CEFC 157 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcin The Polish Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrice Gunines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

The Polish Tyson
vs
Gunines

185 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

178 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin The Polish Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrice Gunines!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Gunines is rocked!

It looks like Patrice Gunines has been cut.
The Polish Tyson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from The Polish Tyson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marcin The Polish Tyson!
Marcin The Polish Tyson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Byron Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Thornton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Benjamin
vs
Thornton

190 cm
30
217 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

185 cm
21
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith Thornton!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton shoots in but Benjamin avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Thornton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Benjamin is trying to defend but Thornton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thornton lands a nice short elbow.
Thornton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benjamin wants to get back to his feet.
Thornton working over Benjamin with some ground and pound. Benjamin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thornton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thornton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thornton prevents Benjamin from standing back up.
Thornton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Benjamin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thornton on the ground.
Thornton 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.

Thornton is working for a kimura but Benjamin is defending it quite comfortably.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benjamin's head.

Thornton is trying to work for a kimura but Benjamin is defending well.
Thornton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Thornton is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Benjamin's head.
Thornton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thornton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Benjamin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thornton.

Benjamin is defending against the submission attempts here by Thornton.
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. Thornton connects with a nice short shot to Benjamin's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton is nestled in close to Benjamin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benjamin taking some punishment here, with Thornton in his half guard.
Thornton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Benjamin is rocked!
Thornton lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Benjamin! More strikes land and this one is all over! Thornton jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Thornton!
Keith Thornton 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.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Albabba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Naughton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albabba's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DJ Snake - Get Low. Naughton has chosen Magic Man as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Khalid Albabba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cal Naughton's chin.

Albabba
vs
Naughton

181 cm
27
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khalid Albabba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cal Naughton!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Albabba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Naughton did well to prevent Albabba getting side control.
Naughton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Albabba trying to control from half guard but Naughton is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naughton gets back to full guard.
Albabba won't allow Naughton to sweep him here.
Albabba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naughton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albabba throwing strikes but missing.

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

Naughton gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naughton is pressing down on Albabba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Albabba is holding on for now.
Albabba is concentrating on defense, preventing Naughton from advancing position.
Naughton prevents Albabba from improving his position.
Albabba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Naughton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Naughton is pressing down on Albabba's thigh, looking to free his foot. Albabba is holding on for now.

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.
Albabba is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Albabba trying to control but Naughton postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Albabba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Albabba drives through with a takedown into guard.
Albabba wants to control from the top but Naughton keeps moving.
Albabba landing some decent shots from guard.
Naughton trying to control the position.
Naughton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albabba tries to free his leg and advance position but Naughton is retaining full guard.
Albabba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Albabba trying to control but Naughton is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Naughton is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naughton lands a right hook to the body.

Naughton dives in and scores a takedown into Albabba's guard.
Naughton trying to control the position from guard on top but Albabba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albabba working a defensive guard but Naughton passes into half guard.
Naughton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Albabba tries to roll over but Naughton keeps him under control.
Naughton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Albabba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Albabba is pressing down on Naughton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Albabba has Naughton pulled in close to control his posture.

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

Albabba gets caught flat footed, as Naughton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naughton wants to control from the top but Albabba keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cal Naughton will probably get the nod.
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.

Naughton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Albabba was covering up waiting for the punch and Naughton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Albabba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Naughton wants to pass the guard but Albabba is keeping the position.
Albabba on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albabba tries to get out of the position.
Naughton trying to control the position from guard on top but Albabba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been informed that Naughton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Albabba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Naughton is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albabba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Naughton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Albabba did well to prevent Naughton getting side control.
Naughton is looking to advance position but Albabba won't allow it.
Naughton moves into full mount! Albabba won't be happy about that!
Naughton wants to take his opponent's back but Albabba doesn't allow it.
Albabba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naughton trying to control but Albabba is having none of it.
Albabba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Naughton controlling the position easily from mount.
Naughton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Albabba is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naughton trying to control but Albabba is having none of it.
Albabba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Naughton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Albabba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Naughton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Naughton has control of Albabba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Albabba regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Naughton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Albabba is now in Naughton's guard. A big mistake from Naughton there, giving up the dominant position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Naughton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Naughton shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Albabba's guard.
Naughton looking to pass the guard.
Naughton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albabba looking for a sweep. Not yet Albabba, not yet.
Albabba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cal Naughton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Naughton gets caught flat footed, as Albabba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Albabba's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cal Naughton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naughton wants to sweep here but Albabba controlling him for the moment.
Naughton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Albabba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing that Albabba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Albabba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naughton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Albabba.
Albabba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Albabba wants to control from the top but Naughton keeps moving.
Albabba wants to pass the guard but Naughton is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naughton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albabba on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Albabba gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Naughton wants to control from the top but Albabba keeps moving.
Albabba looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naughton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Albabba is trying to control the position but Naughton postures up.
Naughton content to stall in guard here.
Naughton trying to control the position from guard on top but Albabba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Albabba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naughton throws a jab when Albabba was well out of range.
Albabba feinted with a counter takedown.

