cracks Hassan with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight cracks Hassan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Knight moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Knight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Knight scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hassan is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Knight can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Knight!
Thomas Knight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillaume Veilleux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Ataides (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veilleux comes to the cage accompanied by Pou Lari A.. Guillaume Veilleux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Veilleux
vs
Ataides

199 cm
32
284 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

195 cm
20
265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Raptorz Inc.

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 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Guillaume Veilleux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Leandro Ataides!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veilleux tries to clinch but Ataides moves out of range.
Ataides closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veilleux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Veilleux cracks Ataides with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ataides looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veilleux finish him?

It looks like Leandro Ataides has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Veilleux.
Ataides shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Veilleux as he jumps to the side.

Veilleux looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Veilleux is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ataides!
Veilleux throws some wild stikes that Ataides manages to avoid easily.
Ataides bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Veilleux has his feet on Ataides's thighs here. He's pushed Ataides off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ataides screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillaume Veilleux!
In his post fight interview, Guillaume Veilleux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonhomme Sept Heures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sept Heures has chosen Monster Mash as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gerrard
vs
Sept Heures

175 cm
27
158 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

164 cm
32
165 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Cage Star
Beaver Jooce!

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mick Gerrard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bonhomme Sept Heures!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sept Heures on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Gerrard's head coaches at Bruize Brothers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gerrard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerrard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gerrard avoids the body shot from Sept Heures.
Sept Heures throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gerrard on the side of the head.
Gerrard swats away the attempt to clinch by Sept Heures.
Gerrard misses the jab.
Sept Heures tries to move into range but Gerrard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sept Heures takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Sept Heures keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerrard.
Gerrard moves out of range of the body kick.
Gerrard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerrard throws a hook but Sept Heures blocks it.
Gerrard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gerrard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gerrard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gerrard throws a right and a left that Sept Heures avoids nicely.
Gerrard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gerrard throws the left hand but Sept Heures avoids the punch easily.
Sept Heures dodges the punch combination from Gerrard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sept Heures lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Sept Heures drives through with a takedown into Gerrard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sept Heures trying to control the position from guard on top but Gerrard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gerrard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sept Heures manages to get himself to full guard.
Gerrard wants to control from the top but Sept Heures keeps moving.
Gerrard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gerrard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sept Heures has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gerrard has managed to get both his arms back between Sept Heures's legs - danger averted.
Gerrard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sept Heures works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Sept Heures has his foot on Gerrard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gerrard works his way back into a safe position though.
Gerrard trying to control the position from guard on top but Sept Heures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Sept Heures can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gerrard controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sept Heures is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gerrard throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sept Heures's body to avoid the submission. Sept Heures has instead reached around Gerrard's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sept Heures arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bonhomme Sept Heures!
An out of breath Bonhomme Sept Heures thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Raiders March as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Skantze Jr
vs
Jones

176 cm
35
174 lbs
20 - 23 - 0

182 cm
28
181 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skantze Jr misses with a body shot.

Skantze Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jones drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Skantze Jr dives on top into guard.
Skantze Jr looking to pass the guard.
Skantze Jr preventing the sweep.

Skantze Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jones is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jones has escaped and now he's on top!
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones gets to his feet - Skantze Jr follows without any prompting.
Skantze Jr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Skantze Jr lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skantze Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr misses the shot to the body.
Skantze Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skantze Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jones is putting a hurting on Skantze Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Jones stands up.

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Skantze Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Skantze Jr with an uppercut!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Jones clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Skantze Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Skantze Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but Jones stands there with Skantze Jr around his waist. Skantze Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones thuds his right hand into Skantze Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skantze Jr tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Skantze Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Jones's head.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Skantze Jr's guard.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jones is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Skantze Jr.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Skantze Jr blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Jones has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Skantze Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Skantze Jr's head coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skantze Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Skantze Jr digs a good hook to Jones's body.
Skantze Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Skantze Jr quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Skantze Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Skantze Jr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jones is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skantze Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Skantze Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Skantze Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skantze Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Skantze Jr has hold of Jones's hands but Jones slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Skantze Jr is doing well to control the position and prevent Jones from advancing to side control.
Skantze Jr wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Skantze Jr is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jones is tapping! Great win for Skantze Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Skantze Jr!
John Skantze Jr is the new welterweight champion!
John Skantze Jr made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'i want a bigger paycheck now when im the champion. '.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edmundo Edilhson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eyes of a Ranger. On his way into the cage it seems that Booker McQuade has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Booker McQuade seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

McQuade
vs
Edilhson

178 cm
26
165 lbs
18 - 3 - 0

175 cm
30
168 lbs
15 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Edmundo Edilhson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McQuade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edilhson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McQuade throws a wild body kick that Edilhson sees coming a mile off.
Edilhson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Edilhson shoots in for a double leg but McQuade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McQuade wants to clinch up but Edilhson keeps it at a distance.
McQuade swings for the body but Edilhson moves out of range.

