CEFC 46 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Auzier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Had Enough-Breaking Benjamin. Auzier has chosen hahaha as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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!

Johnson
vs
Auzier

189 cm
21
205 lbs
1 - 9 - 0

185 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

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 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Auzier!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson clinches up against the cage.
Auzier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Johnson wants the takedown. Auzier is fighting it off but Johnson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Auzier's guard against the cage.
Auzier wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Auzier keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Auzier scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Johnson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Johnson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Johnson stands up and beckons Auzier to join him on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier misses with a hook

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch.

Johnson successfully pulls guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Auzier.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Auzier tries to pass.
Auzier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.

Auzier gets to his feet. Johnson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Anderson Auzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Johnson drives through and clinches with Auzier against the cage.
Johnson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auzier wants to break free but Johnson has control.

Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Auzier is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
Auzier is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
Auzier tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Auzier is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson is trying to control. Auzier wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Justin Johnson just wasn't active enough.
Auzier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Auzier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auzier wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Johnson forces Auzier back against the cage and clinches.
Auzier has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Johnson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Auzier's efforts to push away.

Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Auzier throws a solid leg kick but Johnson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Auzier.

Johnson pushes Auzier up against the cage in a clinch.
Auzier tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Auzier wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.

Johnson drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Auzier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auzier looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Auzier throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Auzier is controlling him.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Auzier advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Auzier.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson wants to control but Auzier is keeping busy.
Auzier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Auzier stands up from half guard.
Johnson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Auzier.
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 Justin Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson clinches.

Johnson has Auzier pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Johnson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Auzier tumbling to the mat - Johnson dives into Auzier's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Auzier swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson stops Auzier from standing up.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Auzier wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson cracks Auzier with a solid left hand.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Auzier swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Auzier uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Auzier loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Auzier fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson Auzier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Auzier misses with a few strikes there.
Auzier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnson counters with a big head kick but Auzier shrugs it off.
Auzier misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Auzier throws a big shot that misses.
Auzier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Some wild striking there from Auzier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Auzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Auzier throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good work by Johnson as he checks the leg kick.
Auzier's corner calls for a 1-2. Auzier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Auzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Auzier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Auzier is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Justin Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Auzier is working to avoid the ground and pound but Johnson connects with a decent elbow.
Auzier is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Johnson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Auzier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Auzier tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Auzier is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Auzier has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Will Johnson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Auzier is trying to get back to his feet but Johnson has full control of the position and if anything, Auzier has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Auzier is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Johnson off. It looks like it's working - Johnson slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Auzier displaying calm under pressure there.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Auzier moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Auzier cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Auzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Johnson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Auzier doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Auzier is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Auzier makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Auzier.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

Johnson decides to pull guard.
Auzier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johnson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Auzier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Auzier throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson moves out of range as Auzier strikes.
Justin Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Auzier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick.
Auzier tries to clinch up but Johnson circles away and keeps his distance.
Auzier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Auzier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Auzier connects with a single shot there.
Auzier finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Auzier tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Auzier looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Auzier misses with a looping right.
Auzier misses with a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Auzier throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease.
Auzier throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Auzier misses.

Johnson clinches.

Johnson tightens his grip and picks Auzier up, before dumping him to the ground. Auzier manages to land in guard.
Auzier is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Johnson dives into side control.

Johnson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Auzier scores with a nice right hand.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.
Auzier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Auzier is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Auzier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Justin Johnson.
Johnson slips a straight right by Auzier.
Auzier throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Auzier misses.
Johnson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johnson.
Auzier catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Auzier throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Auzier jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Auzier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Auzier throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with an outside leg kick.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Auzier tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Auzier tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Justin Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Anderson Auzier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Auzier is trying to break free.
Auzier is trying to force a seperation but Johnson has the dominant position.
Auzier is trying to break free.

Johnson jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johnson seems keen to control Auzier's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is pulling down on Auzier's head to control his posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anderson Auzier.
I think Johnson 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Justin Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Justin Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Anderson Auzier spoke after the fight, saying '...'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Delbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delbert comes to the cage accompanied by Placebo-Where is my Mind. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Delbert
vs
Anderson

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
22
144 lbs
0 - 11 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradley Delbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Delbert moves into the clinch.

Delbert breaks the clinch.
Delbert throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delbert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delbert.
Delbert looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Delbert.
Anderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Delbert.
Delbert has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bradley Delbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Anderson fails to land the takedown.
Delbert throws a series of punches but Anderson avoids them all with ease.

Delbert takes the fight into the clinch.

Anderson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Delbert is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anderson to the mat. Anderson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson is pulling down on Delbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Delbert, at least for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.

Delbert is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Anderson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Delbert is looking to defend but Anderson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Delbert! Anderson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Delbert taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Anderson!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jones
vs
Lime

191 cm
25
209 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Lime!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Lime ducks down to avoid it.
Lime wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Jack Lime has been cut.
Lime fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lime darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lime.
Lime shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lime shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Lime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Lime.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Lime.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lime.
Lime tries to clinch up

and Jones counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lime! Jones lets Lime back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body.
Lime looks winded!

Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lime sprawling to the canvas! Lime rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!

Lime is rocked!

That has opened up Jack Lime's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Lime swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Lime face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Jones!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Rojo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jenson Luck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rojo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're Going Down. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rojo
vs
Luck

193 cm
32
265 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

225 cm
24
245 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Rojo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jenson Luck!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rojo is fending him off so far but Luck persists. Nope, Rojo circles away and we're back to standing.
Luck dives in and grabs Rojo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rojo pushes down on Luck's head and hops out.
Rojo stuffs the takedown attempt from Luck. Luck gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Rojo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenson Luck.
Rojo Throws a clean left jab. Rojo Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Luck's chin! Luck crumbles to the ground and Rojo follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Rojo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Miguel Rojo!
A relieved looking Miguel Rojo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Eddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons comes to the cage accompanied by Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simmons
vs
Eddy

193 cm
20
288 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Eddy!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddy tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
A combination from Eddy does no damage.
Simmons fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eddy misses with a takedown

and Simmons counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Eddy!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eddy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Simmons trying to mount his opponent but Eddy defends it.
Simmons not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Simmons throwing shots but Eddy is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simmons is keen to just control but Eddy is a slippery customer.
Simmons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Eddy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Eddy is rocked!
Eddy is trying to get back to full guard.
Eddy is still in real trouble! Can Simmons finish him?
Simmons lands a big elbow - Eddy is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Simmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Simmons!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Simmons waved his t-shirt featuring Fury Nutrition Inc.'s logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Poirier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferey Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poirier comes into the arena with INTRO - DMX blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Poirier
vs
Gump

190 cm
32
209 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Firebird Designs - 10% Laundry commission

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Peter Poirier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jefferey Gump!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poirier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gump counters with a one-two to the body.
Poirier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poirier misses with a hook. Gump ducked under it nicely.
Poirier lands with a straight right. Gump didn't see that one coming.
Poirier rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gump counters with a three punch combo that has Poirier backing up. Poirier nods at Gump to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poirier throws a combination that misses
and Poirier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gump throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poirier.
Peter Poirier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poirier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Gump.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Gump uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poirier.
Poirier swinging wildly here.
Poirier lands a head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poirier drops Gump with a beautiful combination! Gump stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Poirier is looking for the KO!

It looks like Jefferey Gump has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poirier defending well as Gump loads up on a big left hand.
Poirier cracks Gump with a good jab.
Poirier misses the jab.
Poirier works the jab nicely.

Gump is rocked!
Poirier dodges the punch combination from Gump.
Sloppy strikes from Gump. Those never looked like landing.
Poirier closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Gump out cold! Gump corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Poirier!
A relieved looking Peter Poirier thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Naruto Sakuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amazing Game (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Game is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Spirit in the Sky. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sakuraba
vs
Game

175 cm
24
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

165 cm
31
152 lbs
11 - 13 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Naruto Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Amazing Game!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Game.
Sakuraba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Game throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakuraba counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Game lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Game uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sakuraba has time to react.
Game throws a leg kick but Sakuraba sees it coming and moves out of range.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Game looks to land a left hand but Sakuraba moved out of range nicely.

Game gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sakuraba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sakuraba trying to control but Game is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Naruto Sakuraba just wasn't active enough.
Game throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sakuraba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sakuraba closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Game did well to prevent Sakuraba getting side control.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Game is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Game can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sakuraba thows a huge punch but Game dodges it nicely.
Sakuraba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Game's head.
Game trying to hold on to Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Game really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sakuraba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

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

Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Game is defending well.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Game has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Sakuraba is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Game sees it coming and defends easily.
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!
Sakuraba seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Game is positioning himself well to prevent Sakuraba advancing to mount.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sakuraba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Game keeps working.
Sakuraba wants to pass to mount but Game is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sakuraba is thwarting Game's attempts to control the position.

Sakuraba wants to work for an arm triangle but Game is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Game avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Game is staying active underneath Sakuraba, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sakuraba wants to stand up but Game is controlling the position.
Game is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sakuraba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba is pressing down on Game's thigh, looking to free his foot. Game is holding on for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Naruto Sakuraba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sakuraba ducks under a wild hook from Game.
A jab from Sakuraba misses.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Game pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sakuraba back to the cage. Game follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to clinch.
Game avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Game misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sakuraba shoots in looking for a takedown. Game tries to sprawl out of it but Sakuraba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Game manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sakuraba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sakuraba misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Game.
Game connects with the punch.
Game throws a series of strikes that have Sakuraba backpedaling.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakuraba closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Game breaks the clinch.
Game throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sakuraba moves into the clinch.

Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Game displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sakuraba.
Game misses with a series of wild punches.
Sakuraba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Game.
Game lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sakuraba circles away quickly and effectively.
Sakuraba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Game misses with a straight right.
Sakuraba fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Game misses with a double jab
and Sakuraba finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Game just misses with a punch to the body.
Game throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Game misses the target.
Sakuraba tries to clinch there but Game circles away.
Sakuraba swings for the body but Game moves out of range.
Game swinging wildly here.
Naruto Sakuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Game manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amazing Game is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sakuraba keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Game.
Game thows a left - swing and a miss!
Game misses the jab.
Game might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Game misses with a low kick.
Sakuraba takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sakuraba moves into the clinch successfully.
Game is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Game seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Sakuraba tries to pull guard but Game holds him up against the cage and eventually Sakuraba drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sakuraba is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Game tries to stall but Sakuraba uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Game is pushing Sakuraba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Amazing Game.
Sakuraba blocks a head kick by Game.
Sakuraba looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Game is fending him off so far but Sakuraba persists. Nope, Game circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Game misses.
Sakuraba tries to clinch up but Game circles away and keeps his distance.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba moves out of range of the leg kick from Game.

Sakuraba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Game!
Game avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sakuraba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sakuraba trying to control the position but Game is working away.
Sakuraba working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Amazing Game will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sakuraba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Game circles away from the clinch attempt.
Game looks to land a right hand but Sakuraba moved out of range.
Game moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Game feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sakurabas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Game misses with an uppercut. Sakuraba saw that one coming.
Game avoids the head kick by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Game.
Sakuraba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Game defends well and Sakuraba ends up having to push Game into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sakuraba can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Game as Sakuraba tries to tie him up.

Game breaks from the clinch.
Game stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Game wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naruto Sakuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Sakuraba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Game, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Game's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Sakuraba wants a takedown.
Game is pushing Sakuraba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakuraba lands with a left to the head.

Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba moves away from the strike by Game.
Sakuraba is looking to clinch.
Sakuraba is looking to wear down Game with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Game misses with a double jab.
Game throws a hook to the side of Sakuraba's head but Sakuraba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Game throws a poor cross that misses
and Game takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sakuraba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Game dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sakuraba. That did some damage!
Game throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sakuraba.
Game stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakuraba dives in for a single leg takedown but Game sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Game leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sakuraba goes for a takedown attempt but Game pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Game throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Game rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sakuraba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Game throws a right hand that Sakuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuraba also avoids with ease.
Game throws a right hand that Sakuraba ducks under and follows up with a left that Sakuraba also avoids with ease.
Game takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Game scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sakuraba in his tracks.
Sakuraba fakes the leg kick and cracks Game in the body.
Sakuraba closes the distance and clinches up with Game, looking for a takedown. Sakuraba pushes Game against the cage but Game circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Game misses with an uppercut
and Sakuraba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Game scores with a sloppy right hand. Sakuraba should have avoided that one.
Sakuraba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Sakuraba fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Game to the ground. Sakuraba is now in Game's guard.
Sakuraba is looking to work some ground and pound but Game has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba trying to control but Game is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Game preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sakuraba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Game keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Game is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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 Naruto Sakuraba.
I think Sakuraba 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Naruto Sakuraba!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Naruto Sakuraba waved his t-shirt featuring Vitality's logo in front of the cameras.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaffer comes to the cage accompanied by DubRaider- Starry Eyes. Anderson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blue clear sky. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jaffer
vs
Anderson

179 cm
28
146 lbs
16 - 5 - 1

176 cm
27
157 lbs
15 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, James Jaffer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaffer is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
Jaffer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Jaffer. Jaffer maintains the clinch.
Jaffer misses with a knee strike.
A hook to the body from Jaffer.
Anderson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jaffer has Anderson pushed against the cage.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Anderson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jaffer prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaffer.
Jaffer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaffer stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
James Jaffer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.
Anderson blocks a body shot from Jaffer.
I was talking to Jaffer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaffer misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer taking a breather.
Anderson is working for takedown but Jaffer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Anderson wants a takedown.
Jaffer digs a right hand into Anderson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Anderson's gas tank.
Anderson tries to score a body lock takedown but Jaffer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jaffer wants to take the fight to the mat but Anderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaffer lands a left hand.
Jaffer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson tries for a takedown but Jaffer manages to get underhooks.
Jaffer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaffer pushes Anderson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaffer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.
Jaffer working aggressively here.

Anderson lands a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaffer wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Jaffer is looking to stand up but Anderson isn't so interested in that idea.

Anderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jaffer wants to stand and escape but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Jaffer is keeping the position.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaffer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaffer wants to stand but Anderson is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Jaffer has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaffer trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.
Anderson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Anderson pushes down on Jaffer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jaffer is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Jaffer is refusing to be controlled, as Anderson sits in half guard.
Anderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jaffer defending well though.
Anderson prevents Jaffer from standing back up.

Anderson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaffer is just riding it out for now. Anderson eventually gives up the hold.

Jaffer makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson shoots in but Jaffer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jaffer throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jaffer shoots in for a takedown but Anderson shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaffer.
Jaffer looks to clinch

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jaffer looking for a triangle here. Anderson is fighting it but it looks tight! Jaffer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Anderson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). James Jaffer!
James Jaffer retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking James Jaffer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.