CEFC 118 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Takaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed comes to the cage accompanied by Gentlelman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Heed
vs
Takaya

172 cm
28
152 lbs
20 - 24 - 0

168 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Good elbows
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 20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Takaya!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaya tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Heed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Heed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Heed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Takaya looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takaya moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Takaya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Heed can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Heed tries to free his leg and advance position but Takaya is retaining full guard.
Heed showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Heed wants to control from the top but Takaya keeps moving.

Takaya looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Takaya is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Heed rolls with it to try and escape but Takaya cranks on the arm and Heed is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Takaya!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jake Longhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jake Longhall could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cael Shaughnessy's chin.

Longhall
vs
Shaughnessy

176 cm
26
153 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

170 cm
29
154 lbs
18 - 19 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

AnonymouS
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Longhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhall tries to clinch
and Shaughnessy counters with a stiff right hand.
Longhall misses with a hook. Shaughnessy ducked under it nicely.
Longhall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but Longhall moves out of range.
Shaughnessy throws a series of punches but Longhall avoids them all with ease.
Shaughnessy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Longhall has time to react.
Shaughnessy connects with a right hand. Longhall shakes it off.
Shaughnessy throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaughnessy lands a head shot.
Shaughnessy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Longhall's hands.
Shaughnessy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Longhall throws a sloppy head kick and Shaughnessy moves out of range easily.
Longhall tries a head kick but it misses.
Cael Shaughnessy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longhall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shaughnessy lands a slapping body shot.
Shaughnessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Longhall moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Shaughnessy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Longhall moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longhall.
Longhall misses with a few strikes there.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Shaughnessy as Longhall shoots in.
Shaughnessy scores with a punch to the head.
Longhall throws a right and a left that Shaughnessy avoids nicely.
Shaughnessy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Longhall.
Longhall misses with a double jab
and Shaughnessy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longhall is breathing heavily.
Longhall throws out a loose jab but Shaughnessy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longhall closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longhall misses with a series of wild punches.
Shaughnessy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Longhall had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Longhall's head.
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot to the body.
Longhall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy scores with a shot to the body.
Shaughnessy lands a nice shot that snaps Longhall's head back.
Longhall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longhall tries to clinch up.
Shaughnessy cracks a nice hook into Longhall's ribs.
Nice jab there from Shaughnessy.
Longhall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shaughnessy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Shaughnessy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shaughnessy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Longhall on the side of the head.

Longhall is rocked!
Longhall walks into a straight right hand from Shaughnessy.
Oh Longhall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longhall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Longhall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Longhall seems to have got his legs back now.
Longhall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaughnessy scores with the left hand. Longhall knows he should have avoided that one.
Shaughnessy scores with a hook to the body. Longhall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shaughnessy connects with a single shot there.
Shaughnessy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaughnessy Rushes Longhall and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Longhall is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Shaughnessy Piles on the pressure and Longhall crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cael Shaughnessy!
A very excited looking Cael Shaughnessy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devontae Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "It's Okay (One Blood)" by The Game feat. Junior Reid. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davis
vs
Lesnar

174 cm
23
279 lbs
3 - 13 - 0

193 cm
23
267 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devontae Davis!
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 Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Davis is trying to break the clinch but Lesnar has him pressed against the cage.

Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Davis tries to bum rush Lesnar with a series of wild strikes but Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lesnar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis really is a fat lump.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lesnar swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar shoots in but Davis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Devontae Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Lesnar.
Davis wants to clinch up but Lesnar keeps it at a distance.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Davis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Davis, which made it look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Davis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Davis tries to buck Lesnar off but Lesnar is having none of it.
My spies in Pitbull MMA inform me that Lesnar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lesnar working the ground and pound.
Lesnar working the body and head with strikes.
Davis tries to bench press Lesnar off him but Lesnar keeps the position.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet.
Davis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lesnar's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davis pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Davis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Lesnar connects with a nice short shot to Davis's temple.
Lesnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Davis tries to kick Lesnar off but Lesnar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Still in half guard, Lesnar seems content to control.
Davis pushes Lesnar off looking to stand but Lesnar dives back in and keeps control.
Lesnar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Davis keeps working.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Lesnar has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ground and pound from Lesnar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davis looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

Lesnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Davis to the mat! Davis manages to get full guard.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar prevents Davis from getting back to his feet.
Davis keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis is looking to stand up but Lesnar isn't so interested in that idea.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Lesnar advances to half guard.
Davis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lesnar shoots in and gets a takedown into Davis's guard.
Davis wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
Lesnar trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Lesnar passes Davis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Davis wants to stand back up but Lesnar manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davis is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lesnar has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Lesnar scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davis to see if he's OK.
Lesnar lands an elbow.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
James Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Davis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lesnar landing a few strikes.
Lesnar trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom.
Lesnar advances nicely into full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a nice shot to the head.
Lesnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lesnar lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lesnar cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Davis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Davis is rocked!
Lesnar postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Davis out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Lesnar goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Lesnar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noz Gurreff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirt has chosen Shimmy Shimmy Ya as his entrance music. Dirt McGirt told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Gurreff
vs
McGirt

172 cm
20
169 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

175 cm
29
160 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

AnonymouS

GREEN!160

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noz Gurreff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirt McGirt!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Gurreff. That snapped McGirt's head back.
McGirt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gurreff counters with a straight right hand.
McGirt throws a hook but Gurreff blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Gurreff. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gurreff.
Gurreff tests McGirt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gurreff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bruize Brothers in the buildup to the fight.
McGirt scores with a punch to the head.
Gurreff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gurreff looks to land a right hand but McGirt moved out of range.

McGirt looking to score a takedown here. Gurreff is defending well but McGirt drives through and ends up in Gurreff's guard.
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!
McGirt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gurreff's head.
McGirt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gurreff tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGirt distracts Gurreff with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gurreff trying to keep a closed guard but McGirt is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurreff looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGirt is one step ahead there.
McGirt told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gurreff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGirt is working Gurreff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gurreff utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGirt scoring with some ground and pound.
McGirt postures up.
McGirt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gurreff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

McGirt drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. McGirt seems to have locked his on tight now - Gurreff screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for McGirt, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dirt McGirt!
Dirt McGirt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I'd like to thank all my fans and my sponsor GREEN! 160. '.

C
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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey's entrance music is Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Anstey
vs
Bearer

191 cm
32
186 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

183 cm
28
185 lbs
13 - 16 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bearer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Anstey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bearer somewhat.
Bearer throws a hook but Anstey avoids it easily.
Anstey misses with a body shot.

Bearer clinches up against the cage.
Anstey prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anstey blocking some punches.
Bearer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bearer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

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

Bearer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bearer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey looking to stall.

Anstey manages to pull guard.
Bearer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anstey looking to control.
Bearer trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bearer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bearer postures up in Anstey's guard and throws a big left but Anstey blocks it.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bearer landing with the ground and pound.
Bearer connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bearer is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Bearer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bearer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bearer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Anstey's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bearer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anstey's head.
Anstey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bearer.
Bearer throws a big elbow that misses.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Bearer from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bearer.

Bearer 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.
Bearer is looking to work some ground and pound but Anstey has wrist control.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Bearer wants to pass the guard but Anstey is keeping the position.
Bearer throws a big right hand that misses.

Bearer has gone for a leg lock! Anstey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bearer's guard.

Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bearer's head.
Anstey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Bearer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anstey is aware though and is defending well.
Bearer wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bearer looking for a guillotine here but Anstey defends easily.
Anstey trying to control but Bearer is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Bearer dominated that round.
That's time! Anstey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bearer doesn't manage to clinch there - Anstey circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Anstey blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bearer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Anstey feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bearers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Anstey checks a low kick from Bearer.
Bearer wants to clinch up but Anstey keeps it at a distance.
Bearer is looking to clinch but Anstey is avoiding it.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Bearer.
Anstey attempts a counter takedown but Bearer avoids it well and moves away.
Bearer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearer is looking to clinch.
Anstey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bearer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bearer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anstey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bearer moves forwards but Anstey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bearer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bearer shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anstey cracks the inside of Bearer's front leg.
Bearer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anstey but Anstey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bearer.
Bearer misses with a double jab.

