CEFC 169 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Kirsten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech comes to the cage accompanied by shear it maybe. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Meech
vs
Kirsten

183 cm
35
190 lbs
19 - 29 - 0

188 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Kirsten!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirsten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Meech swivels and escapes.
Kirsten shoots in but Meech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Meech as Kirsten shoots in.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Kirsten.
A combination from Meech does no damage.

Kirsten forces Meech back against the cage and clinches.
Kirsten misses with the head strike.
Kirsten is pushing Meech up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kirsten manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kirsten lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirsten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meech gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kirsten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirsten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meech is defending well.
Kirsten working aggressively here.
Kirsten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kirsten looking for a takedown.
Meech takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kirsten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirsten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirsten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kirsten keeps control of Meech as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirsten trying to land knees to the body.
Kirsten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meech has had enough of the clinch but Kirsten keeps him there for the moment.
Meech working hard to break the clinch.
Meech is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kirsten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meech blocks a body shot from Kirsten.
Meech wants to break free but Kirsten has control.
Meech wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meech avoiding damage as Kirsten throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirsten swings wildly with an uppercut but Meech uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kirsten wants a takedown but no success here.
Kirsten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirsten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Kirsten.
Kirsten lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kirsten.
Kirsten looking to slow down the pace here.
Meech dodges an elbow strike from Kirsten.
Kirsten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meech pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meech.
Kirsten stalling the fight.
Meech has had enough of the clinch but Kirsten keeps him there for the moment.
Meech is trying to force a seperation but Kirsten has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirsten prevents Meech from breaking the clinch.
Kirsten scores with a shoulder strike.
Kirsten lands a nice uppercut.
Kirsten keeps control of Meech as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kirsten is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Meech gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Meech is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Meech wants to break free but Kirsten has control.
Kirsten throws a punch but it's blocked by Meech.
Meech wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirsten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meech has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirsten has Meech pressed against the cage, preventing Meech from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirsten lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meech.
Kirsten pushes Meech back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Meech can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech is trying to break the clinch but Kirsten is controlling him.
Meech gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirsten.
Meech blocking some punches.
Kirsten tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meech avoids it.
Meech wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meech blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Meech is trying to force a seperation but Kirsten has the dominant position.
Meech blocks an uppercut.
Meech is trying to force a seperation but Kirsten has the dominant position.

Kirsten manages to break the clinch.

Kirsten pushes Meech up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirsten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meech is defending well.

Kirsten manages to break the clinch.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Parker Kirsten dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Meech misses with a wild combination.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meech falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kirsten counters by clinching up.
Meech working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kirsten.
Meech is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirsten has double underhooks.
Kirsten has a couple of punches blocked by Meech.
Kirsten prevents Meech from breaking the clinch.
Kirsten lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kirsten.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirsten lands a right hand.
Meech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kirsten working aggressively here.
Meech can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirsten misses with a knee strike.
Meech can't break the clinch.
Kirsten misses with some punches.
Kirsten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Meech gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirsten.
Kirsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kirsten.
Kirsten misses with a knee strike.
Kirsten prevents Meech from breaking the clinch.
Meech is trying to push Kirsten away but Kirsten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kirsten misses with some punches.
Meech stops a takedown attempt from Kirsten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirsten.
Parker Kirsten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kirsten creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meech's defenses.
Kirsten lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech takes an elbow to the temple.
Meech blocking some punches.
Meech is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Meech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirsten has him pressed against the cage.
Meech is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirsten has double underhooks.
Kirsten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meech is trying to break the clinch but Kirsten is controlling him.
Kirsten stalling.

Kirsten breaks from the clinch.
Meech keeps the fight on the outside.
Meech throws a series of punches but Kirsten avoids them all with ease.

Kirsten rushes Meech and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kirsten can't get the takedown.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Kirsten.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirsten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Meech blocks an uppercut.
Meech is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirsten has double underhooks.
Kirsten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meech avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirsten is breathing heavily.
Meech wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirsten wants a takedown.
Meech blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meech.
Meech has had enough of the clinch but Kirsten keeps him there for the moment.

