CEFC 224 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bang Pitung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pitung
vs
Simenkov

180 cm
21
172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
47
169 lbs
29 - 33 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bang Pitung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 33 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simenkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pitung sizes up Simenkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pitung feints a jab promting Simenkov to slip. Pitung then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simenkov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Simenkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
Pitung misses with a wild combination.
Simenkov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pitung. That one must have hurt.

Simenkov moves into the clinch.
Simenkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simenkov managing to block the knees to the body from Pitung.
Pitung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pitung tries to break free but Simenkov pushes him back against the cage.
Simenkov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pitung prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simenkov gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Simenkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pitung throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pitung is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Pitung has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simenkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Simenkov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pitung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pitung misses with a hook from the clinch.

Pitung has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Simenkov is trying to keep an underhook but Pitung manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simenkov is pressing down on Pitung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Simenkov keeping moving, preventing Pitung from controlling successfully.
Simenkov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitung is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung trying to control but Simenkov is working from the bottom.
Simenkov wants to stand but Pitung is controlling the position.
Pitung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Pitung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simenkov, up you get!
Horrible takedown attempt by Simenkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitung, which made it look bad.
Bang Pitung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Pitung scores with a jab to the body.

Simenkov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitung's guard.

Pitung has his feet on Simenkov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pitung misses with a kick to the body.
Simenkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pitung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simenkov.
Pitung lands with a nice body kick.
Sergei Simenkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Pitung tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitung misses with a low kick.
Pitung blocks a head kick by Simenkov.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pitung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pitung looks to land a body kick but Simenkov moved away.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simenkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Simenkov cracks Pitung with a solid left hand.
Pitung can't keep his opponent in guard - Simenkov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pitung trying to control but Simenkov postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pitung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pitung pushes Simenkov off looking to stand but Simenkov dives back in and keeps control.
Simenkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Pitung wants to improve his position but Simenkov is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Simenkov lands a nice short elbow.
Pitung is trying to maintain the position but Simenkov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bang Pitung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pitung misses with a body kick.
Simenkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pitung's head.
Simenkov avoids a kick to the body.
Simenkov with the counter takedown but Pitung avoids it easily.
Simenkov misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pitung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pitung throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simenkov counters with a shoot takedown. Pitung fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pitung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pitung keeping full guard, as Simenkov tries to pass.
Pitung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simenkov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitung has wrist control.
Pitung wants to stand and escape but Simenkov is having none of it.
Simenkov landing with the ground and pound.
Pitung keeping moving, preventing Simenkov from controlling successfully.
Simenkov is fighting to break Pitung's control of his arms but Pitung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simenkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pitung working a defensive guard here.
Simenkov scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pitung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simenkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Pitung is keeping the position.
Pitung looking to control.
Simenkov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitung is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Simenkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Simenkov's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Simenkov is looking to clinch.
Simenkov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pitung swivels and escapes.
Simenkov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Pitung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands a jab-cross combination.
Simenkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simenkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Simenkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Simenkov stops Pitung from getting back to his feet.

Pitung makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simenkov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pitung lands a two punch combo.
Pitung throws the kick towards the body but Simenkov avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bang Pitung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitung digs a good body shot into Simenkov's ribs.
Pitung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simenkov counters with a left and a right that stings Pitung.
Pitung moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pitung.
That kick from Pitung tenderised Simenkov's leg. Simenkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Simenkov walks into a jab.

Simenkov clinches.

Pitung ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pitung no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pitung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simenkov can do to turn this around?
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simenkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pitung's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bang Pitung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Simenkov feints and as Pitung raises his hands in defense, Simenkov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simenkov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simenkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitung swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pitung is looking to stand up but Simenkov isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simenkov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Simenkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simenkov throwing strikes but missing.
Pitung wants to stand up but Simenkov is controlling him.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.

Sergei Simenkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simenkov is controlling Pitung's posture.
Simenkov has a closed guard, preventing Pitung from standing up.
Simenkov working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Simenkov is on top in guard.

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

Simenkov tries to escape but Pitung is in control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Simenkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pitung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Pitung decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Pitung tried to score with a low kick but Simenkov checks it.
Simenkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pitung to score with a decent uppercut.
Pitung is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Simenkov.
A little feinted left hand from Pitung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pitung throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Simenkov to counter with a crisp jab.
Simenkov tries to clinch but Pitung is having none of it.
Simenkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Bang Pitung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitung lands a jab to Simenkov's midsection.
Simenkov shoots in for a double leg but Pitung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Simenkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simenkov fails to land the takedown.
Pitung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bang Pitung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Pitung punishes Simenkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Pitung connects with a body shot.
Pitung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Pitung as Simenkov shoots in.
Pitung lands a nice shot to the body.
Simenkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitung circles away.
As Simenkov looks to move away, Pitung throws a big counter combo but Simenkov just gets out of the way.
Simenkov tries for a takedown but Pitung circles away easily
and Pitung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pitung avoids it really well and circles away.
Pitung went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simenkov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pitung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Pitung misses its target.
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!
Pitung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sergei Simenkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Pitung.
Pitung is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pitung lands a jab.
Pitung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pitung sizes up Simenkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pitung lands a slapping body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bang Pitung!
After winning the bout, Bang Pitung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Gomaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sandusky
vs
Gomaz

182 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
29
185 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

Good takedowns
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Sandusky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Gomaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomaz throws a one two combo.
Sandusky looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gomaz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gomaz misses with a wild combination.
Gomaz misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Gomaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandusky is looking for a counter combo.
A punch combination from Gomaz misses.

