CEFC 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Metzler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lulla Palluza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lulla Palluza enters the cage!

Metzler
vs
Palluza

178 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ultimate Fighting Fuel

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johannes Metzler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lulla Palluza!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metzler moves out of range of the strikes.
Metzler ducks right into an uppercut from Palluza.
Palluza lands with a good body shot.
Metzler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Palluza.
Lulla Palluza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metzler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Palluza misses the target.
Metzler staying out of range there.
Palluza cracks Metzler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metzler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Palluza misses with a straight right.
Palluza throws a hook but Metzler avoids it easily.
Palluza lands with a straight right. Metzler didn't see that one coming.
Palluza throws a lazy uppercut
and Metzler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palluza thinking.
Palluza throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metzler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palluza misses with a jab to the body

and Metzler 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!
Metzler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Metzler is pushing down on Palluza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Palluza is fighting to maintain full guard but Metzler has managed to sneak the leg through.
Metzler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metzler blocks the strikes from Palluza.

Palluza is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Metzler has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Palluza is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Johannes Metzler!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Meech might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shear it maybe. Golden has chosen Gold Dust as his entrance music. Patches Meech had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Patches Meech has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Meech
vs
Golden

183 cm
25
203 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
20
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Tab Out Clothes

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Golden!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Golden takes one to the side of the head.
Golden swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meech misses with a series of wild punches.

Golden moves into the clinch.
Meech has Golden pressed against the cage, preventing Golden from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Meech is trying to break the clinch but Golden is controlling him.

Golden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meech thows a body shot but no joy.
Meech throws a combination that misses
and Golden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Some wild striking there from Golden.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
Golden cracks Meech with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Golden.
Meech throws a jab but it's blocked by Golden.
Meech throws a right hand that Golden ducks under and follows up with a left that Golden also avoids with ease.
Golden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Meech throws out the jab.
Meech scores with a hook.
Golden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meech.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golden. Meech does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golden moves into range and connects with a jab.

Golden closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golden keeps control of Meech as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Meech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Golden has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech keeps control of Golden as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Golden wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meech keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golden's efforts to push away.

Golden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meech feints a jab promting Golden to slip. Meech then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golden slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Meech fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Meech misses with a hook. Golden ducked under it nicely.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Golden sizes up Meech with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech drops his hands momentarily and Golden takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Meech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Golden counters with a stiff right hand.
Golden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meech moves away.
Golden lands a two punch combo.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meech fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Golden avoids the body shot from Meech.
Meech misses with the combination.
Meech throws a combination that misses
and Golden counters with a left and a right that stings Meech.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Golden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meech throws a combination that misses
and Golden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Golden scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Golden!
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Nice cross by Meech.
Meech takes one on the button.
Meech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meech misses with a straight right.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Golden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Golden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Golden dominated that 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.

Meech slips a jab from Golden.
Golden slips a jab and a cross from Meech.
Meech lands a jab-cross combination.
Golden takes one on the button.
Patches Meech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meech misses with a body shot
and Golden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Golden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Golden in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Donk. Golden catches Meech right on the button with a cross.
Meech ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golden moves away.
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!
Meech throws a right and a left that Golden avoids nicely.
Golden connects with a body shot.
Golden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meech.
Jim Golden seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech throws a right hand that misses
and Golden counters with a straight right hand.
Golden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golden lands a nice looking body shot.
A combination from Golden does no damage.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Golden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meech throws a series of punches but Golden avoids them all with ease.
Golden connects with a single shot there.
Golden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meech's head backwards.
Golden lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Golden jabs Meech to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meech sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Meech misses with a combination
and Golden counters with a straight right hand.
Golden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meech sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Meech swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meech thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech ducks under a wild hook from Golden.
A swing and a miss from Golden.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Golden throws a lazy right hand but Meech sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meech throws a combination that misses
and Golden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golden throws a jab but it's blocked by Meech.
Meech throws a right hand that Golden ducks under and follows up with a left that Golden also avoids with ease.
Meech is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Golden.
Golden paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meech connects with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Golden misses with a body shot.
Meech lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golden circles away quickly and effectively.
Golden just misses with a punch to the body.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Meech misses with an uppercut.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golden scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Golden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meech.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Golden 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. This is the final round!

