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CEFC Fight Night 08 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech comes to the cage accompanied by shear it maybe. Stefan Silva has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stefan Silva!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Meech misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meech manages to avoid it.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Meech.
Silva slips a jab and a cross from Meech.
Meech swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meech lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Meech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Meech throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Meech looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meech.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meech connects with a looping right hand.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meech.
Meech lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab lands there for Meech.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech looks to land a combination. Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meech misses with a double jab.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Meech lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Meech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meech lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Meech tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Meech. Those never looked like landing.
Meech throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Meech. That snapped Silva's head back.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meech fails to land with a series of punches.
Meech throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva staying out of range there.
Meech throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meech throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
Meech looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Meech throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Meech is trying to break the clinch but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Silva breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patches Meech dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silva dodges the punch combination from Meech.
Meech misses with a series of wild punches.
Meech sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meech was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Patches Meech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meech misses with a double jab.
Meech tries to bum rush Silva with a series of wild strikes but Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patches Meech is winning the standup battle so far.
Meech loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Meech lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Meech.
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 two punch combination.
Meech misses with a jab, cross combination.
Meech throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meech darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Meech throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meech can't fight it off and eventually Silva manages to take the fight to the floor. Meech looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Silva makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Meech blocks nicely.
Meech is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meech on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meech tries to get out of the position.
Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Meech's brow.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Meech works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
My spies in Capital Fighting Gym inform me that Silva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Silva passes Meech's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva working over Meech with some ground and pound. Meech looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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 looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meech defending well though.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Silva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Silva is pushing down on Meech's leg trying to pass to half guard. Meech is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva working Meech over with strikes.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Silva connects with a nice short shot to Meech's temple.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva working over Meech with some ground and pound. Meech looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Stefan Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva working over Meech with some ground and pound. Meech looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Silva thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Silva thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Silva.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Meech's head.
Silva slips a nice elbow through Meech's hands, connecting with Meech's forehead.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Meech on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva thows a huge punch but Meech dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Silva drops an elbow to the side of Meech's head.
Silva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meech defending well though.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva is nestled in close to Meech, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Silva throwing shots but Meech is blocking nicely.
Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meech avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Silva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Silva!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Beaudry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Beaudry !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaudry shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beaudry was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fist seems a little lost for a moment, as Beaudry dominates the positioning.
Fist takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Fist sneaks back into half guard.
Beaudry is stalling here. Fist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Beaudry seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Beaudry pushes Fist away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fist gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beaudry is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fist tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fist has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Beaudry wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaudry sneaks out the side door and pushes Fist away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Beaudry has managed to clinch.
Fist pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaudry throws an elbow that misses. Fist uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beaudry 's guard. Nice move by Fist!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fist has gone for a leg lock! Beaudry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fist's guard.
Beaudry looking to sit in guard and control but Fist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist is looking to advance position but Beaudry has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudry is landing with some decent strikes but Fist is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beaudry controlling from mount.
Beaudry lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Fist hang on?
Beaudry with shots to the head and body - Fist looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudry goes for an armbar but Fist turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Fist.
Fist is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beaudry is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beaudry has escaped and now he's on top!
Beaudry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaudry looking to sit in guard and control but Fist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fist works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beaudry dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Beaudry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beaudry clinches with his opponent.
Fist prevents Beaudry from breaking the clinch.
Fist has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Beaudry regains guard immediately.
Beaudry manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Beaudry breaks from the clinch.
Beaudry looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fist!
Beaudry tries to move to mount but Fist blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudry decides to stand back up. Beaudry steps back and let's Fist get back to his feet.
Billy Beaudry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beaudry to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fist keeping moving, preventing Beaudry from controlling successfully.
Beaudry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fist lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Beaudry !
Fist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Beaudry has worked his arm free - good work by Beaudry !
Beaudry wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Fist tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Beaudry , who protects the arm well.
Beaudry is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fist is controlling him well.
Beaudry throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Beaudry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fist, up you get!
Beaudry closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fist quickly recovers to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaudry scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beaudry decides to stand and escape the position.
Fist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Beaudry to the mat! Beaudry manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fist pushes down on Beaudry 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Beaudry dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Beaudry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beaudry slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaudry tries to stand but Fist is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Billy Beaudry wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fist closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fist lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist has gone for a leg lock! Beaudry slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fist's guard.
