CEFC 171 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kimura
vs
Corleone

170 cm
31
180 lbs
9 - 14 - 0

173 cm
33
180 lbs
12 - 13 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Kimura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kimura tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Corleone swivels and escapes.
Kimura is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Corleone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kimura feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimura has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Corleone uses from the top position.
Corleone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kimura avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Corleone trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kimura prevents Corleone from improving his position.
Kimura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corleone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Kimura is looking for a kimura but Corleone is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kimura to get the leverage.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Corleone is having none of it.
Kimura passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is looking to work his way around to Corleone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kimura trying to control but Corleone is having none of it.
Kimura is trying to take his opponent's back.

Kimura swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Corleone is now in Kimura's guard. A big mistake from Kimura there, giving up the dominant position!
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Corleone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura passes to full mount!
Corleone has given up his back here. Will Kimura look for the submission or keep pounding away?

Kimura is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Corleone defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Kimura is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Corleone with him. Corleone is trying to defend but Kimura has an arm under the chin now! Corleone grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Masahiko Kimura!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camacho Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Astro Zombies by The Misfits. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Camacho Jr
vs
Jackson

172 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
27
180 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho Jr slips a jab from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Camacho Jr was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Camacho Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camacho Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
George Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stuns Camacho Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Camacho Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson's coach down at Werewolf's cave was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jackson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camacho Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.

It looks like Benedict Camacho Jr has been cut.

Jackson closes the distance and pushes Camacho Jr back into the cage.
Camacho Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Camacho Jr backwards.
Jackson has Camacho Jr pressed against the cage, preventing Camacho Jr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Camacho Jr tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho Jr blocking some punches.
Jackson lands an elbow inside.
Jackson lands a left hand.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Camacho Jr! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Jackson is unloading with more strikes now! Camacho Jr drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Jackson!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabriel Rua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Parks
vs
Rua

173 cm
37
159 lbs
21 - 9 - 1

180 cm
35
168 lbs
22 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Parks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parks throws a combination. Rua tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Parks is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rua lands with a kick to the temple. Parks shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Rua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rua misses with the body kick
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua staying out of range there.
Parks backing away here, and Rua unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rua misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rua.
Parks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Parks gets a clinch.
Parks lands with a short shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Parks's brow.
Rua lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Parks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rua is working Parks over against the cage.
Rua trying to control the position but instead, Parks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rua into the cage.
Rua lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Parks.
Rua misses with an elbow strike.
Rua gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua just leaning against Parks, taking a breather.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parks lands with a right to the head.
Parks prevents a body shot from Rua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua lands an elbow inside.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Parks blocks an elbow strike from Rua.
Parks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Parks misses with a punch to the body.
Parks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rua.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Parks working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rua throws an elbow but misses.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Parks has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Rua lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Parks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parks dodges an elbow strike from Rua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks lands a left hand.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua tries to work over Parks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parks misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rua.
Parks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rua wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to control Parks's arms but Parks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Parks blocking some punches.
Rua wants to stall.
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Parks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rua.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Parks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Parks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua tries to throw a body punch but Parks avoids it by throwing Rua back against the cage.
Parks misses with some punches.
Rua will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Parks up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Parks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rua gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Rua scores with a jab to the head.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Parks.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Parks.
That kick from Rua tenderised Parks's leg. Parks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Parks moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua looks for the body kick but Parks saw that one coming.
Parks throws a big counter combination but Rua scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lyoto Parks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parks misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Parks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rua.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Parks working aggressively here.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Parks swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Parks fails to land.
Parks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Parks misses with the head strike.
Rua wants to stall.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Parks gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Parks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parks blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Parks on the inside.
Parks struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua looking to stall.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
Rua throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rua creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses.

It looks like Lyoto Parks has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Parks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Parks misses with the head strike.
Rua pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Parks.
A short left from Parks.
Parks lands with a light punch inside.
Parks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parks.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
Rua is trying to maintain a safe position but Parks gets an underhook and turns Rua into the cage.
Rua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Parks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rua looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rua lands an uppercut.
Parks working aggressively here.
Parks misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Parks.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Rua prevents a body shot from Parks.
Nice elbow from Rua.
Rua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Parks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Parks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Rua.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Parks lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
Parks has Rua pressed against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Parks as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Parks avoids the elbow strike from Rua, against the cage.
Rua struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Rua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Parks leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Parks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parks lands an uppercut.
Parks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
A hook to the body from Parks.
Parks working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lyoto Parks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lyoto Parks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Rua throws a leg kick
and Parks counters with a two punch combo.
Parks connects with the punch.