Naughton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Albabba did well to prevent Naughton getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naughton is keen to just control but Albabba is a slippery customer.
Naughton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Albabba trying to control from the bottom.
Naughton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Albabba keeps working.
Albabba is looking to control Naughton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Albabba avoid being mounted?
Albabba preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

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.

Albabba scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Albabba goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Naughton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Albabba's guard! Nice work there by Naughton!
Cal Naughton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Albabba wants to sweep here but Naughton controlling him for the moment.
Naughton trying to control but Albabba is working from the bottom.
Naughton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Naughton wants to control from the top but Albabba keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cal Naughton.
Well Naughton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cal Naughton!
Post fight, an emotional Cal Naughton said 'Did that just blow your mind? Shake N Bake Baby!'.
In defeat, Khalid Albabba stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think its time to go back to the gym and just focus on getting better.. This was not the way I seen this night ending. Sorry to all my fans.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
19%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viggo Heitannan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Jackson
vs
Heitannan

180 cm
27
180 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

175 cm
23
175 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viggo Heitannan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands with an overhand left.
Viggo Heitannan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Heitannan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heitannan scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Heitannan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Heitannan.
Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heitannan is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Heitannan.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Heitannan.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a right and a left that Heitannan avoids nicely.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heitannan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Heitannan looks to move away, Jackson throws a big counter combo bu Heitannan just gets out of the way.
Heitannan moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson thuds his right hand into Heitannan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Heitannan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Heitannan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heitannan throws a solid leg kick but Jackson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Heitannan.
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heitannan.
Heitannan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heitannan walks into a jab.
Heitannan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jackson's head.
Heitannan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson checks a low kick from Heitannan.
Jackson works Heitannan's body with a nice hook.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Heitannan avoids them all with ease.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Heitannan is avoiding it.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
Jackson tries to bum rush Heitannan with a series of wild strikes but Heitannan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson stalks Heitannan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heitannan's face. Heitannan staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Werewolf's cave in the buildup to the fight.
Heitannan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Heitannan stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Heitannan fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with the combination.
No joy there for Jackson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Heitannan misses with a straight left.
Heitannan scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Heitannan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jackson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heitannan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Heitannan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Heitannan lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heitannan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heitannan.
Heitannan lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heitannan, right into the meat.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.

Jackson is rocked!
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!
Heitannan throws a pinpoint strike between Jackson's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jackson crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Heitannan scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viggo Heitannan!
Viggo Heitannan very nearly forgot to thank Arcticus University: London amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis comes to the cage accompanied by If I Can't - 50 Cent. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ioannidis
vs
Kimura

185 cm
31
185 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

170 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannidis throws a body kick that misses

and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ioannidis won't be happy with that.

Kimura tries for a kimura but Ioannidis is defending well.
Ioannidis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kimura asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kimura wants to control but Ioannidis is keeping him busy.
Ioannidis holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Kimura wants to control but Ioannidis is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ioannidis tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura wants to control but Ioannidis is keeping him busy.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura tries to move to mount but Ioannidis blocks the move with his legs.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ioannidis keeps working.
Kimura wants to control for a moment but Ioannidis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ioannidis throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kimura was covering up waiting for the punch and Ioannidis finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kimura looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ioannidis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ioannidis trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.