Hammer Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beaudry is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beaudry advances position into side control!
Beaudry knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fist on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaudry wants to control but Fist is keeping him busy.
Beaudry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Beaudry wants to clinch
and Beaudry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaudry closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Beaudry postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fist to stand up.
Beaudry looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fist looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beaudry in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Beaudry showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beaudry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Beaudry !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Wickline (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Heed might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Gentlelman. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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152 lbs
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30
155 lbs
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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 London, Mongolia Heed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Byron Wickline!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wickline thumps Heed with a low kick.
Wickline throws a sloppy head kick and Heed moves out of range easily.
Wickline swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wickline throws a series of punches but Heed avoids them all with ease.
Heed dodges the punch combination from Wickline.
Wickline misses with the combination.
Wickline misses with a head kick.
Wickline fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Wickline, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wickline throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wickline lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heed circles away quickly and effectively.
Wickline fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wickline rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heed shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Heed was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wickline's face as Heed controls the position.
Wickline is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Heed cracks Wickline with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wickline is trying to improve his position.
Heed working the head and body with strikes.
Heed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here as Heed stalls from top position.
Heed is looking to take a break and control but Wickline is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wickline tries to buck Heed off but Heed is having none of it.
Heed works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wickline manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heed is trying to stand up here but Wickline is controlling him well.
Wickline seems to be looking for submissions.
Wickline is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wickline is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Heed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wickline wants to work for an arm triangle but Heed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wickline has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Heed defend it? Wickline steps over the head and cranks it - Heed is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wickline!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Byron Wickline!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rickarderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Nelson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rickarderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a one two combo.
Ricky Rickarderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson swinging wildly here.
Rickarderson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rickarderson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nelson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickarderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
An elbow from Rickarderson crashes against the mat.
Rickarderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rickarderson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Rickarderson keeps moving and retains side control.
Rickarderson taking a breather here.
Rickarderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickarderson throws an elbow but Nelson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Rickarderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Rickarderson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Rickarderson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Nelson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Pitbull MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Nelson can't do much from the bottom here.
Rickarderson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here as Rickarderson stalls from top position.
Rickarderson works to advance to full mount. Nelson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Rickarderson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Nelson because Rickarderson loaded up on that one.
Rickarderson is landing with some decent strikes but Nelson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rickarderson working Nelson over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rickarderson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Rickarderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rickarderson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nelson is squirming around, avoiding Rickarderson's attempts to control the action.
Nelson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rickarderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rickarderson content just to control the position here.
Rickarderson is landing with some decent strikes but Nelson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rickarderson landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Rickarderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Rickarderson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rickarderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
A nice elbow there by Rickarderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Rickarderson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rickarderson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rickarderson misses with a body shot.
Rickarderson has a takedown stuffed.
Rickarderson shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rickarderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Rickarderson avoids it well.
Rickarderson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Rickarderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nelson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rickarderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nelson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rickarderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rickarderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rickarderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nelson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rickarderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rickarderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nelson is retaining full guard.
Rickarderson stands up over Nelson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rickarderson landing with the ground and pound.
Rickarderson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rickarderson works to advance to full mount. Nelson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rickarderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rickarderson looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Rickarderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Rickarderson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rickarderson loads up with a big shot that hurts Nelson! He's pulled Rickarderson in close but Rickarderson has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Nelson survive? More strikes from Rickarderson and Nelson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Rickarderson!
An out of breath Ricky Rickarderson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Timmy Beautiful (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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179 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Timmy Beautiful!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beautiful counters with a straight right hand.
Beautiful connects with a jab.
St Pierre is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beautiful lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks St Pierre out cold! St Pierre is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Timmy Beautiful!
Timmy Beautiful seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blue clear sky. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Al Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Simmons defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anderson.
Simmons doesn't manage to clinch there - Anderson circles away.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Simmons sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A lazy left from Simmons finds it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Simmons.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simmons tries to clinch up
and Anderson counters by clinching up.
Simmons comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Simmons is trying to break free.
Anderson can't get the takedown.
Simmons misses with an elbow strike.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Simmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Simmons throws an elbow but misses.
Simmons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simmons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson avoids a wild elbow strike from Simmons.
