CEFC 131 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Longhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. crazy bitch kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Brown Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Longhall
vs
Wilson

176 cm
27
153 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

183 cm
33
165 lbs
13 - 26 - 2

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

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 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Longhall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Brown Wilson has been cut.

Wilson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Longhall!
Wilson staying calm.
Wilson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wilson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wilson is putting a hurting on Longhall here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wilson staying calm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Wilson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wilson lands some shots froms side control.
Longhall prevents Wilson from improving position.
Wilson lands an elbow.
Longhall taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ground and pound from Wilson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilson misses with the ground and pound.
Wilson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Longhall defending against the ground and pound.
Wilson grinds an elbow into Longhall's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Wilson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Longhall throws a right and a left that both miss.

Wilson drives through with a takedown into Longhall's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Longhall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Longhall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Longhall being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Wilson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longhall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Longhall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson stands up over Longhall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Longhall misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson tries a quick counter leg kick but Longhall is wise to it.

Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson is thwarting Longhall's attempts to control the position.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Longhall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Longhall lands a two punch combo.
Longhall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longhall lands a jab to the nose.
Jake Longhall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Longhall.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Longhall keeps it at a distance.
Longhall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Longhall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Longhall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longhall fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Longhall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Longhall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Longhall tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson is working Longhall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Longhall is trying to escape the position but Wilson is controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilson.
Wilson cracks Longhall with a big right hand but Longhall just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Longhall is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilson connects with a decent elbow.
Wilson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
Wilson is chipping away with strikes.
Longhall is trying to escape the position but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Longhall to see if he's OK.
Wilson advances nicely into full mount.
Wilson raining down shots from the mount!
Wilson with shots to the head and body - Longhall looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scoring with strikes but Longhall is staying in there.
Wilson controlling the position easily from mount.
Wilson working Longhall over with strikes here.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Longhall wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Longhall tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Longhall rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Longhall is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Longhall creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Longhall after a bit of a struggle.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jake Longhall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Longhall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Longhall manages to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Longhall shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilson wants a takedown.
Wilson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Longhall works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Longhall fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jake Longhall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longhall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Longhall throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Longhall misses.
Wilson flicks out a counter leg kick but Longhall steps away.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Longhall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Longhall had a free shot at his head there.
Longhall moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Longhall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson 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.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Longhall's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Longhall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Longhall throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but Longhall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Wilson feints and as Longhall raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Longhall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilson advances nicely into full mount.
Wilson working the ground and pound effectively.
Longhall is in a horrible position here. Wilson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wilson landing strikes from the mount and Longhall is in trouble!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Longhall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brown Wilson!
After the fight, Brown Wilson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Anadrade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech has chosen shear it maybe as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Patches Meech enters the cage!

Anadrade
vs
Meech

190 cm
23
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

183 cm
33
190 lbs
13 - 26 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcos Anadrade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anadrade shoots in and drives through. Meech sprawls well.

Anadrade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Meech is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anadrade trying to control but Meech is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Anadrade has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Anadrade wants to pass the guard but Meech is keeping the position.
Anadrade throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meech has momentary wrist control but Anadrade slips an elbow through the middle.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meech working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anadrade.
Anadrade stands up over Meech, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Meech avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anadrade distracts Meech with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Anadrade postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Anadrade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Anadrade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anadrade with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meech really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anadrade. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anadrade missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade postures up in Meech's guard and throws a big left but Meech blocks it.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Meech throws a right hand that Anadrade ducks under and follows up with a left that Anadrade also avoids with ease.
Anadrade dives in for a single leg takedown but Meech sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Meech misses with the combination.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Marcos Anadrade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meech throws a right and a left that Anadrade avoids nicely.
Meech stuffs the takedown attempt from Anadrade. Anadrade gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade fails with the takedown.

