CEFC Fight Night- 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Howlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrjez Masson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howlett kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Time of Dying by Three Days Grace. Andrjez Masson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Howlett
vs
Masson

185 cm
19
198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

151 cm
19
187 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

All 160

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrjez Masson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett misses with a jab, cross combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Masson has eaten all the pies!
Masson tries to clinch but Howlett is having none of it.
Howlett throws a shot to the body.
Howlett scores with the left hand. Masson knows he should have avoided that one.
Howlett lands with an uppercut that bounces Masson off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Howlett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Andrjez Masson has been cut.
Masson is looking to clinch.
Masson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Howlett lands with a big left! Masson is wobbled badly! Howlett comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Masson to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James Howlett!
James Howlett decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bat Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Caisse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Perry
vs
Caisse

180 cm
21
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bat Perry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Caisse!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Caisse closes the distance and clinches.
Caisse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Caisse has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Perry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caisse prevents Perry from breaking the clinch.
Caisse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bat Perry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Caisse.
Caisse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perry prevents it.
Caisse goes for a takedown in the clinch but Perry prevents it.
Caisse wants a takedown but no success here.
Caisse wants a takedown but no success here.

Perry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A good leg kick by Perry.
Caisse looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Perry.

It looks like Jean Caisse has been cut.
Perry lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perry connects with a solid leg kick.
Perry thumps Caisse with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry throws a leg kick which misses Caisse's front leg but catches the back leg as Caisse tries to avoid it.
Perry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caisse.
A nice leg kick lands there from Perry.
A good leg kick by Perry.
Perry throws a leg kick which misses Caisse's front leg but catches the back leg as Caisse tries to avoid it.
Caisse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perry scores with a crisp jab that stopped Caisse in his tracks.
Caisse tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perry connects with a leg kick. Caisse looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Perry throws a quick inside leg kick.
Perry lands a leg kick that knocks Caisse off balance momentarily.
Bat Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caisse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Caisse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Perry.
Caisse's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caisse wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Perry, right into the meat.
Perry pushes Caisse away with a front kick.

Perry cracks Caisse with an uppercut from hell and Caisse crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Perry's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!

Caisse is rocked!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Perry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Caisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Perry finish him?
Perry thumps Caisse with a low kick.
Perry lands a nice looking kick to the body. Caisse takes a step back to recover.
Caisse seems to have recovered his senses.
Perry lands a leg kick that knocks Caisse off balance momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Perry.
Perry feints and then cracks Caisse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Caisse down.

Perry throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Caisse tumbling to the canvas!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Perry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Perry fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caisse.
Caisse takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perry chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Perry buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Perry.
Perry throws a powerful right kick. Caisse tried to block low but the kick was high! Caisse was taken right off of his feet! Perry jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bat Perry!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Meech might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shear it maybe. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Meech
vs
Alexander

183 cm
28
190 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Meech clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Meech misses.
Patches Meech seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexander fails to land the takedown.

Alexander dives in and scores a takedown into Meech's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alexander tries to free his leg and advance position but Meech is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander sitting in guard here, content to control.

Pete Alexander has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meech misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander dodges the punch combination from Meech.
Some wild striking there from Meech.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Alexander shoots in but Meech avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Good standup being displayed there by Meech as he connects with a hook.
Alexander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meech.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meech looks to land a combination. Alexander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meech displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alexander.
Alexander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Meech's waist but Meech gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Alexander off to one side.
Alexander shoots in but no luck this time.
Patches Meech is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Meech finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meech leaves Alexander with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Meech throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meech swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown. Meech tries to sprawl out of it but Alexander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meech manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Meech throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meech tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meech feints a jab promting Alexander to slip. Meech then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alexander slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Alexander closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Meech quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
Alexander is looking to stall here but Meech recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander controlling from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to control from the top but Meech keeps moving.
Meech preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meech keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pete Alexander hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Alexander shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Meech defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pete Alexander will probably get the nod.
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.