Meech escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirsten doesn't manage to clinch there - Meech circles away.
Meech circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meech pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirsten back to the cage. Meech follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Parker Kirsten has been cut.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patches Meech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirsten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirsten looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kirsten has a takedown stuffed.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Kirsten has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech throws a right and a left that Kirsten avoids nicely.
Patches Meech is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Meech scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Meech tries to bum rush Kirsten with a series of wild strikes but Kirsten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meech sets himself, and Kirsten steps forward looking for the clinch! Meech avoids it this time.
Meech scores with a jab. Kirsten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meech lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirsten circles away quickly and effectively.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Meech throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice cross by Meech.
Kirsten tries for a takedown but Meech circles away easily
and Meech counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kirsten tries to clinch there but Meech circles away.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Kirsten wants to counter the offense by Meech and move into the clinch position.
Meech thuds a left hand into Kirsten's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patches Meech dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Parker Kirsten's cut.
That's time! Meech's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Meech swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kirsten.
Nice jab there from Meech.
The fighters circling - Meech throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Kirsten fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meech, pushing him back against the cage.
Kirsten has a couple of punches blocked by Meech.
Kirsten working aggressively here.
Meech wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Meech controls his hands.
Kirsten goes for a takedown in the clinch but Meech prevents it.
Kirsten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meech has had enough of the clinch but Kirsten keeps him there for the moment.
Kirsten throws an elbow but it misses.
Kirsten misses with a punch on the inside.
Kirsten lands an elbow inside that Meech shrugs off.
Meech wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirsten won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirsten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Meech backwards.
Kirsten misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meech.
Kirsten is working for takedown but Meech is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kirsten takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kirsten keeps control of Meech as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meech wants to break free but Kirsten has control.
A head punch on the inside from Kirsten fails to land.
Meech is trying to break free.
Meech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Meech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirsten has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirsten.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kirsten.
Kirsten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Meech has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kirsten misses with a knee to the head.

Kirsten breaks the clinch.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirsten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meech.
Meech misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirsten moves in looking to clinch but Meech pushes him off.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
Meech lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Patches Meech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meech throws a series of punches but Kirsten moves out of range.
Meech throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kirsten.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kirsten moves into the clinch.
Meech dodges an elbow strike from Kirsten.
Kirsten has Meech pressed against the cage, preventing Meech from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meech working hard to break the clinch.
Meech blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kirsten throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kirsten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kirsten has Meech pressed against the cage, preventing Meech from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kirsten can't get the takedown.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parker Kirsten.
Meech tries to circle away but Kirsten has him pinned against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirsten has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kirsten has Meech pressed against the cage, preventing Meech from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meech blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meech working hard to break the clinch.
Meech wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kirsten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Meech wants to get back to striking at distance but Kirsten won't allow it.
Meech blocking some punches.
Kirsten struggles to land a body shot inside as Meech controls his hands.
Meech is looking to break free of the clinch but Kirsten has double underhooks.
Meech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kirsten has him pressed against the cage.
Kirsten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kirsten misses with some punches.
Meech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kirsten creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirsten misses with a punch on the inside.

Kirsten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meech throws a right hand that Kirsten ducks under and follows up with a left that Kirsten also avoids with ease.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meech avoids the head kick by Kirsten.
Meech stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meech wants it to stay on the feet.
As Kirsten looks to move away, Meech throws a big counter combo bu Kirsten just gets out of the way.
Kirsten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirsten moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meech fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kirsten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Meech as he connects with a hook.
Meech misses the body punch
and Kirsten counters with a nice low kick that buckles Meech's knee momentarily.
Kirsten slips a jab and a cross from Meech.
Kirsten avoids the body shot from Meech.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patches Meech showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meech 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patches Meech!
Patches Meech tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viggo Heitannan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcin The Polish Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Heitannan
vs
The Polish Tyson

175 cm
24
175 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

185 cm
27
170 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Viggo Heitannan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcin The Polish Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Polish Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heitannan lands with a shot to the body.
The Polish Tyson tries to clinch up but Heitannan circles away and keeps his distance.
Heitannan connects with a leg kick. The Polish Tyson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Heitannan lands with a shot to the body.
The Polish Tyson drops his hands momentarily and Heitannan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Marcin The Polish Tyson has been cut.
Heitannan misses with a low kick.
The Polish Tyson wants to counter the offense by Heitannan and move into the clinch position.
Heitannan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Polish Tyson.
The Polish Tyson fails to land with a series of punches.
The Polish Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Heitannan.
Heitannan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Heitannan lunges at The Polish Tyson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Polish Tyson's hand.

The Polish Tyson is rocked!
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!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Polish Tyson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Heitannan - the referee stops the clock and The Polish Tyson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Heitannan. The Polish Tyson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Polish Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Heitannan finish him?
Heitannan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The Polish Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
The Polish Tyson looks winded!
BOOM! Heitannan lands a beautiful left hook that drops The Polish Tyson. The Polish Tyson tries to recover but Heitannan is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and The Polish Tyson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Heitannan!
Viggo Heitannan managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grizzly Adams Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Jaded. Piolet Wilson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wilson
vs
Adams Jr

201 cm
33
276 lbs
16 - 29 - 0

197 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Adams Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams Jr closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.

Adams Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adams Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Adams Jr back against the cage.
Adams Jr wants a takedown.

