CEFC 128 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rubble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and All Sure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Barney Rubble has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rubble
vs
Sure

180 cm
23
265 lbs
1 - 14 - 0

181 cm
28
230 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barney Rubble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, All Sure!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sure tries to keep at a distance but Rubble has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sure looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Rubble breaks from the clinch.
Sure looks to land a combination but Rubble avoids it well.
Rubble moves in looking to clinch but Sure pushes him off.

Rubble drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rubble throwing strikes from guard but Sure blocks nicely.
Sure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Rubble drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rubble jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Sure working for a triangle but Rubble defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sure keeping moving, preventing Rubble from controlling successfully.
Rubble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rubble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubble with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sure is trying to keep Rubble in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rubble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sure working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rubble.
Rubble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rubble trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rubble advances position into side control!

Rubble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sure knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubble creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sure on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rubble landing a few strikes.
Rubble throws an elbow but Sure slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rubble cracks Sure with a big right hand but Sure just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Rubble throws an elbow but Sure slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sure struggling a bit here.
Rubble lands some shots froms side control.

Rubble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rubble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Rubble landing a few strikes.
Rubble is working Sure over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rubble in side control, throwing shots but Sure defends.
Rubble working the head with strikes.

Rubble is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sure knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubble throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubble has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rubble fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rubble lands a big elbow.

Rubble is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sure has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sure can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubble postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sure looks a forlorn figure.

Sure is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rubble closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sure quickly recovers to half guard.
Rubble is trying to control the action in half guard but Sure is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Rubble is looking for a kimura here.
Sure keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sure blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubble.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sure defending well though.
Sure is not content to let Rubble control the position.

Sure is defending against the submission attempts here by Rubble.
Sure is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sure keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sure blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubble.

Rubble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rubble thows a huge punch but Sure dodges it nicely.
Sure blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rubble.
Rubble is keen to just control but Sure is a slippery customer.

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.

Rubble seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Rubble there.
Ground and pound from Rubble.
Rubble takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rubble wants to take a breather but Sure is having none of it.
Rubble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rubble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rubble is defended easily by Sure.
It seemed like Sure was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rubble throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sure's waist but Sure gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubble off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rubble.
Rubble fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sure avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Rubble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubble shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sure sprawls well. Sure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rubble gets slowly back to his feet.
Rubble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sure can do to turn this around?

Rubble drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sure avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rubble with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sure keeping full guard, as Rubble tries to pass.
Sure has momentary wrist control but Rubble slips an elbow through the middle.
Sure utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubble trying to control the position from guard on top but Sure is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rubble is really struggling to control Sure but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rubble has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rubble postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubble throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rubble shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sure but Sure pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rubble shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rubble trying to control from half guard but Sure is working away.

Rubble is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sure doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubble.
Sure taking some punishment here, with Rubble in his half guard.
Sure takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sure won't allow Rubble to pass to mount.

Rubble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Rubble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rubble is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Rubble wants to work for an arm triangle but Sure is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sure keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubble slips a nice elbow through Sure's hands, connecting with Sure's forehead.
Rubble throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rubble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Rubble.
Sure tries to roll over but Rubble keeps him under control.
Rubble throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubble winds up and cracks Sure with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubble missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rubble throwing shots but Sure is blocking nicely.

Rubble is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ground and pound from Rubble.
Sure wants to control but Rubble is keeping busy.

Rubble is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rubble thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

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

That's four 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.
Rubble has a takedown stuffed.
Rubble closes the distance and clinches up with Sure, looking for a takedown. Rubble pushes Sure against the cage but Sure circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Sure gets caught napping as Rubble dives in and scores a takedown. Sure manages to retain guard.
Rubble scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barney Rubble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rubble won't allow Sure to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sure has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rubble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rubble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubble, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Rubble!
Post fight, Barney Rubble stared into the camera and said 'I also give a big shout out to my fans.RUBBLE TROUBLE'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Balrog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balrog comes to the cage accompanied by DMX Intro. Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jaded. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Balrog
vs
Wilson

195 cm
25
250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

201 cm
31
276 lbs
12 - 23 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Balrog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balrog scores with a shot to the body.
Balrog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balrog works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
Balrog throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson unleashes a big counter combination but Balrog bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Balrog.
Jab from Balrog.
Mike Balrog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balrog lands with a good body shot.
Balrog throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Balrog is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Balrog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Balrog had a free shot at his head there.

That has opened up Piolet Wilson's cut even more.
Balrog tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balrog catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balrog digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Balrog.
Balrog takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

The cut above Piolet Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Balrog cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Balrog lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Balrog ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Balrog scores with a punch to the head.
Balrog lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balrog scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Balrog scores with a four punch combination!

