CFC 8: Trick Or Treat PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Micky Ireland (ranked 3597 p4p, 423 weight class) and Patrick Patterson (ranked 6295 p4p, 567 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ireland
vs
Patterson

193 cm
26
213 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
219 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Condemned

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Ireland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ireland slips a jab and a cross from Patterson.
We've been told by Ireland's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ireland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Ireland does it's job there.

It looks like Patrick Patterson has been cut.

Patterson tries to keep at a distance but Ireland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ireland lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Patterson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Patterson tries to circle away but Ireland has him pinned against the cage.
Patterson stalling in the clinch but Ireland improves position.
Patterson is trying to push Ireland away but Ireland has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Ireland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson effectively controlling the action here.
Ireland is leaning against Patterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Patterson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Patterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ireland working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ireland leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ireland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Patterson is trying to break the clinch but Ireland is controlling him.
Ireland gets through Patterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Patterson working hard to break the clinch.
Patterson can't break the clinch.
A short left from Ireland.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ireland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Patterson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Ireland as the two fighters clinch.
Ireland lands with a short shot to the head.
Ireland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Patterson is rocked!
Patterson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Patterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ireland finish him?
Patterson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ireland lands a big right hand that drops Patterson! The killer instinct kicks in and Ireland finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ireland!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Ireland!
Micky Ireland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Condemned, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Souza (ranked 5373 p4p, 534 weight class) and Hdh Hdhdhhd (ranked 23293 p4p, 616 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Souza
vs
Hdhdhhd

183 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
24
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Souza !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hdh Hdhdhhd!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hdhdhhd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Hdhdhhd from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hdhdhhd wants to pass the guard but Souza is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.

Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Hdhdhhd has wrist control.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hdhdhhd has momentary wrist control but Souza slips an elbow through the middle.
Souza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Souza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Souza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hdhdhhd manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souza has Hdhdhhd in his guard.

Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Hdhdhhd from controlling successfully.
Hdhdhhd stopping the sweep attempt from Souza .

Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hdhdhhd is aware though and is defending well.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hdhdhhd is one step ahead there.
Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Souza works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Souza is working for a kimura but Hdhdhhd is defending it quite comfortably.
Souza prevents Hdhdhhd from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hdhdhhd gets full guard.
Souza stands up over Hdhdhhd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hdhdhhd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.

Hdhdhhd is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Souza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hdhdhhd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Souza postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hdhdhhd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souza , into his guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Hdhdhhd from controlling successfully.

Souza has his foot on Hdhdhhd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hdhdhhd works his way back into a safe position though.
Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hdhdhhd trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Hdhdhhd stopping the sweep attempt from Souza .
Souza is trying to keep Hdhdhhd in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hdhdhhd stopping the sweep attempt from Souza .
Souza is breathing heavily.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Souza looking to pass the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hdhdhhd's guard.
Hdhdhhd is trying to maintain the position but Souza is very close to passing his half guard.
Hdhdhhd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza postures up in Hdhdhhd's guard and throws a big left but Hdhdhhd blocks it.

Souza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hdhdhhd dives on top into guard.

Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Souza wants to improve his position but instead Hdhdhhd has moved into half guard.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilson Souza dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hdhdhhd closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Souza to the mat! Souza manages to get full guard.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Souza is looking for a triangle but Hdhdhhd pushes his legs off easily.
Hdhdhhd stopping the sweep attempt from Souza .
Hdhdhhd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza , not yet.
Hdhdhhd trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Souza , not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza wants to improve his position but instead Hdhdhhd has moved into half guard.
Hdhdhhd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Hdhdhhd is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hdhdhhd lands with a punch from half guard.
Souza is looking for a sweep. Hdhdhhd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hdhdhhd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Souza wants to improve his position but Hdhdhhd is controlling well.
Hdhdhhd is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Souza slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hdhdhhd lands a couple of digs.
Hdhdhhd preventing the sweep.
Hdhdhhd trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hdhdhhd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hdhdhhd puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Souza tries to roll over but Hdhdhhd keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza is not content to let Hdhdhhd control the position.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza won't allow Hdhdhhd to pass to mount.

Hdhdhhd is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza is not content to let Hdhdhhd control the position.
Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
Hdhdhhd is looking to take a break and control but Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hdhdhhd is pressing down on Souza 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hdhdhhd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hdhdhhd trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Souza is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hdhdhhd has his hands clasped together but Souza extends and breaks Hdhdhhd's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Souza .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilson Souza !

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Pablos (ranked 2383 p4p, 231 weight class) and Will Norris (ranked 2402 p4p, 234 weight class). Pablos comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WJFjXtHcy4. Will Norris told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Pablos
vs
Norris

175 cm
45
152 lbs
36 - 51 - 0

165 cm
27
145 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Good knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 51 - 0, fighting out of London, Pablo Pablos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Norris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablos misses with a takedown
letting Norris counter with a right hand.
Norris lands a leg kick that knocks Pablos off balance momentarily.

Norris gets caught napping as Pablos dives in and scores a takedown. Norris manages to retain guard.
Pablos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Norris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Norris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pablos.
Pablos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablos trying to control the position from guard on top but Norris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablos is looking to work some ground and pound but Norris has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pablos is controlling him.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pablos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pablos avoids the body shot from Norris.
Pablos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Pablos persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.
Norris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Norris lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Norris gets caught flat footed, as Pablos shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Pablos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Norris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pablos, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablos is trying to control the position but Norris postures up.

Pablos is working an open guard so Norris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pablos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norris pinned against the cage. Norris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Pablos steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Pablos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pablos is defended easily by Norris.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Pablos steps away.
Pablos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Pablos is rocked!
Pablos has his takedown stuffed
and Norris counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Pablos out cold! What a finish! Norris is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Norris!
A victorious Will Norris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Pablo Pablos had this to say: 'thanks my sponsors and fans!!!'.