Anstey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Anstey moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bearer.
Anstey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bearer can't do much from the bottom here.
Bearer taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bearer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bearer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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!
Bearer is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bearer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anstey scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Anstey is thwarting Bearer's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is looking to take a break and control but Bearer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer moves into full guard.
Anstey trying to control but Bearer is working from the bottom.
Anstey preventing the sweep.

Bearer is looking for a triangle but Anstey pushes his legs off easily.
Bearer wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey pushes Bearer away with a front kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bearer misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Bearer has closed the distance and engaged Anstey in a clinch.
Bearer tries to stall but Anstey uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Anstey gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bearer is trying to stand up here but Anstey is controlling him well.
Bearer is trying to control but Anstey manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bearer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bearer is squirming around, avoiding Anstey's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Anstey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bearer. That did some damage!
Bearer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bearer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anstey.
Bearer tries to clinch there but Anstey circles away.
Bearer tries to clinch up.
Bearer is looking to clinch.
Bearer misses with a hook.
Anstey stuns Bearer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bearer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bearer throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bearer shoots in for a takedown but Anstey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bearer tries for a takedown but Anstey circles away easily

and Anstey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Anstey.
Bearer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bearer, not yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bearer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bearer's head.
Anstey trying to control but Bearer is working from the bottom.
Bearer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bearer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anstey manages to get himself to full guard.

Bearer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anstey has Bearer pulled in close to control his posture.
Anstey working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bearer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bearer looking to sit in guard and control but Anstey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Anstey stops Bearer from standing up.
Bearer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bearer working a defensive guard but Anstey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bearer tries to bench press Anstey off him but Anstey keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Bearer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Anstey misses with the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is trying to control Anstey's posture but Anstey avoids it.
Bearer tries to buck Anstey off but Anstey is having none of it.
Anstey working the ground and pound.
Anstey lands an elbow.
Bearer throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bearer can do to turn this around?
Bearer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bearer is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey slows the pace down.
Bearer gets back to half guard.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Bearer's head.
Bearer wants to get back to his feet.
Bearer works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bearer wants to sweep here but Anstey controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Corwin Anstey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
A relieved looking Corwin Anstey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harvey Dent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes to the cage accompanied by marry yourdaughter. Dent is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by tim finnegans. Four Loko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loko
vs
Dent

