CEFC Fight Night- 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Eddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Eddy
vs
Johnson

200 cm
23
275 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
232 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Eddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddy wants to clinch.
Eddy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fails with the takedown

and Eddy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Eddy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Eddy taking a breather here.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eddy misses with the ground and pound.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Eddy moves into full mount!
Eddy avoids the attempt from Johnson to control.
Eddy looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Eddy misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Eddy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Johnson is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Johnson flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Eddy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Johnson and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Eddy slips an arm under Johnson chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Eddy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Eddy is squeezing on Johnson like an anaconda would it's prey. Johnson fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nelson Eddy!
Nelson Eddy 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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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Summit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Summit
vs
Queen

175 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Summit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Queen!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Queen darts in and clinches Summit up against the cage.
Queen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Summit to keep the fight standing.
Queen tries to land a knee to the head but Summit blocks with his arms.
Summit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Queen avoids it.
Summit digs a right hand underneath Queen's ribcage. Queen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Summit goes for a takedown attempt but Queen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Summit changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Queen tries to avoid it but Summit manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Queen to the ground. Queen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Summit stuffs the takedown attempt from Queen. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Summit tries to clinch there but Queen circles away.
Queen shoots for a takedown but Summit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan Summit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Queen.

Queen tries to keep at a distance but Summit has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summit.
Summit tries to pull guard but Queen won't allow it.
Queen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Summit after a bit of a struggle.

Summit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Queen dives in and grabs Summit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Summit pushes down on Queen's head and hops out.
Some wild striking there from Queen.
Queen looks winded!
Summit dives in and grabs Queen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Queen pushes down on Summit's head and hops out.

Queen drives through and clinches with Summit against the cage.

Summit breaks from the clinch.
Summit throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
Summit scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summit clinches.

Queen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Summit tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Queen counters by moving into the clinch.
Summit prevents the takedown attempt.
Queen lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summit is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Queen pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Queen pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Summit slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Summit wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Queen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summit trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.

We're going to have a standup here because Dan Summit wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.

Queen rushes Summit and presses him up against the cage.
Queen is trying to break the clinch but Summit is controlling him.

Queen pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Queen working for a triangle but Summit defends it easily.
Summit passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Summit is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Queen trying to control here.
Summit prevents Queen from improving his position.
Summit is keen to just control but Queen is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Queen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Summit in particular looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dan Summit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Summit misses with a head kick.
Summit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Summit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Summit wants it to stay on the feet.
Summit looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Summit circles away.
Summit wants to clinch up but Queen keeps it at a distance.
Summit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Queen circles away.

Queen shoots in and gets a takedown into Summit's guard.
Queen is breathing heavily.
Summit wants to stand but Queen is controlling the position.
Queen looking to sit in guard and control but Summit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Summit wants to control but Queen is having none of it.
Queen thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

Queen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Summit is now in Queen's guard. A big mistake from Queen there, giving up the dominant position!
Summit passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Summit has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Queen doesn't manage to clinch there - Summit circles away.

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

Summit looking for a guillotine here but Queen defends easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Summit is keeping the position for now.
Queen trying to control but Summit is working from the bottom.
Summit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Queen is trying to stand up here but Summit is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to roll over but Summit keeps him under control.
Queen is trying to maintain the position but Summit is very close to passing his half guard.
Summit is pressing down on Queen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Queen is holding on for now.
Queen is refusing to be controlled, as Summit sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Queen trying to control but Summit postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Queen 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Summit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Queen circles away.
Summit swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
Summit lands a nice looking body kick.
Summit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Summit moves into the clinch successfully.
Queen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Summit.
Summit goes for a takedown attempt but Queen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Queen avoids the head kick by Summit.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice sprawl there from Queen as Summit shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Summit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Summit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Queen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Queen moves in looking to clinch but Summit pushes him off.
Summit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Queen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Queen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Summit sprawls well initially but Queen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Queen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Summit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Summit is trying to stand back up but Queen is controlling him
Summit works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summit managing to control the position.

Summit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Queen tries to free his leg and advance position but Summit is retaining full guard.