Sandusky rushes Gomaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sandusky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gary Sandusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandusky moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandusky throws a quick counter head kick but Gomaz was just out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomaz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Sandusky has the dominant position.
Gomaz has had enough of the clinch but Sandusky keeps him there for the moment.
Sandusky prevents Gomaz from breaking the clinch.
Gomaz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gomaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gomaz is trying to force a seperation but Sandusky has the dominant position.

Sandusky gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gomaz regains guard.

Gomaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandusky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gomaz is tightening it up a little... Sandusky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sandusky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sandusky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gomaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Gomaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dany Wag (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 Dany Wag was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Burns
vs
Wag

185 cm
20
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

179 cm
20
183 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid 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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Wag!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Burns closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Burns.
Burns lands with a short shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Burns has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Burns is pressed up against the cage. Wag has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burns down to the mat. Burns avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wag misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burns throws a big counter combination but Wag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wag swats away the attempt to clinch by Burns.
Burns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wag closes the distance and clinches up with Burns, looking for a takedown. Wag pushes Burns against the cage but Burns circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burns wants to clinch.
A left lands for Wag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Burns forces Wag back against the cage and clinches.
Burns has a couple of punches blocked by Wag.
Burns lands with a left to the head.
Wag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burns is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wag is defending well for now.
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!
Burns gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wag.
Darren Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dany Wag.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns lands a right hand.
Wag wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns lands a nice uppercut.
Wag wants a takedown but no success here.
Burns lands an elbow just above Wag 's eye.
Burns lands a hook that snaps the head of Wag backwards.
Wag tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Burns lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Wag looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns lands an elbow inside that Wag shrugs off.
Burns looking to throw knees to the head but Wag is blocking nicely.
Burns pushes Wag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Burns.
Burns misses with a punch to the body.
Wag blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Burns.
Burns tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wag's elbow.
Wag is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns presses Wag against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Burns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wag is trying to pull guard but Burns turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Burns landing knees to the body.
Burns leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Burns.
Burns tries to land a knee to the head but Wag blocks with his arms.
Burns scores with a shot to the side of Wag's head.
Burns throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wags head.
Wag has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Burns seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wag can turn it around.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Wag in his tracks for a moment.
Wag is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burns pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Wag has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Burns regains guard immediately.
Wag won't allow Burns to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Burns scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wag keeps the fight on the outside.
Burns wants to clinch up but Wag keeps it at a distance.
Burns walks into a stiff left hand from Wag.

Burns gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wag or not.
Wag blocks the elbow strike.
Wag has Burns pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burns manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burns with a knee to the head.
Burns stalling the fight.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wag's defenses.
Wag wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wag looking for a takedown.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wag backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Burns.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns lands a nice knee to the body.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wag's defenses.
Burns lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burns.
Burns creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wag's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for Burns.
Burns lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Burns lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wag backwards.
A short left from Burns.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns works on Wag's body with a couple of short punches.
Burns lands an elbow that stopped Wag in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Burns.

Wag is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Burns scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wag is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wag backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burns.
Burns unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wag! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Burns is unloading with more strikes now! Wag drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Burns!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omari Alleyne Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Severn
vs
Alleyne Jones

195 cm
32
215 lbs
23 - 18 - 1

193 cm
27
213 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Hellbent
Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omari Alleyne Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Severn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alleyne Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Alleyne Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alleyne Jones throws a strike but Severn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Severn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Alleyne Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn is looking to advance position but Alleyne Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Severn working to try and regain half guard.

Alleyne Jones has control of Severn's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Severn regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Alleyne Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Alleyne Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Severn is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Alleyne Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn wants to hold on but Alleyne Jones pushes him away.
Severn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Alleyne Jones goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Severn turns into him and now he's in Alleyne Jones's guard.
Severn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alleyne Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Severn.
Severn is looking to advance position but Alleyne Jones has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Severn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones throwing strikes here but Severn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Severn gets back to half guard.
Severn is controlling Alleyne Jones's trapped leg to prevent Alleyne Jones from advancing to side control.
Alleyne Jones trying to mount his opponent but Severn defends it.
Severn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Severn tries to roll over but Alleyne Jones keeps him under control.
Severn manages to get to full guard.
Severn looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Severn is on top in guard.

