CEFC 05 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Springs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Vader is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Springs
vs
Vader

174 cm
24
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

167 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Vader!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Vader blocks the leg kick.
Springs misses with a double jab.

Springs closes the distance and pushes Vader back into the cage.
Vader drops down looking for an ankle pick but Springs pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Springs.
Springs throws out a leg kick but Vader moves out of range and Springs only half commits.
Springs misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vader checks a low kick from Springs.
Springs misses with a wild combination.
Springs misses with a lunging right hand

and Vader counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Springs's guard now.

Vader drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vader jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader advances to half guard.

Vader seems to be working for a kimura but Springs defends the submission attempt.
Vader tries to pass to full mount but Springs defends it.
Springs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vader.
Vader passes the guard and advances to mount!

Vader wants to finish this one by submission but Springs is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vader.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Springs working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Springs is trying to stand.
Springs in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Springs is rocked!
Vader connects with a bit shot that sees Springs covering up! More strikes from Vader and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vader is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Vader!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Churchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jaded kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Piolet Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Churchall
vs
Wilson

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

201 cm
23
276 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Churchall misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Churchall shoots in.
Churchall with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Churchall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Churchall tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Churchall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Churchall persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Churchall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Churchall has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Churchall backing up. Churchall nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Churchall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Churchall! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piolet Wilson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beezer Twelve Washingbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washingbeard comes into the arena with Harlem Shake blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Twelve Washingbeard
vs
Cent

174 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
22
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beezer Twelve Washingbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Cent!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cent. No joy for Washingbeard on that attempt.
Washingbeard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Washingbeard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cent circles away.
Washingbeard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cent as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beezer Twelve Washingbeard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cent tries for a takedown but Washingbeard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Washingbeard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cent lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Beezer Twelve Washingbeard has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Washingbeard or perhaps it was just good defense by Cent which made him look bad.
Washingbeard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Washingbeard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cent pinned against the cage. Cent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danga de danga de dang - Cent scores with a four punch combination!
Washingbeard is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cent connects with a nice looking jab.
Cent finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Washingbeard has his takedown stuffed
and Cent counters with a series of strikes. Washingbeard will be more careful next time no doubt.

Cent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washingbeard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Cent thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cent trying to control the action but Washingbeard is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cent wants to control for a moment but Washingbeard uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Washingbeard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cent defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Washingbeard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Washingbeard checks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cent.
Cent shoots in looking for a takedown. Washingbeard tries to sprawl out of it but Cent keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Washingbeard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cent buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cent.
Cent works Washingbeard's body with a nice hook.
Washingbeard has his takedown stuffed

and Cent counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cent wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washingbeard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cent gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cent prevents the takedown attempt.
Cent is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cent is trying to push Washingbeard away but Washingbeard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Washingbeard is trying to pull guard but Cent has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washingbeard has Cent pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cent manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Washingbeard goes for a takedown attempt but Cent pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cent lands a right hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Cent dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Beezer Twelve Washingbeard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Washingbeard stuffs the takedown attempt from Cent. Cent gets slowly back to his feet.
Washingbeard misses with a takedown attempt
and Cent counters with a left and a right that stings Washingbeard.
Cent throws a head kick that misses.
Jordan Cent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washingbeard swats away the attempt to clinch by Cent.
Washingbeard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cent.

Cent changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Washingbeard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Cent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cent tries to get to his feet but Washingbeard is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Cent in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Washingbeard keeping full guard, as Cent tries to pass.

Washingbeard kicks Cent off and gets to his feet.
Washingbeard looks for a takedown but Cent sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Washingbeard tries for a takedown but Cent sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beezer Twelve Washingbeard. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cent attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Washingbeard misses with a takedown attempt
and Cent counters with a one-two to the body.

Cent shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Washingbeard is trying to defend but Cent finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cent trying to control from half guard but Washingbeard is working away.
Cent slows the pace down in half guard.
Cent is trying to control. Washingbeard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cent is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jordan Cent wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cent tries to clinch there but Washingbeard circles away.
Cent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cent tries to clinch up but Washingbeard circles away and keeps his distance.
Cent doesn't manage to clinch there - Washingbeard circles away.
Cent has a takedown stuffed.
Washingbeard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cent sprawls well. Cent wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Washingbeard gets slowly back to his feet.
Cent fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Washingbeard checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cent shoots in for a takedown but Washingbeard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Washingbeard fails with a takedown attempt.
Cent throws a right hand that Washingbeard ducks under and follows up with a left that Washingbeard also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Cent misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cent lands with a good body shot.
Cent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Washingbeard as he jumps to the side.
Washingbeard fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jordan Cent showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Beezer Twelve Washingbeard's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Cent fails to land with a series of punches.
Washingbeard tries for a takedown but Cent circles away easily
letting Cent counter with a right hand.
Washingbeard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Washingbeard has his takedown stuffed
and Cent counters with a stiff right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Washingbeard. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Washingbeard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cent counters with a low kick, right behind Washingbeard 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beezer Twelve Washingbeard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cent throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Cent.
Cent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Cent fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Washingbeard sprawls well initially but Cent persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Washingbeard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cent wants to control but Washingbeard is keeping him busy.
Cent throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cent not doing much here.

