CEFC 173 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billo Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xavier
vs
Marks

180 cm
45
184 lbs
36 - 39 - 0

172 cm
21
175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billo Marks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xavier is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marks's half guard.

Marks is defending against the submission attempts here by Xavier.

Marks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.

Marks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Xavier has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Marks defend it? Xavier steps over the head and cranks it - Marks is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Xavier!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bittor Xavier!
An out of breath Bittor Xavier 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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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sangram Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sangram Singh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Rey
vs
Singh

185 cm
23
221 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
216 lbs
7 - 21 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sangram Singh!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Singh!
Rey working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Singh is pushing Rey's head away, looking to escape. Rey manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Rey lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

Singh is rocked!
A big shot lands for Rey! That's hurt Singh! Will he recover? Rey fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Rey!
Our winner, Angel Rey, 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.

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hype
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bugs Bani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobby Sheen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Bani
vs
Sheen

183 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

191 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bugs Bani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sheen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Bani manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sheen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Sheen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Bani has one foot on Sheen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Sheen moves into range and clinches up with Bani.

Sheen has Bani pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sheen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bani tumbling to the mat - Sheen dives into Bani's guard.
Bani lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bani postures up and lands a big shot to Sheen's brow.
Sheen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bani tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheen is retaining full guard.
Bani pushing down on Sheen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sheen looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bani tries to pass to full mount but Sheen defends it.

Bani seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sheen is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bugs Bani!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Hjelmslev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Newton comes into the arena with She Knows blaring out of the sound system. Hjelmslev has chosen I Touch Myself as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Newton
vs
Hjelmslev

183 cm
33
182 lbs
14 - 7 - 2

182 cm
39
180 lbs
21 - 15 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

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 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Christopher Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Hjelmslev!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjelmslev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Ragnar Hjelmslev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Newton drives through with a takedown into Hjelmslev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hjelmslev being controlled here, momentarily.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Hjelmslev is keeping the position.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjelmslev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hjelmslev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton wants to control from the top but Hjelmslev keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hjelmslev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hjelmslev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hjelmslev!

The referee asks Hjelmslev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hjelmslev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hjelmslev working away.
Hjelmslev controls the position.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Hjelmslev is staying tight to Newton's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hjelmslev decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Hjelmslev is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hjelmslev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newton can't get the takedown.
Newton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hjelmslev after a bit of a struggle.
Hjelmslev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjelmslev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hjelmslev.
Hjelmslev throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
Hjelmslev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Hjelmslev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjelmslev throws out a leg kick but Newton moves out of range and Hjelmslev only half commits.
Hjelmslev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.
Hjelmslev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjelmslev throws a series of punches but Newton avoids them all with ease.
A head kick from Newton lands but Hjelmslev takes it in his stride.
Nice takedown defense from Hjelmslev. No joy for Newton on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Hjelmslev clinches.
Hjelmslev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newton goes for a takedown attempt but Hjelmslev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hjelmslev connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Christopher Newton has been cut.

Hjelmslev sends Newton crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hjelmslev is motioning to the referee to let Newton up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Newton is rocked!
Ragnar Hjelmslev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjelmslev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hjelmslev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hjelmslev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Newton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hjelmslev. That one must have hurt.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Hjelmslev misses with a series of wild punches.
Newton seems to have got his legs back now.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton throws the left hand but Hjelmslev avoids the punch easily.
Hjelmslev misses the jab.
Hjelmslev connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Newton to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Hjelmslev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ragnar Hjelmslev!
Ragnar Hjelmslev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Christopher Newton spoke after the fight, saying 'i had not recovered physical since my last fight! i broke my back...my back is broken...in the spinal! '.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tebato Nakara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopez comes to the cage accompanied by Vamos. Nakara has chosen Melle Mel & Grandmaster Caz - The Battle Is On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Lopez
vs
Nakara