Queen stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Summit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Queen looks for the body kick but Summit saw that one coming.
Summit with a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Summit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Queen but Queen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen misses with a leg kick
and Summit counters with a left and a right that stings Queen.
Dan Summit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summit throws a sloppy head kick and Queen moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Queen misses
and Summit counters with a head kick. That will keep Queen thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
No luck for Summit with that takedown attempt.

Queen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Summit is trying to defend but Queen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Summit pushes Queen off looking to stand but Queen dives back in and keeps control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Queen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Queen seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Summit has recovered full guard.
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.

Summit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Queen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

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 Dan Summit.
I think Summit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Summit!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lloyd comes to the cage accompanied by Meniac by Michael Sembello. Anderson has chosen Akon - Sexy Bitch as his entrance music. 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!

Lloyd
vs
Anderson

188 cm
19
212 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Lloyd.
Lloyd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Anderson under the eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lloyd!

It looks like Joey Anderson has been cut.
Anderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lloyd. That's going to slow Anderson down.

Lloyd lands a big right hand that sends Anderson crashing to the mat! Lloyd stays standing though and waves Anderson back to his feet!

Anderson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson drops his hands momentarily. Lloyd doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Anderson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Anderson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Lloyd!
Mike Lloyd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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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 Gjermus Myrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winston Churchall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Myrene
vs
Churchall

198 cm
21
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

200 cm
27
250 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very quick

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gjermus Myrene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Churchall!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Churchall tries for a takedown but Myrene circles away easily
and Myrene counters with a thumping low kick.

Myrene drives through and clinches with Churchall against the cage.
Myrene is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Churchall is defending well for now.
Myrene missing with knees to the body.
Myrene trying to land knees to the body.
Churchall prevents a body shot from Myrene.
Churchall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myrene tries to land a knee to the head but Churchall blocks with his arms.
Myrene throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Churchall blocks it with crossed arms.
Churchall avoiding damage as Myrene throws knees to the body.
Churchall managing to block the knees to the body from Myrene.
Myrene missing with knees to the body.
Churchall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gjermus Myrene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Winston Churchall.
Churchall avoiding damage as Myrene throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Churchall tries for a takedown but Myrene manages to get underhooks.
Myrene missing with knees to the body.
Myrene crunches a lovely knee into Churchall's ribcage.
Churchall drops down looking for an ankle pick but Myrene pulls his leg out and moves away.

Myrene has managed to clinch.
Myrene tries to land knees in the clinch but Churchall avoids the damage to the body.
Myrene is pressed up against the cage. Churchall has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Myrene down to the mat. Myrene avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Myrene has managed to clinch.
Churchall avoiding damage as Myrene throws knees to the body.
Myrene tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Churchall avoids it.
Myrene missing with knees to the body.
Churchall avoiding damage as Myrene throws knees to the body.
Myrene tries to land knees in the clinch but Churchall avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Churchall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Myrene walks away with a smile on his face. Churchall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Churchall shoots in for a takedown but Myrene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Myrene darts in and clinches Churchall up against the cage.
Myrene connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Winston Churchall has been cut.
Churchall managing to block the knees to the body from Myrene.
Myrene tries a body shot but Churchall blocks it.
Myrene missing with knees to the body.

Churchall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Myrene is working Churchall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Churchall keeping moving, preventing Myrene from controlling successfully.
Myrene with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Churchall has control of Myrene's left arm, preventing Myrene from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myrene accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myrene works over Churchall with some ground and pound from guard.

Churchall is looking for a triangle but Myrene pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrene wants to pass the guard but Churchall is keeping the position.
Churchall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myrene postures up in Churchall's guard and throws a big left but Churchall blocks it.

Churchall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Myrene frees his head nicely. Oh but Churchall has switched to an armbar! Myrene is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Winston Churchall!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer comes to the cage accompanied by DubRaider- Starry Eyes. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jaffer
vs
Jerks

179 cm
27
146 lbs
14 - 5 - 0

176 cm
25
153 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffer lands with a slapping head kick.
Jerks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaffer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Jerks gets tackled into the cage by Jaffer. Jaffer maintains the clinch.
A short right from Jaffer on the inside.
Jaffer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but Jaffer has him pressed against the cage.

