UPF 39 - Night of Champions PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Narcizo Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kinte has chosen NATIONAL ANTHEM OF GAMBIA as his entrance music. Kunta Kinte will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Thomas
vs
Kinte

180 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 1

187 cm
32
195 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Narcizo Thomas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinte leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Kinte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kinte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kinte - that will leave a mark!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a wild hook but Kinte just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Thomas gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Kinte raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kunta Kinte!
Kunta Kinte is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Kunta Kinte took to the microphone: 'Don't give me no sass, I kick yo ass!'.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris's entrance music is no love. A fine choice. Kalil is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Rob - Whoa!. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Harris
vs
Kalil

225 cm
28
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

200 cm
19
295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bryan Harris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown. Kalil tries to sprawl out of it but Harris keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kalil manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris dives in and grabs Kalil's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kalil pushes down on Harris's head and hops out.
Kalil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalil is looking to slow Harris down with leg kicks.
Harris works over Kalil's head and body with a nice combination.
Harris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Harris blocks a head kick by Kalil.

Kalil lands a big head kick that sends Harris tumbling to the mat! Kalil takes a step backwards and waves Harris back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Harris is rocked!

It looks like Bryan Harris has been cut.
Harris circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Kalil. Harris falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Kalil!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khaled Kalil! Khaled Kalil retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Khaled Kalil thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arne Kjolby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kjolby comes into the arena with Killing in the name of... blaring out of the sound system. Cena has chosen The Champ is Here as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kjolby
vs
Cena

225 cm
27
280 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
250 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arne Kjolby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Felix Cena!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kjolby throws a body punch but Cena moves out of range.
Kjolby moves away from the strike by Cena.

Cena feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kjolby utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Kjolby has wrist control.
Cena is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cena working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kjolby 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.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kjolby will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Kjolby blocks nicely.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby trying to control the position here.
Cena throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cena throwing strikes but missing.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Kjolby blocks nicely.
Cena landing some decent shots from guard.
Cena wants to pass the guard but Kjolby is keeping the position.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kjolby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kjolby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena stands up over Kjolby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cena postures up in Kjolby's guard and throws a big left but Kjolby blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kjolby pulls Cena in to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Kjolby blocks nicely.
Cena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kjolby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cena throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kjolby works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kjolby looking for a sweep. Not yet Kjolby, not yet.
Kjolby lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cena!
Cena sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Cena manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kjolby is looking to clinch.

Cena closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kjolby's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kjolby manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kjolby looking to control but Cena is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjolby controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Cena dominated that round.
That's time! Kjolby's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Kjolby misses its intended target.
Kjolby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cena.
Sloppy strikes from Kjolby. Those never looked like landing.
Kjolby really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cena misses with a hook.
Cena tries to bum rush Kjolby with a series of wild strikes but Kjolby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kjolby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cena.
Kjolby takes a swing at Cena's ribcage but misses.
Kjolby tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cena keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cena throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kjolby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kjolby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cena.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kjolby looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kjolby fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kjolby digs a good body shot into Cena's ribs.
Felix Cena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kjolby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cena.

Cena closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cena lands in his opponent's guard.
Kjolby keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kjolby swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cena pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kjolby is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena throws a strike but Kjolby rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kjolby seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Felix Cena has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Arne Kjolby.
Nice defenses there by Kjolby.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cena. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cena.
Cena misses with a straight right.
A cross from Kjolby lands.
Cena throws a jab when Kjolby was well out of range.
Cena scores with a jab to the body.
Cena loads up on a big right hand but Kjolby slips the punch.
Kjolby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kjolby moves out of range of the strikes.
Cena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cena defending well as Kjolby loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Cena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjolby throws a series of punches but Cena moves out of range.
Kjolby misses with the combination.
Kjolby defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cena drops Kjolby with a beautiful combination! Kjolby stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cena is looking for the KO!
Kjolby lands a glancing blow to the side of Cena's head.
Cena throws out a loose jab but Kjolby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kjolby moves in looking to clinch but Cena pushes him off.
We've been told by Kjolby's head coaches at Beauty School that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kjolby circles away quickly and effectively.
Cena connects with a jab.
Cena swings widly with a right hand

and Kjolby counters by clinching up.

Cena breaks the clinch.
Kjolby lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjolby connects with a single shot there.
Cena misses with an uppercut.
Cena shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kjolby but Kjolby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Cena.
Cena defending well as Kjolby loads up on a big left hand.
Kjolby lands a jab-cross combination.
Cena thumps Kjolby with a low kick.
Cena 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.
Kjolby thuds his right hand into Cena's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Cena. That snapped Kjolby's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjolby throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cena makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kjolby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Cena misses.
Felix Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kjolby scores with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Kjolby. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kjolby.