Adams Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Grizzly Adams Jr has been cut.
Grizzly Adams Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams Jr misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Adams Jr.
Adams Jr throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Adams Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Piolet Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grizzly Adams Jr.
Adams Jr tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Adams Jr moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson connects with the punch.
A big left from Adams Jr misses.
Adams Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Adams Jr throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Nice shot lands for Wilson.
Adams Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A punch combination from Adams Jr misses.
As Adams Jr looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo bu Adams Jr just gets out of the way.
Adams Jr looks winded!
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson works over Adams Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adams Jr works over Wilson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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

Adams Jr is rocked!
Adams Jr drops his hands for a split second and Wilson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Adams Jr face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Wilson follows up with a right hand that knocks Adams Jr into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piolet Wilson!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oko Poli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blue clear sky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Poli
vs
Face

172 cm
23
165 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

176 cm
34
157 lbs
29 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oko Poli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Face closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poli to the mat! Poli manages to get full guard.
Face scoring with some ground and pound.
Face looking to pass the guard.
Poli tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Face defends well.
Face scoring with some ground and pound.
Poli has momentary wrist control but Face slips an elbow through the middle.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Face defends well.

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

Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Face gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Face controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Face pushes down on Poli's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Face is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Face.
Face wants to take a breather but Poli is having none of it.

Face is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face not doing much here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

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

Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Face wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.

Poli has his foot on Face's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Face works his way back into a safe position though.

Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Face defends well.

Poli has an active guard here but Face has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Face is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Face looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Face wants to free his trapped foot but Poli is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Face is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poli wants to improve his position but Face is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Face sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.

Face is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.

Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Face pulls his head out easily.

Face wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.

Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Face pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli has hold of Face's hands but Face slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Face is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.

Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Face to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Face slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Face cracks Poli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Poli is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Poli is looking to improve his position.
Face has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are battling for position here. Poli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Poli looking for a guillotine here but Face defends easily.
Face is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Face pushing down on Poli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Face is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Face.

Face is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Face to get the leverage.

Face is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.

Face is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Face.

Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shit Face has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poli is refusing to be controlled, as Face sits in half guard.

That's two 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.

Poli actively working from the bottom here.
Face scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poli is in trouble now - Face has advanced to mount!
Face controlling the position easily from mount.
Face can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poli is looking to escape.
Face fails to take his opponent's back.
Poli is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Poli is trying to escape the mount.
Poli regains half guard.

Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Face.
Face is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Poli wants to improve his position but Face is controlling well.

Face is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Face wants to take a breather but Poli is having none of it.
Face takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.

Poli actively working from the bottom here.

Poli actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Face is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Face is keen to just control but Poli is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poli works his way to full guard. Good work.

Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Face defends it easily.

Poli is looking for a triangle but Face pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Face closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Face is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poli is working hard here to advance position.

Face is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poli is just riding it out for now. Face eventually gives up the hold.
Face scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Face is pressing down on Poli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Poli is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Face is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poli sees it coming and defends easily.

Face wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poli manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.

Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard.
Poli wants to sweep but no luck.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Face might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two 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.
Face stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Face with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Face preventing the sweep.
Face wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.

Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Face defends it easily.
Poli keeping full guard, as Face tries to pass.
Face controls from within his opponent's guard.
Face passes into half guard.
Poli is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Face is working for a kimura but Poli is defending it quite comfortably.

Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Face is controlling the pace.
Poli wants to get back to full guard.

Face looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Face is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.

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.

Poli looking for submissions off his back.

Face is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shit Face is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Face trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli wants to improve his position but Face is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shit Face comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Face 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shit Face!
Shit Face took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott's entrance music is Go, Go Power Rangers. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Lee Scott
vs
Olov Hermansson

178 cm
28
152 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

178 cm
36
168 lbs
23 - 21 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Lee Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Hermansson misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Scott misses

so Hermansson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Hermansson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hermansson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hermansson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott pulls Hermansson in close to prevent any damage.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Hermansson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hermansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hermansson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Hermansson seems to have locked his on tight now - Scott screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Hermansson, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jan Olov Hermansson!
After winning the bout, Jan Olov Hermansson 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
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh has chosen Lets Have A War as his entrance music. Brownie Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Welsh

185 cm
41
186 lbs
39 - 26 - 1

190 cm
34
199 lbs
21 - 24 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Welsh shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Welsh on that attempt.
Welsh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Welsh tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Welsh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Welsh.

Welsh rushes Anderson and presses him up against the cage.
Welsh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
A short right from Anderson.
Anderson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anderson scores with a hook to the body.
Welsh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Welsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Welsh on that attempt.
Welsh throws a combination that misses
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anderson connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.

Anderson has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Welsh tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Welsh looks winded!
Anderson lands a knee to the head.

It looks like TJ Welsh has been cut.
Anderson working Welsh over with knees to the body.
Welsh with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Welsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Welsh told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Anderson.
Anderson is pushing Welsh up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Welsh throws a knee to the head but misses.
Welsh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Welsh trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson pushes Welsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Welsh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Anderson.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson lands with a right to the head.

Welsh is rocked!
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Welsh is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Welsh with a big uppercut! Welsh tries to clinch up but Anderson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Welsh to the mat! Welsh covers up and Anderson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.