185 cm
34
181 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

178 cm
31
180 lbs
26 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harvey Dent!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko jabs Dent right on the nose. Dent blinks but takes it well.
Loko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loko lands a lovely overhand right.
Dent lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dent avoids the head kick by Loko.
As Loko backs off Dent throws a huge counter combo but Loko manages to avoid it all.
Loko throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loko misses with the combination.
Dent is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Loko lands a nice looking body shot.
Loko misses with a straight right.
Dent just misses with a punch 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!
Dent connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dent tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dent somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dent's head.
Loko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Loko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Dent 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Four Loko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dent.
Loko scores with a kick to the body.
Dent avoids the head kick by Loko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Loko misses.
Loko slips a jab and a cross from Dent.
It looked like Loko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dent.
Dent tries to bum rush Loko with a series of wild strikes but Loko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dent tries to clinch there but Loko circles away.
Loko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dent looks to land a combination. Loko sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice uppercut lands for Loko. That snapped Dent's head back.
Loko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A punch combination from Dent misses.
Loko thows a body kick. Dent tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Loko thuds his right hand into Dent's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Loko throws a front kick that sends Dent stumbling back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dent moves away.
Loko pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dent is out of range and Loko settles back down.
Loko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Loko duly obliges.
Dent has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Loko.
Four Loko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dent wants to land a leg kick but Loko is out of range.
Loko misses the shot to the body.
Dent throws a counter combo.
Dent on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Loko scores with a shot to the body.
Dent swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dent shoots in looking for a takedown but Loko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Loko was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dent.
Loko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Loko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loko throws a jab but it's blocked by Dent.
Loko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dent swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Loko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dent takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Loko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Loko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Four Loko dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dent tries to clinch there but Loko circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Loko.
Loko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Loko misses with a double jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Loko.
Loko fails to land with a series of punches.
Loko tries a low kick but Dent avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko slaps away a takedown attempt from Dent, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Loko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko cracks the inside of Dent's front leg.
Loko dodges the punch combination from Dent.
Loko cracks Dent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dent misses with a double jab.
Dent loads up on a big right hand but Loko slips the punch.
Dent takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Loko lands a nice shot that snaps Dent's head back.
Loko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dent's hands.
Loko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko lands a nice looking body kick.
Loko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dent can do to turn this around?
A left and a right from Loko both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loko scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Loko lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dent has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dent and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Four Loko is winning the standup battle so far.
Loko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Loko misses with a double jab.
Dent is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Loko tries a head kick but it misses.
Dent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A lazy left from Loko finds it's target.
Loko fakes the leg kick and cracks Dent in the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loko thumps Dent with a low kick.
Loko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Loko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Loko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Loko. No joy for Dent on that attempt.
Loko misses with the combination.
Dent takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Loko misses with a hook.
Dent is trying desperately to land a takedown but Loko is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dent.
A head kick misses from Loko.
Loko misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Loko. Dent does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dent is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loko as he avoids it easily.
Four Loko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harvey Dent.
Dent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Loko throws a lazy uppercut
and Dent counters with a one-two to the body.
Dent shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Loko eats them both and turns towards Dent to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Loko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dent's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Four Loko dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Loko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Loko thows a left - swing and a miss!
A head kick misses from Loko.
Despite the aggression on Dent's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Loko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dent has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Loko.
Loko scores with a jab to the head.
Loko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dent was well out of range. Poor timing from Loko.
Loko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Loko misses with a hook. Dent ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Loko counter with a right hand.
Dent ducks under a wild hook from Loko.
Dent is looking for the big counter here.
Dent moves out of range of the body kick from Loko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Loko slams his shin into Dent's torso.
Dent misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dent moves in looking to clinch but Loko pushes him off.
Loko throws a sloppy head kick and Dent moves out of range easily.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dent throws a combination that misses
and Loko counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Loko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dent is looking for the big counter here.
Loko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Loko feints and then cracks Dent's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dent down.
Dent misses with a few strikes there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a lazy head kick
and Dent counters with a series of strikes. Loko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loko paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dent slips a straight right by Loko.
The fighters circling - Loko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dent showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Loko.
Loko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dent.
Loko connects with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dent avoids the head kick by Loko.
Dent lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Loko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dent tries to close the distance and clinch but Loko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Loko, right into the meat.
Loko lands with a slapping head kick.
Loko throws a lazy right hand but Dent sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dent! But no joy.
A combination from Dent does no damage.
Dent throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Loko counters with a series of strikes. Dent will be more careful next time no doubt.
Loko throws a right and a left that Dent avoids nicely.
Loko misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dent counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Loko.
Dent throws a series of punches but Loko moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Loko.
Dent's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Loko misses with a body kick.
Loko pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Loko thuds his shin into the meat of Dent's side.
Loko misses with an uppercut.
Loko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harvey Dent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Four Loko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dent has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dent lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loko circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Loko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Four Loko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Loko 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Four Loko!
Four Loko gave a mention to AnonymouS in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior De Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Silva
vs
Maure

193 cm
32
216 lbs
23 - 11 - 0

185 cm
29
220 lbs
4 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior De Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maure!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maure 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.
Maure with a flurry of punches that miss.
De Silva trying to control the position here.
De Silva is trying to control the position but Maure postures up.
De Silva has control of Maure's left arm, preventing Maure from doing any damage.
De Silva has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Maure working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
De Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maure wants to control from the top but De Silva keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maure tries to close the distance and clinch but De Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Silva darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maure needs to keep his hands up - De Silva had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Dan Maure has been cut.
Maure misses with a two punch combination.
Junior De Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maure manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maure.
Jab from De Silva.
Maure throws a right hand that De Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that De Silva also avoids with ease.
De Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Silva leaves Maure with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Silva lands with a cross.

