CEFC 13 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Peacock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skantze Jr is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. John Skantze Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Peacock's chin.

Skantze Jr
vs
Peacock

176 cm
31
174 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

182 cm
25
176 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Peacock!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skantze Jr slips under a jab from Peacock.
Skantze Jr is breathing heavily.
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Skantze Jr does no damage.
Peacock closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Anderson Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peacock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skantze Jr circles away.

Peacock takes the fight into the clinch.

Peacock breaks the clinch.
Peacock stalks Skantze Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skantze Jr's face. Skantze Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Peacock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skantze Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peacock somewhat.
Peacock throws a combination. Skantze Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peacock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Skantze Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Skantze Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peacock.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peacock 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 Skantze Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skantze Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Skantze Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John Skantze Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Peacock.
Skantze Jr dodges the punch combination from Peacock.
Peacock misses with the combination.
Skantze Jr takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Skantze Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Peacock.
Skantze Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peacock.
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
Peacock looks to land a combination. Skantze Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Peacock misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Peacock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Peacock.

Skantze Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
Oh Skantze Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Skantze Jr circles away.
Peacock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peacock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skantze Jr sprawls well. Skantze Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peacock gets slowly back to his feet.
Skantze Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
No luck for Peacock with that takedown attempt.
Peacock ducks under a wild hook from Skantze Jr.
Peacock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peacock has a takedown stuffed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock shoots in looking for a takedown but Skantze Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peacock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Skantze Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Peacock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skantze Jr back to the cage. Peacock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peacock throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Skantze Jr blocks a leg kick.
Peacock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peacock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Peacock with that takedown attempt.
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
Peacock misses with a two punch combination.
Peacock misses with a wild combination.

Peacock gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Peacock breaks the clinch.
Peacock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peacock jabs Skantze Jr right on the nose. Skantze Jr blinks but takes it well.
Skantze Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peacock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skantze Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peacock. Skantze Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peacock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Peacock misses with the combination.
Skantze Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peacock.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peacock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Peacock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Peacock 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.

Skantze Jr looks to land a combination but Peacock avoids it well.
John Skantze Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock throws a right hand that Skantze Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Skantze Jr also avoids with ease.
Peacock scores with a nice right hand.

Peacock closes the distance and clinches.

Peacock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
Peacock is looking to clinch.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skantze Jr sprawls well. Skantze Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peacock gets slowly back to his feet.
Peacock misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Peacock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peacock misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Peacock cracks Skantze Jr with a good jab.
A combination from Peacock does no damage.
Skantze Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peacock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Peacock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skantze Jr shoots in and drives through. Peacock sprawls well.
Peacock scores with a three punch combo!
Peacock throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Peacock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peacock misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Skantze Jr checks a leg kick.
Peacock dives in and grabs Skantze Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skantze Jr pushes down on Peacock's head and hops out.
Peacock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Peacock thuds his right hand into Skantze Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peacock throws a series of strikes that have Skantze Jr backpedaling.
Peacock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
John Skantze Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Peacock.
Peacock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skantze Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.

Peacock shoots in and gets a takedown into Skantze Jr's guard.
Peacock is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peacock wants to stand but Skantze Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock trying to control the position from guard on top but Skantze Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peacock wants to stand but Skantze Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Anderson Peacock wasn't active enough on the ground.
Peacock throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.

Peacock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Skantze Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Peacock wants to stand but Skantze Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Peacock has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Skantze Jr is proving hard to escape from.
Peacock trying to control the position from guard on top but Skantze Jr 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Peacock was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Skantze Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peacock.
Peacock misses with a double jab
and Skantze Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Peacock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Skantze Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Peacock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Skantze Jr tries to avoid it but Peacock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Skantze Jr to the ground. Skantze Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Peacock throws a front kick aimed at Skantze Jr's knee but Skantze Jr avoids it well.
Skantze Jr leaves Peacock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peacock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peacock tries to land a leg kick but Skantze Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Skantze Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Peacock.
Peacock shoots in for a double leg but Skantze Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Skantze Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Peacock lands a jab-cross combination.
Peacock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skantze Jr throws a nice looking combination but Peacock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Peacock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peacock lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peacock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Skantze Jr blocks the body kick.
Peacock tries a low kick but Skantze Jr avoids it.
Peacock is working the combinations to good effect here.
Peacock throws the left hand but Skantze Jr avoids the punch easily.
Peacock misses with the combination.