Piolet Wilson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Balrog uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wilson has time to react.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Balrog!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Balrog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corleone
vs
Parker

173 cm
30
180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Parker!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Corleone.
Parker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Parker shoots in but no luck this time.
Corleone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parker 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.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
Parker tries to clinch there but Corleone circles away.
Parker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parker scores with a shot to the body.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Corleone at a distance.
Corleone takes one on the button.
Parker takes a swing at Corleone's ribcage but misses.
Corleone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
Corleone throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parker.
Corleone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Parker misses with a looping left.
Corleone misses with a hook.
And Parker tries to counter it with a takedown but Corleone pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Parker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corleone rather than just go for the knockout.
Parker throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Parker. Parker obviously looking to wear him down.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corleone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker misses with the combination.
Parker throws a low kick but Corleone moves out of range easily.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
Corleone looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Corleone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corleone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Corleone misses with a two punch combination.
Parker throws a sloppy body shot
letting Corleone counter with a right hand.
Parker lands a jab to Corleone's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Parker as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corleone loads up on a big right hand but Parker slips the punch.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corleone moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker misses with a takedown
and Corleone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Parker.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corleone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Parker scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Corleone misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Corleone throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Corleone misses the target.
Corleone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corleone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker looks to score with a jab to the body but Corleone is just out of range.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker lands a nice shot to the body.
Parker looks to clinch

and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Parker trying to control but Corleone postures up.
Parker regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Corleone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Parker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corleone has managed to get both his arms back between Parker's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone is working Parker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Corleone trying to control but Parker is working from the bottom.
Corleone lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Parker has his foot on Corleone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corleone works his way back into a safe position though.
Corleone postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Parker keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone 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.
Parker trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Parker 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.

Parker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corleone was well out of range. Poor timing from Parker.
Parker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Corleone throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Warren Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Corleone circles away quickly and effectively.
Corleone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Corleone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A leg kick checked by Corleone.

Parker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Parker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Corleone walks away with a smile on his face. Parker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warren Parker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker just misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone avoids the body shot from Parker.
A quick step to the side and Corleone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corleone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Parker.
Corleone takes a swing at Parker's ribcage but misses.
Corleone looks to land a right hand but Parker moved out of range.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Parker is looking to clinch but Corleone is avoiding it.
Parker throws a body punch but Corleone moves out of range.
Parker tries to clinch but Corleone is having none of it.
Warren Parker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Parker goes for a double leg but Corleone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corleone continues to drive forward.
A quick step to the side and Corleone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker swings for the body but Corleone moves out of range.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Corleone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone swings for the body but Parker moves out of range.
Parker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Corleone wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Corleone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corleone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Corleone swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Parker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corleone.
An attempted straight right counter from Corleone misses the target.
Parker closes the distance but Corleone moves to the side
and Corleone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Corleone is looking to counter punch.
Corleone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker throws a body shot but no joy.
Parker thows a leg kick but Corleone checks it

and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone postures up in Parker's guard and throws a big left but Parker blocks it.
Corleone tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
Corleone postures up.
Corleone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Parker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Corleone stacks Parker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Corleone!
Vito Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parker is trying to get back to half guard.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Corleone is looking to take a break and control but Parker 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Parker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Parker is looking for a sweep.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parker on the ground.
Parker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Corleone winds up and cracks Parker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.
Corleone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Parker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Corleone trying to work for an americana but Parker has managed to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Corleone 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Corleone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Corleone lands a body shot.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Parker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Corleone.
Corleone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Parker wants to clinch up but Corleone keeps it at a distance.
Parker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker misses with a low kick as Corleone jumps back.
Parker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Parker tries to land a leg kick but Corleone saw it coming and moves away.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Corleone is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corleone.
Parker turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Parker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Corleone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Parker misses with a body shot.
Parker walks into a straight right hand from Corleone.
Corleone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Corleone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Parker moves out of range.
Corleone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker swinging wildly here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parker misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Parker misses the target.
Corleone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parker was well out of range. Poor timing from Corleone.

Corleone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parker was covering up waiting for the punch and Corleone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Corleone looking to sit in guard and control but Parker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Parker tries to free his leg and advance position but Corleone is retaining full guard.
Corleone wants to sweep here but Parker controlling him for the moment.

Parker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Corleone dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Parker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Corleone is aware though and is defending well.
Parker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Parker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corleone passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Parker looking for a sweep but Corleone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Corleone with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone landing strikes, looking to finish!
Parker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Corleone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Parker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Parker trying to control from the bottom.

