CEFC -70 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philmore Butts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Maure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Philmore Butts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Butts
vs
Maure

170 cm
25
210 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Philmore Butts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dan Maure!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maure throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Butts moves out of range of the strikes.
Maure cracks Butts with an open hand slap.

It looks like Philmore Butts has been cut.
Butts looks to score with a jab to the body but Maure is just out of range.
Maure swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dan Maure seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butts loads up on a big right hand but Maure slips the punch.
Butts misses with a body shot.
Butts defending well as Maure loads up on a big left hand.

Oooooh!!! Butts has knocked Maure down with a huge combo! Butts steps away and waves a wobbly Maure back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Dan Maure has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Butts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maure looks to land a combination but Butts avoids it well.
Nice sprawl there from Butts as Maure shoots in.
Butts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maure moves away.
Butts looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maure throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butts.
Butts jabs Maure right on the nose. Maure blinks but takes it well.
Maure throws a hook but Butts blocks it.
Butts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maure misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Butts.
Butts thuds a left hand into Maure's body.
Maure looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maure takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Butts lands a nice looking body shot.
Butts goes for a small jab and connects. Now Butts goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Maure stumbles back but Butts runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Maure to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Maure will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philmore Butts!
A very excited looking Philmore Butts rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustang comes to the cage accompanied by Little Rock. Wilson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by crazy bitch. On his way into the cage it seems that Roy Mustang has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Roy Mustang seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Mustang
vs
Wilson

181 cm
32
169 lbs
36 - 22 - 0

183 cm
30
165 lbs
11 - 15 - 2

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang lands an overhand right.
Mustang misses with a body kick.

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

Wilson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mustang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wilson to the mat. Wilson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mustang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang passes into half guard.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mustang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mustang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mustang 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustang trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mustang content to stall in guard here.
Wilson wants to control the position but Mustang says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Mustang prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Mustang is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Mustang is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Mustang tries to pass.
Mustang won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Mustang from controlling successfully.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Mustang postures up.

Brown Wilson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Mustang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roy Mustang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brown Wilson.
Wilson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mustang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Mustang closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Mustang gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson has Mustang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mustang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Mustang successfully pulls guard.
Mustang controlling Wilson's posture.

Mustang is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wilson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mustang's body to avoid the submission. Mustang has instead reached around Wilson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mustang arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roy Mustang!
Roy Mustang looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Woohoo it's nice to be the champion again! I bear booker before and I knew I could again. It's nice to be the best in the world again!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patches Meech (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tien Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meech kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is shear it maybe. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Meech
vs
Jaa

183 cm
30
190 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

190 cm
28
190 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patches Meech!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tien Jaa!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meech looks to land a combination but Jaa avoids it well.

Jaa darts in and clinches Meech up against the cage.
Meech is trying to break free.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Jaa lands a nice elbow.
Jaa lands a damaging elbow.
Meech has had enough of the clinch but Jaa keeps him there for the moment.
Jaa landing knees to the head.

It looks like Patches Meech has been cut.
Jaa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Jaa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tien Jaa.
Meech misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jaa throws a front kick that sends Meech stumbling back into the cage.
Meech looks to land a right hand but Jaa moved out of range.
Jaa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meech.
Jaa scores with a leg kick.
Meech tries to bum rush Jaa with a series of wild strikes but Jaa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Jaa drives through and clinches with Meech against the cage.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Meech's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaa lands an elbow just above Meech 's eye.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meech's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Meech's ribcage.
Meech is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Meech lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jaa working Meech over with knees to the body.
Meech tries to break free but Jaa pushes him back against the cage.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Jaa controlling the action here for a moment.
Meech wants to get back to striking at distance but Jaa won't allow it.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Jaa putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Meech in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaa stalling in the clinch.
Meech takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jaa lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaa working Meech over with knees to the body.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Meech's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Jaa.
Jaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meech's defenses.
Meech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaa lands a good knee to the midsection. Meech won't want to take too many of those.
Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaa receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Meech can't break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Meech's face.
Jaa stalling the fight.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa with a knee to the head.
Meech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jaa lands a knee to the head.
Jaa lands an elbow inside.
Jaa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jaa.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tien Jaa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patches Meech's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jaa has managed to clinch.
Meech wants to break free but Jaa has control.
Jaa is pushing Meech up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaa.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jaa.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tien Jaa.

Jaa has closed the distance and engaged Meech in a clinch.
Jaa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaa controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Jaa.
Jaa crunches a lovely knee into Meech's ribcage.
Jaa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaa.
Jaa lands an elbow that stopped Meech in his tracks for a moment.
Meech looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meech tries to circle away but Jaa has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Meech wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meech can't break the clinch.
Jaa keeps control of Meech as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jaa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Meech's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.

