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CEFC 226 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Simenkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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153 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
29 - 34 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sergei Simenkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hector Moreno !
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno tries to clinch up.
Moreno 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.
Moreno tries for a takedown but Simenkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simenkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Simenkov.
Simenkov wants the takedown. Moreno is fighting it off but Simenkov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Moreno 's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Simenkov is fighting to break Moreno 's control of his arms but Moreno is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Moreno is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Simenkov works over Moreno with some ground and pound from guard.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simenkov wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Simenkov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Simenkov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moreno trying to control the position here.
Simenkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simenkov stays in close to Moreno 's body and controls the position.
Simenkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Simenkov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moreno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simenkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno being controlled here, momentarily.
Simenkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simenkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Moreno 's head.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simenkov is one step ahead there.
Simenkov passes Moreno 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simenkov looks to land a strike but Moreno avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Moreno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Moreno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Simenkov looking to control.
Moreno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Simenkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno stopping the sweep attempt from Simenkov.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moreno landing some decent shots from guard.
Moreno is looking to work some ground and pound but Simenkov has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simenkov has momentary wrist control but Moreno slips an elbow through the middle.
Moreno connects with a couple of short punches.
Moreno connects with a couple of short punches.
Moreno is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Moreno throws a big elbow that misses.
Moreno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Moreno 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moreno postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Moreno pushing down on Simenkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Simenkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moreno .
Simenkov is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moreno wants to pass the guard but Simenkov is defending well.
Simenkov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Moreno keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Simenkov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simenkov gets a clinch.
Simenkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moreno takes a swing at Simenkov's ribcage but misses.
Moreno throws a hook to the side of Simenkov's head but Simenkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simenkov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simenkov's guard.
Simenkov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Moreno missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Simenkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Moreno is looking for a kimura here.
Simenkov looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simenkov tries to kick Moreno off but Moreno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moreno wants to take a breather but Simenkov is having none of it.
Simenkov actively working from the bottom here.
Simenkov won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Simenkov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moreno .
Moreno wants to control from the top but Simenkov keeps moving.
Simenkov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Moreno off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Moreno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simenkov moves away.
Simenkov slips a straight right by Moreno .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a big shot that misses.
Sergei Simenkov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moreno gets caught flat footed, as Simenkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Moreno looking to control.
Simenkov cracks Moreno with a solid left hand.
Simenkov wants to pass the guard but Moreno is keeping the position.
Moreno trying to keep a closed guard but Simenkov is proving a slippery customer.
Moreno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simenkov is one step ahead there.
Simenkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Simenkov manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno connects with a couple of short punches.
Moreno pushing down on Simenkov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moreno is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simenkov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Moreno .
Simenkov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simenkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreno lying in Simenkov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Simenkov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Moreno taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Simenkov!
A relieved looking Sergei Simenkov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Hug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hug comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Animal I Have Become kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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36
269 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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44
285 lbs
33 - 27 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chris Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hades Hug!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hug misses with a double jab.
Foster appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Foster's head coaches at MM eh Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hug falls off balance throwing a combination
and Foster counters with a series of strikes. Hug will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hug looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Foster throws a big counter combination but Hug scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hug lands a left and a right that send Foster crashing to the mat, dazed. Hug thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Chris Foster has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Hug just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Foster has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hades Hug!
Hades Hug was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Raphael Adamson has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
14 - 12 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
34 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Raphael Adamson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey connects with a single shot there.
Anstey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey sets himself, and Adamson steps forward looking for the clinch! Anstey avoids it this time.
Adamson shoots in and gets a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adamson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Anstey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adamson defends well.
Adamson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson prevents Anstey from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control the position.
Anstey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adamson's guard.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamson has wrist control.
Adamson controlling the position.
Anstey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adamson keeping moving, preventing Anstey from controlling successfully.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adamson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adamson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anstey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamson moves away.
Anstey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adamson was covering up waiting for the punch and Anstey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Anstey trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey throws a big right hand that misses.
Anstey throws a strike but Adamson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adamson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anstey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adamson has Anstey in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stands up over Adamson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamson has wrist control.
Adamson working a defensive guard here.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anstey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
Adamson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adamson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adamson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Anstey is trying to get back to half guard.
Anstey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adamson's best efforts.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamson can do to turn this around?
The fighters are battling for position here. Anstey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adamson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Anstey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anstey throws a strike but Adamson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anstey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Anstey trying to control but Adamson is working from the bottom.
Anstey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anstey looking to sit in guard and control but Adamson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anstey is looking for a triangle but Adamson pushes his legs off easily.
Anstey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anstey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Anstey is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Adamson controls Anstey momentarily but Anstey frees himself.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
Adamson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anstey.
Anstey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anstey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey being controlled here momentarily.
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Adamson blocks nicely.
Adamson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Adamson keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anstey misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corwin Anstey dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Adamson shoots and misses
and Anstey counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Adamson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Anstey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adamson.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamson scores with a takedown into Anstey's guard.
Anstey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Anstey has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adamson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Adamson keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Anstey is looking to regain half guard here but Adamson keeps moving and retains side control.
Adamson working away.
Raphael Adamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Adamson easily slips into full mount!
Anstey is looking to get to half guard.
Anstey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adamson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Corwin Anstey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anstey trying to control but Adamson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Adamson is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Adamson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anstey circles away.
A quick step to the side and Anstey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corwin Anstey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Adamson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adamson takes one to the side of the head.
Anstey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anstey throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Anstey swings around for an armbar but Adamson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anstey's guard.
Adamson stops Anstey from standing up.
Anstey trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anstey is controlling Adamson's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Corwin Anstey.
Well Anstey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwin Anstey!
Corwin Anstey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparky Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
KO power |
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 2, fighting out of New York, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Anderson.
Anderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yakimyuk scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yakimyuk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Yakimyuk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yakimyuk lands with a nice combination. Anderson backs away looking to recover.
Sparky Anderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yakimyuk cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Yakimyuk. Anderson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Yakimyuk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roman Yakimyuk!
An out of breath Roman Yakimyuk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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