Anadrade shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anadrade lands with a punch from half guard.
Anadrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Meech blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anadrade.
Anadrade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meech keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anadrade.
Anadrade throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Anadrade.
Meech regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anadrade.
Anadrade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meech works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Meech can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anadrade trying to control but Meech is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anadrade scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anadrade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meech as he jumps to the side.
Meech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anadrade with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Meech to counter with a crisp jab.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown but Meech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anadrade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Anadrade backs off Meech throws a huge counter combo but Anadrade manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Anadrade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meech to the mat! Meech manages to get full guard.
Meech wants to get back to his feet but Anadrade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anadrade accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meech can do to turn this around?
Anadrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anadrade with a nice head shot there.
Meech is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anadrade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anadrade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anadrade throws a big elbow that misses.
Anadrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Anadrade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anadrade makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Anadrade from controlling successfully.
Anadrade throwing strikes but missing.
Anadrade throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Anadrade slips under a jab from Meech.

Anadrade looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anadrade slips a nice elbow through Meech's hands, connecting with Meech's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Meech blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anadrade.
Nice strikes from Anadrade there.
Anadrade thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meech's head.
Anadrade moves nicely into side control.
Anadrade cracks Meech with a big elbow.
Anadrade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anadrade creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Meech sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Anadrade working the ground and pound but Meech is defending the strikes.
Anadrade lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade is chipping away with strikes.
Meech is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Meech takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Anadrade working the ground and pound.
Anadrade is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anadrade throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Anadrade tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Anadrade lands a nice forearm strike.
Marcos Anadrade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anadrade lands some shots froms side control.
Anadrade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meech is breathing heavily.
Anadrade lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Meech throws a hook to the side of Anadrade's head but Anadrade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Anadrade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Meech is fending him off so far but Anadrade persists. Nope, Meech circles away and we're back to standing.
Anadrade closes the distance and clinches up with Meech, looking for a takedown. Anadrade pushes Meech against the cage but Meech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anadrade is defended easily by Meech.
As Anadrade backs off Meech throws a huge counter combo but Anadrade manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Anadrade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anadrade shoots in looking for a takedown. Meech tries to sprawl out of it but Anadrade keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anadrade is trying hard to land a takedown here. Meech sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Meech looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Anadrade closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Meech did well to prevent Anadrade getting side control.
Anadrade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anadrade thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
Anadrade looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Meech with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anadrade thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
Anadrade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anadrade prevents Meech from standing back up.
Anadrade not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anadrade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Anadrade connects with a nice short shot to Meech's temple.
Anadrade throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Anadrade seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anadrade moves nicely into side control.
Anadrade fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Anadrade working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Meech takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anadrade working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anadrade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Meech parries the strikes from Anadrade easily there. Anadrade is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Meech to escape.
Anadrade in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anadrade lands some shots froms side control.
Anadrade scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meech to see if he's OK.
Anadrade connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Meech some visible discomfort.
Anadrade working the head with strikes.

Meech is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anadrade in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Meech looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Anadrade turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcos Anadrade!
Our winner, Marcos Anadrade, 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cael Shaughnessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Imre Szeltan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shaughnessy comes to the cage accompanied by I Against I - Massive Attack & Mos Def. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shaughnessy
vs
Szeltan

170 cm
29
154 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

170 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cael Shaughnessy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Imre Szeltan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Szeltan throws a nice looking combination but Shaughnessy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaughnessy looks to land a left hand but Szeltan moved out of range nicely.
Shaughnessy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szeltan lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaughnessy off the cage and back into range.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Szeltan swings for the body but Shaughnessy moves out of range.
Shaughnessy misses with a straight left.
Shaughnessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Szeltan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shaughnessy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shaughnessy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Szeltan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Nice body punch from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but Szeltan is out of range.
Szeltan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaughnessy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Szeltan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaughnessys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shaughnessy misses with a straight right.
Szeltan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Shaughnessy.

It looks like Imre Szeltan has been cut.
Szeltan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Szeltan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shaughnessy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imre Szeltan.
Szeltan misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Szeltan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sloppy strikes from Shaughnessy. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Szeltan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shaughnessy moves out of range of the strikes.
Shaughnessy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaughnessy wants it to stay on the feet.
Szeltan closes the distance and clinches up with Shaughnessy, looking for a takedown. Szeltan pushes Shaughnessy against the cage but Shaughnessy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shaughnessy throwing a counter right hand but Szeltan manages to avoid it.