Golden lands with a cross.
Meech avoids a punch combination nicely.
Golden works Meech's body with a nice hook.
Meech walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Golden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Golden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Golden does no damage.
Golden swings for the body but Meech moves out of range.
Meech lands a slapping body shot.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meech lands a jab-cross combination.
Golden avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meech keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Golden as he connects with a hook.
Meech throws a right hand that Golden ducks under and follows up with a left that Golden also avoids with ease.
Meech takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech lands with a hook. Golden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Golden scores with a jab to the body.
Golden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golden works Meech's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meech shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Golden eats them both and turns towards Meech to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Golden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meech slips under a jab.
Meech takes one on the button.
Golden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Meech lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Golden circles away quickly and effectively.
Golden misses with a straight right.
Meech throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Golden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Meech moves out of range as Golden strikes.
Meech thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golden scores with a three punch combo!
Golden looks to land a right hand but Meech moved out of range.
Meech throws a combination that misses
and Golden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Golden throws a series of punches but Meech moves out of range.
Golden cracks Meech with an open hand slap.
Golden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meech.
Meech works the jab nicely.
Meech connects with a right hand. Golden shakes it off.
Meech misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meech moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meech misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Golden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Golden 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Golden!
Jim Golden tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bat Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Mein
vs
Perry

190 cm
26
209 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Mein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bat Perry!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mein avoids the head kick by Perry.
Perry misses with a lunging right hand
and Mein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mein works over Perry's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein throws a jab but it's blocked by Perry.
Mein looks to land a combination but Perry avoids it well.
Mein misses the jab.
Mike Mein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mein slips a straight right by Perry.
Perry misses with a head kick.
Mein misses with a left hand
and Perry counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mein is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mein tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheers as Mein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Perry doesn't seem phased though.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Perry cracks Mein with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mein looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Perry finish him?
Perry swings for the body but Mein moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein misses with a series of wild punches.
Crunch! Perry slams his shin into Mein's torso.
Mein is breathing heavily.
Mein steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Perry. That one must have hurt.
Mein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry thows a body shot but no joy.
Perry feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Mein collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bat Perry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piolet Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes to the cage accompanied by Jaded. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wilson
vs
Churchall

201 cm
23
276 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Piolet Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchall!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with the combination.

Churchall clinches with his opponent.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Churchall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Churchall clinches.
Churchall changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Churchall fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Piolet Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Churchall.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Churchall shoots in.
Churchall gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Churchall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Churchall has a takedown stuffed.
Churchall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Churchall somewhat.
Wilson works over Churchall's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Winston Churchall has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Churchall.
Churchall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Churchall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Churchall looks winded!
Churchall shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Piolet Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Churchall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Churchall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Wilson lands a left and a right that send Churchall crashing to the mat, dazed. Wilson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Churchall is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson throws an overhand right that has Churchall reeling! Wilson follows up with more punches and Churchall is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Piolet Wilson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rojo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You're Going Down. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Rojo
vs
Bisping

193 cm
29
265 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

201 cm
25
274 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
Rojo lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Lucas Bisping has been cut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rojo checks a leg kick.
Rojo slips under a jab.
Bisping fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rojo checks it well.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rojo! Bisping is out on his feet! Rojo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Bisping is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Bisping is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Rojo!
An out of breath Miguel Rojo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Skantze Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Phoenix might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Miami. John Skantze Jr is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Phoenix
vs
Skantze Jr

178 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
31
174 lbs
11 - 14 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Skantze Jr!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix connects with a high kick.
Phoenix tries a head kick but it misses.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Skantze Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix cracks a nice hook into Skantze Jr's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Phoenix.
Phoenix cracks Skantze Jr with an open hand slap.
Phoenix takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Skantze Jr avoids the head kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix throws a front kick that sends Skantze Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skantze Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.

