CEFC 117 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Kinsiong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zalmai Qazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Qazi has chosen "Arab Americans" by Jim Johnston 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?

Kinsiong
vs
Qazi

175 cm
19
150 lbs
0 - 12 - 0

172 cm
29
130 lbs
0 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raymond Kinsiong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zalmai Qazi!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Qazi gets tackled into the cage by Kinsiong. Kinsiong maintains the clinch.
Qazi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice elbow from Kinsiong.
Kinsiong scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Kinsiong.

Kinsiong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kinsiong in particular looking to stall.
Kinsiong tries to pass to full mount but Qazi defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinsiong not doing much here.
Kinsiong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsiong content to control rather than advance.
Qazi wants to get back to full guard.
Kinsiong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Qazi on the ground.
Kinsiong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kinsiong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kinsiong slows the pace down in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Kinsiong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kinsiong controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong looking to pass the guard.
Qazi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kinsiong controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Kinsiong gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

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

Kinsiong closes the distance and clinches.
Kinsiong lands a body shot.
Kinsiong crunches a lovely knee into Qazi's ribcage.

Kinsiong lands a takedown into guard.
Qazi wants to sweep but no luck.
Kinsiong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Qazi wants to sweep here but Kinsiong controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kinsiong lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Kinsiong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kinsiong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kinsiong showed some decent athleticism there.
Kinsiong lands strikes from half guard.
Kinsiong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Qazi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kinsiong.
Kinsiong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Qazi is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kinsiong swats away the attempt to clinch by Qazi.
Kinsiong tried to counter with a leg kick but Qazi avoided it.

Kinsiong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kinsiong is pressed up against the cage. Qazi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kinsiong down to the mat. Kinsiong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Kinsiong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Qazi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kinsiong just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Kinsiong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kinsiong drives through and clinches with Qazi against the cage.

Kinsiong breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Kinsiong.

Kinsiong feints and as Qazi raises his hands in defense, Kinsiong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Raymond Kinsiong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kinsiong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Qazi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kinsiong 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Qazi keeping full guard, as Kinsiong tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Kinsiong gets to his feet. Qazi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kinsiong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qazi can do to turn this around?

Kinsiong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Qazi on his heels. He'll look to pass Qazi's guard now, I'm sure.
Kinsiong pushes down on Qazi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kinsiong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong wants to pass the guard but Qazi is defending well.
Kinsiong is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Kinsiong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kinsiong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kinsiong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kinsiong working the head with strikes.
Kinsiong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Qazi will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinsiong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Qazi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kinsiong tries for a kimura but Qazi is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsiong moves into full mount!
Kinsiong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kinsiong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Qazi for as long as he can get away with.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinsiong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Qazi?
Kinsiong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kinsiong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsiong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kinsiong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kinsiong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kinsiong controlling the pace for now.
Zalmai Qazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kinsiong.
Raymond Kinsiong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Raymond Kinsiong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kinsiong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:24
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Kinsiong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Evans has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Craig Edwards's chin.

Edwards
vs
Evans

183 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
188 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Edwards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Evans!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Evans clinches with his opponent.
Edwards wants to break free but Evans has control.
Edwards wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Evans moves into the clinch.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Evans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Evans is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Evans throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Edwards was covering up waiting for the punch and Evans finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Evans wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Evans postures up.

Evans stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Evans throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.

Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Evans changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edwards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Evans working the ground and pound but Edwards is defending the strikes.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Evans decides to stand back up. Evans steps back and let's Edwards get back to his feet.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Evans drives through with a takedown into Edwards's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Evans is looking to stand up but Edwards won't let him.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edwards is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Evans stopping the sweep attempt from Edwards.
Edwards preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Evans preventing the sweep.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Edwards is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Evans closes the distance and clinches.

Evans manages to break the clinch.

Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Edwards keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Evans looking to sit in guard and control but Edwards gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Edwards doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Edwards manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Evans is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Evans 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.

Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans throws a strike aimed at the side of Edwards's head but Edwards avoids it well.
Evans in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edwards avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Evans.

Evans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans working the ground and pound but Edwards is defending the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
Evans in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Edwards can't do much from the bottom here.
Edwards is looking to reverse the position.
Evans misses with the ground and pound.
Edwards sneaks back into half guard.

Evans stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Evans moves into the clinch.

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

Evans clinches up with Edwards and pushes him back against the cage.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Evans darts in and clinches Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards is trying to pull guard but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Edwards jumps guard but Evans stands there with Edwards around his waist. Edwards gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Evans creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Evans ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Evans no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Edwards loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans is looking to stand up but Edwards isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards connects with a couple of short punches.
Edwards postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edwards's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

Evans feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Edwards blocks nicely.
Evans throws an elbow that misses. Edwards uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Evans's guard. Nice move by Edwards!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Edwards is controlling him.
Evans working a defensive guard here.
Edwards content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Evans manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Evans breaks from the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Edwards is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Evans misses with a series of wild punches.

