CEFC 64 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight's entrance music is Killing In The Name. A fine choice. Mike McMahon acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Knight
vs
McMahon

193 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
240 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thomas Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMahon.
McMahon throws a half hearted mid kick.
McMahon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McMahon with a lazy takedown attempt

and Knight moves into the clinch.
McMahon tries to circle away but Knight has him pinned against the cage.

McMahon manages to pull guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McMahon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Knight is controlling him.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but McMahon is retaining full guard.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMahon keeping moving, preventing Knight from controlling successfully.
Knight won't allow McMahon to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McMahon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knight trying to control the position from guard on top but McMahon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knight works over McMahon with some ground and pound from guard.
Knight landing some decent shots from guard.
McMahon wants to stand up but Knight is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knight accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knight has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Knight passes McMahon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight winds up and cracks McMahon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McMahon taking some punishment here, with Knight in his half guard.
Knight is looking to pass McMahon's guard but actually McMahon recovers to full guard.
Knight passes McMahon's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knight working McMahon over with strikes.
McMahon is trying to stand.
McMahon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight slows the pace down in half guard.
McMahon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Knight manages to move to mount!
Knight looking to finish McMahon with some ground and pound. This is bad for McMahon!
Knight lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Knight lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McMahon hang on?
McMahon is in a horrible position here. Knight smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight lands a big shot to the head and McMahon winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thomas Knight!
During a confident post fight interview, Thomas Knight thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronald Reigns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ronald Reigns will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jones
vs
Reigns

184 cm
28
214 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

195 cm
26
209 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Reigns!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reigns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Justin Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reigns walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Reigns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reigns keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones trying to control but Reigns is working from the bottom.
Reigns wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Reigns is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigns is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones wants to control from the top but Reigns keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Justin Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones dives in and grabs Reigns's left leg, looking for a takedown. Reigns pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Reigns's coach down at EUOLUCAO MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reigns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Reigns sees coming a mile off.
Reigns cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Justin Jones has been cut.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reigns as he avoids it easily.
Jones gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Reigns as he avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Reigns.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigns misses with the combination.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reigns stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Reigns fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Reigns throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Reigns misses with a double jab.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Reigns sprawls well.
Reigns defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reigns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reigns tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Reigns cracks Jones with a hook to the temple - Jones is on wobbly legs here! Reigns swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jones falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Reigns wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ronald Reigns!

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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferey Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Jones
vs
Gump

191 cm
26
209 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
210 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jefferey Gump!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gump slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Gump throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones lands with a straight right. Gump didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Jones.

Gump closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gump has him pressed against the cage.
Gump trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Gump presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gump lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gump slows down the pace here.
Gump misses with a body punch.
Gump leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Gump away but Gump has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gump stalls.
Gump tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Gump misses with the head strike.
Gump swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gump has him pressed against the cage.
Gump stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gump works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gump working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Gump avoiding damage.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gump lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Gump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gump shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gump tries to clinch up.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Gump counters with a head kick. That will keep Jones thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a series of punches but Gump moves out of range.
Gump jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones avoids the body shot from Gump.
Gump fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gump counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gump wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Gump.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones takes a swing at Gump's ribcage but misses.
Gump tries to clinch up.

Gump feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Gump changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gump's corner is telling him to maintain position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Gump is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like Gump might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gump misses with a wild combination.
Gump goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Gump has double underhooks.
Gump is stalling here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gump.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Gump keeps him there for the moment.
Gump wants a takedown.
Gump is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jason Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jefferey Gump.

Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gump moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jason Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Gump counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gump manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jones on his heels. He'll look to pass Jones's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones is looking to stand up but Gump isn't so interested in that idea.
Gump advances position into side control!
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Gump is staying tight to Jones's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gump prevents Jones from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump just content to control the position.
Gump working the body and head with strikes.
Gump slows the pace down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gump's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gump looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump with good strikes from the mount here!
Gump wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gump controlling from mount.
Gump with good strikes from the mount here!
Gump controlling the pace for now.
Gump has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gump landing strikes from the mount and Jones is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jefferey Gump showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jones throws a combination that misses
and Gump makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gump tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gump dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Gump looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gump moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jason Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Gump seems unphased.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Gump counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gump.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

Gump gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Gump won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Gump.
Gump struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Gump misses with some punches.
Gump misses with a hook from the clinch.

