CEFC 121 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Touko Unikeko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zalmai Qazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unikeko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gesaffelstein - Opr. Qazi is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: "Arab Americans" by Jim Johnston. Zalmai Qazi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Touko Unikeko's chin.

Unikeko
vs
Qazi

168 cm
22
147 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

172 cm
29
130 lbs
0 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Touko Unikeko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zalmai Qazi!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Unikeko takes the fight into the clinch.

Unikeko breaks from the clinch.

Unikeko drives through with a takedown into guard.
Unikeko stays in close to Qazi's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unikeko has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Unikeko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Unikeko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Unikeko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Qazi looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Unikeko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Unikeko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Unikeko connects with a couple of short punches.
Unikeko working some strikes from top position.
Unikeko landing with the ground and pound.
Unikeko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Unikeko stands and throws Qazi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Unikeko scoring with punches from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unikeko lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Qazi down.
Unikeko 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.
Qazi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Unikeko cracks Qazi with a big elbow.
Qazi takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Touko Unikeko!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brad Dillinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dillinger
vs
Edwards

185 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

183 cm
20
193 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brad Dillinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards wants to clinch.
Dillinger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dillinger misses with a head kick.
Edwards displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dillinger throws out the jab.

Dillinger scores with a takedown into Edwards's guard.
Dillinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillinger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Edwards swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dillinger is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Edwards has wrist control.

Dillinger gets to his feet. Edwards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Dillinger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edwards!

Dillinger stands up and we're back to a striking position.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A shot in the inside from Dillinger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dillinger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dillinger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Edwards throws a strike but Dillinger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dillinger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dillinger postures up.
Edwards looking for a sweep. Not yet Edwards, not yet.
Dillinger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dillinger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Edwards's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Dillinger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Edwards is trying to maintain the position but Dillinger is very close to passing his half guard.
Dillinger slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dillinger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dillinger not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.
Dillinger content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Edwards is concentrating on defense, preventing Dillinger from advancing position.
Dillinger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Dillinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Edwards's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dillinger just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Dillinger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Edwards is looking to clinch.

Dillinger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dillinger is in Edwards's guard.
Dillinger is pushing down on Edwards's leg trying to pass to half guard. Edwards is fighting to maintain full guard but Dillinger has managed to sneak the leg through.

Dillinger stands up from half guard.
Brad Dillinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Dillinger.

Dillinger shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dillinger showed some decent athleticism there.
Dillinger slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dillinger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Edwards because Dillinger loaded up on that one.
Dillinger content just to control the position here.
Edwards in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dillinger has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dillinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Edwards holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dillinger tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dillinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Edwards tries to lock up and control but Dillinger gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Dillinger dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dillinger pulls guard effortlessly.

Dillinger had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edwards defends it easily.
Dillinger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?

Dillinger working for a triangle but Edwards defends it easily.
Dillinger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dillinger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillinger has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillinger controlling the position.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dillinger controlling Edwards's posture.
Edwards postures up in Dillinger's guard and throws a big left but Dillinger blocks it.

Edwards avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Edwards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dillinger has control of Edwards's left arm, preventing Edwards from doing any damage.
Dillinger lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Dillinger gets to his feet. Edwards looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Dillinger pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards is trying to break free.

Dillinger gets control of Edwards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dillinger will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dillinger looking to control.
Edwards postures up in Dillinger's guard and throws a big left but Dillinger blocks it.
Edwards throws a big elbow that misses.
Dillinger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edwards throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger is pulling down on Edwards's head to control his posture.
Edwards working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Dillinger pushes Edwards off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Dillinger scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Dillinger decides to stand back up. Dillinger steps back and let's Edwards get back to his feet.

Dillinger 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.
Dillinger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dillinger throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dillinger pushing down on Edwards's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Dillinger seems content to control.
Dillinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dillinger working over Edwards with some ground and pound. Edwards looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillinger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Craig Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brad Dillinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards missing with punches from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:25
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brad Dillinger!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Von Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hammer
vs
Thomas