Evans rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.

Evans manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Evans pushes him off.

Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
Edwards is pulling down on Evans's head. It's preventing any offense from Evans, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Edwards is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Evans throws a strike but Edwards rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Evans is looking for a triangle but Edwards pushes his legs off easily.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Evans blocks nicely.
Edwards postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Edwards postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.

Evans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Edwards is aware though and is defending well.
Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Evans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Edwards works over Evans with some ground and pound from guard.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Evans rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Evans smiles and moves away.

Edwards tries to keep at a distance but Evans has taken the fight into the clinch.
Edwards drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Edwards. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Edwards.
Evans landing knees to the head.

It looks like Craig Edwards has been cut.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Evans moves into the clinch successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Craig Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.

Evans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edwards to the ground. Evans is now in Edwards's guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Edwards is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans with a flurry of punches that miss.

Evans stands up and waves to Edwards to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edwards circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Evans looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Craig Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Evans!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kang
vs
Dillinger

178 cm
28
195 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nick Kang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillinger is looking to clinch.
Dillinger tries to clinch up.
Kang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A punch lands to the side of Kang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dillinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Kang circles away.

Dillinger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kang did well to prevent Dillinger getting side control.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Kang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kang tries to get out of the position.

Dillinger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kang defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang is trying to stand up here but Dillinger is controlling him well.
Dillinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kang is trying to stand.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kang wants it to stay on the feet.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kang but Kang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kang thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dillinger looks for a takedown but Kang sprawls well.
Kang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nick Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Dillinger.
Dillinger defending well as Kang loads up on a big left hand.
Kang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kang wants it to stay on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Kang misses its target.
No luck for Dillinger with that takedown attempt.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Kang tries to sprawl out of it but Dillinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kang throws a quick counter head kick but Dillinger was just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger throws a sloppy head kick and Kang moves out of range easily.
Dillinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nick Kang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Dillinger has his takedown stuffed
and Kang counters with a head kick.
Dillinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dillinger has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kang is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dillinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Dillinger looks to move away, Kang throws a big counter combo bu Dillinger just gets out of the way.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Kang tries to sprawl out of it but Dillinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Kang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dillinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dillinger avoids it.
Kang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dillinger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kang swivels and escapes.
Kang throws a counter high kick but Dillinger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dillinger tries to clinch there but Kang circles away.
Kang appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Kang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dillinger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
An attempted straight right counter from Kang misses the target.
Kang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dillinger.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Kang.
A countering left hand to the body from Dillinger misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dillinger is defended easily by Kang.
Kang is looking for a counter combo.
Nick Kang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Dillinger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang ducks under a wild hook from Dillinger.
Kang lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dillinger can do to turn this around?

Dillinger gets a takedown into half guard.
Kang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dillinger on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kang keeps working.

Dillinger is looking for a kimura here.
Dillinger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dillinger prevents Kang from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dillinger slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kang is trying to stand back up but Dillinger is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Kang catches Dillinger right on the button with a cross.
Kang keeps the fight on the outside.
Kang throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Brad Dillinger has been cut.
Dillinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Kang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kang defends it nicely.
Dillinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dillinger blocks a head kick by Kang.
Kang lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dillinger with a poor takedown
and Kang counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Dillinger out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Kang is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Kang!
Nick Kang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Doolin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Doolin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Corleone
vs
Doolin

173 cm
30
180 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Doolin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doolin throws a nice head kick!
Doolin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Doolin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doolin moves in looking to clinch but Corleone pushes him off.
Corleone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Doolin moves in looking to clinch but Corleone pushes him off.

Corleone manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Doolin on his heels. He'll look to pass Doolin's guard now, I'm sure.
Corleone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Corleone prevents Doolin from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone is in close to Doolin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Corleone stands up over Doolin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Doolin keeps moving.
Doolin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Doolin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone chips away with some ground and pound.
Corleone 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.
Corleone stands up over Doolin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Corleone is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but Doolin is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Doolin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Corleone escapes and throws Doolin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Corleone lands a decent elbow from side control.

Corleone working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doolin stops Corleone from passing to mount.
Corleone trying to control the action but Doolin is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doolin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Doolin taking a bit of punishment here - Corleone scoring with strikes.
Corleone is working Doolin over with some ground and pound from side control.
Corleone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Doolin is rocked!
Corleone working the ground and pound.
Doolin is still in real trouble! Can Corleone finish him?
Corleone lands a strong strike to the head of Doolin. That's dazed him! Corleone looking to finish here. Doolin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Corleone lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
Vito Corleone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Jonny Doolin was interviewed post fight and said 'I have nothing to be ashamed of I gave it my all, I'm a better fighter after this. Im always growing always evolving!'.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Setright's entrance music is The Dagger. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Li's choice of entrance music: Tourniquet by Evanescence. Jet Li has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jai Setright's chin.