Rua is rocked!
A jab from Rua misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Parks misses the target.
Rua is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Rua tries a low kick but Parks avoids it.
Parks is looking to counter punch.
Parks finds Rua's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rua flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Parks lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rua will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Parks!
Our winner, Lyoto Parks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Gabriel Rua stepped up to the mic, saying 'For Fucks sake.'.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch comes into the arena with Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE blaring out of the sound system. James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tuesday's Gone. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Uzannavabizch
vs
James

189 cm
40
205 lbs
38 - 22 - 1

189 cm
34
206 lbs
21 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 38 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Uzannavabizch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Uzannavabizch 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.
Uzannavabizch lands with a thumping leg kick.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
James avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
James misses with a hook.
Uzannavabizch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Uzannavabizch 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 James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Uzannavabizch is looking to clinch.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Uzannavabizch feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Uzannavabizch wants to stand and escape but instead James has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
James throwing strikes but missing.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
James working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Uzannavabizch's head.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Uzannavabizch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uzannavabizch is keeping the position for now.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Uzannavabizch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James throws a strike but Uzannavabizch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Uzannavabizch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
James is pulling down on Uzannavabizch's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uzannavabizch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James has his hands on Uzannavabizch's head, controlling the position.
Uzannavabizch is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James looking to hit a scissor sweep but Uzannavabizch is one step ahead there.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James looking for a sweep. Not yet James, not yet.
James is adopting a defensive guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Uzannavabizch takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch wants to clinch up but James keeps it at a distance.
James circles away from the clinch attempt
and James counters with a low kick, right behind Uzannavabizch 's knee.
James swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Uzannavabizch is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from James.
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uzannavabizch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uzannavabizch throws a body punch but James moves out of range.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as James checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James swings away with a body shot that misses
and Uzannavabizch counters with a thumping low kick.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Uzannavabizch avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tommy James will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

James takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
James tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzannavabizch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A leg kick checked by James.
James cracks Uzannavabizch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from James.
Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before James has time to react.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uzannavabizch.
James throws a shot from downtown. Uzannavabizch moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tommy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James misses with a series of wild punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uzannavabizch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uzannavabizch lands with a nice body punch.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a nice body shot.
James clobbers Uzannavabizch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
James misses with a body shot.
James checks a low kick from Uzannavabizch.
James throws out a loose jab but Uzannavabizch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzannavabizch walks into a straight right hand from James.
Uzannavabizch misses with a jab to the body
and Uzannavabizch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Uzannavabizch 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.
James moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from James.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Uzannavabizch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Uzannavabizch throws a body shot but no joy.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Uzannavabizch is fending him off so far but James persists. Nope, Uzannavabizch circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Uzannavabizch scoring well with a low kick there.
Uzannavabizch misses with a kick to the body.
Uzannavabizch fails with an attempt to clinch.
James tries for a takedown but Uzannavabizch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
James blocks a low kick nicely.
James looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Uzannavabizch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Uzannavabizch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body kick.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Uzannavabizch misses with a low kick.
James feints the counter takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Uzannavabizch, right into the meat.
James lands a jab to the nose.
Uzannavabizch throws a lazy head kick
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzannavabizch.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
James checks the leg kick nicely there.
James throws a sloppy head kick and Uzannavabizch moves out of range easily.
James thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uzannavabizch throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch cracks James with a good jab.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James is looking for the big counter here.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab by Uzannavabizch.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzannavabizch was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Uzannavabizch throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James ducks under a wild hook from Uzannavabizch.
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from James finds it's way through Uzannavabizch's defenses.
Uzannavabizch takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
James blocks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from James 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 Uzannavabizch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Uzannavabizch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Uzannavabizch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but James checks it well.
Uzannavabizch fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but James is out of range.
James throws a series of punches but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
Uzannavabizch swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
James fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Uzannavabizch has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James looks to throw the jab but Uzannavabizch is out of range.
James tests Uzannavabizch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Uzannavabizch throws a big shot that misses.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
James stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and James wants it to stay on the feet.
Uzannavabizch scores with a body shot.
Uzannavabizch loads up on a big right hand but James slips the punch.
James lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch lands a lovely overhand right.
Uzannavabizch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzannavabizch swings for the body but James moves out of range.
James throws a body punch but Uzannavabizch moves out of range.
A low kick from Uzannavabizch misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Uzannavabizch misses with a low kick.
James connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uzannavabizch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Uzannavabizch.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Uzannavabizch ducks under a wild hook from James.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch throws a body shot but no joy.
James throws a counter combo.
Uzannavabizch cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uzannavabizch misses with a wild body shot.
Uzannavabizch misses the jab.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Uzannavabizch lands a jab to the head.
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!
Uzannavabizch tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzannavabizch swivels and escapes.
Uzannavabizch wants to slow James down by chopping away at his legs.
James swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
James jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
James scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch tries to score with a low kick but James moves his leg out of the way.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uzannavabizch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Uzannavabizch connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Uzannavabizch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Uzannavabizch swinging wildly here.
Uzannavabizch swings widly with a right hand
and James counters with a two punch combo.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uzannavabizch was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Uzannavabizch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzannavabizch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a body kick but James moved away.
James dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Uzannavabizch. That did some damage!
James connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uzannavabizch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James throws a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from James.
Uzannavabizch is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice side step and James releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
James misses with a jab to the body
and Uzannavabizch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
James lands with an overhand left.
Uzannavabizch looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick but James moved away.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy James.
I've got James winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy James!
In his post fight interview, Tommy James gave a big smile as he said 'I want to thank all you fans for coming out tonight, Fury for helping me be strong, Modern Wear Apparel for making me look so good, the gang at Montreal Fighter's Gym, all of my loved ones back home, and Kyle F for letting me fight here in the HMFL!! Thank you!!'.