Phoenix gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Skantze Jr drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Skantze Jr trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix is stalling in the full guard.
Skantze Jr wants to sweep but no luck.

Skantze Jr is working an open guard so Phoenix takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Skantze Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John Skantze Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skantze Jr misses with a straight left.
Skantze Jr throws a series of punches but Phoenix avoids them all with ease.
Phoenix throws a nice head kick!
Phoenix lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skantze Jr walks forward, straight into a front kick from Phoenix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a head kick that misses.
Phoenix throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Skantze Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Skantze Jr misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Phoenix tries to land a front kick but Skantze Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phoenix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Phoenix lands with a slapping head kick.
Skantze Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phoenix counters with a body kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Skantze Jr looks winded!
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix working Skantze Jr over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Phoenix lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phoenix gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.
Phoenix is working Skantze Jr over against the cage.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Skantze Jr being controlled against the cage.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phoenix just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Skantze Jr on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Skantze Jr misses with a double jab

and Phoenix moves into the clinch.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skantze Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Skantze Jr is trying to break the clinch but Phoenix is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phoenix.
Simon Phoenix has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix pressing his opponent against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skantze Jr is breathing heavily.
Phoenix working Skantze Jr over with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Phoenix gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Skantze Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix crunches a lovely knee into Skantze Jr's ribcage.
Phoenix is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skantze Jr can do to turn this around?
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix slows down the pace here.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix crunches a lovely knee into Skantze Jr's ribcage.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Skantze Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix cracks Skantze Jr with a nice body shot.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Phoenix taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix lands a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix stalls.
Phoenix scores with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phoenix.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skantze Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Skantze Jr 's eye.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Phoenix is leaning against Skantze Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Phoenix throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Skantze Jr has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Phoenix.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Phoenix.
Phoenix is looking to slow Skantze Jr down with leg kicks.
Phoenix scores with a one two! Skantze Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Phoenix.
An inside leg kick lands from Phoenix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.

Phoenix clinches with his opponent.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.
Phoenix lands a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skantze Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skantze Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phoenix landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix lands a shot to the body.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
A body shot lands from Phoenix.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Phoenix to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix 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.

Phoenix throws a right and a left that Skantze Jr avoids nicely.
Skantze Jr misses with a wild combination.
Phoenix's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skantze Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phoenix scrambles back to his feet.
Skantze Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Phoenix holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phoenix walks away with a smile on his face. Skantze Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.

Phoenix pushes Skantze Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Skantze Jr shrugs off.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Skantze Jr 's eye.
Skantze Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skantze Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Phoenix connects with a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Phoenix.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phoenix gets through Skantze Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix working Skantze Jr over with knees to the body.
Skantze Jr jumps guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phoenix landing knees to the body.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Skantze Jr shrugs off.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside.
Phoenix landing knees to the head.
Phoenix using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.
Skantze Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Skantze Jr fails to pull guard.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skantze Jr.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
Phoenix creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skantze Jr's defenses.
Phoenix is trying to drag Skantze Jr to the mat but Skantze Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Phoenix with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix is pushing Skantze Jr up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Skantze Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix lands a damaging elbow.
Skantze Jr tries to pull guard but Phoenix won't allow it.
Skantze Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Phoenix lands a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phoenix.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Phoenix lands an elbow inside that Skantze Jr shrugs off.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix lands a knee to the body.
Phoenix leaning against his opponent.
Phoenix goes for a takedown attempt but Skantze Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Phoenix misses with a takedown attempt - Skantze Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skantze Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Skantze Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Phoenix finds it's way through Skantze Jr's defenses.
Skantze Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skantze Jr misses with a left hand
and Phoenix makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Skantze Jr really felt that one!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phoenix scores with a leg kick.
Phoenix takes a swing at Skantze Jr's ribcage but misses.
Simon Phoenix is winning the standup battle so far.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Phoenix - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix clearly takes that 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.

