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CEFC Fight Night 05 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lincoln (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Cent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Lincoln!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Cent!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cent throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lincoln closes the distance and clinches up with Cent, looking for a takedown. Lincoln pushes Cent against the cage but Cent circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Lincoln tenderised Cent's leg. Cent is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln misses with a looping left.
Lincoln throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cent counters with a thumping low kick.
Lincoln misses with a double jab.
A combination from Lincoln does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Cent as Lincoln shoots in.
Lincoln will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lincoln works over Cent's head and body with a nice combination.
Lincoln is breathing heavily.
Cent looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cent is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lincoln's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cent is looking to advance position but Lincoln won't allow it.
Cent sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lincoln defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cent wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it.
Cent controlling the action here.
Cent missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lincoln is trying to stand.
Cent is keen to just control but Lincoln is a slippery customer.
Cent missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cent wants to stand up but Lincoln is controlling the position.
Cent wants to pass to mount but Lincoln is defending the position.
Cent stops Lincoln from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cent in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jordan Cent.
Cent closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Cent.
Cent controls the position.
Lincoln prevents Cent from moving into mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cent tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Cent taking a breather here.
Cent tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lincoln's face as Cent controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lincoln prevents Cent from moving into mount.
Lincoln is not content to let Cent control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lincoln is trying to get back to his feet.
Lincoln regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cent's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cent is keen to just control but Lincoln is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jordan Cent wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lincoln doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cent counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Lincoln. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln tries to bum rush Cent with a series of wild strikes but Cent uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lincoln misses with a few strikes there.
Cent throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cent is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lincoln. No joy for Cent on that attempt.
Cent fails to land with a series of punches.
Cent throws a series of punches but Lincoln moves out of range.
Cent changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lincoln tries to avoid it but Cent manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lincoln to the ground. Lincoln escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cent has a takedown stuffed.
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Cent dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cent throws a leg kick
and Lincoln counters with a series of strikes. Cent will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lincoln throws a leg kick which misses Cent's front leg but catches the back leg as Cent tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Lincoln.
Cent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lincoln shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cent eats them both and turns towards Lincoln to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cent is rocked!
Cent misses with a combination
and Lincoln counters with a right hand to the body.
Cent is still on wobbly legs! Can Lincoln finish him?
Lincoln ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lincoln misses with a wild combination.
Lincoln misses with a few strikes there.
Lincoln misses with a few strikes there.
Lincoln swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cent seems to have recovered his senses.
Lincoln gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cent with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Cent tries to pass.
Lincoln is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cent is controlling him.
Cent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cent controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cent distracts Lincoln with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cent wants to stand but Lincoln is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cent wants to pass the guard but Lincoln is keeping the position.
Cent tries to stand but Lincoln is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cent slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lincoln keeping full guard, as Cent tries to pass.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lincoln checks a low kick from Cent.
Lincoln throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cent's waist but Cent gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lincoln off to one side.
Lincoln is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lincoln swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cent counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cent lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cent closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lincoln's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cent keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lincoln's head.
Cent wants to control from the top but Lincoln keeps moving.
Lincoln is looking to stand up but Cent isn't so interested in that idea.
Cent trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Cent has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lincoln blocks a head kick by Cent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cent swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lincoln misses with a wild combination.
Cent forces Lincoln back against the cage and clinches.
Lincoln prevents Cent from breaking the clinch.
Cent has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lincoln has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cent avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lincoln has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lincoln is pressed up against the cage. Cent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lincoln down to the mat. Lincoln avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cent clinches up with Lincoln and pushes him back against the cage.
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.
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. This is the final round!
Cent throws a combination. Lincoln tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lincoln looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cent is fending him off so far but Lincoln persists. Nope, Cent circles away and we're back to standing.
Cent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
Cent shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cent showed some decent athleticism there.
Cent is looking to take a break and control but Lincoln is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lincoln is trying to stand up here but Cent is controlling him well.
Cent seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cent seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lincoln does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jordan Cent hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lincoln.
Cent moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cent tries to clinch up but Lincoln circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln misses with a right hand
and Cent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lincoln misses with a combination
and Cent counters with a three punch combo that has Lincoln backing up. Lincoln nods at Cent to acknowledge the strikes.
Lincoln moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alexander Lincoln is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cent misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cent forces Lincoln back against the cage and clinches.