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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
49%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hair of the Dog/ Nazareth. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Frost
vs
Hunter

198 cm
32
226 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
12 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stewart Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Frost can pounce on him.
Frost throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunter on the side of the head.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frost misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frost can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost lands a right hand.
Hunter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Frost prevents it.
Hunter is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Frost tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hunter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hunter fails to land.
Frost throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Hunter.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frost content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Frost lands an elbow just above Hunter 's eye.

It looks like Stewart Hunter has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Frost.

Hunter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Frost throws Hunter to one side and escapes!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter shoots in and drives through. Frost sprawls well.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hunter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Frost. Frost circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Frost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frost counters with a body kick.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Frost sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Frost counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Hunter fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunter lands a really nice looking cross but Frost seems unphased.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Frost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Hunter cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.
Frost plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Hunter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hunter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter blocks a body shot from Frost.
Hunter tries to score a body lock takedown but Frost shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Frost lands an elbow that stopped Hunter in his tracks for a moment.
Frost is trying to maintain a safe position but Hunter gets an underhook and turns Frost into the cage.
Hunter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frost scores a nice knee to the body.
Hunter is trying to stall.
Frost pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hunter tries for a takedown but Frost circles away easily
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Frost counters with a thumping low kick.
Hunter misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch up but Frost circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunter tries to clinch but Frost moves away
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost misses with a body kick.
Frost lands with a good body shot.
Hunter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.

Hunter is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hunter drives through with a takedown into guard.

Frost manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frost.
Stewart Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Frost finish him?
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunter seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter is breathing heavily.
Frost scores with a jab. Hunter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunter with a jab.
Frost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunter can do to turn this around?
Hunter darts in trying to clinch
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frost needs to keep his hands up - Hunter had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frost manages to avoid it.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice kick to the body.
Frost throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost scores with a nice body kick.
Hunter shoots in looking for a takedown. Frost tries to sprawl out of it but Hunter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frost manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost tried to counter with a leg kick but Hunter avoided it.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Hunter.
Frost throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter throws out a counter right but Frost avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Frost tenderised Hunter's leg. Hunter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Frost displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Hunter misses.
Hunter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hunter somewhat.
Hunter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.

Frost fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunter, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost throws a knee to the head but misses.

Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Olaf Frost is winning the standup battle so far.

Frost has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Hunter is trying to maintain a safe position but Frost gets an underhook and turns Hunter into the cage.
Frost landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hunter wants to stall.
Frost lands an elbow inside.
Frost lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunter throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter looking to slow down the pace here.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Hunter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Frost counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frost as he jumps to the side.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Hunter drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunter lands a nice shot that snaps Frost's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Frost clinches up with Hunter and pushes him back against the cage.
Frost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Frost working Hunter over with knees to the body.
Hunter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Olaf Frost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hunter takes a knee to the side of the body.
The referee calls for Frost to work.
Frost prevents a body shot from Hunter.
A nice left hand lands by Frost.
Frost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Frost prevents the takedown attempt.
Frost effectively controlling the action here.
Hunter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Frost is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunter is defending well for now.
Hunter misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
Hunter looking for a takedown.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Hunter.
Frost is pushing Hunter up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunter tries to stall but Frost uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frost lands a big right hand that drops Hunter! The killer instinct kicks in and Frost finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Frost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Frost!
Olaf Frost retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Olaf Frost started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.