Kimura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ioannidis stacks Kimura 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 Ioannidis!
Ioannidis in side control, throwing shots but Kimura defends.
Kimura is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ioannidis tries to stand but Kimura is controlling his head.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kimura gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Ioannidis gets to his feet - Kimura follows without any prompting.

Ioannidis gets a clinch.
Kimura takes a shot to the head.

Ioannidis decides to pull guard.
Ioannidis controlling Kimura's posture.
Kimura pushing down on Ioannidis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ioannidis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Ioannidis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ioannidis tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Ioannidis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kimura goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Ioannidis does a handstand and catches Kimura in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Ioannidis on top - Kimura is already out from the submission! Ioannidis gives Kimura's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . Aristos Ioannidis!
Aristos Ioannidis 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sinan Yak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yak is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Silahsiz Kuvvet - Sözlerim Silahim. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pu
vs
Yak

191 cm
24
252 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

195 cm
26
260 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sinan Yak!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pu misses with a hook.
It seemed like Yak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pu lands with a right hand.
Pu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Pu misses.
Yak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yak.
Pu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yak throws out a counter right but Pu avoids it with no problem.
Yak throws a hook to the side of Pu's head but Pu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yak lands a head shot.
Pu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yak.
Pu missing with a left hand there. Yak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Pu.
Yak staying out of range there.
Pu lands with a shot to the body.
Yak swings widly with a right hand
and Pu counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good exchange - Yak coming out on top.
Yak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pu looks to land a right hand but Yak moved out of range.
Yak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pu throws out the jab.
Pu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pu misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Yak.
Pu throws a body shot but no joy.
Pu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yak.
Pu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pu walks into a straight right hand from Yak.
Pu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yak.
Pu is looking to clinch but Yak is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Yak.
Pu missing with a left hand there. Yak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pu takes a swing at Yak's ribcage but misses.
Pu throws an overhand right that lands on Yak's shoulder, as Yak tries to avoid the shot.
Yak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pu manages to avoid it.
Pu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pu tries to clinch up.
Yak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pu defends it well.
Pu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yak moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yak thuds his right hand into Pu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pu fails in his attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yak throws out a loose jab but Pu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yak throws a looping overhand right but Pu ducks down to avoid it.
Yak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pu staying out of range there.
Yak misses the jab.
Pu scores with a nice right hand.
Pu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yak.
Pu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pu misses with a hook.
Pu scores with a sloppy right hand. Yak should have avoided that one.
Pu misses with an uppercut
and Yak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pu takes a swing at Yak's ribcage but misses.
Yak changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yak swings for the body but Pu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Pu misses the target.
Pu throws a body shot but no joy.
Yak scores with a decent looking hook.
Yak throws a hook to the side of Pu's head but Pu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu walks into a straight right hand from Yak.
Pu misses the jab.
Pu throws a poor cross that misses
and Yak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yak lands with a good body shot.
Pu defending well as Yak loads up on a big left hand.
Pu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yak looks to throw the jab but Pu is out of range.
The fighters circling - Yak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pu.
Pu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yak feints the counter takedown.
Pu looks to land a left hand but Yak moved out of range nicely.
Pu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yak moves out of range as Pu strikes.
Yak might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yak misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yak. Pu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pu was well out of range. Poor timing from Yak.
Pu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yak is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yak lands with a straight right. Pu didn't see that one coming.
Pu works Yak's body with a nice hook.
Pu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yak throws out the jab.
Pu swings widly with a right hand

so Yak counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yak wants to control from the top but Pu keeps moving.
Yak looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yak is fighting to break Pu's control of his arms but Pu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sinan Yak will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Yak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pu.
The fighters circling - Pu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Yak misses the target.
Pu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yak throws a hook to the side of Pu's head but Pu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pu misses with a hook. Yak ducked under it nicely.

Pu gets a clinch.

Yak has picked Pu up - he's going for a ride! Yak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Yak seems to be looking for submissions.

Yak is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pu sees it coming and defends easily.
Pu gets back to full guard.
Yak wants to control from the top but Pu keeps moving.
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.
Yak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pu is keeping the position for now.
Yak stops Pu from standing up.
Yak wants to control from the top but Pu keeps moving.

