CEFC 125 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jaded. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilson
vs
Malone

201 cm
30
276 lbs
12 - 22 - 0

197 cm
30
270 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malone. Malone obviously looking to wear him down.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Malone lands but Wilson takes it in his stride.
Nice body kick from Malone.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Malone has the dominant position.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.

Malone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malone lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson throws the left hand but Malone avoids the punch easily.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Piolet Wilson's cut is getting worse.
Malone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Malone thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Piolet Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone thows a body kick. Wilson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malone!

Malone darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Malone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Malone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malone is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piolet Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Malone.
Wilson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Malone has double underhooks.

Malone manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone lands with a nice body kick.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Wilson gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frankie Malone!
After winning the bout, Frankie Malone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jo Roblin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Roblin
vs
Evans

185 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jo Roblin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Evans!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roblin looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans tries to clinch up but Roblin circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Roblin misses the target.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Roblin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Roblin drives through and clinches with Evans against the cage.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Roblin keeps him there for the moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Roblin.
Roblin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans trying to stall but Roblin improves his position.
Evans is trying to break free.
Roblin is pressed up against the cage. Evans has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Roblin down to the mat. Roblin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jo Roblin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roblin shoots in but no luck this time.

Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roblin is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans trying to control the position.
Evans pulls Roblin in close to prevent any damage.
Roblin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roblin just content to control the position.

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.
Roblin working away.
Evans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Roblin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Evans bucks up and tries to throw Roblin off but instead Roblin has got his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to control but not successfully.
Roblin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Evans's body.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.

That's four 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.
Evans just trying to survive but Roblin is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I would not like to be Evans right now.
Evans 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.
Evans covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Evans right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Roblin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Roblin lands with a right hand.
Roblin keeps the fight on the outside.
Roblin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Evans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Roblin scores with a three punch combo!

Roblin pushes Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
Roblin blocks the elbow strike.
Evans is trying to force a seperation but Roblin has the dominant position.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evans stalling in the clinch but Roblin improves position.
Roblin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Roblin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roblin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.

Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roblin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roblin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roblin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Roblin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around?
Roblin taking a breather here.
Roblin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

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.
Roblin is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Roblin is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roblin tries to move into full mount but can't pass Evans's legs.

Evans throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Roblin has taken the fight to the clinch.

Evans manages to break the clinch.

Roblin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Roblin getting side control.
Roblin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roblin wants to pass the guard but Evans is defending well.
Evans is looking to control Roblin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roblin tries to pass to full mount but Evans defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roblin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jo Roblin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Evans leaves Roblin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Roblin doesn't manage to clinch there - Evans circles away.

Evans closes the distance and pushes Roblin back into the cage.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.

Roblin lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jo Roblin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roblin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Evans throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roblin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roblin postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roblin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roblin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Evans for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Roblin feints and as Evans raises his hands in defense, Roblin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roblin postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roblin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roblin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Evans working a defensive guard but Roblin manages to pass into side control anyway.
Roblin taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roblin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Evans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Roblin controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Roblin moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roblin managing to block the knees to the body from Evans.
Roblin misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Evans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evans can't get the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roblin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Evans's efforts to push away.
Jo Roblin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Roblin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James Evans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Evans gets caught flat footed, as Roblin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jo Roblin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Roblin 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jo Roblin!
A very excited looking Jo Roblin 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

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

Hammer
vs
Doolin

180 cm
37
182 lbs
13 - 20 - 0

190 cm
26
173 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Von Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonny Doolin!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Doolin is rocked!
Hammer lands with a right and another and another! Doolin is in big trouble! Hammer lands again and this time it's lights out for Doolin! A quality knockout there for Hammer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Von Hammer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Von Hammer thanked V-Mask Clothing (10%) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Jonny Doolin had this to say: 'I have nothing to be ashamed of I gave it my all, I'm a better fighter after this. Im always growing always evolving!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamy Studinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuuga Ikeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Studinski
vs
Ikeda

186 cm
24
198 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

189 cm
23
197 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Knockout power

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kamy Studinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuga Ikeda!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ikeda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Studinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ikeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ikeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ikeda leaning against his opponent.
Studinski throws a head punch that misses.

Ikeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Studinski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ikeda.
Studinski tries to kick Ikeda off but Ikeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ikeda gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Studinski gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ikeda to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Studinski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ikeda.
Ikeda looking to sit in guard and control but Studinski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ikeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Studinski wants to stand but Ikeda has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Studinski is fighting to break Ikeda's control of his arms but Ikeda is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ikeda wants to sweep here but Studinski controlling him for the moment.
Ikeda lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Studinski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ikeda is controlling him.
Ikeda throws an elbow that misses. Studinski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ikeda's guard. Nice move by Studinski!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Studinski gets to his feet - Ikeda follows without any prompting.
Ikeda misses the shot to the body.

Ikeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikeda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ikeda decides to stand and escape the position.
Ikeda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Studinski clinches.
Studinski lands a left hand.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ikeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Studinski to the mat! Studinski manages to get full guard.
Ikeda throwing strikes from guard but Studinski blocks nicely.
Ikeda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Studinski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ikeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ikeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ikeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Studinski has wrist control.
Ikeda passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ikeda stands up from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yuuga Ikeda dominated that round.
That's time! Studinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Studinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Studinski avoids a wild elbow strike from Ikeda.

Ikeda has Studinski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ikeda pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Studinski tumbling to the mat - Ikeda dives into Studinski's guard.

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

Ikeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Studinski manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda throws a strike but Studinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ikeda controlling Studinski's posture.
Ikeda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Studinski is controlling him.

Studinski stands and steps away. Ikeda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

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.

Studinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
Studinski pushes Ikeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Studinski lands an uppercut.

Ikeda gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ikeda throwing shots but Studinski is blocking nicely.
Ikeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Studinski won't allow Ikeda to pass to mount.
Ikeda is looking to pass Studinski's guard but actually Studinski recovers to full guard.
Ikeda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Studinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda throws a strike but Studinski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Studinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Studinski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ikeda throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ikeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four 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.
Ikeda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ikeda wants to sweep here but Studinski controlling him for the moment.
Studinski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Studinski forces Ikeda back against the cage and clinches.
Ikeda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kamy Studinski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ikeda darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ikeda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Studinski's thigh. Studinski counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ikeda wants to pass the guard but Studinski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ikeda stops Studinski from standing up.
Ikeda is looking to work some ground and pound but Studinski has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ikeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Studinski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Studinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ikeda, pushing him back against the cage.

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

Ikeda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ikeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Ikeda shoots in and gets a takedown into Studinski's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ikeda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ikeda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Studinski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ikeda throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda passes Studinski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Studinski is looking to escape.
Ikeda trying to advance position but Studinski counters by regaining guard.
Ikeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Studinski is retaining full guard.
Ikeda throws a big right hand that misses.
Ikeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Studinski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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

Studinski rushes Ikeda and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Studinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Ikeda.

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

Ikeda gets tackled into the cage by Studinski. Studinski maintains the clinch.
Studinski pushes Ikeda back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Studinski.

Ikeda tightens his grip and picks Studinski up, before dumping him to the ground. Studinski manages to land in guard.
Studinski is looking to stand up but Ikeda isn't so interested in that idea.
Ikeda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ikeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ikeda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Studinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ikeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Studinski rushes Ikeda and presses him up against the cage.

Ikeda gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Studinski regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ikeda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Studinski is looking to stand up but Ikeda isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ikeda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuuga Ikeda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Go To Sleep. Jensen has chosen Devour as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wesley
vs
Jensen

186 cm
38
210 lbs
23 - 13 - 0

196 cm
37
225 lbs
24 - 17 - 2

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Underworld Clothing /w 90% Laundry

Hellbent
SP Ultimate Nutrition

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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesley throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Jensen misses.
Wesley seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wesley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jensen checks it well.
Jensen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Jensen rushes Wesley and presses him up against the cage.
Wesley keeps control of Jensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Jensen has hold of one of Wesley's legs. Wesley is fighting the takedown attempt but Jensen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Wesley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesley is retaining full guard.
Wesley is pulling down on Jensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jensen, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesley is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Wesley keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wesley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wesley doesn't manage to clinch there - Jensen circles away.
Jensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jensen.
As Jensen tries to get set, Wesley tries to push him back and clinch up but Jensen manages to avoid the attempt.
Jensen 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.
Jensen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Christian Wesley has been cut.

Wesley darts in and clinches Jensen up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jensen.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wesley.

Jensen lands a big head kick that sends Wesley tumbling to the mat! Jensen takes a step backwards and waves Wesley back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Wesley is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jensen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh Wesley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jensen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Wesley to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Jensen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gunnar Jensen!
A victorious Gunnar Jensen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junior De Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keimah Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai has chosen Beat It as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Silva
vs
Animai

193 cm
32
216 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

190 cm
28
215 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

AnonymouS

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 24 - 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keimah Animai!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Silva scores with a jab to the body.
Animai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Silva.
A counter left hand to the body from De Silva misses its target.
Animai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Animai throws an overhand right that lands on De Silva's shoulder, as De Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Animai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Animai.
Animai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from De Silva.