Meech is rocked!
Meech letting Jaa take a breather here.
Meech wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jaa has him pressed against the cage.
Jaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Meech is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Meech seems to have got his legs back now.
Jaa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Meech tries to break free but Jaa pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jaa landing knees to the head.
Meech has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jaa lands an elbow inside.
Jaa connects with a knee to the head.
Jaa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jaa scores with a knee to the head.
Meech being controlled against the cage.
Jaa has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Meech - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Jaa, and another! Meech is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Tien Jaa!
Post fight, Tien Jaa stared into the camera and said 'I commend my opponent for giving up a good fight. I thank all those who supported me. Now I am the champion and those who want to challenge, I have three words for you. "Get it on"!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lulla Palluza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hewson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lulla Palluza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Hewson's chin.

Palluza
vs
Hewson

175 cm
22
160 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

172 cm
28
167 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lulla Palluza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Hewson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hewson misses the jab.
Palluza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hewson.
Hewson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Palluza to score with a decent uppercut.
Hewson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Palluza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Palluza lands a big uppercut and Hewson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hewson looks OK. Palluza waves Hewson back to his feet!

Hewson 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!
Palluza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hewson is still on wobbly legs! Can Palluza finish him?
Palluza lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hewson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lulla Palluza!
An out of breath Lulla Palluza 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Daugavins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Daugavins
vs
Macgregor

176 cm
31
165 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

177 cm
27
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kaspars Daugavins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duncan Macgregor!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Daugavins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Macgregor doesn't seem phased though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Macgregor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Daugavins shoots in and gets a takedown into Macgregor's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Daugavins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Daugavins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Daugavins controls from within his opponent's guard.

Macgregor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Daugavins escapes and throws Macgregor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Macgregor tries to improve position but can't.

Daugavins tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Daugavins has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Daugavins trying to control the position but Macgregor is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugavins tries to advance to mount but Macgregor denies him.
Macgregor tries to improve position but can't.
Daugavins scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Daugavins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Macgregor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Macgregor tries to bench press Daugavins off him but Daugavins keeps the position.

Daugavins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Macgregor has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macgregor is being controlled here.

Daugavins is trying to get an arm triangle but Macgregor is defending well.
Daugavins is looking to take a break and control but Macgregor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daugavins controls the position.
Macgregor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Daugavins is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Macgregor is trying to escape and Daugavins transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Macgregor is forced to tap! Nice work there by Daugavins! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kaspars Daugavins!
Kaspars Daugavins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Cormeir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krystof Mckay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cormeir comes to the cage accompanied by -N- The Bay. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Cormeir
vs
Mckay

185 cm
32
227 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

185 cm
32
221 lbs
21 - 21 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.
HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cain Cormeir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Krystof Mckay!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cormeir shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mckay napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Cormeir's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mckay tries to buck Cormeir off but Cormeir is having none of it.
Mckay is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mckay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mckay is looking to control Cormeir's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mckay avoid being mounted?
Cormeir wants to pass the guard but Mckay is defending well.
Mckay wants to get back to full guard.

Mckay looking for submissions off his back.
Cormeir trying to control the action but Mckay is working from the bottom.
Mckay wants to improve his position but Cormeir is controlling well.
Cormeir lands strikes from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir trying to control from half guard but Mckay is working away.
Mckay on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Cormeir.
Mckay blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cormeir.
Mckay taking some punishment here, with Cormeir in his half guard.
Cormeir prevents Mckay from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cormeir lands a nice short elbow.
Mckay is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cormeir trying to pass the guard but Mckay defending well.
Mckay trying to control from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormeir working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mckay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cormeir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mckay's head.
Cormeir is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Mckay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cormeir passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir wants to stand up but Mckay has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Mckay actively working from the bottom here.
Cormeir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mckay is refusing to be controlled, as Cormeir sits in half guard.
Mckay is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cormeir's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cormeir's back!
Well, with Mckay on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cormeir is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cormeir wants to control his opponent's hands but Mckay gets his hands free.
Cormeir wants to escape the position.

Mckay is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Cormeir is defending well though. Mckay let's go of the attempt for now.
Mckay gets his hands free as Cormeir looks to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckay just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Mckay working for a choke but Cormeir is defending well.
Mckay misses with a punch to the head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Mckay's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Mckay struggling to land strikes to the head as Cormeir covers up.
Mckay throwing wild punches that miss their target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir wants to escape the position.
Cormeir trying to control the action but Mckay just sinks the hooks in.

Mckay has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mckay throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mckay throwing sloppy strikes.

Mckay is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckay controlling from the back.
Mckay trying to control momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cormeir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mckay tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cormeir is in Mckay's guard.
Mckay wants to sweep but no luck.

Mckay looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cormeir cracks Mckay with a solid left hand.
Cormeir scoring with some ground and pound.
Cain Cormeir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cormeir wants to control from the top but Mckay keeps moving.
Cormeir stands up over Mckay, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cormeir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mckay looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cormeir is one step ahead there.