Washingbeard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Washingbeard is refusing to be controlled, as Cent sits in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard wants to get back to his feet.
Washingbeard is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cent trying to control from Washingbeard's half guard. Washingbeard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Washingbeard keeping moving, preventing Cent from controlling successfully.
Cent has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jordan Cent.
Cent throws out a leg kick but Washingbeard moves out of range and Cent only half commits.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washingbeard fails with the takedown
and Washingbeard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washingbeard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cent avoids it really well and circles away.
Cent misses with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Cent scores with a four punch combination!
Beezer Twelve Washingbeard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Cent feints and as Washingbeard raises his hands in defense, Cent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cent wants to control from the top but Washingbeard keeps moving.
Washingbeard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cent trying to stand up but can't free himself from Washingbeard's guard.
Cent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Washingbeard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cent controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cent pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washingbeard is keeping the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Cent comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cent has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Cent!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tj Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed has chosen Gentlelman as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shields
vs
Heed

167 cm
25
147 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
21
152 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.

Heed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shields was covering up waiting for the punch and Heed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Shields looking for a guillotine here but Heed defends easily.
Shields throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Shields working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heed.
Heed makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Heed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heed with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Heed from controlling successfully.

Shields throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shields wants to sweep but no luck.
Heed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields tries to strike from the bottom.
Heed trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
Shields preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Heed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shields working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Shields is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Shields connects with a nice short shot to Heed's temple.
Shields wants to free his trapped foot but Heed is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heed is trying to get back to full guard.
Heed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shields.
Heed wants to get back to his feet.
Shields 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.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shields uses his free foot to push down on Heed's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Heed.
Shields landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Shields is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Heed can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Shields has hold of Heed's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Heed manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Heed wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed covering up well under a series of strikes from Shields.
Shields controlling well, preventing Heed from escaping the position.

Heed defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Shields is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Heed is defending well though. Shields let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Shields dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Shields steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heed.
Heed fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Heed closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shields quickly recovers to half guard.
Shields is looking for a sweep. Heed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Heed prevents Shields from improving his position.
Heed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shields keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields gets full guard.
Shields looking for a sweep. Not yet Shields, not yet.
Shields lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Heed!

Shields working for a submission but Heed is keeping him at bay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields won't let Heed get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Shields is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Heed is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tj Shields!
Tj Shields seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Archer Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Quicksand by The Story So Far. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Monroe
vs
Green

182 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

192 cm
27
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear
Vitality

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Archer Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Green!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Monroe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Monroe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Monroe looking for the RNC.
Green tries to roll but Monroe sticks to his back.

Monroe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Green fending off the submission attempt from Monroe.

Monroe working for a choke but Green is defending well.
Green tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monroe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Green has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Green!

Green drops back, looking for a kneebar! Monroe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Monroe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Monroe!
Green prevents Monroe from moving into mount.

Monroe goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Green rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Monroe's guard! Nice work there by Green!

Monroe looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.

Green is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Monroe is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Travis Green!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. inner ninja 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.

Skantze Jr
vs
Anderson

176 cm
30
174 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

178 cm
24
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson darts in and clinches Skantze Jr up against the cage.
Skantze Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.

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

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Anderson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but Anderson won't allow it.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Skantze Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skantze Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Anderson.

Anderson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Skantze Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Skantze Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Skantze Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anderson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Skantze Jr tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skantze Jr is looking for a takedown.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skantze Jr dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Skantze Jr back into the cage.

Anderson breaks the clinch.
Anderson throws a right hand that Skantze Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Skantze Jr also avoids with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Skantze Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skantze Jr tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Skantze Jr counters with a two punch combo.
Skantze Jr is breathing heavily.
Skantze Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson lands a jab-cross combination.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skantze Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Skantze Jr misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skantze Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson swinging wildly here.

