CEFC Live 19 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny First (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rush
vs
First

194 cm
27
240 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

204 cm
23
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manny First!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from First.
First misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush misses with a head kick.
First misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny First.
First doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rush counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've been told by Rush's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
First gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rush counters with a series of strikes. First will be more careful next time no doubt.
First showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rush.
Rush lands a head kick!

It looks like Manny First has been cut.
First shoots in but Rush avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for First with that takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Rush throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rush connects with a nice looking jab.
First avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
First drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rush defends it well.
Nice takedown defense from Rush. No joy for First on that attempt.
First shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rush defends it nicely.
First throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rush's waist but Rush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing First off to one side.
First has his takedown stuffed

and Rush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rush is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush avoiding damage.
A short body shot lands from Rush as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Rush.
Rush stalling the fight.
Rush gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rush digs a right hand into First's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on First's gas tank.
Rush has First pushed against the cage.
Rush lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rush is pushing First up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rush lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rush.
First wants a takedown but no success here.
Rush scores with an uppercut up the middle.

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

Rush has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rush is leaning against First and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Rush.
First looks winded!
First tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rush just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rush is leaning against First and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rush lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rush landing knees to the head.
Rush taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush is working First over against the cage.
Come on Rush - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Rush breaks the clinch.
A jab from Rush finds it's way through First's defenses.
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!
First shoots in but no luck this time.
Rush lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rush lands a glancing blow to the side of First's head.

That has opened up Manny First's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Rush.

Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush pushes First back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rush lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Rush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny First's cut.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

First doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rush digs a right hand into First's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on First's gas tank.
Rush leaning against his opponent.
First is working for takedown but Rush is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rush gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from First.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny First.
Rush has First pressed against the cage, preventing First from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rush leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
First jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rush stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rush will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning First up against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Rush here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
First misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rush throws a head kick but First moves out of range.
First closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rush circles away.
Rush lands a high kick!
First shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rush sprawls well. Rush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. First gets slowly back to his feet.
Rush looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Kevin Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Rush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
First takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Rush clinches.
Rush scores with a hook to the body.
First is breathing heavily.
First is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rush digs a right hand into First's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on First's gas tank.
Rush lands a nice shot to the body.
Rush stalling.
Rush lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rush stalling.
Rush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that First can do to turn this around?
Rush has First pressed against the cage.
Rush is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rush lands an elbow inside.
Rush pushes First back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
First being controlled against the cage.
Rush crunches a lovely knee into First's ribcage.
Rush creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through First's defenses.
A bit of stalling here from Rush.
First missing with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Rush manages to break the clinch.
Rush scores with a head kick. First tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

The cut above Manny First's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
First takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rush works First's body with a nice hook.
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!
No joy there for Rush, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Rush backs off First throws a huge counter combo but Rush manages to avoid it all.

Rush instigates a clinch.
Rush pushes First back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rush prevents a takedown attempt there.
First is trying to pull guard but Rush has him pressed against the cage.
Kevin Rush has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rush taking a breather.
Rush is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
First fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Rush dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manny First's cut.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

First is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rush.
First looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
First shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.
First misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Kevin Rush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manny First.
First tries for a takedown but Rush circles away easily
and Rush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
First takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Manny First's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

First is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kevin Rush!
A less than humble Kevin Rush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Ciprut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Schwarzeneg (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.

Ciprut
vs
Schwarzeneg

186 cm
42
215 lbs
29 - 29 - 2

187 cm
48
210 lbs
23 - 85 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 29 - 29 - 2, fighting out of New York, Kingsley Ciprut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 85 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Goran Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwarzeneg loads up on a big right hand but Ciprut slips the punch.
Schwarzeneg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ciprut jabs at Schwarzeneg's body.

Ciprut tries to keep at a distance but Schwarzeneg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ciprut lands an uppercut.
Ciprut lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schwarzeneg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schwarzeneg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ciprut's elbow.
Ciprut lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
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!
Ciprut landing knees to the head.
Ciprut lands an elbow inside that Schwarzeneg shrugs off.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Ciprut - that landed with a thud.
Schwarzeneg takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ciprut lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Ciprut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciprut obliges.
Schwarzeneg looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprut unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ciprut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ciprut makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ciprut scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Ciprut to work.
Ciprut avoiding damage.
Schwarzeneg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ciprut is defending well.
Ciprut is leaning against Schwarzeneg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Ciprut on the inside.
Ciprut lands a damaging elbow.
Ciprut lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Ciprut.
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!
Ciprut scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ciprut stalling in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ciprut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprut has Schwarzeneg pressed against the cage.
Ciprut lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schwarzeneg.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ciprut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ciprut obliges.

Ciprut drops Schwarzeneg with a big knee straight up the middle! Schwarzeneg is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Schwarzeneg is rocked!
Ciprut scores with a jab to the body.
Schwarzeneg is still on wobbly legs! Can Ciprut finish him?
Ciprut delivers a nice body kick.
Ciprut lands a big head kick that sends Schwarzeneg to the canvas! Ciprut follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kingsley Ciprut!
An out of breath Kingsley Ciprut thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjarni Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deorro - Yee. Michael Edmodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Edmodson
vs
Avalon

189 cm
28
203 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

175 cm
27
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjarni Avalon!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon dives in for a single leg takedown but Edmodson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Edmodson misses with a wild combination.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmodson sprawls well. Edmodson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Avalon gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Edmodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Edmodson stuffs the takedown.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjarni Avalon.
Avalon shoots in for a takedown but Edmodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avalon shoots for a double leg takedown but Edmodson sprawls well. He's pushed Avalon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Avalon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Michael Edmodson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmodson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Edmodson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good exchange - Edmodson coming out on top.
Edmodson scores with a shot to the body.
Avalon looks winded!
Edmodson leaves Avalon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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!
Edmodson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Edmodson misses with a series of wild punches.
Avalon tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmodson lands a head shot.
Edmodson goes for a small jab and connects. Now Edmodson goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Avalon stumbles back but Edmodson runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Avalon to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Avalon will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Edmodson!
Bjarni Avalon spoke after the fight, saying 'No comments. I lost.... That's it.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Hensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jer Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hensen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Soul Coughing - Super Bon Bon. Bear is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Good Times. 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 Jer Bear was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hensen
vs
Bear

200 cm
27
274 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

200 cm
31
275 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sven Hensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jer Bear!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hensen throws a head kick that misses.
Bear unleashes a big counter combination but Hensen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bear looks to land a combination. Hensen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Sven Hensen has been cut.
Hensen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bear connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Hensen is rocked!
Bear misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bear fails to land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hensen lands with a right to the head.

Bear wants the takedown. Hensen is fighting it off but Bear persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hensen's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bear landing some decent shots from guard.

Hensen throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bear escapes and throws Hensen's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hensen is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hensen wants to control but Bear postures up.
Hensen is trying to improve his position.
Bear working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Hensen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bear in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bear trying to control the action but Hensen is working from the bottom.
Bear in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hensen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bear wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hensen seems to have got his legs back now.
Hensen parries the strikes from Bear easily there. Bear is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hensen to escape.
Hensen is looking for a sweep.
Bear lands some shots froms side control.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Hensen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hensen tries to buck Bear off but Bear is having none of it.
Hensen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

Jeez, Sven Hensen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jer Bear!
During a confident post fight interview, Jer Bear thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sven Hensen was interviewed post fight and said 'Fight him again, anytime... ANYWHERE!'.