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

Peacock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peacock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skantze Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Peacock fails with the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Peacock. That snapped Skantze Jr's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peacock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Peacock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Anderson Peacock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Peacock.
Peacock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peacock tries for a takedown but Skantze Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Skantze Jr misses.
No joy there for Peacock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skantze Jr throws a right hand that Peacock ducks under and follows up with a left that Peacock also avoids with ease.
Peacock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skantze Jr.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skantze Jr as he avoids it easily.
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!
Skantze Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peacock looks to land a combination but Skantze Jr avoids it well.
Peacock throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peacock misses with a series of wild punches.
Peacock tries to land a leg kick but Skantze Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Peacock. Those never looked like landing.
Peacock throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Peacock throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peacock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Peacock misses with a two punch combination.
Peacock lands a jab to the head.
Skantze Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Peacock instigates a clinch.

Peacock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peacock throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Peacock looks to land a combination. Skantze Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peacock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skantze Jr as he jumps to the side.
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Skantze Jr pushes him off.
Peacock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skantze Jr slips a jab and a cross from Peacock.
Skantze Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Peacock.
A swing and a miss from Skantze Jr.
Sloppy strikes from Peacock. Those never looked like landing.
Skantze Jr misses with a wild combination.
Skantze Jr slips a jab and a cross from Peacock.
John Skantze Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skantze Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Peacock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anderson Peacock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Peacock.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Peacock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Peacock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Peacock!
Anderson Peacock took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'win. I dunno who this guy is i just beat, but i kicked his ass and now i wanna kick someone elses ass'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tiki Toke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toke comes to the cage accompanied by Saturday Nigts All Right For Fighting. Tiki Toke has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Toke
vs
Balls

183 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

189 cm
25
206 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tiki Toke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Balls!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Balls as Toke shoots in.
Toke throws a right hand that Balls ducks under and follows up with a left that Balls also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Toke scores with a four punch combination!

Toke moves into range and clinches up with Balls.

Balls has picked Toke up - he's going for a ride! Balls dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Toke is pressing down on Balls's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toke manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Toke is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Toke extends the arm and Balls is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tiki Toke!
Tiki Toke seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Laiveta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Ricci has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ricci
vs
Laiveta

190 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Backyard Fighting
Ultimate Fighting Fuel

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taite Laiveta!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Laiveta.
Laiveta scores with a head kick.

It looks like Mike Ricci has been cut.
Laiveta scores with a nice body kick.
Laiveta lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laiveta plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Laiveta is looking to slow Ricci down with leg kicks.
Laiveta throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Laiveta throws a head kick but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricci really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ricci is breathing heavily.
Laiveta feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Ricci collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taite Laiveta!
An out of breath and clearly excited Taite Laiveta thanked Ultimate Fighting Fuel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes to the cage accompanied by rocky road to dublin. Corwin Anstey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anstey
vs
Bunga

180 cm
24
193 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

180 cm
28
196 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey tries to bum rush Bunga with a series of wild strikes but Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A low kick from Anstey is predictable there
and Bunga counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bunga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anstey's sensitive parts.
Some bone on bone action there as Anstey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anstey dives in and grabs Bunga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunga pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Anstey moves to clinch but Bunga breaks away
and Bunga counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunga throws out a leg kick but Anstey moves out of range and Bunga only half commits.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Bunga does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Bunga.
Anstey tries to work over Bunga's front leg with a kick but Bunga checks it.
Anstey closes the distance but Bunga moves to the side
enabling Bunga to counter with a crisp jab.
Anstey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Donk. Bunga catches Anstey right on the button with a cross.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bunga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bunga.
Anstey tries to break free but Bunga pushes him back against the cage.
Bunga misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bunga throws an elbow but misses.
Bunga throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Bunga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anstey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bunga. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Corwin Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunga misses with a double jab
and Anstey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Bunga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey swinging wildly here.
Bunga avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga wants to slow Anstey down by chopping away at his legs.
Ralph Bunga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga misses with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Bunga.
Anstey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bunga lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.
Anstey throws the kick towards the body but Bunga avoids it.
Anstey wants to clinch.
Anstey closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bunga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bunga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking to pass the guard.
Bunga throws a big right hand that misses.
Bunga throwing strikes but missing.
Anstey lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bunga!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunga is desperately trying to improve his position but Anstey has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Anstey get's back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Anstey looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Bunga tries a low kick but Anstey avoids it.
Bunga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anstey's calf.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Anstey is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Bunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bunga dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bunga counters with a right hand to the body.
Anstey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bunga circles away.
Corwin Anstey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ralph Bunga seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bunga moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A left and a right from Anstey both land. Nice combination.
Anstey moves to clinch but Bunga breaks away