Szeltan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shaughnessy's half guard.
Szeltan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaughnessy has one foot on Szeltan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szeltan.
Szeltan misses with a hook.
Szeltan shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaughnessy tries to sprawl out of it but Szeltan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaughnessy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaughnessy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Szeltan on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szeltan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shaughnessy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy misses with a lunging right hand

and Szeltan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Szeltan.
Shaughnessy wants to improve his position but instead Szeltan has moved into half guard.
Szeltan prevents Shaughnessy from improving his position.
Shaughnessy is pressing down on Szeltan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Szeltan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shaughnessy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shaughnessy is pulling down on Szeltan's head. It's preventing any offense from Szeltan, at least for the moment.
Szeltan distracts Shaughnessy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Szeltan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shaughnessy trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Szeltan is controlling him.
Shaughnessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Pitbull MMA inform me that Szeltan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Szeltan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Shaughnessy is pulling down on Szeltan's head. It's preventing any offense from Szeltan, at least for the moment.
Szeltan postures up.
Szeltan wants to control from the top but Shaughnessy keeps moving.
Shaughnessy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shaughnessy is on top in guard.

Szeltan has his foot on Shaughnessy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaughnessy works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Shaughnessy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Imre Szeltan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Szeltan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Szeltan circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaughnessy throws a jab when Szeltan was well out of range.
Szeltan unleashes a big counter combination but Shaughnessy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Szeltan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaughnessy moves away.
Szeltan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaughnessy misses with an uppercut.
Szeltan lunges at Shaughnessy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaughnessy's hand.
Szeltan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shaughnessy. Szeltan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Szeltan fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaughnessy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Szeltan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shaughnessy scores with a jab to the body.
Szeltan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Szeltan checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szeltan misses the jab.
Shaughnessy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaughnessy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Szeltan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cael Shaughnessy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shaughnessy throws a looping overhand right but Szeltan ducks down to avoid it.
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Szeltan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaughnessy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Szeltan misses the shot to the body.
Shaughnessy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Shaughnessy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Szeltan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Szeltan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Szeltan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaughnessy circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaughnessy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shaughnessy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy throws a right hand that Szeltan ducks under and follows up with a left that Szeltan also avoids with ease.
Szeltan throws a low kick but Shaughnessy moves out of range easily.
Szeltan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shaughnessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaughnessy misses with a body kick.
Szeltan throws out a counter right but Shaughnessy avoids it with no problem.
Shaughnessy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Szeltan looks to land a right hand but Shaughnessy moved out of range.
Shaughnessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Szeltan moves away.
Szeltan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Szeltan.
Shaughnessy throws a hook but Szeltan blocks it.
A punch combination from Shaughnessy misses.
Szeltan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shaughnessy lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy looks to throw the jab but Szeltan is out of range.
Szeltan shoots in but no luck this time.
Cael Shaughnessy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Imre Szeltan.
Shaughnessy throws a hook but Szeltan avoids it easily.
Shaughnessy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szeltan backs up against the cage.
Shaughnessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Szeltan manages to avoid it.
Szeltan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shaughnessy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Szeltan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shaughnessy swings for the body but Szeltan moves out of range.
Shaughnessy scores with a hook.
Szeltan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shaughnessy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaughnessy misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy throws a lazy right hand but Szeltan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shaughnessy throws a jab when Szeltan was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shaughnessy throws a combination that misses

and Szeltan counters with a single leg into guard. Shaughnessy didn't expect that.
Shaughnessy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Szeltan pushes down on Shaughnessy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Szeltan passes the guard and advances to mount!

Szeltan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Shaughnessy turns into him and now he's in Szeltan's guard.

Szeltan looking for subs off his back but Shaughnessy has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Shaughnessy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Imre Szeltan's cut.
That's time! Shaughnessy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Shaughnessy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaughnessy misses with a body shot.
Shaughnessy cracks a nice hook into Szeltan's ribs.
Shaughnessy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaughnessy misses with a series of wild punches.
Szeltan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shaughnessy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice uppercut lands for Szeltan. That snapped Shaughnessy's head back.
Szeltan misses with a hook to the body
and Shaughnessy counters with a left to the body.
Shaughnessy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Szeltan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Szeltan with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaughnessy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Szeltan tries to move into range but Shaughnessy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shaughnessy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Szeltan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaughnessy cracks Szeltan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shaughnessy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Szeltan throws a body punch but Shaughnessy moves out of range.