Mckay is looking for a triangle but Cormeir pushes his legs off easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mckay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mckay keeping moving, preventing Cormeir from controlling successfully.
Cormeir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cormeir landing with the ground and pound.
Mckay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cormeir manages to get himself to full guard.
Mckay trying to control but Cormeir is working from the bottom.
Cormeir is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckay trying to control the position from guard on top but Cormeir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cormeir 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cormeir is on top in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Mckay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mckay wants to sweep here but Cormeir controlling him for the moment.
Cormeir scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mckay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cormeir is aware though and is defending well.
Cormeir stands and throws Mckay's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cormeir working the body and head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mckay manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cormeir's best efforts.

Mckay looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cormeir scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormeir lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cormeir is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mckay!
Mckay bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cormeir is on top in guard.
Cormeir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir lands a couple of elbows.
Cormeir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cormeir trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckay manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mckay looking to control but Cormeir is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cormeir stops Mckay from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cormeir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Cormeir dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Cormeir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Cormeir darts in and clinches Mckay up against the cage.
Mckay prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mckay trying to control the position but instead, Cormeir has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mckay into the cage.

Cormeir has clasped his hands together around Mckay's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cormeir scoring with punches from side control.
Cormeir scoring with punches from side control.
Mckay is looking to regain half guard here but Cormeir keeps moving and retains side control.
Cormeir lands a nice forearm strike.
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!
Cormeir lands a few punches from side control.
Mckay is not content to let Cormeir control the position.
Cormeir is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mckay's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormeir cracks Mckay with a big elbow.
Cormeir wants to control but Mckay is keeping him busy.
Mckay is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cormeir off and has taken his back!
Cormeir wants to control his opponent's hands but Mckay gets his hands free.
Cormeir is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mckay is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cormeir wants to escape the position.

Mckay looking for the choke from the back.

Cormeir defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Mckay throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Cormeir trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cormeir showing good submission defense here.
Mckay is trying to stick to Cormeir's back but Cormeir is turning into Mckay. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mckay's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cormeir.
Cormeir landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckay utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mckay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cormeir is working Mckay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cormeir is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cormeir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cormeir working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormeir stopping the sweep attempt from Mckay.
Cormeir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Mckay had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cormeir defends it easily.
Cormeir preventing the sweep.

Cormeir got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mckay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cormeir has managed to get both his arms back between Mckay's legs - danger averted.
Mckay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cormeir works over Mckay with some ground and pound from guard.
Cormeir is working Mckay over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krystof Mckay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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!
Cormeir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cormeir chips away with some ground and pound.
Mckay keeping moving, preventing Cormeir from controlling successfully.
Cormeir loads up on a big left hand. Mckay felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Cormeir looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mckay can't hide his disappointment, as Cormeir celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cain Cormeir!
An out of breath Cain Cormeir thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Krystof Mckay had this to say: 'I believe it is time for myself to retire at the end of my contract'.

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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kip Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson has chosen Blue clear sky as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Morgan
vs
Anderson

175 cm
27
158 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

176 cm
28
157 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kip Morgan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a big head kick but Anderson shrugs it off.
Anderson shoots in for a double leg but Morgan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Anderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morgan swivels and escapes.
Kip Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparky Anderson.

Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Morgan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morgan misses with a knee strike.
Morgan has Anderson pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morgan just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anderson's brow.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Anderson controls the action.

Anderson wants the takedown. Morgan is fighting it off but Anderson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Morgan's guard against the cage.
Anderson throwing strikes but missing.

Anderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Morgan dives on top into guard.
We've been hearing that Morgan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson looking to control.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan wants to stand but Anderson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.

Anderson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Morgan doesn't defend quickly enough and Anderson has managed to lock this one up! Can Morgan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Anderson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson is the new featherweight champion!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zelios Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Anderson
vs
Gracie

177 cm
29
198 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

180 cm
35
201 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zelios Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Anderson. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Anderson is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Anderson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Anderson tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.
Gracie with the ground and pound but Anderson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Gracie postures up in Anderson's guard and throws a big left but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson 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.
Anderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Anderson is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie looking to control but Anderson passes into half guard.

Anderson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zelios Gracie.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Anderson but Anderson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Anderson. Gracie shrugs it off though.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Anderson misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Anderson gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Anderson misses with a punch on the inside.

Gracie gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Anderson regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson wants to stand but Gracie is controlling the position.
Anderson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zelios Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Anderson lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie dives in and grabs Anderson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anderson pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zelios Gracie.
Anderson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Anderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anderson circles away.
Gracie shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anderson throws a solid leg kick but Gracie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anderson.
Anderson throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Gracie shoots in but Anderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
Anderson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Anderson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Anderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stops a takedown attempt from Gracie.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Anderson.
Anderson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Anderson on the inside.
Anderson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson throws a head punch that misses.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anderson as Gracie tries to tie him up.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Anderson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anderson lands an uppercut.
Gracie drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brownie Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Gracie throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Anderson swivels and escapes.

Oooooh!!! Anderson has knocked Gracie down with a huge combo! Anderson steps away and waves a wobbly Gracie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Gracie 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!
Anderson cracks Gracie with a left hook right on the temple and Gracie goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Anderson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Gracie is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Brownie Anderson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.