Severn tries to free his leg and advance position but Alleyne Jones is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Severn trying to control here.

Alleyne Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Alleyne Jones is trying to control. Severn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Severn keeping hold of Alleyne Jones's head, controlling as best he can.
Alleyne Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Severn is trying to maintain the position but Alleyne Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Alleyne Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alleyne Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Severn is just riding it out for now. Alleyne Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Severn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alleyne Jones.

Alleyne Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
Severn is controlling Alleyne Jones's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Alleyne Jones passes into side control, despite Severn's attempt to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Severn gets back to half guard.
Alleyne Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Severn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omari Alleyne Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Severn lands a lovely overhand right.
Alleyne Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Severn thows a body kick. Alleyne Jones tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Severn throws a head kick that misses.
Alleyne Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Severn.
Alleyne Jones blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn lands a lovely overhand right.
Alleyne Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severn loads up on a big right hand but Alleyne Jones slips the punch.

Alleyne Jones clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones tries for a takedown but Severn manages to get underhooks.
Severn throws a head punch that misses.
Severn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Severn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alleyne Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Severn or perhaps it was just good defense by Alleyne Jones, which made it look bad.
Good work by Alleyne Jones as he checks the leg kick.

Severn darts in and clinches Alleyne Jones up against the cage.
Alleyne Jones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Severn is defending well.
Chris Severn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omari Alleyne Jones.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Severn is trying to maintain a safe position but Alleyne Jones gets an underhook and turns Severn into the cage.
Alleyne Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alleyne Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Severn prevents a body shot from Alleyne Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn tries to work over Alleyne Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alleyne Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Severn misses with some punches.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alleyne Jones's elbow.
Severn prevents a body shot from Alleyne Jones.
Severn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alleyne Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Severn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alleyne Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Severn works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn fails to land the takedown.
Severn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Severn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Severn backwards.
Alleyne Jones tries a body shot but Severn blocks it.
Alleyne Jones being controlled against the cage.
Alleyne Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Severn won't allow it.
Alleyne Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Severn controls his hands.
Alleyne Jones stalling in the clinch but Severn improves position.
Alleyne Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Severn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Severn has a couple of punches blocked by Alleyne Jones.
Alleyne Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alleyne Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Severn up against the cage.
Alleyne Jones is pressed up against the cage. Severn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alleyne Jones down to the mat. Alleyne Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alleyne Jones wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alleyne Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Severn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Severn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Alleyne Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Severn napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Alleyne Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Severn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alleyne Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Alleyne Jones is trying to control. Severn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Severn works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Severn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Omari Alleyne Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Alleyne Jones moves into the clinch successfully.

Severn breaks from the clinch.
Severn throws an overhand right that lands on Alleyne Jones's shoulder, as Alleyne Jones tries to avoid the shot.

Alleyne Jones rushes Severn and presses him up against the cage.
Severn prevents a body shot from Alleyne Jones.
Severn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Severn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Severn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alleyne Jones backwards.
Severn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alleyne Jones backwards.
Severn is trying to maintain a safe position but Alleyne Jones gets an underhook and turns Severn into the cage.
Severn throws a punch but it's blocked by Alleyne Jones.
Severn misses with a punch on the inside.
Alleyne Jones pushes Severn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Severn breaks from the clinch.

Severn clinches up with Alleyne Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Alleyne Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Severn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alleyne Jones lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severn.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alleyne Jones takes a shot to the head.
Severn is pressed up against the cage. Alleyne Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Severn down to the mat. Severn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Alleyne Jones gets a clinch.
Alleyne Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Severn controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Severn fails to land.
Severn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alleyne Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Severn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alleyne Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
Severn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severn wants a takedown but no success here.
Severn lands a body shot.

Alleyne Jones pulls Severn into guard.
Severn is working Alleyne Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severn trying to control the position from guard on top but Alleyne Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Severn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Alleyne Jones's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severn wants to pass the guard but Alleyne Jones is keeping the position.
Alleyne Jones looking to control.
Alleyne Jones has control of Severn's left arm, preventing Severn from doing any damage.
Severn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Severn 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.
Alleyne Jones wants to stand up but Severn is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn pushing down on Alleyne Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Severn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alleyne Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alleyne Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Severn trying to control but Alleyne Jones is working from the bottom.
Severn lands a couple of elbows.
Severn preventing the sweep.
Severn trying to control but Alleyne Jones is working from the bottom.
Severn looking to pass the guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn trying to control but Alleyne Jones is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Alleyne Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alleyne Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Severn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chris Severn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omari Alleyne Jones.
Severn blocks a body shot from Alleyne Jones.
Severn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Alleyne Jones pulls guard.

Alleyne Jones uses the cage to get back to his feet.

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

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

Chris Severn clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Severn drops Alleyne Jones with a naaaaasty hook - Alleyne Jones is in real trouble here! Severn dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Severn!
After the big win, Chris Severn made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hellbent and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.