Szeltan shoots in and bounces Shaughnessy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shaughnessy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Szeltan wants to control but Shaughnessy is keeping busy.
Szeltan wants to improve his position but Shaughnessy is controlling well.

Szeltan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Shaughnessy decides to stand and escape the position.

Szeltan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaughnessy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Shaughnessy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shaughnessy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Imre Szeltan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shaughnessy wants to stand and escape but Szeltan is having none of it.
Shaughnessy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Szeltan is looking to improve his position.

Szeltan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaughnessy pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaughnessy not doing much here.
Szeltan wants to get back to full guard but Shaughnessy has mounted him!
Shaughnessy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shaughnessy seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Szeltan is holding on tight.

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.
Szeltan can't escape the position.

Shaughnessy gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Imre Szeltan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaughnessy lands a glancing blow to the side of Szeltan's head.
Szeltan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaughnessy counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaughnessy loads up on a big right hand but Szeltan slips the punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szeltan.
Szeltan misses with a shot to the body
and Shaughnessy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szeltan slips a jab and a cross from Shaughnessy.
Jab, jab by Shaughnessy - just one landing.
Szeltan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaughnessy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Shaughnessy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shaughnessy, 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Shaughnessy!
An out of breath Cael Shaughnessy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nova Uniao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp has chosen Boom! Shake The Room as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Uniao
vs
Zepp

180 cm
40
198 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

177 cm
33
187 lbs
27 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nova Uniao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uniao shoots in looking for a takedown. Zepp tries to sprawl out of it but Uniao keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zepp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Uniao misses with a lunging right hand
and Zepp counters with a thumping low kick.
Uniao lands a body shot.
Zepp misses with a straight right.
Zepp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uniao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zepp lands with an overhand left.
Zepp on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uniao wants to slow Zepp down by chopping away at his legs.
Zepp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Uniao lands a leg kick that knocks Zepp off balance momentarily.
Uniao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Uniao misses with a left hand
enabling Zepp to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uniao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zepp.
Zepp circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zepp cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Uniao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zepp circles away.
No joy there for Zepp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uniao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uniao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zepp connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zepp throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Zepp drops Uniao with a beautiful combination! Uniao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zepp is looking for the KO!

Uniao is rocked!

It looks like Nova Uniao has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uniao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zepp counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Uniao out cold! What a finish! Zepp is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Zepp!
An out of breath Bobby Zepp thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Serget
vs
Malone

191 cm
32
275 lbs
28 - 10 - 1

197 cm
30
270 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frankie Malone!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serget moves away from the strike by Malone.
Serget keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
Serget tries to counter with a takedown but Malone is quick to defend against it.
Malone lands a high kick!

It looks like Bob Serget has been cut.
Frankie Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Malone misses

and Serget counters with a takedown into side control.
Malone prevents Serget from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from Serget are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Malone trying his best to control but Serget has mounted him.
Serget thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Serget misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serget throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Serget has a good base and remains in mount.
Serget lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Malone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Serget takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Serget working Malone over with strikes here.
Serget thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Malone is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget controlling the pace for now.
Malone is trying to escape the mount.
Serget sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Serget fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Malone 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serget prevents Malone from getting the reversal.
Serget unloads with some shots from mount but Malone bucks and avoids them well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Serget controlling from mount.
Serget with good strikes from the mount here!
Serget breaks from Malone's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Serget controlling from the full mount.
Serget seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Malone for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Serget throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Serget avoids the attempt from Malone to control.
Serget sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Serget misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Serget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Malone lands with a slapping head kick.

Malone moves into the clinch.
Malone is trying to force a seperation but Serget has the dominant position.

Serget is trying to trip Malone. He has hold of a leg but Malone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Serget persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Serget is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Serget working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Malone working for a triangle but Serget defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malone wants to stand but Serget is controlling the position.
Serget throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Serget postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Serget wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Serget is proving a slippery customer.