Corleone wants to work for an arm triangle but Parker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corleone trying to mount his opponent but Parker defends it.
Parker is looking to control Corleone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Parker avoid being mounted?
Corleone wants to control but Parker is keeping him busy.
Corleone is stalling here. Parker is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Corleone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Parker has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Warren Parker.
I think Parker 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Parker!
Warren Parker 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
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Quarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson has chosen crazy bitch as his entrance music. The key to victory for Alex Quarry has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Quarry
vs
Wilson

170 cm
24
155 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

183 cm
33
165 lbs
13 - 25 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Quarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to control the pace.
Quarry is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wilson jumps into side control!
Quarry taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Wilson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quarry is looking for a sweep.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Quarry manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wilson.
Wilson cracks Quarry with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Quarry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quarry. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.

Quarry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Quarry has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson 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.
Quarry can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Quarry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Quarry is trying to control but can't.
Wilson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Quarry reverses the position - he's now on top in Wilson's guard.

Wilson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Quarry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Quarry. Quarry gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Quarry's guard.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Quarry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Quarry seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Quarry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Wilson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wilson working the ground and pound but Quarry is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilson working the body and head with strikes.
Wilson trying to control the action but Quarry is working from the bottom.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Quarry manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quarry defending well though.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Quarry is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Quarry's thigh. Quarry counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Quarry keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Quarry working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

Quarry has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Wilson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Quarry has tightened it up now! Wilson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Quarry!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alex Quarry waved his t-shirt featuring Beaver Jooce!'s logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Zangief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zangief
vs
Pu

187 cm
25
247 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
252 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Victor Zangief!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu jabs Zangief to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pu throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Zangief counters by moving into the clinch.
Pu managing to block the knees to the body from Zangief.
A head punch on the inside from Pu fails to land.
Zangief wants a takedown but no success here.
Pu can't find room to land a body shot as Zangief controls the action.
Pu throws a punch but it's blocked by Zangief.

Zangief has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Pu regains guard immediately.
Zangief trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zangief is looking to stand up but Pu won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zangief trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.
Pu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zangief's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pu has Zangief pulled in close to control his posture.
Pu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zangief is one step ahead there.

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

Pu gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zangief to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zangief trying to control but Pu is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu is looking to stand back up but Zangief counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pu.
Pu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zangief.
Zangief missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pu trying to control here.
Pu controlling the position for now.
Pu trying to control here.
Zangief slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief prevents Pu from improving his position.

Pu is defending against the submission attempts here by Zangief.
Pu wants to improve his position but Zangief is controlling well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pu trying to control from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zangief slips a jab and a cross from Pu.
Zangief fails with the takedown.
Pu misses with a lunging right hand

and Zangief counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pu!
Pu is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Zangief wants to control but Pu is keeping him busy.
Pu being controlled for a moment.
Pu holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zangief tries to close the distance and clinch but Pu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pu jabs at Zangief's body.
Pu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zangief staying out of range there.
Pu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zangief ducks under a wild hook from Pu.
Zangief blocks a jab.
Pu closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Victor Zangief has been cut.
Rudy Pu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zangief slips a jab from Pu.
Pu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Zangief fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pu, pushing him back against the cage.
Pu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pu is trying to push Zangief away but Zangief has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zangief blocks a body shot from Pu.
Pu can't find room to land a body shot as Zangief controls the action.
Pu scores with a hook to the body.
Pu misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zangief prevents a body shot from Pu.
Pu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zangief is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zangiefs head.

Pu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zangief tries to clinch but Pu is having none of it.
Zangief fails to land the takedown.
Pu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zangief with a body shot.

Zangief shoots in and gets a takedown into Pu's guard.
Zangief stopping the sweep attempt from Pu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu working a defensive guard here.
Pu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zangief wants to pass the guard but Pu is keeping the position.
Pu trying to keep a closed guard but Zangief is proving a slippery customer.
Zangief being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pu scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Zangief shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zangief showed some decent athleticism there.
Zangief wants to stand up but Pu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zangief.
Zangief controlling the action here.
Pu is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zangief wants to take a breather but Pu is having none of it.
Zangief with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pu is staying active underneath Zangief, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zangief tries to stand and escape but Pu is controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pu wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Pu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pu misses with a jab, cross combination.

Zangief changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pu wants to control but Zangief postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rudy Pu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Zangief's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Pu clinches with his opponent.
Pu leaning against his opponent.
Zangief wants to stall.
Pu misses with a punch to the body.

