CEFC Live 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Beau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gus Beau has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Beau
vs
Styles

186 cm
22
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gus Beau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Styles!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beau misses with a double jab

and Styles counters with a single leg into guard. Beau didn't expect that.
Styles postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Beau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styles defends it easily.
Styles prevents Beau from getting back to his feet.
Styles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Beau had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Styles defends it easily.
Styles connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles scoring with some ground and pound.
Styles won't allow Beau to get back to his feet.
Styles stands up over Beau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Styles stopping the sweep attempt from Beau.

Beau looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Styles has picked Beau up and slammed him! Beau can't keep hold of the triangle and Styles manages to pass to side control!
Beau tries to buck Styles off but Styles is having none of it.
Styles working the body and head with strikes.
Beau's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Styles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Styles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Beau some visible discomfort.
Beau tries to bench press Styles off him but Styles keeps the position.
Beau is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Beau tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Styles presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Beau taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands a big elbow.
Styles unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles prevents Beau from getting the reversal.
Beau is working hard here to advance position.
Styles with good strikes from the mount here!
Beau in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Beau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Styles lands a heavy elbow.
Styles lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Beau hang on?

Beau is rocked!
Beau is working to get back to half guard.
Styles connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Beau is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Beau's face.
Beau tries to reverse the position but Styles maintains control.
Styles is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Beau goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Styles!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rory Styles!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrow Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darrow Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rush
vs
Jackson

194 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

200 cm
18
268 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darrow Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a combination
and Rush counters with a left and a right that stings Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Rush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Rush moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Rush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Rush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Rush counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson closes the distance but Rush moves to the side
and Rush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook
enabling Rush to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Rush circles away.

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

Jackson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rush doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jackson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jackson's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Rush!
After the fight, Kevin Rush was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Yakimyuk
vs
Machine

177 cm
38
167 lbs
28 - 21 - 2

175 cm
28
158 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

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 28 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Machine!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machine takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Machine misses with an uppercut. Yakimyuk saw that one coming.
Yakimyuk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Yakimyuk tried to counter with a leg kick but Machine avoided it.
Yakimyuk looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine throws out a counter right but Yakimyuk avoids it with no problem.
Machine lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
No joy there for Yakimyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machine 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.
Good exchange - Machine coming out on top.

Yakimyuk is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk tries to get into range but Machine steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yakimyuk! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Machine scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rage Machine!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue clear sky. Sparky Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shit Face's chin.

Anderson
vs
Face

173 cm
41
164 lbs
27 - 9 - 0

176 cm
38
157 lbs
36 - 26 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson leaves Face with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson jabs Face right on the nose. Face blinks but takes it well.
Anderson just misses with a punch to the body.
Face unleashes a big counter combination but Anderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anderson scores with a head kick.

It looks like Shit Face has been cut.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Face ducks right into an uppercut from Anderson.
A low kick from Anderson is predictable there

and Face counters with a takedown into side control.
Anderson tries to bench press Face off him but Face keeps the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face taking a breather here.

Face thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Face is trying to get an arm triangle but Anderson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Face avoids the attempt from Anderson to control.
Face is trying to control here but Anderson has managed to regain half guard.
Face trying to control from half guard but Anderson is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Face is looking for a kimura here.
Anderson is holding on to half guard well.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.

Face is working for a submission of some sort.
Face is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Face stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Anderson keeping full guard, as Face tries to pass.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Face closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Anderson did well to prevent Face getting side control.
Anderson trying to control but Face postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Anderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson controls Face momentarily but Face frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shit Face will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Face throws a chopping leg kick but Anderson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Face fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
That kick from Anderson tenderised Face's leg. Face is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Face.
Face shoots in looking for a takedown but Anderson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Face's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shit Face is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Face moves out of range as Anderson strikes.
Face dives in for a single leg takedown but Anderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shit Face.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson looks to throw the jab but Face is out of range.
Anderson throws a hook but Face blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Face.
Face tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Anderson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Face shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Face keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Face is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Face's leg but Face calmly moves out of range.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Anderson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Face changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Face.
Face shoots in for a double leg but Anderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson throws a hook but Face avoids it easily.
Face shoots and misses
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Face fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Anderson thows a leg kick but Face checks it

and Face counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Face pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Face wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Face's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Face advances to half guard.
Anderson is looking to control Face's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Anderson avoid being mounted?
Face is keen to just control but Anderson is a slippery customer.
Anderson is trying is best to control the position here.
Face thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Anderson's head.
Face looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Face prevents Anderson from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

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

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

Face is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anderson defends it well.
Anderson has his hands clasped together around Face's back. He's all about the action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Face drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice straight punches there by Anderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Anderson.
Sparky Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson throws a front kick aimed at Face's knee but Face avoids it well.
Face feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
Anderson backing away here, and Face unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Face.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
Face shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Anderson as he avoids it easily.
Anderson throws a leg kick but Face sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. Face looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Face is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good exchange - Anderson coming out on top.
Face throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anderson's waist but Anderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Face off to one side.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shit Face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Face slips a straight right by Anderson.
Face with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Face takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Face is defended easily by Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Face can do to turn this around?
Face stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a hook.
Face is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a right hand.
Face shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Face if he has to take too many more of those.
Face is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Anderson.
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!
Anderson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Face in his tracks.
Anderson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anderson. That's going to slow Face down.
Face tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Anderson 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.
Anderson throws a low kick, looking for Face's leg but Face calmly moves out of range.
Face gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson thuds his shin into the meat of Face's side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anderson.
Face takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Anderson misses with a hook.
Face shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Anderson.
Face tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Face ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Face backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Face.
Anderson leaves Face with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to score with a low kick but Face moves his leg out of the way.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Face staying out of range there.
Anderson misses with a combination

and Face decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Face accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Face trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Face trying to move into half guard but instead Anderson has managed to sweep!

Anderson won't allow Face to sweep him here.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Face swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Anderson scores with a head kick. Face tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anderson takes a swing at Face's ribcage but misses.
Face takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Face dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Face ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face checks a low kick from Anderson.
Anderson throws a chopping leg kick but Face manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Anderson throws a sloppy body shot

and Face counters with a shoot takedown. Anderson fights it but they end up in guard.
Face passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Face's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Face's back!
Anderson controlling from the back.
Anderson not allowing Face to control his hands.
Face is trying to break free.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Face staying busy and making it hard for Anderson to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face trying to control the hands but Anderson won't let him.
Face is in bad spot here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face trying to control the action but Anderson just sinks the hooks in.
Anderson wants to control but Face is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Face right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Face is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Anderson.
Anderson controlling well, preventing Face from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face trying to control the hands but Anderson breaks the grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sparky Anderson had his way with Shit Face in that round.
The cut man is working on Shit Face's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Face shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Face closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Face fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson stuffs the takedown.
Sparky Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shit Face.
Good shot there by Anderson.
Face gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Face moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Face.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Face dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Face's head and hops out.
Face's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Face scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Face shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Face keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Anderson.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Face with an uppercut!
Face chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson scores with a head kick.

Face is rocked!
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Face takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Face is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Face drops his hands momentarily and Anderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Face or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson, which made it look bad.
Anderson lands with a cross.
Anderson connects with a combination that backs up Face into the cage. Anderson lands a flurry of punches that gets past Face's guard. Face is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Anderson bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.