Jaffer has Jerks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jaffer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jerks tumbling to the mat - Jaffer dives into Jerks's guard.
Jerks trying to control the position.
Jaffer looking to pass the guard.
Jaffer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jerks trying to remain calm as Jaffer controls from the top position.
Jaffer scoring with punches and elbows.
Jaffer taking a breather here.
Jerks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaffer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jerks, who protects the arm well.
Jaffer slows the pace down.

Jaffer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jerks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerks is being controlled here.
Jaffer lands some shots froms side control.
Jerks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jaffer is trying to get back to full guard.

Jerks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaffer sees it coming and defends easily.
Jaffer works his way to full guard. Good work.

Jaffer uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Jaffer pushes Jerks up against the cage in a clinch.

Jerks is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jaffer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jerks to the mat. Jerks regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer lands a couple of elbows.
Jaffer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jerks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jaffer works over Jerks with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaffer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Short Term Solution that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Jaffer throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jaffer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Jerks.
Jerks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jaffer throws a series of punches but Jerks avoids them all with ease.

Jaffer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jaffer stalling.

Jaffer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jaffer is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Jaffer.
Jerks fails with the takedown.
Jaffer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Jaffer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jerks missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Jaffer.
Jerks wants to break free but Jaffer has control.

Jaffer has Jerks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jaffer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jerks tumbling to the mat - Jaffer dives into Jerks's guard.
Jaffer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jaffer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaffer stays in close to Jerks's body and controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer won't allow Jerks to sweep him here.
Jerks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaffer controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jaffer with a flurry of punches that miss.

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

Jaffer rushes Jerks and presses him up against the cage.
Jaffer scores with a knee to the head.
Jaffer lands a hook that snaps the head of Jerks backwards.
Jaffer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jerks can do to turn this around?
The referee is keeping an eye on Jaffer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jaffer to keep the fight standing.
James Jaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jerks.
Jaffer scores with a shot to the side of Jerks's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks can't get the takedown.
Jerks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jaffer after a bit of a struggle.
Jerks is trying to maintain a safe position but Jaffer gets an underhook and turns Jerks into the cage.
Jaffer taking a breather.
Jaffer lands a nice uppercut.
Jerks takes a shot to the head.
Jaffer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jerks backwards.

Jaffer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jerks can't fight it off and eventually Jaffer manages to take the fight to the floor. Jerks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaffer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer is looking to pass into half guard but Jerks pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jerks is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Jaffer dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jaffer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jerks shoots in but Jaffer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jerks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jerks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
James Jaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Jerks.
Jerks with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jaffer counters with a single leg into guard. Jerks didn't expect that.

Jerks is looking for a triangle here but Jaffer uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jaffer working the ground and pound.
Jerks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jaffer lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jerks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jerks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jerks is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jaffer in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Jaffer tries for a kimura but Jerks is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jaffer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jerks is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer working the body and head with strikes.
Jaffer working the ground and pound from side control.
Jerks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jaffer scoring with punches from side control.
Jerks taking a bit of punishment here - Jaffer scoring with strikes.
Jerks is letting Jaffer control him for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jaffer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jerks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jaffer scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaffer scoring with punches from side control.

Jaffer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jerks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jerks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jaffer connects with a decent elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Jaffer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaffer 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jaffer!
James Jaffer decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Showtime. Alex Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pettis
vs
Anderson

175 cm
22
155 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

177 cm
21
144 lbs
0 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Pettis.
Pettis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!

Pettis clinches up against the cage.

Pettis manages to break the clinch.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pettis circles away.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pettis goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Anderson is rocked!
A head kick by Pettis - that's a beauty! Anderson is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Pettis can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Pettis!
A relieved looking Anthony Pettis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rayce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade comes to the cage accompanied by Eyes of a Ranger. Gracie has chosen Glitch mob - We can make the world stop as his entrance music. 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!

McQuade
vs
Gracie

178 cm
23
165 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

165 cm
26
169 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rayce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McQuade dips to his left and cracks Gracie with an uppercut!
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. McQuade tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McQuade manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McQuade jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by McQuade.
Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McQuade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McQuade dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Gracie got wobbled bad by a big combination! McQuade presses forward with punches and knees until Gracie stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Gracie closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Booker McQuade thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.