Meech throws a one two combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meech.
Alexander goes for a double leg but Meech avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meech continues to drive forward.
Meech is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Meech down to the mat. Meech avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck for Alexander with that takedown attempt.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Alexander showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meech.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meech as he avoids it easily.
Meech lands a jab-cross combination.
Meech swinging wildly here.

Alexander shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alexander is working for a kimura but Meech is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Meech defending well.
Alexander is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meech keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but Meech defending well.
Meech is staying active underneath Alexander, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alexander trying to control the pace.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alexander's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pete Alexander wasn't active enough on the ground.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Meech sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Meech, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alexander shoots in and drives through. Meech sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Meech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meech throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.

Alexander closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Meech to the mat! Meech manages to get full guard.
Alexander pushing down on Meech's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Alexander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexander performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to pass to mount but Meech is defending the position.
Alexander is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meech is in trouble now - Alexander has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Alexander showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Alexander shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patches Meech is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meech will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Meech throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown but Meech shows good takedown defense.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meech throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meech misses with the combination.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Meech as he jumps to the side.
Patches Meech has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Alexander.
Meech throws a series of punches but Alexander avoids them all with ease.
Meech scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches up with Meech, looking for a takedown. Alexander pushes Meech against the cage but Meech circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander tries to score a power double leg takedown but Meech sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alexander somewhat.
Meech lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Alexander backs up against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Meech. No joy for Alexander on that attempt.
Meech stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meech wants it to stay on the feet.
Alexander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alexander tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meech defends well and Alexander ends up having to push Meech into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meech wants to break free but Alexander has control.
Alexander can't get the takedown.
Alexander wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexander is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Meech pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alexander can't get the takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Meech's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alexander is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meech can't fight it off and eventually Alexander manages to take the fight to the floor. Meech looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Meech wants to stand up but Alexander is controlling him.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Alexander won't allow Meech to get back to his feet.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Meech is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexander is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Pete Alexander hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Meech misses.
Donk. Meech catches Alexander right on the button with a cross.
Meech jabs at Alexander's body.
Meech lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Meech.
Meech rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alexander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Meech does no damage.
Alexander shoots in looking for a takedown but Meech manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alexander's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Meech looks to land a combination. Alexander sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Meech looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexander staying out of range there.
Meech scores with a decent looking hook.
Alexander dives in and grabs Meech's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meech pushes down on Alexander's head and hops out.
Meech throws a nice looking combination but Alexander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pete Alexander is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Meech throws a series of punches but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander shoots for a double leg takedown but Meech sprawls well. He's pushed Alexander's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meech looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Meech looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patches Meech is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexander shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meech pinned against the cage. Meech gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Meech tries to bum rush Alexander with a series of wild strikes but Alexander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Alexander throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Meech tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Alexander is in Meech's guard.
Patches Meech has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patches Meech showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexander 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pete Alexander!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jerks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Boy Dance Party- Bruce Willis SNL kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jerks
vs
Hall

176 cm
26
153 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Jerks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isaac Hall!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hall. No joy for Jerks on that attempt.

Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jerks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jerks is looking for a takedown.
Jerks keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jerks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Jerks is trying to drag Hall to the mat but Hall just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hall tries to circle away but Jerks has him pinned against the cage.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hall to keep the fight standing.
Jerks is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks throws an elbow but it misses.
Jerks fails to pull guard.
Jerks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jerks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hall smiles and moves away.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hall takes the fight into the clinch.
Jerks is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Jerks into the cage.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jerks fails to pull guard.
Jerks has had enough of the clinch but Hall keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jerks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jerks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jerks throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jerks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jerks tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
Jerks is trying to force a seperation but Hall has the dominant position.
Jerks holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Hall manages to break the clinch.
Jerks shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Jerks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall stuffs the takedown attempt from Jerks. Jerks gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerks throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.