McQuade gets a clinch.
McQuade blocks an elbow strike.
Edilhson trying to control the position but instead, McQuade has worked for underhooks and has pushed Edilhson into the cage.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Edilhson backwards.
Edilhson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McQuade's defenses.
McQuade landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Edilhson successfully pulls guard.
Edilhson pulls McQuade in close to his closed guard and prevents McQuade from doing any damage or advancing position.
McQuade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edilhson is looking for a triangle but McQuade pushes his legs off easily.
McQuade tries to stand but Edilhson is controlling from the bottom.
McQuade pushes down on Edilhson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McQuade is thwarting Edilhson's attempts to control the position.
Edilhson wants to get back to full guard.
McQuade tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Edilhson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Edilhson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McQuade pulls his head out easily.

Edilhson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

McQuade stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Edilhson to get to his feet.
Edilhson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Edilhson clinches up with McQuade and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuade throws a head punch that misses.
McQuade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuade.
Edilhson avoids the elbow strike from McQuade, against the cage.

Edilhson pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Edilhson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McQuade defends well.

McQuade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

McQuade stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Edilhson rushes McQuade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McQuade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short left from McQuade.
Edilhson struggles to land a body shot inside as McQuade controls his hands.
McQuade lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, McQuade scores with a nice short uppercut.
McQuade has Edilhson pushed against the cage.
McQuade throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edilhson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from McQuade.
McQuade creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McQuade takes an elbow to the temple.
McQuade scores with a shot to the side of Edilhson's head.
McQuade looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Edilhson lands an elbow that stopped McQuade in his tracks for a moment.

Edilhson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Edilhson circles away.
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Edilhson circles away.
McQuade closes the distance but Edilhson moves to the side

and Edilhson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edilhson trying to control but McQuade is working from the bottom.
McQuade is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Booker McQuade will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Edilhson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Edilhson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from McQuade misses.
McQuade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQuade throws a combination that misses

and Edilhson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Edilhson.
Edilhson wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.
McQuade is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Edilhson is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Edilhson kicks off McQuade and gets to his feet.
Edilhson scores with a body shot.
Edilhson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Edilhson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

McQuade moves into the clinch.
Edilhson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Edilhson dodges an elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade blocks the elbow strike.
McQuade is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Edilhson looking to slow down the pace here.
McQuade lands an elbow inside.
Edilhson is looking to control McQuade's arms but McQuade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edilhson has his back to the cage.
Edilhson misses with an elbow over the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson stalls.
McQuade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuade lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edilhson backwards.
Edilhson tries to pull guard but McQuade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McQuade.
McQuade tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McQuade misses with a punch on the inside.
McQuade throws an elbow that misses.
Edilhson pushes off an throws an elbow but McQuade leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McQuade landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Edilhson - that landed with a thud.

Edilhson pulls guard.
Edilhson looking to hit a scissor sweep but McQuade is one step ahead there.
McQuade trying to control but Edilhson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade is really struggling to control Edilhson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been hearing good reports from McQuade's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Edilhson controls McQuade momentarily but McQuade frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
McQuade tries to free his leg and advance position but Edilhson is retaining full guard.
McQuade sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edilhson's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edilhson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McQuade's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McQuade's back!
You can see the frustration on McQuade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
McQuade looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
McQuade is trapped and Edilhson is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edilhson throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Edilhson tries to keep control of the position but McQuade is staying busy.

McQuade showing good submission defense here.
Well, with Edilhson on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before McQuade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Edilhson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and McQuade taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Edilhson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Edmundo Edilhson!
Edmundo Edilhson is the new lightweight champion!
Edmundo Edilhson made sure to mention his sponsor, Darkness (Low prices) in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Booker McQuade stepped up to the mic, saying 'That guy has one great chin! We had 3 great fights and he pushed me harder then any fighter before! I'm sure we will meet again one day in the future, right now I need to go back to the drawing board.'.