Anderson moves into range and clinches up with Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but Anderson holds him up against the cage and eventually Skantze Jr drops back down to his feet.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skantze Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skantze Jr.

Anderson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skantze Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skantze Jr misses with a hook.
Skantze Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Anderson defending well as Skantze Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anderson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Skantze Jr checks it well.
Skantze Jr throws a shot to the body.

Anderson looking to score a takedown here. Skantze Jr is defending well but Anderson drives through and ends up in Skantze Jr's guard.
Skantze Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anderson is controlling him.

Anderson stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Anderson swings for the body but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skantze Jr misses with a wild combination.
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 throws a nice looking combination but Skantze Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson tries to bum rush Skantze Jr with a series of wild strikes but Skantze Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
John Skantze Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skantze Jr avoids it.
Skantze Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Anderson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Anderson pushes Skantze Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

Anderson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson throws a right and a left that Skantze Jr avoids nicely.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Skantze Jr.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but Skantze Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skantze Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Skantze Jr leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Skantze Jr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Anderson swinging wildly here.
A jab from Skantze Jr misses.
Skantze Jr misses with a double jab.
Skantze Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Anderson's shoulder, as Anderson tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
A left and a right from Anderson both land. Nice combination.
Brownie Anderson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Skantze Jr.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Skantze Jr avoids them all with ease.
Skantze Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skantze Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anderson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skantze Jr throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skantze Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skantze Jr as he jumps to the side.
John Skantze Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brownie Anderson.
Skantze Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Skantze Jr throws a one two combo.
Skantze Jr misses with a straight left.
Skantze Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Skantze Jr fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Skantze Jr dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Skantze Jr looks to land a right hand but Anderson moved out of range.
Skantze Jr slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.

Anderson darts in and clinches Skantze Jr up against the cage.
Skantze Jr is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson smiles and moves away.

Anderson has managed to clinch.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.
Anderson looks to land a combination but Skantze Jr avoids it well.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Skantze Jr. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderson lands a nice shot that snaps Skantze Jr's head back.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skantze Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Anderson somewhat.
Anderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Skantze Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jab, jab by Skantze Jr - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Skantze Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Anderson forces Skantze Jr back against the cage and clinches.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skantze Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Skantze Jr.

Skantze Jr tries to keep at a distance but Anderson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Skantze Jr can't get the takedown.

Anderson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Skantze Jr can't break the clinch.
Skantze Jr fails to pull guard.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Skantze Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Skantze Jr.
Anderson throws a series of strikes that have Skantze Jr backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skantze Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skantze Jr.
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson misses with a double jab
letting Skantze Jr counter with a right hand.
Anderson lands with a hook. Skantze Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skantze Jr cracks Anderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson dives in and grabs Skantze Jr's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skantze Jr pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
Skantze Jr throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.

Anderson moves into the clinch successfully.

Anderson manages to break the clinch.
Skantze Jr takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
Anderson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skantze Jr.
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skantze Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skantze Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Anderson.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that fourth 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!

Skantze Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anderson.

Anderson scores with a takedown into Skantze Jr's guard.

Anderson gets to his feet. Skantze Jr looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Skantze Jr throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
No joy there for Skantze Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skantze Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Skantze Jr.
Anderson throws a right hand that Skantze Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Skantze Jr also avoids with ease.
Skantze Jr misses with a few strikes there.

Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skantze Jr, up you get!
Some wild striking there from Skantze Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skantze Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Anderson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skantze Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Anderson is in Skantze Jr's guard.

Anderson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Skantze Jr, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson misses with a wild combination.
Anderson fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Skantze Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skantze Jr slips a jab and a cross from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skantze Jr throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr thows a body shot but no joy.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skantze Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anderson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Anderson swinging wildly here.
John Skantze Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No joy there for Skantze Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brownie Anderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Anderson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new welterweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Brownie Anderson gave a big smile as he said 'wow!this feels so good to be the new CEFC welterweight champion '.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. McQuade is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eyes of a Ranger. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Anderson
vs
McQuade

176 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson slips under a jab from McQuade.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McQuade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McQuade slaps away a takedown attempt from Anderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McQuade.
McQuade looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.
McQuade lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McQuade throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a right hand

and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into side control. McQuade won't be happy with that.

Anderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McQuade has escaped the position, nice work there.
McQuade is trying to buck Anderson off.
Anderson is looking to take a break and control but McQuade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McQuade managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Anderson.

Anderson tries for a kimura but McQuade is defending well.