Cena lands a left and a right that send Kjolby crashing to the mat, dazed. Cena thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Kjolby is rocked!
Kjolby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Felix Cena seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cena darts in looking for a takedown but Kjolby gets double underhooks and turns Cena into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena tries to circle away but Kjolby has him pinned against the cage.
Kjolby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
Kjolby tries to work over Cena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cena blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kjolby swings wildly with an uppercut but Cena uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kjolby throws a punch but it's blocked by Cena.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cena.
Kjolby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cena wants to break free but Kjolby has control.

Cena manages to break the clinch.
Kjolby throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.

Cena drops Kjolby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kjolby looks back up at him and smiles so Cena waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjolby looks to land a left hand but Cena moved out of range nicely.

Kjolby has closed the distance and engaged Cena in a clinch.
Kjolby has a couple of punches blocked by Cena.
Cena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kjolby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cena is trying to break free.
Kjolby working aggressively here.
Kjolby lands a hook that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Kjolby misses with some punches.
Kjolby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjolby tries to throw a body punch but Cena avoids it by throwing Kjolby back against the cage.
Cena blocks an uppercut.
Kjolby has a couple of punches blocked by Cena.
Kjolby tries to throw a body punch but Cena avoids it by throwing Kjolby back against the cage.
Kjolby misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cena prevents a body shot from Kjolby.
Cena scores with a nice hook to the head.

Cena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cena uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kjolby.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kjolby slips under a jab.
Cena throws a hook but Kjolby blocks it.
Cena is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kjolby.
Cena misses with a left hand
and Kjolby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cena thinking.
Kjolby misses with a double jab
and Cena cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kjolby scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cena throws a jab but it's blocked by Kjolby.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Cena misses.
Kjolby swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kjolby tries to clinch up but Cena circles away and keeps his distance.
Cena slips under a jab.
Cena throws out a loose jab but Kjolby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cena tries for a takedown but Kjolby sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arne Kjolby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felix Cena.
Cena drops his hands momentarily and Kjolby takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kjolby is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kjolby jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjolby scores with a sloppy right hand. Cena should have avoided that one.
Cena fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A right-left combo lands from Kjolby.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Felix Cena really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cena jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cena misses with a combination
and Kjolby counters with a nice uppercut.
Cena throws a lazy right hand but Kjolby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kjolby slips a straight right by Cena.
Cena rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kjolby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cena thinking.
Cena throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kjolby.

Kjolby gets a clinch.
Kjolby scores with a hook to the body.
Kjolby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kjolby lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kjolby.
Kjolby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cena is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kjolby lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena blocks a body shot from Kjolby.
Kjolby scores with a shot to the side of Cena's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kjolby creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kjolby can't find room to land a body shot as Cena controls the action.
Kjolby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjolby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kjolby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arne Kjolby has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kjolby.
Kjolby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kjolby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kjolby lands with a left to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cena is trying to break the clinch but Kjolby has him pressed against the cage.
Kjolby misses with some punches.
Cena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kjolby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cena misses with a punch on the inside.
Cena tries to break free but Kjolby pushes him back against the cage.
Kjolby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kjolby keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cena's efforts to push away.
Kjolby working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cena blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kjolby lands a left hand.
Cena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cena is trying to force a seperation but Kjolby has the dominant position.
Kjolby misses with a punch to the body.
Cena misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kjolby lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kjolby.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Kjolby.
A head punch on the inside from Kjolby fails to land.
Kjolby lands a body shot.
Kjolby tries a body shot but Cena blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kjolby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cena's elbow.
A short right from Kjolby.
Kjolby lands with a short shot to the head.
Kjolby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kjolby swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kjolby tries a body shot but Cena blocks it.
Kjolby misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kjolby fails to land.
Kjolby misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjolby tries to work over Cena's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kjolby throws a head punch that misses.