Animai has De Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
De Silva doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Animai prevents a body shot from De Silva.
A short right from De Silva on the inside.
Animai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Silva scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Animai told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.

Animai manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from De Silva misses.
De Silva tries to clinch up but Animai circles away and keeps his distance.
Keimah Animai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Silva throws out a powerful jab.

Animai looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Silva!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Animai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Animai decides to stand back up. Animai steps back and let's De Silva get back to his feet.
Animai misses with a head kick.
Animai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Animai scores with a nice right hand.
Animai fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Silva jabs Animai right on the nose. Animai blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle, before Animai throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into De Silva's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Animai lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Keimah Animai!
A relieved looking Keimah Animai 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaly Kwidama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwidama has chosen TRIBAL SEEDS- LOVE PSALM as his entrance music. Jack Rackham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chaly Kwidama's chin.

Rackham
vs
Kwidama

182 cm
29
193 lbs
24 - 11 - 0

185 cm
38
195 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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 24 - 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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chaly Kwidama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham misses with a kick to the body.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwidama was well out of range. Poor timing from Rackham.
Kwidama replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rackham blocks it well.
Kwidama misses with a low kick as Rackham jumps back.
Rackham scoring well with a low kick there.
Rackham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham keeps the fight on the outside.
Rackham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rackham avoids a kick to the body.
Rackham connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kwidama's hands.

It looks like Chaly Kwidama has been cut.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Kwidama's belly button to the back.
Kwidama misses with a low kick.
Kwidama pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rackham is out of range and Kwidama settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
Kwidama takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kwidama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!
Rackham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham throws a head kick but Kwidama moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rackham lands a big head kick that sends Kwidama tumbling to the mat! Rackham takes a step backwards and waves Kwidama back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That kick from Kwidama tenderised Rackham's leg. Rackham is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Rackham blocks the low kick.
Rackham scores with a hook to the body. Kwidama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rackham takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kwidama misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rackham connects with a leg kick. Kwidama looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwidama lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kwidama swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rackham lands a nice looking body kick.
Chaly Kwidama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Kwidama is rocked!
Rackham goes for a small jab and connects. Now Rackham goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Kwidama stumbles back but Rackham runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Kwidama to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Kwidama will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham retains his middleweight title!
Jack Rackham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade's entrance music is Eyes of a Ranger. A fine choice. Booker McQuade is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

McQuade
vs
Stark

178 cm
28
165 lbs
25 - 7 - 0

176 cm
26
166 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

INTENSITY RIO'S BEST!
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQuade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McQuade misses the jab.
McQuade throws a hook to the side of Stark's head but Stark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stark shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McQuade eats them both and turns towards Stark to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McQuade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from McQuade. No joy for Stark on that attempt.

Stark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McQuade is not content to let Stark control the position.
Stark prevents McQuade from improving his position.
McQuade slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McQuade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stark is controlling him.
McQuade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stark.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McQuade preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Stark wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stark takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McQuade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McQuade scoring well with a low kick there.
McQuade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuade misses the target.
McQuade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stark if he has to take too many more of those.
Stark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McQuade circles away quickly and effectively.
Stark stalks McQuade and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McQuade's face. McQuade staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from McQuade.
Stark will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice straight punches there by McQuade. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McQuade.
McQuade throws a low kick, looking for Stark's leg but Stark calmly moves out of range.

Stark manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McQuade on his heels. He'll look to pass McQuade's guard now, I'm sure.
McQuade pulls Stark in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McQuade continues to stall.
Stark's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stark stopping the sweep attempt from McQuade.
McQuade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stark works a leg free and moves into half guard.

McQuade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McQuade looks to land a combination. Stark sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Stark slips a jab from McQuade.
Danga de danga de dang - Stark scores with a four punch combination!
Stark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stark avoids the body shot from McQuade.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McQuade throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stark's head.
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but McQuade gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
McQuade tried to counter with a leg kick but Stark avoided it.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rickon Stark.
McQuade is looking to land body kicks.
Stark tries to bum rush McQuade with a series of wild strikes but McQuade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stark was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
McQuade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McQuade scores with a punch to the head.

Oooooh!!! McQuade has knocked Stark down with a huge combo! McQuade steps away and waves a wobbly Stark back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Stark is rocked!
Stark darts in looking for a takedown but McQuade gets double underhooks and turns Stark into the cage.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
McQuade throws an overhand right that drops Stark like a sack of potatoes! McQuade dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Booker McQuade, 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.