Gump has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face as Gump controls the position.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Gump advances to full mount.
Gump controlling from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump landing shots from mount.
Gump content just to control the position here.
Gump has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BOOM! Gump connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump content just to control the position here.
Gump lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gump has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jones's face.
Gump landing shots from mount.
Jones really wants to buck Gump off and get back to his feet.
Gump controlling the pace for now.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gump on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jefferey Gump was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferey Gump comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gump has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferey Gump!

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FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dave Mastain enters the cage!

Potter
vs
Mastain

195 cm
26
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
33
279 lbs
28 - 13 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mastain sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Potter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mastain defends it nicely.
Potter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Mastain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mastain's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mastain duly obliges.
Dave Mastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastain throws a shot to the body.
Mastain scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mastain lands a lovely overhand right.
Potter has his takedown stuffed
and Mastain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Mastain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mastain.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Mastain, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Mastain against the cage but Mastain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mastain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potter misses with a takedown
and Mastain counters with a straight right hand.
Potter is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mastain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage.
Potter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mastain after a bit of a struggle.
Mastain is pressed up against the cage. Potter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mastain down to the mat. Mastain avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Potter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
OH! Potter has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Mastain smells blood and charges in for the finish! Mastain unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Potter sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dave Mastain!
Dave Mastain decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Bouthillette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ready for War . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Smith
vs
Bouthillette

150 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
23
153 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Bouthillette!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Bouthillette lands a high kick!
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bouthillette as he avoids it easily.
Smith is breathing heavily.

Bouthillette rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bouthillette is pushing Smith up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bouthillette scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Bouthillette comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bouthillette keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Bouthillette misses with a knee strike.
Bouthillette cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Bouthillette lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bouthillette lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bouthillette crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouthillette with a knee to the head.

Smith is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Smith has been cut.
Bouthillette landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith jumps guard but Bouthillette stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bouthillette connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Bouthillette lands an elbow inside.
Bouthillette is working Smith over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Bouthillette.
Bouthillette putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bouthillette lands a knee to the body.
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!
Bouthillette connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Bouthillette scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette lands an elbow inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bouthillette - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bouthillette utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bouthillette lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bouthillette landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bouthillette lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Bouthillette.
Bouthillette landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bouthillette lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Bouthillette looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouthillette lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
Bouthillette tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouthillette with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bouthillette stalling in the clinch.
Bouthillette comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Bouthillette pushes Smith away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smith gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Smith looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bouthillette is avoiding damage well.
Smith postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Smith in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bouthillette is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Daniel Smith!
A very excited looking Daniel Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sound of MAdness - Shinedown. Tyson has chosen God save the Queen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Simmons
vs
Tyson

193 cm
21
288 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
31
290 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps
Just Fight (Everything 7$)

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Simmons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simmons counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Tyson down! Simmons is looking to finish but Tyson is intelligently defending himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Simmons throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Simmons from controlling successfully.
Simmons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Simmons controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Simmons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons throwing strikes from guard but Tyson blocks nicely.
Tyson wants to get back to his feet but Simmons is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Simmons is fighting to break Tyson's control of his arms but Tyson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tyson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
A left lands for Tyson.

It looks like John Simmons has been cut.
Simmons throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Simmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simmons.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Bo Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Simmons walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simmons shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simmons's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simmons on the side of the head.
Simmons stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simmons wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson slips a straight right by Simmons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson swings widly with a right hand
and Simmons counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Simmons to acknowledge the strikes.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Tyson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simmons walks into a stiff left hand from Tyson.
Tyson lands a right hook to the body.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches up with Simmons, looking for a takedown. Tyson pushes Simmons against the cage but Simmons circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simmons misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simmons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simmons circles away quickly and effectively.
Simmons swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut

and Simmons counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Simmons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tyson, who protects the arm well.
Simmons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tyson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simmons sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tyson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Simmons working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Simmons thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tyson is trying to control Simmons's posture but Simmons avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Simmons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Simmons's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simmons connects with a jab.