and Bunga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bunga.

Bunga manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Bunga. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey misses with a wild combination.
Bunga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Bunga is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bunga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bunga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anstey was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunga.
Bunga fakes the leg kick and cracks Anstey in the body.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga misses with a low kick.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses.
Bunga throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Anstey. That snapped Bunga's head back.
Bunga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anstey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anstey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bunga circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga throws a body punch but Anstey moves out of range.
Bunga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anstey tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Bunga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Anstey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anstey counters with a one-two to the body.
Anstey throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bunga back to the cage. Anstey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwin Anstey dominated that second 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.

Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Bunga scores with a spinning back kick!
Bunga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bunga throws a head kick that misses.
Anstey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bunga dodges the punch combination from Anstey.
Anstey throws a front kick aimed at Bunga's knee but Bunga avoids it well.
Bunga misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunga doesn't seem bothered though.
Bunga is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anstey rather than just go for the knockout.
Bunga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Anstey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey misses the jab.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Bunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Bunga, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Bunga against the cage but Bunga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Anstey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bunga throws a leg kick which misses Anstey's front leg but catches the back leg as Anstey tries to avoid it.
Bunga tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab from Bunga.
Anstey scores with a one two! Bunga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
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!
Bunga throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Bunga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bunga throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunga swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey misses with a double jab.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Bunga.
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from Bunga.
Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey misses with a wild body shot.
Anstey looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Bunga swinging wildly here.
Good work by Bunga as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Bunga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga throws a low kick, looking for Anstey's leg but Anstey calmly moves out of range.
Anstey misses with a two punch combination.
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Bunga.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corwin Anstey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Anstey.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Bunga circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bunga circles away quickly and effectively.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey tries to clinch
and Bunga counters with a leg kick.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunga was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Bunga throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunga misses with a low kick as Anstey jumps back.
Bunga takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bunga lands a leg kick that knocks Anstey off balance momentarily.
Anstey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anstey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunga. Bunga obviously looking to wear him down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Anstey fails to land the takedown.
Bunga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anstey thows a body shot but no joy.
Anstey tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anstey.
Bunga throws a push kick but Anstey slaps the foot to one side.
Bunga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Anstey blocks the leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Bunga throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bunga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anstey is out of range and Bunga settles back down.
Anstey throws a right hand that Bunga ducks under and follows up with a left that Bunga also avoids with ease.
Anstey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Anstey misses.
Bunga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunga throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Anstey.
Bunga tries to bum rush Anstey with a series of wild strikes but Anstey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anstey tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Bunga counters by clinching up.

Bunga breaks the clinch.
Anstey blocks the body kick.
Bunga keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ralph Bunga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Anstey misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws a right and a left that Bunga avoids nicely.
Bunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anstey dips to his left and cracks Bunga with an uppercut!
Bunga keeps the fight on the outside.
Bunga is looking to slow Anstey down with leg kicks.
Anstey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bunga.
Bunga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anstey misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a combination that misses

and Bunga moves into the clinch.

Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anstey throws a nice looking combination but Bunga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Bunga misses.
Bunga misses with an uppercut.
Bunga throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Anstey.
Anstey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey closes the distance but Bunga moves to the side
and Bunga counters with a big head kick but Anstey shrugs it off.