Hall moves into the clinch.
Jerks working hard to break the clinch.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Jerks.
Jerks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jerks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.

Jerks pulls guard.
Jerks is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Jerks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Jerks is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jerks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

We're going to have a standup here because Mark Jerks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A leg kick checked by Jerks.
Jerks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Mark Jerks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jerks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall misses with a series of wild punches.

Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jerks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow.
Hall is trying to break free.
Jerks tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jerks wants to break free but Hall has control.
Jerks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hall just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jerks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall pushes Jerks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jerks is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks wants a takedown but no success here.
Hall is trying to force a seperation but Jerks has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jerks has Hall pressed against the cage, preventing Hall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jerks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hall pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Jerks fails to land.
Hall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jerks misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jerks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jerks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jerks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hall gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Hall breaks the clinch.
Jerks shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jerks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jerks somewhat.
Jerks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jerks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jerks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hall circles away.
Mark Jerks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jerks moves out of range of the body kick from Hall.
Mark Jerks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws a chopping leg kick but Jerks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jerks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Hall looks to land a combination but Jerks avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense.

Hall darts in and clinches Jerks up against the cage.
Jerks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jerks is trying to break the clinch but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Jerks is trying to push Hall away but Hall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Jerks won't allow it.
Jerks jumps guard but Hall turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jerks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Hall's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jerks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hall walks away with a smile on his face. Jerks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hall gets caught flat footed, as Jerks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Jerks from controlling successfully.
Jerks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall 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.
Jerks wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall wants to stand and escape but Jerks is having none of it.
Jerks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Jerks is stalling in the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Mark Jerks wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jerks darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Jerks into the cage.
Jerks prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Hall taking a breather.
Hall is trying to force a seperation but Jerks has the dominant position.
Jerks tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jerks keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jerks can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Jerks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jerks tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jerks tries to pull guard but Hall forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jerks has him pressed against the cage.
Jerks jumps guard but Hall stands there with Jerks around his waist. Jerks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jerks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jerks wants a takedown.
Jerks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hall is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jerks is looking for a takedown.
Mark Jerks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jerks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jerks tries for a takedown but Hall manages to get underhooks.
Jerks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall wants to break free but Jerks has control.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.

Hall manages to break the clinch.

Hall clinches with his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Jerks keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jerks.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hall is looking to break free of the clinch but Jerks has double underhooks.
Hall is pressed up against the cage. Jerks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hall down to the mat. Hall avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hall misses with the combination.
Hall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jerks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jerks shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hall cracks a nice hook into Jerks's ribs.
Jerks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

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 Mark Jerks.
I think Jerks 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jerks!
In defeat, Isaac Hall stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back, and entertain even better'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mongolia Heed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heed has chosen Gentlelman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morgan
vs
Heed

175 cm
26
158 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

172 cm
24
152 lbs
12 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mongolia Heed!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Morgan.
Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Heed circles away.
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heed takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heed takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Heed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Morgan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Heed momentarily.

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!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Heed wants to take a breather but Morgan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Heed.
Morgan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at AD Sparstars (200k ID max) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Morgan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Heed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Morgan is tightening it up a little... Heed has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Heed reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Heed taps out! Nice BJJ there by Morgan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kip Morgan!
Kip Morgan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Prambono Sugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sugi
vs
Maynard

178 cm
20
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

186 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Prambono Sugi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Maynard!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sugi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sugi moves in looking to clinch but Maynard pushes him off.
Sugi misses with a right hand
and Maynard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maynard tries a low kick but Sugi avoids it.
Sugi blocks a leg kick.
Sugi misses with a leg kick.
Maynard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sugi momentarily.

It looks like Prambono Sugi has been cut.
Sugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Maynard has closed the distance and engaged Sugi in a clinch.

Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sugi throws the left hand but Maynard avoids the punch easily.
Sugi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sugi wants it to stay on the feet.
Sugi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Maynard pushes Sugi up against the cage in a clinch.