Zangief is trying to trip Pu. He has hold of a leg but Pu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zangief persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zangief trying to control the position from guard on top but Pu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zangief controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu is looking to stand up but Zangief isn't so interested in that idea.
Pu keeping moving, preventing Zangief from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck for Zangief with that takedown attempt.
Zangief uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pu.
Zangief feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zangief.
Zangief shoots in and drives through. Pu sprawls well.
Pu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zangief.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu cracks Zangief with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

Zangief closes the distance and clinches.
Pu is trying to stall.
Zangief drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pu pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Zangief. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zangief fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pu just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pu. Zangief does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Zangief tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zangief with a poor takedown
and Pu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zangief circles away quickly and effectively.
Zangief changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pu tries to avoid it but Zangief manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pu to the ground. Pu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rudy Pu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Zangief on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pu blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zangief doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pu counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Pu.

Zangief is rocked!
Pu digs a good body shot into Zangief's ribs.
Oh Zangief is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pu lands a jab to Zangief's midsection.
Zangief seems to have got his legs back now.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zangief. Pu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zangief on the side of the head.
Pu lands a slapping body shot.
Zangief shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Pu.
Pu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pu jabs Zangief to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zangief stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pu works the jab nicely.
Pu punishes Zangief's body with a nice straight punch.
Zangief takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rudy Pu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Pu.

Pu drops his shoulder and cracks Zangief with a huge uppercut! Zangief goes down! Can Pu finish him?
Pu is stalling in the full guard.
Pu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zangief keeping moving, preventing Pu from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudy Pu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pu 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudy Pu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Rudy Pu waved his t-shirt featuring Soul Supremacy Nutrition (90% laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by Heat--J.U.I.C.E.. Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Bittor Xavier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anstey
vs
Xavier

191 cm
33
186 lbs
19 - 11 - 0

180 cm
42
184 lbs
32 - 30 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey throws a leg kick that misses.
Xavier shoots in and drives through. Anstey sprawls well.
Xavier shoots in for a double leg but Anstey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown. Anstey tries to sprawl out of it but Xavier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anstey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Xavier checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xavier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anstey bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xavier's head.
Xavier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Anstey is predictable there
and Xavier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anstey.
Anstey thuds his right hand into Xavier's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

Xavier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Anstey's half guard.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey trying to control but Xavier postures up.
Xavier wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anstey keeps working.

Xavier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anstey has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two 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.
Xavier uses his free foot to push down on Anstey's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Anstey.
Xavier with the ground and pound from mount.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Anstey is looking to escape.
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
Xavier fails to take his opponent's back.
Xavier trying to control but Anstey is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xavier is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Anstey has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Anstey!

Anstey is posturing up here but Xavier has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Anstey tries to roll out but it's too tight and Anstey has to tap! Slick submission there by Xavier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bittor Xavier!
Bittor Xavier seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keisuke Takasugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Takasugi

179 cm
33
177 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

177 cm
25
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keisuke Takasugi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takasugi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anderson.
Takasugi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takasugi blocks the body kick.
Takasugi goes for a double leg but Anderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anderson continues to drive forward.
Takasugi fails with the takedown

and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown. Takasugi fights it but they end up in guard.
Anderson trying to control but Takasugi is working from the bottom.
Anderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takasugi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takasugi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takasugi, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson advances to half guard.
Anderson is keen to just control but Takasugi is a slippery customer.

Takasugi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takasugi is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Takasugi keeping control of the position.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but Takasugi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.

Anderson is working for a kimura but Takasugi is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takasugi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Takasugi gets full guard.

Takasugi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Takasugi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Anderson is aware though and is defending well.
Anderson throws a big right hand that misses.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Takasugi keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Anderson wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keisuke Takasugi.
Takasugi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
No luck for Takasugi with that takedown attempt.
Anderson tries to counter with a takedown but Takasugi is quick to defend against it.
A jab lands there for Anderson.
Anderson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Anderson throws the left hand but Takasugi avoids the punch easily.
Takasugi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takasugi misses with a series of wild punches.

Takasugi gets a double leg takedown into Anderson's guard.
Anderson has Takasugi pulled in close to control his posture.

Anderson 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! Takasugi rolls with it to try and escape but Anderson cranks on the arm and Takasugi is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sparky Anderson!
A victorious Sparky Anderson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Setright comes to the cage accompanied by The Dagger. Li has chosen Tourniquet by Evanescence as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Setright
vs
Li

176 cm
27
185 lbs
14 - 2 - 0

167 cm
29
175 lbs
26 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Li!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Setright is looking to land body kicks.
Li looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Setright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li moves in looking to clinch but Setright pushes him off.
Li tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Setright missing with a left hand there. Li was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Li misses with a body kick.
Setright looks to land a right hand but Li moved out of range.
Li defending well as Setright loads up on a big left hand.
Jet Li seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Setright scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one.
Setright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Li 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.
Li is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Setright.
Li looks to land a left hand but Setright moved out of range nicely.
Li lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Li misses with a body shot.
Setright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Setright there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Setright's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Li fails in his attempt to clinch.
Setright swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Li closes the distance and pushes Setright back into the cage.
Li lands a left hand that snaps the head of Setright backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Setright.
Li misses with a punch on the inside.
Li avoids the elbow strike from Setright, against the cage.