181 cm
41
162 lbs
45 - 14 - 2

177 cm
36
169 lbs
16 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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 45 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Miguel Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tebato Nakara!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Lopez both land. Nice combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Nakara shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lopez eats them both and turns towards Nakara to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lopez misses with a combination
and Nakara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nakara 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.
Nakara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Nakara tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nakara attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Lopez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nakara avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakara checks the leg kick.
Nakara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Nakara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakara throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Nakara misses with a kick to the body.
Lopez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nakara cracks the inside of Lopez's front leg.
Lopez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nakara back to the cage. Lopez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez misses with a wild combination.
Decent striking displayed by Lopez there.
Lopez cracks Nakara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nakara throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopez counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez moves out of range as Nakara strikes.
Lopez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nakara.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakara.
Nakara dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Nakara loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Nakara throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lopez slips a jab and a cross from Nakara.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Nakara.
Nakara lands with a shot to the body.
Nakara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lopez avoids a kick to the body.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lopez has time to react.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Nakara moves out of range easily.
Lopez dodges the punch combination from Nakara.
Nakara misses the body punch
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez connects with a body shot.
Nakara throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nakara misses with a head kick.
Lopez throws a head kick but Nakara moves out of range.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt - Lopez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nakara looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Nakara misses with a straight left.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nakara shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakara manages to avoid it.
Lopez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakara throws an overhand right that lands on Lopez's shoulder, as Lopez tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Lopez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nakara.
Nakara throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nakara gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez lands a glancing blow to the side of Nakara's head.
Lopez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lopez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakara.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nakara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakara throws a combination. Lopez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Lopez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nakara shoots in and drives through. Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez is looking to counter punch.
Nakara throws a looping overhand right but Lopez ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nakara.
Nakara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nakara misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Lopez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nakara showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakara can do to turn this around?
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakara.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nakara. That one must have hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakara misses with a left hand
and Lopez counters with an inside leg kick.
Nakara checks the leg kick.
Nakara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lopez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nakara tries to bum rush Lopez with a series of wild strikes but Lopez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lopez lands a slapping body shot.
Lopez thuds his shin into the meat of Nakara's side.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lopez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nakara finds it's way round the side to connect with Lopez's head.
Nakara fails with a takedown attempt.

Nakara looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lopez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nakara tries to advance to mount but Lopez denies him.
Lopez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakara's best efforts.
Lopez manages to get to full guard.
Nakara passes Lopez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lopez is looking for a sweep. Nakara is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lopez is trying to control but can't.
Nakara tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lopez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez tries to kick Nakara off in order to stand up. Nakara Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Nakara is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lopez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lopez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakara grinds an elbow into Lopez's temple.
Nakara looks up at the clock and then as Lopez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nakara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Nakara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakara taking a breather here.
Nakara wants to control but Lopez is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez regains half guard, as Nakara was trying to land strikes.

Lopez looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez wants to improve his position but Nakara is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lopez is looking to control Nakara's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lopez avoid being mounted?

Nakara seems to be working for a kimura but Lopez defends the submission attempt.
Nakara missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Nakara looks for a takedown but Lopez sprawls well.
Lopez throwing a counter right hand but Nakara manages to avoid it.
Lopez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lopez lands with a right hand.
Lopez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nakara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lopez.
Nakara misses with a series of wild punches.
Nakara throws a series of punches but Lopez moves out of range.
Miguel Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Lopez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Nakara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Nakara backing up. Nakara nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nakara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lopez looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakara looks to score with a jab to the body but Lopez is just out of range.
Lopez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lopez throws a head kick but Nakara moves out of range.
Nakara with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nakara looks to land a combination but Lopez avoids it well.
Lopez is looking for a counter combo.
Nakara misses with a hook
and Lopez counters with a one-two to the body.
Lopez wants to slow Nakara down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Lopez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nakara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lopez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miguel Lopez is winning the standup battle so far.
Nakara throws a series of punches but Lopez avoids them all with ease.
Nakara dives in and grabs Lopez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes down on Nakara's head and hops out.
Nakara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakara throws a combination that misses
enabling Lopez to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Nakara moves out of range of the leg kick from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nakara throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side.
As Nakara backs away, Lopez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Lopez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lopez.
Nakara misses with a few strikes there.
Nakara scores with a jab to the body.
Lopez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lopez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Nakara throws a sloppy head kick
and Nakara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lopez.