Maure is rocked!
Maure misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from De Silva misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Silva misses with a body shot.
Maure changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Maure's head backwards.
Maure is still on wobbly legs! Can De Silva finish 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!
De Silva wobbles Maure with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! De Silva dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Maure to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Junior De Silva!
After the fight, Junior De Silva was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Gago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Rackham
vs
Gago

182 cm
29
193 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

186 cm
29
195 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Igor Gago!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gago blocks a leg kick.

Gago looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gago stays in close to Rackham's body and controls the position.
Gago trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gago trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Gago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gago has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
Gago pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rackham is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gago looks for a takedown but Rackham sprawls well.
Nice uppercut lands for Rackham. That snapped Gago's head back.
Rackham looks to land a left hand but Gago moved out of range nicely.
Gago 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.

Gago tries to keep at a distance but Rackham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.

It looks like Igor Gago has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Gago's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gago fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gago is looking to clinch but Rackham is avoiding it.
Rackham throws a big counter combination but Gago scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Rackham drops Gago with a beautiful combination! Gago stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rackham is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Rackham does no damage.

Gago clinches with his opponent.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rackham throws an elbow but misses.
Rackham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gago is keeping busy.
Gago wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.
Gago misses with a knee to the head.
Our sources have told us that Rackham has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Gago managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham lands a nice knee to the body.
Rackham lands a nice knee to the body.
Gago looks winded!
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rackham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gago misses with a punch on the inside.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Gago moves out of range easily.
Gago blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Gago slips a jab and a cross from Rackham.
Rackham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gago circles away quickly and effectively.
Rackham slips under a jab.
Gago blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Gago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rackham.
Rackham slaps away a takedown attempt from Gago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rackham moves in looking to clinch but Gago pushes him off.
Rackham misses with a kick to the body.
Rackham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Rackham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Gago pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham wants to stand and escape but instead Gago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gago trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Rackham is pulling down on Gago's head. It's preventing any offense from Gago, at least for the moment.
Rackham tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gago trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rackham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rackham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gago swats away the attempt to clinch by Rackham.

Gago looking to score a takedown here. Rackham is defending well but Gago drives through and ends up in Rackham's guard.
Gago controlling from the top position.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Gago from controlling successfully.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gago can do to turn this around?
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gago on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rackham is one step ahead there.
Rackham wants to stand and escape but instead Gago has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Rackham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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.

Gago drops back looking for a leg! Rackham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rackham manages to kick Gago off! Gago jumps back into Rackham's guard.
Gago tries to free his leg and advance position but Rackham is retaining full guard.
Gago wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Gago 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.
Gago trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gago looking to pass the guard.
Gago stopping the sweep attempt from Rackham.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crunch! Rackham slams his shin into Gago's torso.
Gago shoots for a double leg takedown but Rackham sprawls well. He's pushed Gago's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rackham lands a body shot.
Gago takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gago shoots for a takedown but Rackham saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rackham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.

Rackham has managed to clinch.
Gago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
Gago is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rackham to keep the fight standing.
Gago struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gago has Rackham pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rackham manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rackham lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gago tries for a takedown but Rackham manages to get underhooks.
Gago fails to pull guard.
Gago is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.

That has opened up Igor Gago's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gago ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gago no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gago has a closed guard, preventing Rackham from standing up.
Gago trying to keep a closed guard but Rackham is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Gago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gago fails with the takedown
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gago fails with the takedown
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gago clinches.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Gago.

Rackham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gago doesn't manage to clinch there - Rackham circles away.
Gago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gago somewhat.

Rackham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gago, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rackham lands a right hand.
Rackham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gago's efforts to push away.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gago backwards.
Rackham crunches a lovely knee into Gago's ribcage.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gago drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gago tries to land knees in the clinch but Rackham avoids the damage to the body.
Rackham has Gago pressed against the cage.
Gago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jack Rackham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.

The cut above Igor Gago's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rackham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rackham pushes Gago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham digs a right hand underneath Gago's ribcage. Gago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gago backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Rackham.
Rackham scores a nice knee to the body.
Rackham crunches a lovely knee into Gago's ribcage.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.

Igor Gago's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Gago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gago fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Gago shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Jack Rackham, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.