Simmons throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simmons throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simmons trying to land knees to the body.
Anderson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simmons avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simmons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simmons!
Anderson working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons is looking for a sweep.
Anderson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Simmons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working the ground and pound but Simmons is defending the strikes.
Simmons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Anderson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Simmons has control of the leg.
Simmons wants to take a breather but Anderson is having none of it.
Simmons tries to stand but can't do so whilst Anderson controls his leg.
Simmons not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons wants to stand but Anderson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Al Simmons wasn't active enough on the ground.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Simmons forces Anderson back against the cage and clinches.
Simmons wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Simmons misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anderson.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Simmons lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Simmons, against the cage.
Simmons tries to work over Anderson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simmons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Simmons right now.
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Anderson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Simmons has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Anderson goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Simmons escapes and is now in half guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Al Simmons will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Simmons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparky Anderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anderson dives in for a single leg takedown but Simmons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simmons trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons trying to land knees to the body.
Simmons prevents the takedown attempt.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Simmons can't break the clinch.
Simmons using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Simmons crunches a lovely knee into Anderson's ribcage.
Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Simmons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Al Simmons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simmons tries to clinch but Anderson moves away
and Anderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simmons does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anderson.
Simmons tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is looking to advance position but Simmons won't allow it.
Anderson prevents Simmons from improving his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons is doing well to control the position and prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Anderson.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anderson slows the pace down in half guard.
Anderson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Simmons to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Anderson pushing down on Simmons's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Anderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Simmons is looking to improve his position.
Anderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simmons doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anderson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simmons controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sparky Anderson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson shoots in but Simmons avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simmons just misses with a punch to the body.
Simmons lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anderson backs up against the cage.
Simmons has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Simmons misses with a knee to the head.
Anderson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Simmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Simmons tries to land knees in the clinch but Anderson avoids the damage to the body.
Simmons misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simmons. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simmons fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Simmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anderson avoids it.
Simmons is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson managing to block the knees to the body from Simmons.
Anderson has picked Simmons up - he's going for a ride! Anderson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Simmons wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Simmons wants to improve his position but Anderson is controlling well.
Anderson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simmons defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Simmons has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Simmons is defending against the submission attempts here by Anderson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is looking to control Anderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted?
Anderson is pressing down on Simmons's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simmons is holding on for now.
Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Simmons really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Simmons wants to land a leg kick but Anderson is out of range.
Anderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simmons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simmons takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Simmons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Simmons misses with a knee strike.
Anderson is looking for a takedown.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Simmons shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simmons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anderson avoids the elbow strike from Simmons, against the cage.
Simmons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simmons moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to trip Simmons. He has hold of a leg but Simmons is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Anderson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Simmons has Anderson pulled in close to control his posture.
Anderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Simmons is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anderson, into his guard.
Simmons loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Simmons working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons tries to stand but Anderson is controlling from the bottom.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
Simmons throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simmons trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Simmons tries to kick Anderson off but Anderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Anderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Simmons knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Anderson is looking for a kimura but Simmons is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anderson to get the leverage.
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Simmons is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Simmons tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control the action but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Anderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Anderson prevents Simmons from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Al Simmons will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sparky Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simmons checks a leg kick.
Simmons misses with a double jab.
Simmons throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simmons circles away.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Simmons.
Anderson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Simmons which made him look bad.
Simmons pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Simmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Anderson's head backwards.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Simmons closes the distance and clinches.
Simmons working Anderson over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Simmons up, before dumping him to the ground. Simmons manages to land in guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Anderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Simmons is keeping the position.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Anderson from controlling successfully.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Simmons is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Simmons tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Al Simmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simmons misses with the combination.
Simmons throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Simmons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anderson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sparky Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simmons is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Simmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Simmons tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anderson misses with a takedown
and Simmons makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Simmons looks to clinch
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson passes Simmons's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simmons slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Simmons controls Anderson momentarily but Anderson frees himself.
Al Simmons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Anderson stays in close to Simmons's body and controls the position.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sloppy strikes from Simmons. Those never looked like landing.
Simmons tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sparky Anderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simmons wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sparky Anderson.
I think Simmons has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 47:48
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Simmons!
Al Simmons is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Al Simmons thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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