Lopez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lopez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakara's guard.

Lopez stands up from Nakara's guard - Lopez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lopez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nakara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakara misses the target.
It looked like Lopez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nakara counter with a right hand.
Nakara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nakara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez works Nakara's body with a nice hook.
Lopez throws a wild body kick that Nakara sees coming a mile off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez is looking to land body kicks.
Nakara looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Nakara checks the leg kick.
Nakara throws a counter combo.
Nakara lands a nice shot that snaps Lopez's head back.
Nakara on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lopez lands a nice shot that snaps Nakara's head back.
Nakara tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nakara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez lands a head kick. Nakara smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakara.
Lopez throws a big counter combination but Nakara scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Miguel Lopez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Nakara moves out of range as Lopez strikes.
Nakara misses with a looping right.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Lopez!
Miguel Lopez opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Setright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne - On The Bible. Setright has chosen The Dagger as his entrance music. Jai Setright has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Marshall
vs
Setright

173 cm
37
143 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

176 cm
30
185 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Spartan Nutrition
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Malcolm Marshall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jai Setright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Setright.
Marshall tries to clinch there but Setright circles away.
Marshall lands a nice looking body kick.
Setright takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sloppy strikes from Setright. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Marshall misses the target.
Setright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Setright blocks a jab.
Setright flicks out a counter leg kick but Marshall steps away.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Setright.
Setright finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Setright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Setright lands the left hand.
Marshall connects with a jab.
Marshall ducks under a wild hook from Setright.
A telegraphed right hand from Marshall misses the target.
Setright steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marshall. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Setright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
Marshall loads up on a big right hand but Setright slips the punch.
Setright moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marshall throws a big shot that misses.
Setright throws out a leg kick but Marshall moves out of range and Setright only half commits.

Setright darts in and clinches Marshall up against the cage.
Marshall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Setright is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Setright tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshall scores with a shot to the side of Setright's head.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body.
Setright misses with the head strike.
Marshall presses Setright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Setright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Setright.
Marshall has Setright pressed against the cage, preventing Setright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marshall digs a right hand underneath Setright's ribcage. Setright let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Marshall on the inside.
Setright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marshall's efforts to push away.
Marshall scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marshall manages to break the clinch.
Marshall with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshall throws a series of punches but Setright moves out of range.
Setright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Setright tries to clinch up.
Setright looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Marshall throws a looping overhand right but Setright ducks down to avoid it.
Setright moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Marshall dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Setright. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marshall, right into the meat.
Marshall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Setright lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Setright misses with a double jab
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Setright scores with a nice head shot.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Setright! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marshall!
Setright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Setright throws a lazy uppercut
and Setright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Setright slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marshall throws the left hand but Setright avoids the punch easily.
A head kick from Marshall lands but Setright takes it in his stride.
Setright looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Setright throws a series of punches but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall misses with a low kick.
Setright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Setright throws a right hand that misses
and Marshall counters with a leg kick.
Marshall scores with a push kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshall tries to clinch but Setright is having none of it.
Marshall with a jab.
Setright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Setright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Setright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marshall throws the kick towards the body but Setright avoids it.
Setright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marshall throws out a loose jab but Setright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Setright pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Marshall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marshall tries to throw a body punch but Setright avoids it by throwing Marshall back against the cage.
Marshall managing to block the knees to the body from Setright.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Marshall misses with a body punch.
Marshall avoiding damage as Setright throws knees to the body.
Marshall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall avoiding damage as Setright throws knees to the body.

Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marshall jabs at Setright's body.
Setright throws a leg kick but Marshall moved away.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Setright moves out of range of the body kick from Marshall.
Setright throws a jab but it's blocked by Marshall.
Setright misses with a looping left.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
Marshall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marshall scoring well with a low kick there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Marshall here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Setright scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Setright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marshall takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malcolm Marshall is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Setright throws an overhand right that lands on Marshall's shoulder, as Marshall tries to avoid the shot.
Setright cracks Marshall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Setright.
Setright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Setright is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Setright swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Setright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Setright lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marshall has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marshall and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Setright digs a good hook to Marshall's body.
Marshall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Setright takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Marshall does it's job there.
Marshall looks to throw the jab but Setright is out of range.
Marshall throws a jab when Setright was well out of range.
Marshall fails to land with a series of punches.
Setright moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Marshall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Setright moves out of range as Marshall strikes.
Setright misses with a hook
and Marshall counters with a three punch combo that has Setright backing up. Setright nods at Marshall to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshall scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Marshall misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall slips a jab and a cross from Setright.
Setright's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marshall connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Setright scrambles back to his feet.
Setright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marshall's calf.
Marshall thows a left - swing and a miss!

Marshall closes the distance and pushes Setright back into the cage.
Setright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Setright lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Setright misses with a knee strike.
A nice left hand lands by Marshall.

Marshall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Setright takes one to the side of the head.
Marshall misses with the combination.
Setright moves out of range of the leg kick from Marshall.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Marshall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Setright has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Setright and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Setright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Setright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Setright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Setrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Setright throws a hook but Marshall avoids it easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Setright!
Marshall scores with a leg kick.
Marshall throws a leg kick but Setright checks it.
Setright steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Setright misses with a hook. Marshall ducked under it nicely.
Marshall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Marshall throws a shot from downtown. Setright moves away and avoids it.
Setright throws a right hand that Marshall ducks under and follows up with a left that Marshall also avoids with ease.
Marshall looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Marshall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Marshall swats away the attempt to clinch by Setright.
Setright missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Setright swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Setright punishes Marshall's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall moves in looking to clinch but Setright pushes him off.
Setright has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marshall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Setright looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Marshall drives through and clinches with Setright against the cage.
Setright pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Setright working Marshall over with knees to the body.
Marshall lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Setright is breathing heavily.

Marshall breaks the clinch.
Marshall buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Setright throws a chopping leg kick but Marshall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Setright loads up on a big right hand but Marshall slips the punch.
Marshall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Setright doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Setright walks into a left hand.
Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Setright looks to score with a jab to the body but Marshall is just out of range.
Marshall scores with the left hand. Setright knows he should have avoided that one.
Setright scores with a kick to the midsection.
Marshall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Setright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Setright slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Setright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall throws a counter high kick but Setright was just alert enough to avoid it.
Setright misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Marshall lands.
Setright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marshall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshall misses with an uppercut.
Marshall lands a high kick!
Setright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshall was well out of range. Poor timing from Setright.
Marshall connects with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Marshall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall connects with a looping right hand.
Marshall connects with a looping right hand.
Setright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Setright lands a high kick!
Setright lands a jab-cross combination.
Setright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marshall.
Setright on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Setright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Marshall.
Marshall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marshall.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Setright looks to land a combination but Marshall avoids it well.
Setright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marshall swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall defending well as Setright loads up on a big left hand.
Setright tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Marshall is able to avoid easily.
Setright misses with an uppercut. Marshall saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Setright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marshall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Setright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marshall tests Setright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Setright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marshall.
The fighters circling - Setright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marshall throwing a counter right hand but Setright manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Setright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall wants to clinch.
Marshall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Setright looks to clinch
and Marshall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Setright steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marshall.
Marshall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Setright can do to turn this around?
Marshall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marshall finds it's way round the side to connect with Setright's head.
Marshall connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Setright momentarily.

Setright is rocked!
Setright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Setright is still on wobbly legs! Can Marshall finish him?
Marshall cracks Setright with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Setright falls to his knees and Marshall doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Marshall!
Malcolm Marshall took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Finally a win!'.