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

Setright tries to keep at a distance but Li has taken the fight into the clinch.
Li doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Setright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Setright lands a knee to the head.
Setright doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Setright prevents a body shot from Li.
Setright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Li prevents a body shot from Setright.
Setright missing with knees to the body.
Li fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Li.
Setright landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Setright lands an elbow inside that Li shrugs off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Setright blocks an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Setright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Setright looking to throw knees to the head but Li is blocking nicely.
Li misses with a body punch.

Setright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Setright checks the leg kick nicely there.
Li displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Setright throws out the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Setright.
Li blocks a head kick by Setright.
Setright connects with a body shot.
Setright throws a low kick but Li avoids it.
Li lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Setright backs up against the cage.
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with an inside leg kick.
Li throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Setright wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Setright should have avoided that one.
Li is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Setright is rocked!
Li avoids the head kick by Setright.
Oh Setright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Setright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Setright checks a leg kick nicely.
Setright scores with a punch to the head.
Setright moves out of range as Li strikes.
Li takes a swing at Setright's ribcage but misses.
Li throws an overhand right that lands on Setright's shoulder, as Setright tries to avoid the shot.
Setright seems to have got his legs back now.
Setright keeps the fight on the outside.
Setright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Setright.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li throws a jab but it's blocked by Setright.
Li lands a really nice looking cross but Setright seems unphased.
Setright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Setright, right into the meat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Setright!
Li takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Setright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
The fighters circling - Li throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Setright misses with a low kick.
Setright lands a nice looking body shot.
Setright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Li blocks a head kick by Setright.
Li looks to score with a jab to the body but Setright is just out of range.
Setright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Setright backs off Li throws a huge counter combo but Setright manages to avoid it all.
Setright takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Setright moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Li finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Setright ducks straight into an uppercut from Li and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Setright manages to regain guard straight away.
Li looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jet Li dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nice defenses there by Li.
Setright swings for the body but Li moves out of range.
Li throws a body punch but Setright moves out of range.
Li throws a leg kick but Setright sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Li cracks Setright with an open hand slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Li.

Setright has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
Li pushes Setright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Li stalling.
Setright tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Setright tries a knee to the head but Li blocks it.
Li on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Li.
Setright creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Setright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Setright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li throws a punch but it's blocked by Setright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Li.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Li creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Li.
Setright misses with an elbow over the top.
Setright prevents a body shot from Li.
Setright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Li is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Setright fails to land.
Li swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Li.
Setright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
Li is leaning against Setright and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Setright letting Li take a breather here.
Li lands an uppercut.
Li is trying to maintain a safe position but Setright gets an underhook and turns Li into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Setright's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li swings wildly with an uppercut but Setright uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Li.
Li misses with a body punch.
Li works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Li struggles to land a body shot inside as Setright controls his hands.
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!
Setright lands a knee to the body.
Li has a couple of punches blocked by Setright.
Setright has had enough of the clinch but Li keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Li.
Li lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Li leaning his opponent against the cage.
Setright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Setright breaks the clinch.
Setright keeps the fight on the outside.
Setright is looking for a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright is looking to clinch.
Li misses with a kick to the body.
Li works the jab nicely.
Li misses the shot to the body.
Setright is looking to counter punch.
Setright turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Li.
Li connects with an inside leg kick.
Li lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Li uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Setright.
Setright connects with a high kick.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Setright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Li lands a nice looking body shot.
Li scores with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Li throws a head kick that misses.
Setright swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jet Li seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Setright misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from Setright.
Setright avoids the body shot from Li.
Setright appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Li!
Li lands a jab to the head.

Li drops Setright with a left and a right! Oh, Setright is hurt - Li dives into side control looking to finish!

Li stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Setright misses with a looping left.
Li is looking for the big counter here.
Setright throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li throws the kick towards the body but Setright avoids it.
Setright doesn't manage to clinch there - Li circles away.

Li closes the distance and pushes Setright back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Li.
Li misses with the head strike.
Li creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Setright's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Setright drops to his knees and Li pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jet Li!
Jet Li was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.