Anderson swings around for an armbar but McQuade sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Anderson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is trying to keep McQuade in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McQuade pushes down on Anderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McQuade is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but McQuade is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is pressing down on McQuade's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Anderson controlling McQuade's posture.
McQuade wants to stand but Anderson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Sparky Anderson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - McQuade finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from McQuade.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQuade swinging wildly here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
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 fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McQuade.
McQuade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
McQuade thumps Anderson with a low kick.
Anderson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

McQuade moves into the clinch.
McQuade throws an elbow that misses.

McQuade breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Anderson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
McQuade misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade misses with a body kick.
McQuade feints and then cracks Anderson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Anderson down.
Anderson darts in trying to clinch
and McQuade counters with a head kick.
Anderson avoids a kick to the body.
McQuade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McQuade wants it to stay on the feet.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but McQuade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McQuade throws a lazy right hand but Anderson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson throws a leg kick
and McQuade counters with a nice uppercut.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McQuade but McQuade pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booker McQuade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McQuade.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
McQuade connects with the punch.
McQuade connects with a looping right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQuade tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

McQuade forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anderson.
With the fighters up against the cage, McQuade throws an elbow but misses.
Anderson is looking to take this one to the mat.
McQuade lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McQuade comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McQuade lands a left hand.
McQuade lands a nice elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

McQuade breaks the clinch.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
McQuade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anderson's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McQuade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuade with a hook.
McQuade connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anderson tries to move into range but McQuade moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McQuade throws a solid leg kick but Anderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McQuade.
Decent striking displayed by McQuade there.
Anderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McQuade throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
McQuade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQuade.
No luck for Anderson with that takedown attempt.
McQuade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Anderson in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anderson was well out of range. Poor timing from McQuade.
McQuade scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.

Sparky Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Good standup being displayed there by McQuade as he connects with a hook.
Anderson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by McQuade.
McQuade connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Anderson's hands.

Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but McQuade is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McQuade blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

McQuade kicks Anderson off and gets back to his feet.

Anderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McQuade quickly recovers to half guard.

Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

McQuade pushes Anderson off and gets back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a head kick by McQuade.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
McQuade throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Booker McQuade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McQuade throws a low kick but it's checked well by Anderson.
Anderson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McQuade. McQuade obviously looking to wear him down.
McQuade's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McQuade duly obliges.
Booker McQuade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQuade lands an overhand right.
McQuade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
McQuade throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson dives in and grabs McQuade's left leg, looking for a takedown. McQuade pushes down on Anderson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson avoids the head kick by McQuade.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQuade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anderson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McQuade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but McQuade sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McQuade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

McQuade clinches up with Anderson and pushes him back against the cage.
McQuade gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McQuade gets through Anderson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McQuade stalls.
Anderson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McQuade gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade lands a right hand.
McQuade lands a damaging elbow.
McQuade lands a nice elbow.
McQuade lands an elbow just above Anderson 's eye.
Anderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McQuade escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by McQuade there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McQuade throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
McQuade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by McQuade.
McQuade looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson shoots in but McQuade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McQuade stuffs the takedown attempt from Anderson. Anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
McQuade goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Anderson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson moves out of range as McQuade strikes.
McQuade pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQuade scores with a hook.

Sparky Anderson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
McQuade throws a jab when Anderson was well out of range.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuade. That's going to slow Anderson down.
McQuade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McQuade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQuade misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - McQuade coming out on top.
Anderson checks the leg kick.
McQuade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
McQuade scores with a sloppy right hand. Anderson should have avoided that one.
Anderson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

McQuade darts in and clinches Anderson up against the cage.
Anderson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McQuade after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
McQuade lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
McQuade throws an elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Booker McQuade dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McQuade looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Anderson shoots for a takedown but McQuade saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Anderson blocks a low kick nicely.
McQuade connects with a crisp jab.
McQuade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
McQuade throws a head kick that misses.
McQuade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McQuade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson moves out of range of the strikes.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but McQuade shows good takedown defense.
Anderson misses with a leg kick.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McQuade to score with a decent uppercut.
McQuade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McQuade misses with a series of wild punches.
McQuade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
McQuade throws out a loose jab but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQuade displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
McQuade just misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade looks for the body kick but Anderson saw that one coming.

Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into McQuade's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson is standing up over McQuade. McQuade looks to escape but Anderson dives into side control.
McQuade wants to get back to his feet but Anderson drags him back down.
Anderson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Anderson in side control, throwing shots but McQuade defends.
McQuade tries to improve position but can't.

Anderson tries for a kimura but McQuade is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the action but McQuade is working from the bottom.

Anderson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. McQuade is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Anderson yanks on the arm and McQuade is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Anderson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.