Skantze Jr misses with a wild combination.
Skantze Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Phoenix clinches up against the cage.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Phoenix has him pressed against the cage.
Phoenix lands an elbow just above Skantze Jr 's eye.
Skantze Jr is trying to pull guard but Phoenix turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Skantze Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phoenix smiles and moves away.
Simon Phoenix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Skantze Jr.

Phoenix takes the fight into the clinch.
Phoenix displaying some good clinch control by pressing Skantze Jr up against the cage.
Phoenix prevents Skantze Jr from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skantze Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Skantze Jr is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Phoenix crunches a lovely knee into Skantze Jr's ribcage.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skantze Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phoenix utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Phoenix.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Phoenix.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skantze Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Phoenix manages to break the clinch.

Phoenix closes the distance and pushes Skantze Jr back into the cage.
Phoenix with a knee to the head.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phoenix putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skantze Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Phoenix has clasped his hands together around Skantze Jr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Phoenix working away.

Phoenix stands up and beckons Skantze Jr to his feet.
Phoenix scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Phoenix. That snapped Skantze Jr's head back.
Skantze Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Phoenix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skantze Jr throws out the jab.
Phoenix is looking to slow Skantze Jr down with leg kicks.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Phoenix lands a nice looking kick to the body. Skantze Jr takes a step back to recover.
Skantze Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Skantze Jr tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Phoenix finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body kick.
Phoenix throws a head kick that Skantze Jr semi-blocks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Skantze Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Phoenix - the referee stops the clock and Skantze Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Phoenix. Skantze Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Phoenix fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Skantze Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phoenix lands a head kick. Skantze Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phoenix scores with a nice head shot.
A head kick misses from Phoenix.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phoenix misses with a head kick.
Phoenix explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Skantze Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Skantze Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Skantze Jr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Skantze Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a big head kick but Skantze Jr shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skantze Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Skantze Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Good leg kick by Phoenix there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Phoenix had his way with John Skantze Jr in that round.
That's time! Phoenix's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Phoenix tests Skantze Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phoenix lands the left hand.
Phoenix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skantze Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Skantze Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phoenix lands with a kick to the ribs.
Skantze Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skantze Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Skantze Jr on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Phoenix. Phoenix obviously looking to wear him down.
Skantze Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix looks for the body kick but Skantze Jr saw that one coming.
Skantze Jr lands a jab to the head.

Phoenix closes the distance and clinches.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skantze Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Skantze Jr is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Phoenix lands an elbow that stopped Skantze Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Phoenix unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skantze Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Phoenix.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
Phoenix working Skantze Jr over with knees to the body.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Phoenix is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Phoenix stalling the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.
Phoenix lands a good knee to the midsection. Skantze Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Skantze Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Phoenix.
Skantze Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Phoenix - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phoenix obliges.
Phoenix connects with a knee to the head.
Phoenix pushes Skantze Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Phoenix scores a nice knee to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Phoenix.
Phoenix dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Phoenix crunches a lovely knee into Skantze Jr's ribcage.

Phoenix breaks from the clinch.
Skantze Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skantze Jr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phoenix slips a straight right by Skantze Jr.
Phoenix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Skantze Jr.
Skantze Jr misses with the combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body shot.
John Skantze Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Skantze Jr cracks Phoenix with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skantze Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phoenix counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
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!
Phoenix misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skantze Jr's head backwards.
Skantze Jr looks to land a right hand but Phoenix moved out of range.
Simon Phoenix is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phoenix lands a nice looking body kick.
Skantze Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Phoenix counters with a nice low kick that buckles Skantze Jr's knee momentarily.
Phoenix lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
John Skantze Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skantze Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phoenix scores with a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Phoenix, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Phoenix showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Phoenix 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:44
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:44
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Phoenix!
A very excited looking Simon Phoenix rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: crazy bitch. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stanfield
vs
Wilson

179 cm
27
164 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

183 cm
26
165 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanfield clinches with his opponent.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.
Stanfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stanfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stanfield fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stanfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Stanfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stanfield shoots in and bounces Wilson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stanfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

Wilson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Stanfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Stanfield. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Stanfield.

Stanfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Stanfield is controlling well.
Stanfield is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield stops Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Stanfield is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

We're going to have a standup here because Aaron Stanfield wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Wilson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stanfield is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stanfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stanfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Stanfield lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Brown Wilson has been cut.
Wilson has Stanfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Stanfield shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wilson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield lands a damaging elbow.
Wilson is trying to drag Stanfield to the mat but Stanfield just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
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!
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Stanfield.
Stanfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Stanfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is working for takedown but Stanfield is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wilson looks winded!
Stanfield lands a body punch.
Stanfield scores with a hook to the body.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wilson gets caught napping as Stanfield dives in and scores a takedown. Wilson manages to retain guard.
Stanfield prevents Wilson from getting back to his feet.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Stanfield tries to pass.

Stanfield gets to his feet - Wilson follows without any prompting.
Good exchange - Stanfield coming out on top.

Stanfield moves into the clinch.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanfield lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Stanfield pushes Wilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stanfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Aaron Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Stanfield scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Stanfield finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Stanfield throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield is looking to clinch.
Stanfield fails with the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanfield tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanfield gets a clinch.
Stanfield throws an elbow that misses.

Stanfield lands a takedown into guard.
Stanfield tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.

Stanfield decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Stanfield.
Jab by Stanfield.
Stanfield darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanfield lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good work by Stanfield as he checks the leg kick.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Stanfield moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stanfield stuffs the takedown.

Stanfield clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Stanfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Wilson won't want to take too many of those.
Stanfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.
Stanfield lands a body punch.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
Stanfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanfield after a bit of a struggle.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Stanfield taking a breather.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanfield gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Stanfield gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stanfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Stanfield manages to get underhooks.
Stanfield lands a nice shot to the body.
Stanfield works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Aaron Stanfield has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stanfield lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Stanfield.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanfield seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Stanfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Stanfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanfield wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Stanfield controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson reaches up and holds on to Stanfield to control the position.
Wilson regains half guard.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wilson trying to hold on to Stanfield's head to control him but Stanfield postures up.

Aaron Stanfield has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stanfield lands a jab to the head.

Stanfield darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike.

Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stanfield has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Stanfield 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.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Stanfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stanfield moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Stanfield bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Stanfield counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Stanfield. That snapped Wilson's head back.

Stanfield has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson wants to take the fight to the mat but Stanfield manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stanfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A body shot lands from Stanfield.
Stanfield gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stanfield prevents it.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Stanfield.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Stanfield gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Stanfield stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stanfield fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stanfield, as that shot connected.

Stanfield closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Stanfield gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Stanfield is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aaron Stanfield wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson takes one on the button.
Stanfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Stanfield is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield lands the left hand.
Stanfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Stanfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Stanfield slips the punch.

Stanfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilson tries to roll over but Stanfield keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Stanfield had his way with Brown Wilson in that round.
The cut man is working on Brown Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stanfield shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson needs to keep his hands up - Stanfield had a free shot at his head there.

Stanfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stanfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Stanfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stanfield missing with knees to the body.
Stanfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stanfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanfield prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stanfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Stanfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Stanfield tries a knee to the head but Wilson blocks it.
Stanfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Stanfield pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stanfield pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson can't get the takedown.
Wilson takes an elbow to the forehead.

Stanfield has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Wilson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Wilson is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Stanfield off. It looks like it's working - Stanfield slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Wilson displaying calm under pressure there.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aaron Stanfield is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield scores with a leg kick.
Stanfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanfield as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stanfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aaron Stanfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stanfield regains half guard there - taking advantage of Wilson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Stanfield taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Stanfield has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Stanfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stanfield wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a double leg but Stanfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stanfield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aaron Stanfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stanfield tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stanfield to the ground. Stanfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson fails with the takedown.

Stanfield darts in and clinches Wilson up against the cage.
Stanfield gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Wilson wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stanfield after a bit of a struggle.
Wilson has Stanfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stanfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stanfield lands with a right to the head.
Brown Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stanfield blocks it with crossed arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Stanfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stanfield 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Stanfield!
An out of breath Aaron Stanfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.