Yak is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yak misses with a looping right.
Pu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pu connects with a single shot there.
Pu thows a left - swing and a miss!

Pu clinches up against the cage.
Pu just leaning against Yak, taking a breather.
Pu content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pu tries to score with a low kick but Yak moves his leg out of the way.
Yak changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pu works the jab nicely.
Pu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Yak misses the target.
Pu throwing a counter right hand but Yak manages to avoid it.
Pu misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pu. Yak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yak misses with a looping left.
Yak lands with a straight right. Pu didn't see that one coming.
Yak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pu on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pu throws a hook but Yak blocks it.
Yak drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pu defends it well.
Yak lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yak looks to throw the jab but Pu is out of range.
Pu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pu wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pu cracks Yak with an open hand slap.
Pu throws a shot from downtown. Yak moves away and avoids it.
Yak throws a body punch but Pu moves out of range.
Yak throws a hook but Pu blocks it.
Yak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yak moves out of range of the strikes.
Pu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pu throws a hook to the side of Yak's head but Yak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Pu darts in and clinches Yak up against the cage.
Yak prevents a body shot from Pu.
Pu lands an uppercut.
Yak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rudy Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinan Yak.
Pu stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu prevents the takedown attempt.
Yak takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Pu on the inside.
Pu struggles to land a body shot inside as Yak controls his hands.
I was talking to Pu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yak is trying to drag Pu to the mat but Pu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yak being controlled against the cage.

Yak has hold of one of Pu's legs. Pu is fighting the takedown attempt but Yak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pu is pulling down on Yak's head to control his posture.
Pu looking for a sweep. Not yet Pu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rudy Pu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Pu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yak throws a hook but Pu blocks it.
Pu is looking to counter punch.
Pu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yak throws an off balance right hand
and Pu counters with a left and a right that stings Yak.

Pu clinches.
Yak looking for a takedown.
Pu stops a takedown attempt from Yak.
Yak tries for a takedown but Pu manages to get underhooks.
Rudy Pu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sinan Yak.
Pu slowing the pace effectively.
Pu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Pu.
Pu stops a takedown attempt from Yak.
Yak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yak backwards.
Pu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yak takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yaks head.
Pu is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yak looking for a takedown.
Pu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pu slows down the pace here.
Pu lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Pu.
Pu is working Yak over against the cage.

Pu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pu misses the jab.
Pu misses with a right hand
and Yak counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sinan Yak seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Pu forces Yak back against the cage and clinches.
Yak can't get the takedown.

Pu manages to break the clinch.
Pu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pu rushes Yak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yak prevents a body shot from Pu.
Pu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rudy Pu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yak is working for takedown but Pu is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pu avoiding damage.
Pu misses with a body punch.
Yak has Pu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yak tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yak wants to take the fight to the mat but Pu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pu tries a body shot but Yak blocks it.
Yak wants to take the fight to the mat but Pu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yak.

Pu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Pu drops Yak with a right and a left! Pu comes rushing in but Yak regains his composure and manages to keep Pu in guard.

Yak is rocked!

Pu stands and steps away. Yak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Yak is still on wobbly legs! Can Pu finish him?
Yak backs away from a small jab... but Pu lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Yak crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Pu with a spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rudy Pu!
Rudy Pu made sure to mention his sponsor, SP Ultimate Nutrition in his post fight interview.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naya Shinoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with Go, Go Power Rangers blaring out of the sound system. Shinoki has chosen wadiako as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lee Scott
vs
Shinoki

178 cm
28
152 lbs
17 - 5 - 0

180 cm
30
169 lbs
27 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Naya Shinoki !
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinoki moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Scott seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

Scott instigates a clinch.
Shinoki has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
Shinoki tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
Shinoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Jason Lee Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naya Shinoki .
A nice left hand lands by Scott.
Scott stops a takedown attempt from Shinoki .
Shinoki drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinoki has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Scott breaks from the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scott.
Shinoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Shinoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott connects with a leg kick. Shinoki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scott throws an overhand right that has Shinoki reeling! Scott follows up with more punches and Shinoki is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Lee Scott!
Jason Lee Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Naya Shinoki had this to say: ' Didn't go my way I will come back stronger Congrats to my opponent an best of luck in the future thanks you all for the support'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Renner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade comes to the cage accompanied by Eyes of a Ranger. Renner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Particle. Jeremy Renner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McQuade
vs
Renner

178 cm
30
165 lbs
33 - 7 - 0

184 cm
31
160 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Renner!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McQuade.
Renner shoots in looking for a takedown but McQuade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Renner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McQuade is looking to counter punch.
Renner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McQuade throws the left hand but Renner avoids the punch easily.
McQuade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Renner moves away.