Cent wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cent tries to score a body lock takedown but Lincoln shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cent breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lincoln will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander Lincoln is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Cent is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lincoln closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cent circles away.
Cent fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cent lands a nice shot that snaps Lincoln's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln scores with a head kick.
Lincoln throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cent tries to clinch but Lincoln is having none of it.
Cent doesn't manage to clinch there - Lincoln circles away.
Cent feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lincolns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cent fails with the takedown.
Alexander Lincoln has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Cent.
Cent on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lincoln. Lincoln obviously looking to wear him down.
Cent scores with a punch to the head.
Lincoln avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cent throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln keeps the fight on the outside.
Lincoln swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cent counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lincoln thinking.
Cent rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lincoln moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lincoln circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lincoln falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cent counters with a one-two to the body.
Lincoln checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lincoln needs to keep his hands up - Cent had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cent avoids a kick to the body.
Lincoln checks a leg kick.
Alexander Lincoln has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Cent is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cent lands a nice looking body shot.
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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Cent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Ansari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ansari comes to the cage accompanied by HAM. Dante Vader will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aziz Ansari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Vader!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vader stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vader wants it to stay on the feet.
Vader moves out of range of the strikes.
Ansari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ansari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Ansari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aziz Ansari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vader displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ansari.
Ansari shoots for a double leg takedown but Vader sprawls well. He's pushed Ansari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ansari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vader tries to avoid it but Ansari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vader to the ground. Vader escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ansari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vader counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ansari actively working from the bottom here.
Vader seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader moves nicely into side control.
Ansari is trying to get back to half guard.
Ansari struggling a bit here.
Check out the look on Vader's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Vader misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ansari manages to get back to half guard.
Vader throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vader thows a huge punch but Ansari dodges it nicely.
Ansari actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ansari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ansari looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ansari is breathing heavily.
Vader is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ansari keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vader thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ansari's head.
Vader is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ansari doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vader.
Vader is trying to work for a kimura but Ansari is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader seems to be looking for submissions.
Vader is looking to advance position but Ansari won't allow it.
Ansari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ansari is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vader is aware though and is defending well.
Ansari has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Vader should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ansari has tightened it up now! Vader should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aziz Ansari!
Aziz Ansari got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Johnny Cash - The Man Comes Around. Blaze has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, King Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick from Blaze.
Blaze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blaze throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Blaze wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Johnson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blaze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johnson if he has to take too many more of those.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Blaze.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blaze takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Blaze settles back down.
Blaze feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Johnson's calf.
Johnson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blaze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands with a nice combination. Blaze backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Johnny Blaze has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blaze.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Blaze.
Blaze misses with a body kick.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Blaze is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Johnson misses.
Blaze misses with a hook
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Johnson feints and as Blaze raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Blaze can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blaze really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blaze is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson 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.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Johnson seems content to control.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Blaze turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Johnson off and cradles Blaze's limp body as Johnson celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). King Johnson!
King Johnson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, King Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis comes into the arena with Showtime blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Anthony Pettis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anthony Pettis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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147 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tj Shields!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis misses with a series of wild punches.
Pettis thows a body shot but no joy.
Pettis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shields counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pettis gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pettis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pettis gets underhooks to prevent Shields's takedown attempt.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pettis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Shields has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pettis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Shields.
Shields has Pettis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pettis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
Pettis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shields is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis gets back to full guard.
Pettis looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
Pettis can't keep his opponent in guard - Shields advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pettis wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is trying to maintain the position but Shields is very close to passing his half guard.
Shields is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shields thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pettis's head.
Pettis is trying to maintain the position but Shields is very close to passing his half guard.
Pettis actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shields stops Pettis from getting back to his feet.
Pettis looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice strikes from Shields there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis won't allow Shields to pass to mount.
Pettis moves into full guard.
Pettis has his foot on Shields's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shields works his way back into a safe position though.
Shields avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pettis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pettis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shields is aware though and is defending well.
Pettis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields tries to free his leg and advance position but Pettis is retaining full guard.
Shields is in close to Pettis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pettis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shields escapes and throws Pettis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pettis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shields asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shields has hold of Pettis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Pettis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shields cranks the arm and Pettis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Pettis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tj Shields!
Tj Shields is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Tj Shields thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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