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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carver Cade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Gesaffelstein - Opr kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Carver Cade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Touko Unikeko's chin.
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153 lbs
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147 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Carver Cade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unikeko tries to close the distance and clinch but Cade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Unikeko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cade lands a left hand.
Cade throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Cade.
Nice body punch from Cade - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cade.
Cade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Unikeko backwards.
Unikeko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unikeko jumps into guard, dragging Cade to the mat.
Unikeko trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Unikeko keeping full guard, as Cade tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Unikeko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cade controls the pace.
Cade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Unikeko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cade has managed to get both his arms back between Unikeko's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko trying to control the position.
Cade chips away with some ground and pound.
Unikeko controls Cade momentarily but Cade frees himself.
Cade postures up in Unikeko's guard and throws a big left but Unikeko blocks it.
Cade trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Unikeko manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Unikeko throwing strikes from guard but Cade blocks nicely.
Cade lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cade preventing the sweep.
Cade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Unikeko is keeping the position for now.
Cade throwing strikes but missing.
Cade throws a big elbow that misses.
Cade 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.
Cade 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.
Cade is working Unikeko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cade postures up and lands a big shot to Unikeko's brow.
Cade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cade stands up over Unikeko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Unikeko is trying to control the position but Cade postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Unikeko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cade defends well.
Unikeko keeping full guard, as Cade tries to pass.
Unikeko working a defensive guard here.
Cade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cade postures up.
Cade wants to pass the guard but Unikeko is keeping the position.
Unikeko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cade is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cade is working Unikeko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cade is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Unikeko is trying to keep Cade in close.
Cade postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cade is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cade tries to free his leg and advance position but Unikeko is retaining full guard.
Unikeko wants to sweep here but Cade controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unikeko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cade motions for Unikeko to come forward. Cade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Unikeko unleashes a big counter combination but Cade bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unikeko circles away quickly and effectively.
Cade lands with a cross.
Unikeko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cade misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unikeko! But no joy.
Cade lands a lovely overhand right.
Cade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cade closes the distance and pushes Unikeko back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cade lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Unikeko kicks off Cade and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cade gets a clinch.
Unikeko is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hook to the body lands for Cade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko blocks a body shot from Cade.
Unikeko takes a shot to the head.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Unikeko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cade working aggressively here.
Unikeko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Unikeko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Unikeko is trying to maintain a safe position but Cade gets an underhook and turns Unikeko into the cage.
Unikeko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unikeko looks to throw the jab but Cade is out of range.
Cade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cade throws a series of punches but Unikeko avoids them all with ease.
Unikeko tries to clinch but Cade moves away
and Cade counters with a nice body shot.
Unikeko misses with a low kick.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unikeko swats away the attempt to clinch by Cade.
Cade is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Unikeko can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cade 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 Unikeko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Unikeko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Unikeko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unikeko slips under a jab.
Cade misses with a combination
and Unikeko counters with a three punch combo that has Cade backing up. Cade nods at Unikeko to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cade lands with a right hand.
Carver Cade is winning the standup battle so far.
Cade scores with a punch to the head.
Carver Cade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unikeko tries to clinch there but Cade circles away.
Cade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cade is trying to drag Unikeko to the mat but Unikeko just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Carver Cade has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Unikeko prevents the takedown attempt.
Unikeko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko blocking some punches.
Unikeko breaks from the clinch.
Cade connects with a looping right hand.
Unikeko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cade.
A shot to the liver by Cade. Beautiful body shot.
Cade fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unikeko with the counter takedown but Cade avoids it easily.
Cade lands with a right hand.
Unikeko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cade is looking to slow Unikeko down with leg kicks.
Cade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Unikeko ducks under a wild hook from Cade.
Unikeko lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Unikeko doesn't manage to clinch there - Cade circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Unikeko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Unikeko slips a straight right by Cade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cade lands with an uppercut that bounces Unikeko off the cage and back into range.
Cade scores with a decent looking hook.
Unikeko gets a clinch.
Cade lands a shot to the body.
Unikeko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Unikeko.
Unikeko pulls guard successfully.
Cade trying to control but Unikeko is working from the bottom.
Unikeko 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.
Carver Cade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Unikeko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cade manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carver Cade 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. This is the final round!
Cade jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Unikeko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unikeko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cade.
Cade throws out a leg kick but Unikeko moves out of range and Cade only half commits.
Unikeko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Unikeko blocks a body shot from Cade.
Cade lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cade takes an elbow to the temple.
Cade swings wildly with an uppercut but Unikeko uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cade pushes Unikeko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Unikeko gets underhooks to prevent Cade's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unikeko ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Unikeko no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Unikeko being controlled here, momentarily.
Unikeko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cade is one step ahead there.
Cade is working Unikeko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cade lands a couple of digs.
Cade working some strikes from top position.
Unikeko wants to sweep here but Cade controlling him for the moment.
Unikeko wants to control the position but Cade says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Carver Cade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko is looking to improve his position.
Cade controlling the action here.
Unikeko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Unikeko.
Cade showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Unikeko scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cade thuds a left hand into Unikeko's body.
Touko Unikeko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko defending well as Cade loads up on a big left hand.
Cade sets himself, and Unikeko steps forward looking for the clinch! Cade avoids it this time.
Unikeko moves into the clinch.
Unikeko has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Unikeko tries to land knees in the clinch but Cade avoids the damage to the body.
Unikeko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unikeko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cade smiles and moves away.
Unikeko misses with a takedown attempt
and Cade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cade closes the distance and pushes Unikeko back into the cage.
Unikeko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Unikeko throws a punch but it's blocked by Cade.
Unikeko tries to stall but Cade uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cade misses with a punch on the inside.
Unikeko breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Unikeko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Carver Cade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Touko Unikeko.
Unikeko misses with a hook.
Cade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cade drives through with a takedown into Unikeko's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Unikeko is wriggling around but Cade manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cade wants to pass to mount but Unikeko is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Unikeko missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carver Cade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carver Cade!
Carver Cade thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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