CEFC Fight Night 69 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead comes into the arena with Death March - Motionless in White blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dead
vs
Simenkov

183 cm
26
169 lbs
19 - 18 - 0

165 cm
45
169 lbs
29 - 25 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simenkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dead has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Dead throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simenkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dead is looking to chop away at Simenkov's legs.
Simenkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Simenkov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dead manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simenkov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dead connects with a right hand. Simenkov shakes it off.
Simenkov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergei Simenkov.
Dead throws a nice inside leg kick.

Simenkov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Dead has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Simenkov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Simenkov breaks from the clinch.

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

Simenkov is rocked!

It looks like Sergei Simenkov has been cut.
Simenkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simenkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Dead finish him?
Simenkov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Simenkov limp body while Dead jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Better Dead!
After the big win, Better Dead made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gunnar Jensen enters the cage!

Ray
vs
Jensen

186 cm
36
222 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

196 cm
43
223 lbs
26 - 20 - 2

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Ray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ray.
A big right from Ray misses.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ray looks to land a left hand but Jensen moved out of range nicely.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ray throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Jensen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jensen scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Ray misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jensen checks a leg kick.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ray misses with a body shot.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray tries a low kick but Jensen avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen slips under a jab.
Ray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray tried to score with a low kick but Jensen checks it.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jensen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ray dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Ray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Jensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray throws a hook but Jensen blocks it.
Ray fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jensen checks it well.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ray.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ray throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Ray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Ray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ray throws a right and a left that Jensen avoids nicely.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray throws a low kick, looking for Jensen's leg but Jensen calmly moves out of range.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Ray. Those never looked like landing.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Jensen's ribs.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray throws a solid leg kick but Jensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ray.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen slips a jab and a cross from Ray.
Jensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jensen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Ray fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jensen manages to avoid it.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot.
Ray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ray throws a right hand that misses

and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ray holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ray is trying to get back to full guard.
Jensen wants to stand up but Ray manages to regain full guard.
Jensen being controlled here momentarily.
Ray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jensen can do to turn this around?
Jensen tries to stand but Ray is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Jensen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ray trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen keeping full guard, as Ray tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ray stops Jensen from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ray. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ricky Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ray scores with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that second round.
That's time! Ray's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ray throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ray defends it well.
Ray throws a leg kick but Jensen checks it.
Jensen dodges the punch combination from Ray.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Ray.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ray jabs at Jensen's body.
Ray misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ray misses its intended target.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Ray avoids it easily.
Ray misses with a head kick.
Ray misses with a series of wild punches.
Jensen with the counter takedown but Ray avoids it easily.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
Ray is looking to land body kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ray.
Ricky Ray is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen blocks a head kick by Ray.
A big left from Ray misses.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ray missing with a left hand there. Jensen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick from Ray.
Ray throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jensen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ray misses.
Ray looks to score with a jab to the body but Jensen is just out of range.
Ricky Ray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ray misses with a straight right.
Ray throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Ray pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.
Jensen feints the counter takedown.
Ray misses with a looping left.
Ray works Jensen's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a right hook to the body.
Ray misses with a hook

and Jensen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jensen.
Ray tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen wants to stand but Ray is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ray showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ray, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ray!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prime
vs
Grant

194 cm
42
250 lbs
34 - 16 - 2

200 cm
27
265 lbs
20 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

The Empire Clothing and Laundry
AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Terrell Grant!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Prime tries to keep at a distance but Grant has taken the fight into the clinch.
Prime lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant struggles to land a body shot inside as Prime controls his hands.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grant lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Prime.
Grant landing knees to the body.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Grant's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Prime throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grant changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prime fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Grant scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grant looks for the body kick but Prime saw that one coming.
Prime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prime tries to bum rush Grant with a series of wild strikes but Grant uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grant thumps Prime with a low kick.

Prime closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Prime fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Prime just leaning against Grant, taking a breather.
Grant tries to work over Prime's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grant working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Come on Prime - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grant blocks a body shot from Prime.
Prime misses with a punch to the body.
Prime digs a right hand underneath Grant's ribcage. Grant let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Prime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Prime avoids the body shot from Grant.
Prime sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant wants to slow Prime down by chopping away at his legs.
Prime takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Grant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Grant looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Prime misses with a two punch combination.

Prime rushes Grant and presses him up against the cage.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Prime is defending well for now.
Prime blocks a body shot from Grant.
Grant blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prime walks away with a smile on his face. Grant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Optimus Prime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terrell Grant.

Prime has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prime's elbow.

Grant drags the fight down to the ground.
Grant told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

Grant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Prime defends it easily.

Grant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Prime postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prime postures up in Grant's guard and throws a big left but Grant blocks it.
Prime wants to pass the guard but Grant is keeping the position.

Grant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grant working for a triangle but Prime defends it easily.

Grant pushes a forearm under Prime's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Prime is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terrell Grant!
Terrell Grant is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Terrell Grant thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.