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

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.
Malone misses with a kick to the body.
Malone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Serget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malone wants to stand and escape but Serget is having none of it.

Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Serget trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malone is pulling down on Serget's head to control his posture.
Serget has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Serget trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone controlling Serget's posture.
Serget wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Malone can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Serget controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malone throws a head kick that misses.
Serget appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Malone lands a head kick. Serget smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Bob Serget's cut is getting worse.
Serget takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bob Serget is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malone looks to clinch

and Serget counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Serget.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone controls Serget momentarily but Serget frees himself.
Serget is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Serget advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Serget controlling the pace.
Serget throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Serget with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Serget dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bob Serget's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Malone tries to clinch up.
Serget is looking for a counter combo.
Malone throws a leg kick but Serget sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serget shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Malone as he jumps to the side.
Malone misses with a series of wild punches.
Serget seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Serget moved out of range nicely.

Malone clinches with his opponent.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Serget has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to break the clinch but Serget is controlling the position.
Serget has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Malone after a bit of a struggle.
Malone misses with an elbow over the top.
Malone is looking to break free of the clinch but Serget has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malone pulls Serget into guard.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Serget throwing strikes but missing.
Serget passes Malone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serget missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malone trying to control but Serget postures up.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Serget. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Serget is taking a breather. Malone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone is looking to improve his position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Malone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Serget blocks a head kick by Malone.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Serget as he avoids it easily.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serget appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malone misses with a head kick.
Malone closes the distance and clinches up with Serget, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes Serget against the cage but Serget circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Serget half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses with a body kick.
It looked like Serget was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Malone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serget changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Malone tries to avoid it but Serget manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Malone to the ground. Malone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Serget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malone is looking to clinch but Serget is avoiding it.
Malone throws a push kick but Serget slaps the foot to one side.
Malone looks to throw a body kick

and Serget decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malone's guard.
Serget controls from within his opponent's guard.
Serget wants to control from the top but Malone keeps moving.
Serget scoring with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serget slips nicely into half guard.
Malone wants to get back to full guard but Serget has mounted him!

Serget working for a guillotine from mount but Malone is in no mood to give up.
Serget lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Malone tries to lock up and control but Serget gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Malone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frankie Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bob Serget is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serget looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Serget showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Serget, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Serget!
Bob Serget decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by Till I Collapse- Eminem. Wesley has chosen Eminem - Go To Sleep as his entrance music. John Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Watson
vs
Wesley

182 cm
32
210 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

186 cm
38
210 lbs
23 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Underworld Clothing

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 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Wesley!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson throws a low kick but Wesley avoids it.
Watson scores with a body shot.
Watson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesley.
Watson misses with an attempted mid kick.

Watson clinches up against the cage.
Watson working some nice short punches in the clinch.

It looks like Christian Wesley has been cut.
Wesley's coach down at Hyperbolic Time Chamber was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wesley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Watson.
Watson is looking to break free of the clinch but Wesley has double underhooks.
Wesley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wesley misses with a body punch.
Watson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wesley backwards.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Watson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wesley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson has a couple of punches blocked by Wesley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Watson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Watson misses with the head strike.
Watson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wesley blocks an uppercut.
Watson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wesley blocks an uppercut.
Watson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wesley misses with a body punch.
Wesley tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Watson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesley.
Watson scores with a shoulder strike.
Watson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wesley.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watson working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Watson.
Wesley lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watson lands a right hand.
Wesley prevents a body shot from Watson.
Watson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Watson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesley backwards.
Wesley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.

Wesley is rocked!
Watson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wesley misses with a punch to the body.
Watson misses with a body punch.
Wesley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wesley backwards.
Watson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wesley is still on wobbly legs! Can Watson finish him?
Watson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesley blocking some punches.
Wesley seems to have recovered his senses.
A short uppercut from Watson.
Watson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Watson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Wesley.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watson.
Watson blocks a body shot from Wesley.
Wesley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Watson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wesley with a big uppercut! Wesley tries to clinch up but Watson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wesley to the mat! Wesley covers up and Watson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Watson!
A relieved looking John Watson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.