Cena manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arne Kjolby had his way with Felix Cena in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Kjolby lands an overhand right.
Kjolby scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kjolby wants to clinch.
Cena misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cena misses with a straight left.
Cena throws a nice looking combination but Kjolby bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Cena looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kjolby is looking for a sweep. Cena is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cena throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kjolby to regain full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cena working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cena is looking to work some ground and pound but Kjolby has wrist control.
Cena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kjolby preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cena throwing strikes from guard but Kjolby blocks nicely.
Kjolby keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kjolby is on top in guard.
Cena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arne Kjolby has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Felix Cena has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kjolby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cena counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kjolby!
Kjolby staying out of range there.
Cena throws an overhand right that lands on Kjolby's shoulder, as Kjolby tries to avoid the shot.
Kjolby thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Cena.
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!
Kjolby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cena swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cena misses with a two punch combination.
Kjolby throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kjolby swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cena counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cena misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Cena.
Kjolby is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kjolby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cena manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cena throws a right and a left that Kjolby avoids nicely.
Kjolby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cena momentarily.
Kjolby 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.
Cena throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kjolby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kjolby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kjolby slips under a jab from Cena.
Cena misses with a low kick.
Cena looks to land a left hand but Kjolby moved out of range nicely.
Kjolby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kjolby throws a shot from downtown. Cena moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kjolby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cena.
Kjolby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cena swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kjolby comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cena is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kjolby throws a right hand that misses
and Cena counters with a nice uppercut.
Cena moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kjolby pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Kjolby lands.
Kjolby throws a poor cross that misses
and Cena counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kjolby throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cena counters with a left to the body.
Cena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kjolby pinned against the cage. Kjolby gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Felix Cena is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cena misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felix Cena.
I think Cena has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 46:48
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:48
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Felix Cena!
Felix Cena is the new heavyweight champion!
Felix Cena took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I've got nothing to say but "THE CHAMP IS BACK"!'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Esteban Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Scotty Doesn't Know. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jones's choice of entrance music: Raiders March. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henry Jones enters the cage!

Scott
vs
Jones

188 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
181 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Esteban Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scott listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Jones.
A jab lands there for Jones.

Scott clinches with his opponent.
Scott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.

Jones gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Scott manages to get to full guard.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GnP Factory Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Scott looking for subs off his back but Jones has passed one foot through into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones prevents Scott from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!
Scott biding his time, looking for the opening.

Jones is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Scott gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Scott is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Scott is in full control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Scott manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Scott is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Scott has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scott wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Scott is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott not doing much here.
We've been hearing that Scott has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones tries to kick Scott off but Scott keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Scott is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.

Scott is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control the action here but instead Scott manages to pass to full mount!
Jones is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Scott seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Jones is holding on tight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Scott controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Scott dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Scott.

Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Jones is going to stand back up.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Scott has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Scott looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jones passes into side control.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Scott is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Esteban Scott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jones's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jones's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Scott slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones pushes Scott away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Scott gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Scott trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Scott advances to full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is in a horrible position here. Scott smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jones is controlling an arm, preventing Scott from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Jones is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Esteban Scott dominated that second round.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Scott on that attempt.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Scott backs away looking to recover.
Scott misses with a head kick.

Jones forces Scott back against the cage and clinches.

Scott jumps guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.

Scott working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Scott has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scott goes for an armbar but Jones turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jones.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Scott's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Scott manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Scott works his way to his opponent's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to hold on to the position here but Jones rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Scott advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Scott works his way into side control.
The referee asks Scott politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Scott prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones prevents Scott from improving position.
Scott advances to full mount.
Jones is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones is squirming around, avoiding Scott's attempts to control the action.
Jones in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Scott is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteban Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones tries to lock up and control but Scott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Henry Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jones throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Esteban Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Esteban Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradly Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Stevenson
vs
Danielson

178 cm
26
168 lbs
12 - 2 - 1

180 cm
31
177 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bradly Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson takes a swing at Danielson's ribcage but misses.
Danielson misses with a looping left.
Danielson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stevensons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Stevenson shoots in and bounces Danielson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Danielson is keeping the position.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danielson has control of Stevenson's left arm, preventing Stevenson from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
Stevenson is standing up over Danielson. Danielson looks to escape but Stevenson dives into side control.
Danielson defending against the ground and pound.
Stevenson trying to control the position but Danielson is working away.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Danielson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stevenson in side control, throwing shots but Danielson defends.
The ground and pound from Stevenson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Stevenson.
Stevenson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Danielson is trying to escape the position but Stevenson is controlling the position.
Danielson tries to buck Stevenson off but Stevenson is having none of it.

Stevenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Danielson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stevenson but great work by Danielson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson wants to control but Danielson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stevenson is looking to control Danielson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevenson avoid being mounted?
Stevenson controlling the position well.
Stevenson wants to get back to full guard.
Stevenson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Stevenson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Danielson defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stevenson is trying to control the action in half guard but Danielson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Danielson gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danielson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stevenson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stevenson misses with an uppercut
and Danielson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danielson throws a nice looking combination but Stevenson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Danielson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danielson thows a body shot but no joy.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Danielson keeps it at a distance.
Stevenson wants to clinch up but Danielson keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Stevenson.
Stevenson defending well as Danielson loads up on a big left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Stevenson blocks the leg kick.
Danielson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stevenson digs a good body shot into Danielson's ribs.
Stevenson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stevenson misses with a hook.
Danielson misses with an uppercut.
Stevenson lands with a straight right. Danielson didn't see that one coming.
Danielson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevenson is able to avoid easily.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danielson walks into a jab.
Danielson missing with a left hand there. Stevenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Bradly Danielson has been cut.
Danielson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danielson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danielson lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Danielson finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses.
Stevenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danielson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bradly Danielson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danielson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevenson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Danielson misses with a straight right.
Stevenson moves out of range of the strikes.
Stevenson throws a wild body kick that Danielson sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Danielson misses.
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!
Stevenson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Danielson avoids it well.
Stevenson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson moves out of range as Danielson strikes.
Danielson swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Bradly Danielson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danielson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danielson manages to avoid it.
Stevenson looks to land a combination but Danielson avoids it well.
Stevenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stevenson swings for the body but Danielson moves out of range.
Danielson throws a series of strikes that have Stevenson backpedaling.
Danielson lands a two punch combo.
Danielson slips a jab from Stevenson.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevenson dodges the punch combination from Danielson.
Danielson looks to land a combination but Stevenson avoids it well.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Bradly Danielson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danielson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stevenson at a distance.
Stevenson misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a body shot.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danielson manages to avoid it.
Danielson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stevenson circles away quickly and effectively.
Danielson clobbers Stevenson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Stevenson dives in and scores a takedown into Danielson's guard.
Stevenson is looking to advance position but Danielson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Stevenson blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danielson prevents Stevenson from getting the reversal.
Stevenson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stevenson gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danielson trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Danielson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevenson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Danielson?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Danielson can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson lands a big shot there that rocks Danielson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stevenson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
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 Bear Stevenson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bradly Danielson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Danielson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevenson scores with a jab. Danielson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danielson misses the jab.

Danielson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Stevenson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Danielson keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stevenson is working Danielson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Danielson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stevenson.
Stevenson pushes down on Danielson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Danielson is trying to stand.
Stevenson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stevenson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevenson is just content to waste time from the top position. Danielson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson pushing down on Danielson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Danielson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Danielson is refusing to be controlled, as Stevenson sits in half guard.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danielson defending well though.
Stevenson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but Danielson defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson wants to control but Danielson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to stall here but Danielson recovers full guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Danielson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevenson passes into half guard.
Stevenson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Danielson is staying active underneath Stevenson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bradly Danielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danielson is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stevenson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stevenson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
Stevenson content to control rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Bear Stevenson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stevenson misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Danielson circles away.
Stevenson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Danielson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bear Stevenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stevenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwame Akabaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phoenix kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Phoenix. Akabaro has chosen Matenrou Opera - Dolce as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Phoenix
vs
Akabaro

178 cm
24
180 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

181 cm
24
178 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
Sex Panther! 160q recovery $149

Milwaukee's Best 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kwame Akabaro!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Akabaro misses with an uppercut
and Phoenix counters with a body kick that stops Akabaro in his tracks momentarily.
Phoenix swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Phoenix, right into the meat.
Akabaro takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Akabaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
A bone on bone clash there as Phoenix blocks the leg kick.
Akabaro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix misses with an attempted mid kick.
Akabaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phoenix moves away.
A low kick from Akabaro misses
and Phoenix counters with a body kick that stops Akabaro in his tracks momentarily.
Akabaro thows a body shot but no joy.
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!
Akabaro lands with a straight right. Phoenix didn't see that one coming.
Phoenix feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Akabaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Akabaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwame Akabaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akabaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Phoenix counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Phoenix changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phoenix throws a body kick that misses.
Phoenix is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phoenix fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akabaro takes a swing at Phoenix's ribcage but misses.
Phoenix just misses with a punch to the body.
Phoenix lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phoenix seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phoenix swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akabaro throws a leg kick
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Akabaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akabaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Akabaro is out of range.
Phoenix wants to clinch up but Akabaro keeps it at a distance.
Akabaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phoenix.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akabaro misses with a hook to the body
and Phoenix counters with an inside leg kick.
Akabaro throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phoenix counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Akabaro's head backwards.
Akabaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Akabaro has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Akabaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix scores with a nice body kick.
Phoenix avoids a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Phoenix.
Akabaro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phoenix jabs at Akabaro's body.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. Akabaro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Akabaro looks winded!
Phoenix's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akabaro under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akabaro scores with a shot to the body.
Phoenix tries to move into range but Akabaro moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Phoenix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akabaro.
Akabaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phoenix circles away quickly and effectively.
Phoenix lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akabaro takes a kick to the side of the head.
Phoenix scores with a body shot.
Akabaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akabaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Akabaro is rocked!
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!
Nice body punch from Phoenix.
Phoenix pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akabaro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Phoenix is able to avoid easily.
Akabaro wants to stay close but Phoenix steps back to make room for something. Akabaro seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Phoenix and Akabaro drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Simon Phoenix!
Simon Phoenix retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Simon Phoenix thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.