McQuade has managed to clinch.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.
McQuade lands a nice uppercut.
McQuade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Renner goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuade. That's going to slow Renner down.
Renner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McQuade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McQuade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Renner manages to avoid it.
Renner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McQuade connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McQuade throws a leg kick but Renner moved away.
McQuade throws a jab but it's blocked by Renner.
McQuade looks for the body kick but Renner saw that one coming.
McQuade misses with a low kick.
Renner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McQuade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Renner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McQuade throws a wild body kick that Renner sees coming a mile off.
McQuade thumps Renner with a low kick.
Renner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McQuade finds it's way round the side to connect with Renner's head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McQuade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renner.
McQuade tries to stall but Renner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McQuade throws a punch but it's blocked by Renner.
McQuade gets underhooks to prevent Renner's takedown attempt.
McQuade lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Renner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McQuade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Renner managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McQuade lands a left hand.
McQuade gets through Renner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McQuade is pressed up against the cage. Renner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McQuade down to the mat. McQuade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Renner looks to land a combination. McQuade sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Renner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McQuade backs up against the cage.

McQuade is rocked!
McQuade scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McQuade misses with a right hand
enabling Renner to counter with a crisp jab.
McQuade scores with a kick to the midsection.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McQuade throws a chopping leg kick but Renner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McQuade scores with a leg kick.
McQuade misses with a straight right.
Renner moves forwards but McQuade connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Renner with a lazy takedown attempt
and McQuade counters with a left and a right that stings Renner.
McQuade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Renner counters with a nice double leg into side control. McQuade won't be happy with that.
Renner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McQuade down.
Renner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McQuade is not content to let Renner control the position.
McQuade is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Renner cracks McQuade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Renner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
McQuade trying to remain calm as Renner controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade is looking for a sweep.
McQuade regains half guard.
McQuade wants to control but Renner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McQuade works his way to full guard. Good work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McQuade throws a body kick that misses
and Renner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQuade throws a series of punches but Renner moves out of range.
McQuade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Renner. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McQuade scoring well with a low kick there.
McQuade throws a combination that misses
and Renner counters with a series of strikes. McQuade will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Renner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McQuade.
McQuade looks to clinch

and Renner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McQuade's guard.
Renner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Renner throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade 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.

McQuade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Renner checks a leg kick.
Renner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McQuade throws a good cross that connects.
McQuade misses with an uppercut. Renner saw that one coming.
McQuade doesn't manage to clinch there - Renner circles away.
McQuade misses with a body shot.
McQuade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McQuade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McQuade throws a half hearted mid kick.
Renner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renner shoots and misses

and McQuade counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McQuade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQuade presses Renner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McQuade trying to land knees to the body.
McQuade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Renner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McQuade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Renner is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
McQuade misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renner tries to break free but McQuade pushes him back against the cage.
Renner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQuade lands a shoulder strike.
McQuade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.

McQuade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Renner is defended easily by McQuade.
Renner checks a leg kick nicely.
It looks like McQuade has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McQuade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McQuade looks to land a left hand but Renner moved out of range nicely.
McQuade scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McQuade looks to land a combination. Renner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Renner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuade wants to get back to his feet but Renner drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQuade is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McQuade manages to work his way to half guard, despite Renner's best efforts.
Renner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Renner working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McQuade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Renner can do to turn this around?
Renner prevents McQuade from improving his position.
Renner prevents McQuade from standing back up.
Renner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McQuade is trying to stand back up but Renner is controlling him
Renner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McQuade does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Renner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Renner with the ground and pound but McQuade uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Renner throwing strikes but missing.
McQuade is pulling down on Renner's head. It's preventing any offense from Renner, at least for the moment.
McQuade avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Renner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade dominated that second 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.