Anstey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bunga is trying to defend but Anstey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Anstey stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunga pushes Anstey away with a front kick.
No joy there for Bunga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga tries to work over Anstey's front leg with a kick but Anstey checks it.
Anstey throws an overhand right that lands on Bunga's shoulder, as Bunga tries to avoid the shot.
Anstey wants to clinch up but Bunga keeps it at a distance.
Anstey throws a combination. Bunga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Anstey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Bunga as Anstey shoots in.
Anstey dodges the punch combination from Bunga.
Bunga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anstey.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunga throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anstey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anstey fails to land with a series of punches.
Anstey wants to clinch
and Bunga counters with a good, hard body kick but Anstey shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Bunga as Anstey shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anstey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anstey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Anstey tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corwin Anstey.
I think Anstey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey retains his middleweight title!
Corwin Anstey made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'thanks everyone, its great being the middleweight champ. anyone out there who needs a shot let me know'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
69%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson's entrance music is My time is now. A fine choice. McQuade has chosen Eyes of a Ranger as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Anderson
vs
McQuade

176 cm
24
165 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Backyard Fighting
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. McQuade sprawls well.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but McQuade sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.

It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Anderson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McQuade tries to avoid it but Anderson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McQuade to the ground. McQuade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McQuade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McQuade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Anderson blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McQuade darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anderson drops down looking for an ankle pick but McQuade pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but McQuade sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. McQuade knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson prevents McQuade from improving his position.
McQuade has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Anderson wants to take a breather but McQuade is having none of it.
McQuade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but McQuade defends the submission attempt.
McQuade is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson tries to pass to full mount but McQuade defends it.
McQuade is looking to escape.
Anderson wants to pass to mount but McQuade is defending the position.

Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McQuade is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but McQuade is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is looking for a kimura but McQuade is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on McQuade's thigh. McQuade counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.
McQuade wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade tries to land a sweep but no joy.

McQuade looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McQuade keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McQuade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Anderson blocks the leg kick.
Anderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McQuade sprawls well. McQuade wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
McQuade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anderson to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anderson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but McQuade sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade lands a leg kick that knocks Anderson off balance momentarily.
Anderson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQuade pinned against the cage. McQuade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
McQuade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson scores with a takedown into McQuade's guard.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but McQuade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
McQuade keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.

Anderson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to control from the top but McQuade keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stops McQuade from standing up.
Anderson landing with the ground and pound.
McQuade is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McQuade dives on top into guard.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing McQuade from controlling successfully.
Anderson managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Anderson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McQuade looks to land a body kick but Anderson moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuade misses with a series of wild punches.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Booker McQuade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anderson ducks under a wild hook from McQuade.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McQuade misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but McQuade swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McQuade cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McQuade explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Anderson misses with a low kick as McQuade jumps back.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuade.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands with a kick to the temple. Anderson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McQuade lands an elbow inside.
McQuade throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McQuade lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McQuade lands an elbow that stopped Anderson in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but McQuade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade wants to stall.

McQuade pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McQuade tries to clinch up.
McQuade misses with a looping right.
McQuade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from McQuade.

McQuade lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! McQuade takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Anderson is rocked!

Sparky Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McQuade lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Sparky Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McQuade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McQuade leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.

McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anderson goes for a takedown attempt but McQuade pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
McQuade throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Anderson.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
Booker McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McQuade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuade wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson dives in and grabs McQuade's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQuade pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anderson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuade.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McQuade.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

McQuade lands a big head kick that sends Anderson tumbling to the mat! McQuade takes a step backwards and waves Anderson back to his feet - he wants the finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McQuade gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McQuade throws an elbow but it misses.
Anderson wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade misses with an elbow strike.
Anderson wants to take the fight to the mat but McQuade manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McQuade is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McQuade avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
McQuade lands a right hand.
Anderson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeez, Sparky Anderson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
McQuade lands an elbow inside that Anderson shrugs off.
McQuade pushes Anderson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuade.
McQuade pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from McQuade.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Booker McQuade thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.