It looks like Bo Tyson has been cut.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simmons.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Simmons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
John Simmons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Simmons is looking to wear down Tyson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tyson lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Tyson blocks a body shot from Simmons.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Simmons avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Tyson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simmons misses with an uppercut.
Tyson scores with a jab. Simmons acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simmons looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.

Tyson breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Simmons misses.
Simmons takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Simmons's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Simmons scrambles back to his feet.
John Simmons is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyson slips a jab from Simmons.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.

Simmons gets a double leg takedown into Tyson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Simmons.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
Tyson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Simmons. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Simmons trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Simmons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simmons trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson 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.

We're going to have a standup here because John Simmons wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Tyson drives through and clinches with Simmons against the cage.
Simmons is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tyson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simmons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Simmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyson tries to clinch but Simmons is having none of it.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson scores with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by Tyson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tyson.
A cross from Simmons lands.
Simmons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands with a hook. Simmons tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simmons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tyson circles away quickly and effectively.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Simmons tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown but Simmons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Simmons looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Simmons swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Simmons.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Simmons swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simmons has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Simmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simmons misses with a looping left.
Tyson lands a jab.
A shot to the liver by Simmons. Beautiful body shot.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simmons circles away from the clinch attempt.

Tyson moves into range and clinches up with Simmons.
Simmons looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Simmons's brow.

Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Simmons throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson misses with a hook
and Simmons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Simmons walks into a jab.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.
Tyson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson jabs Simmons right on the nose. Simmons blinks but takes it well.
Tyson scores with a jab.
Tyson throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simmons missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simmons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simmons momentarily.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Tyson 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Simmons has his foot on Tyson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyson works his way back into a safe position though.
Simmons is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tyson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simmons.
Simmons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Simmons thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson tries to kick Simmons off in order to stand up. Simmons Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Simmons wants to control but Tyson is keeping him busy.
Simmons landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tyson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Tyson is not content to let Simmons control the position.
Simmons in side control, throwing shots but Tyson defends.
Tyson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Simmons asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws a strike aimed at the side of Tyson's head but Tyson avoids it well.
John Simmons overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Simmons is trying to get an arm triangle but Tyson is defending well.
Simmons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simmons trying to control the action but Tyson is working from the bottom.

Simmons goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tyson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simmons but great work by Tyson.

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 John Simmons.
I think Simmons 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Simmons!
After the big win, John Simmons made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fury Nutrition Inc. and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Verush Manakain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Rackham
vs
Manakain

182 cm
26
193 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

186 cm
28
190 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Verush Manakain!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manakain keeps the fight on the outside.

Manakain tries to keep at a distance but Rackham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rackham lands an elbow that stopped Manakain in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Verush Manakain has been cut.
Manakain misses with a punch on the inside.
Manakain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manakain throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manakain backwards.
Manakain trying to stall but Rackham improves his position.
Our sources have told us that Rackham has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rackham lands a shot to the body.
Manakain swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.

Manakain successfully pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Manakain is working an open guard so Rackham takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Manakain.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

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

Manakain is rocked!
Rackham throws a nice looking combination but Manakain bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Rackham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rackham works on Manakain's body with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham digs a right hand into Manakain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Manakain's gas tank.
Rackham lands an elbow inside.

Rackham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whack! Rackham lands a heavy head kick that drops Manakain. The ref tackles Rackham to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Manakain was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jack Rackham!
After winning the bout, Jack Rackham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Ronbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Ring has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ring
vs
Ronbo

180 cm
29
187 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

175 cm
39
176 lbs
21 - 26 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeremy Ring!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ronnie Ronbo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Ronbo gets tackled into the cage by Ring. Ring maintains the clinch.

Ronbo breaks from the clinch.
Ronbo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ring.
Ronbo avoids the head kick by Ring.

Ring moves into the clinch.
Ring crunches a lovely knee into Ronbo's ribcage.
Ring lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Ronnie Ronbo has been cut.
Ring lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ronbo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ring is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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!
Ronbo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ring connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ronbo's face.

Ring drops Ronbo with a big knee straight up the middle! Ronbo is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Ronbo is rocked!
Ronnie Ronbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronbo looks winded!
Ring showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ronbo.
Ronbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ring finish him?

Ring drives through and clinches with Ronbo against the cage.
Ring has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Ronbo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Ring, and another! Ronbo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jeremy Ring!
Jeremy Ring retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy Ring thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.