Renner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McQuade misses with a hook
and Renner counters with a series of strikes. McQuade will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh McQuade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQuade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Renner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McQuade seems to have got his legs back now.
Renner misses with a hook.
McQuade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Renner misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Renner shoots in for a double leg but McQuade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McQuade misses with a head kick.
McQuade moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Renner closes the distance and clinches up with McQuade, looking for a takedown. Renner pushes McQuade against the cage but McQuade circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Booker McQuade is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McQuade throws a jab when Renner was well out of range.
Jeremy Renner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McQuade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Renner doesn't seem bothered though.
McQuade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McQuade misses with a combination
and Renner counters with a nice uppercut.
Renner is trying hard to land a takedown here. McQuade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner avoids a kick to the body.
Renner with the counter takedown but McQuade avoids it easily.
Renner ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
Renner shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Renner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McQuade.
McQuade displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McQuade throws a lazy body kick
and Renner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Renner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Renner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McQuade fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by McQuade.
McQuade swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McQuade leaves Renner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McQuade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Renner just manages to avoid it.
McQuade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McQuade ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McQuade is looking to slow Renner down with leg kicks.
McQuade throws a series of punches but Renner avoids them all with ease.
McQuade swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Renner.
McQuade jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Renner.
Renner blocks a jab.
McQuade thows a leg kick but Renner checks it

and Renner counters with a takedown into side control.
Renner working the body and head with strikes.
McQuade wants to control but Renner postures up.
Jeremy Renner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Renner just content to control the position.
Renner scoring with punches from side control.
Renner staying calm.
McQuade is pushing Renner's head away, looking to escape. Renner manages to hold on to the position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on McQuade's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McQuade thuds a left hand into Renner's body.
McQuade throws a jab when Renner was well out of range.
Renner shoots in but no luck this time.
McQuade cracks a nice hook into Renner's ribs.
Renner fails to land the takedown.
McQuade scores with the left hand. Renner knows he should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

McQuade connects with a right hand. Renner shakes it off.
McQuade digs a good body shot into Renner's ribs.
A lazy left from Renner finds it's target.
McQuade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McQuade connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from McQuade misses the target.
Renner slips a jab from McQuade.
Renner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McQuade defends it well.

McQuade forces Renner back against the cage and clinches.
Renner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Renner goes for a takedown in the clinch but McQuade prevents it.
McQuade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Renner.
McQuade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Renner avoids it.
Renner wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade tries a body shot but Renner blocks it.
Booker McQuade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McQuade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Renner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Renner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Renner.
Renner avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade gets underhooks to prevent Renner's takedown attempt.
McQuade lands a shoulder strike.
McQuade makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McQuade creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Renner's defenses.
McQuade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Renner.
Renner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McQuade is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Renner is defending well for now.
McQuade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McQuade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McQuade lands a hook to the side of the head.

Renner is rocked!
McQuade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Renner is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McQuade just misses with a elbow thrown towards Renner's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renner is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.
McQuade throws a knee to the head but misses.
Renner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McQuade is defending well.
McQuade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Renner backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by McQuade.
Renner looking for a takedown.
McQuade landing knees to the head.

Renner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McQuade can't fight it off and eventually Renner manages to take the fight to the floor. McQuade looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Renner wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.

McQuade is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Renner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McQuade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McQuade scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McQuade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Renner in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Renner is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.
McQuade lands a damaging elbow.
McQuade softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McQuade lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from McQuade.
McQuade misses with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade crunches a lovely knee into Renner's ribcage.
Renner can't get the takedown.
McQuade unloads a knee to the mid-section. Renner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McQuade.
McQuade connects with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McQuade scores with a nice hook to the head.
McQuade controlling the action here for a moment.
Renner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Renner has McQuade pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McQuade manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Renner dodges an elbow strike from McQuade.
Renner takes a knee right on the jaw!
McQuade lands a damaging elbow.
McQuade is pressed up against the cage. Renner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McQuade down to the mat. McQuade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McQuade fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Renner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Renner looks to clinch but McQuade throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Renner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Booker McQuade thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.