Setright
vs
Li

176 cm
26
185 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

167 cm
29
175 lbs
25 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Fury Nutrition Inc.
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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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Setright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Li eats them both and turns towards Setright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Li jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Setright throws a lazy head kick

and Li counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Li.
Li stalling the fight.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Li tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Setright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Li tries to throw a body punch but Setright avoids it by throwing Li back against the cage.
Li working aggressively here.
Li misses with a hook from the clinch.
Setright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Setright up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Setright crunches a lovely knee into Li's ribcage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Setright.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li misses with a short punch on the inside.
Setright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright lands a nice knee to the body.
Setright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Setright tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Good body shot from Setright.
Setright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li lands an uppercut.
Li can't find room to land a body shot as Setright controls the action.
Setright works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Setright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li managing to block the knees to the body from Setright.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Setright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li misses with a body punch.
Setright misses with a hook to the ribs.
Li misses with a hook to the ribs.
Setright is working Li over against the cage.
Setright tries to land a knee to the head but Li blocks with his arms.
Li misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Li.
Setright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Li misses with the head strike.
Setright is stalling here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Li.
Li prevents Setright from breaking the clinch.
Setright is trying to break free.
Li has Setright pressed against the cage, preventing Setright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Setright.
Setright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Li blocking some punches.

Setright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Setright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Setright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Setright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Li missing with a left hand there. Setright was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Setright thinks about countering with a head kick.
Li dips to his left and cracks Setright with an uppercut!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Li jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Setright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Li lands a leg kick that knocks Setright off balance momentarily.
Li scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Setright cracks Li with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Setright chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Li can pounce on him.
Setright connects with the punch.
Setright blocks a head kick by Li.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Setright tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li blocks the body kick.
Li throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Li takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Li thows a left - swing and a miss!
Setright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Setright throws out the jab.
Li tries to land a front kick but Setright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Setright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Setright connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li fails with an attempt to clinch.
Setright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Li thows a leg kick but Setright checks it
and Setright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Li moves into the clinch.
Li blocks an uppercut.
Setright blocks an uppercut.
Setright landing knees to the body.
Setright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Setright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Li's elbow.
Setright blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Setright.

It looks like Jet Li has been cut.
Li has Setright pushed against the cage.
Setright lands a body shot.
Li looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Setright creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jai Setright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jet Li's cut.
That's time! Setright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Setright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Li looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Li has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Setright.
Li tries to clinch but Setright is having none of it.
Setright looks to throw the jab but Li is out of range.
Li moves out of range as Setright strikes.
Li ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Setright moves away.
A jab from Li misses.
Setright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Li throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Setright takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Setright's shoulder, as Setright tries to avoid the shot.
It looks like Setright has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Setright scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Setright misses with a few strikes there.
Setright moves out of range as Li throws a body kick.
Li with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Setright throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jai Setright is winning the standup battle so far.

Setright drops Li with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Li looks back up at him and smiles so Setright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Li is rocked!
Setright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Li is still on wobbly legs! Can Setright finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Setright, right into the meat.
Setright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Li can do to turn this around?
Li getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Setright scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Li fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Setright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Setright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Setright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Setright's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Setright duly obliges.
Setright lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Li has managed to clinch.
Setright working hard to break the clinch.
Setright takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Setright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Li is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Setright backwards.
Jai Setright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Li working aggressively here.
Setright lands a good knee to the midsection. Li won't want to take too many of those.
Setright softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Setright is pushing Li up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Setright putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Li in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Setright with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Setright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Setright - that landed with a thud.
Setright lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Setright looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.

Setright breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to clinch.
A combination from Li does no damage.
Setright appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Li is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Li wants to slow Setright down by chopping away at his legs.
Li throws a good cross that connects.
Li swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Li tries to clinch up
and Setright counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Li.
Li misses with a hook. Setright ducked under it nicely.
Li throws out a loose jab but Setright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Setright throwing a counter right hand but Li manages to avoid it.
Setright lands a jab to the nose.
Li is looking to clinch but Setright is avoiding it.
Setright is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Setright swats away the attempt to clinch by Li.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Li if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Setright. Li does a little dance to reset his feet.
Li with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Setright to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Setright misses with an uppercut.
Setright explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Li misses with a straight left.
Setright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Setright dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Setright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Setright looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Setright takes a swing at Li's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Setright gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jai Setright!
Jai Setright retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jai Setright made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.