Maynard has hold of one of Sugi's legs. Sugi is fighting the takedown attempt but Maynard gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sugi keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Sugi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maynard on the ground.
Sugi can't keep his opponent in guard - Maynard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Maynard seems to be working for a kimura but Sugi defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard is controlling the pace.

Maynard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Maynard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Sugi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Maynard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Maynard!
Mark Maynard managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calypso Damione Deathclaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronnie Ronbo enters the cage!

Damione Deathclaw
vs
Ronbo

180 cm
22
182 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

175 cm
38
176 lbs
19 - 23 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.
All 160

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Calypso Damione Deathclaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronbo misses with a low kick as Damione Deathclaw jumps back.
Ronbo throws a push kick but Damione Deathclaw slaps the foot to one side.
Damione Deathclaw dives in for a single leg takedown but Ronbo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Damione Deathclaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ronbo just stands there and leans against the cage.
I was talking to Damione Deathclaw's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Damione Deathclaw successfully pulls guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Damione Deathclaw has his hands on Ronbo's head, controlling the position.

Damione Deathclaw looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Damione Deathclaw has hold of Ronbo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ronbo seems comfortable defending it but Damione Deathclaw has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ronbo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ronbo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Damione Deathclaw couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Calypso Damione Deathclaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Willans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anstey comes into the arena with Friends in lower places blaring out of the sound system. Rich Willans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anstey
vs
Willans

191 cm
27
275 lbs
15 - 2 - 1

195 cm
26
255 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rich Willans!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willans wants to clinch
and Anstey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Willans has Anstey up against the cage in a clinch.
Willans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Anstey.
Willans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anstey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Willans is defending well.
Anstey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Willans pulls his leg out and moves away.
Willans closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side
and Anstey counters with a low kick, right behind Willans 's knee.
Anstey shoots in but Willans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Willans gets caught napping as Anstey dives in and scores a takedown. Willans manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Willans wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willans wants to get back to his feet but Anstey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anstey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anstey content to stall in guard here.

We're going to have a standup here because Bunny Anstey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Willans wants to clinch but Anstey slips to the side

and Anstey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Willans!
Anstey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Willans some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Anstey are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Anstey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey in side control lands a decent elbow.
Anstey remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Anstey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Willans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Anstey just content to control the position.
Anstey tries to move into full mount but can't pass Willans's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey just content to control the position.
Willans takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Willans is trying to buck Anstey off.
Anstey takes a little break here. Willans wants to take advantage but he is being controlled 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.
Anstey grinds an elbow into Willans's temple.
Willans trying to remain calm as Anstey controls from the top position.
Anstey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Willans for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Willans is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anstey asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anstey takes a little break here. Willans wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Willans closes the distance but Anstey moves to the side

and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Willans didn't expect that.
Willans is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anstey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bunny Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey works over Willans with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in guard here, content to control.

Bunny Anstey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Willans darts in trying to clinch

and Anstey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Anstey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anstey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Willans after a bit of a struggle.
Willans tries to land a knee to the head but Anstey blocks with his arms.

Anstey jumps guard and drags Willans to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Willans won't allow Anstey to sweep him here.
Anstey pulls Willans in to control the position.
Willans wants to stand and escape but instead Anstey has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Anstey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey won't allow Willans to get back to his feet.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bunny Anstey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Willans tries to clinch but Anstey moves away

and Anstey counters with a single leg into guard. Willans didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willans is wriggling around but Anstey manages to pass to half guard.
Anstey drops an elbow to the side of Willans's head.
Anstey prevents Willans from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anstey lands with a punch from half guard.
Anstey not doing much here.
Anstey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Willans's head.
Anstey content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Willans can do anything to dispel that myth.
Willans is in trouble now - Anstey has advanced to mount!
Anstey looking to finish Willans with some ground and pound. This is bad for Willans!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anstey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anstey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Willans can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Willans wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Anstey has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Willans taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bunny Anstey!
Bunny Anstey retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bunny Anstey rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.