180 cm
37
182 lbs
13 - 19 - 0

182 cm
43
178 lbs
37 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Von Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ash Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hammer with a nice cross.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Hammer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hammer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hammer takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Hammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Nice uppercut lands for Hammer. That snapped Thomas's head back.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Hammer down.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hammer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Hammer moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Thomas throws a big counter head kick but Hammer avoids it with no problem.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hammer checks a leg kick.
Hammer swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Hammer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas counters with a body kick.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thomas.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer lands with a cross.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Hammer connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Hammer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hammer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hammer throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Von Hammer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Hammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hammer misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Hammer misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Hammer misses
and Thomas counters with a nice body kick.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Hammer misses with a two punch combination.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Von Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Hammer checks a low kick from Thomas.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas slips a jab from Hammer.
Von Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Hammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas motions for Hammer to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer throws a right hand that Thomas ducks under and follows up with a left that Thomas also avoids with ease.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Hammer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hammer blocks a head kick by Thomas.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Hammer.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Thomas counters with a low kick, right behind Hammer 's knee.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Hammer.
Hammer slips under a jab.
Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammer.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Hammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hammer misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a nice leg kick.
Hammer misses with a wild body shot.
Hammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer misses with the combination.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hammer. Hammer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Hammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas lands a high kick!
Hammer misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas thows a body kick. Hammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a leg kick.
Hammer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Von Hammer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Hammer.
Hammer ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thomas connects with a leg kick. Hammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hammer misses with a hook to the body
and Thomas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thomas feints and then cracks Hammer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hammer down.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hammer.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hammer has got the better of the exchanges.
Thomas slips under a jab from Hammer.
Thomas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hammer blocks it well.
Hammer misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammer. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer misses with a hook.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thomas backs up against the cage.
Thomas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammer on the side of the head.

Hammer is rocked!
Hammer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hammer.
Thomas slips under a jab from Hammer.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Hammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas with a hook.
Ash Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swinging wildly here.
Thomas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Thomas slips under a jab from Hammer.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Thomas backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Hammer's temple! It sends Hammer violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Thomas celebrates and the doctors try to help Hammer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ash Thomas!
Ash Thomas 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corleone
vs
Kimura

173 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
28
180 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Corleone's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kimura under the eye.
Kimura will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Kimura gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Corleone to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looking to control.
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kimura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kimura manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corleone manages to get himself to full guard.

Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Corleone wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Kimura is looking to pass into half guard but Corleone pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Corleone is in guard.

Corleone preventing the sweep.
Kimura keeps trying to improve his position.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Corleone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone 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.
Corleone is trying to keep Kimura in close.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.
Kimura stopping the sweep attempt from Corleone.
Corleone trying to control the position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.

Corleone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Corleone actively working from the bottom here.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Corleone is defending well.
Corleone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimura on the ground.
Corleone is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
Corleone moves into full guard.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corleone is keeping the position for now.
Corleone wants to sweep but no luck.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura trying to control from Corleone's half guard. Corleone has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Corleone keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura forces his way into half guard.
Kimura works his way into side control.
Corleone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kimura forces the positional change into back control.
Kimura is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kimura trying to control momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kimura is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Corleone has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Masahiko Kimura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Corleone leaves Kimura with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corleone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Corleone takes a swing at Kimura's ribcage but misses.
Kimura looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corleone is fending him off so far but Kimura persists. Nope, Corleone circles away and we're back to standing.
Corleone fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corleone counters with a straight right hand.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corleone's waist but Corleone gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kimura off to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Corleone misses its intended target.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corleone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Corleone dives in and scores a takedown into Kimura's guard.
Kimura lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corleone swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Corleone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone being controlled here, momentarily.
Kimura is pushing down on Corleone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corleone is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kimura seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Corleone is holding on tight.
Kimura wants to control the pace but Corleone is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to reverse the position but Kimura maintains control.

Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Corleone frees his head quite easily.

Kimura is working for a guillotine from mount but Corleone frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Corleone is looking to get to half guard.
Kimura can't control as he wanted to and Corleone manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
Corleone is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is not content to let Kimura control the position.

Kimura wants to work for an arm triangle but Corleone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corleone is looking to improve his position.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Corleone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Corleone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Corleone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corleone gets back to half guard.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Corleone defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Masahiko Kimura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!

Kimura fails with a takedown attempt.
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Corleone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kimura thinking.
The fighters circling - Corleone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vito Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corleone defends well and Kimura ends up having to push Corleone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Corleone shoots in and bounces Kimura off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Corleone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kimura works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Corleone tries to pass.
Corleone has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Corleone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corleone landing some decent shots from guard.
Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kimura is keeping the position for now.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corleone is one step ahead there.
Corleone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kimura is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corleone lands a couple of digs.
Kimura is trying to keep Corleone in close.
Kimura might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corleone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corleone sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Vito Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone looks to score with a jab to the body but Kimura is just out of range.

Corleone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kimura keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Corleone.
Kimura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kimura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kimura is trying to keep Corleone in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corleone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Masahiko Kimura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Corleone postures up and lands a big shot to Kimura's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Corleone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Vito Corleone!
Vito Corleone 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Wesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Mackaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wesley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Go To Sleep. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wesley
vs
Mackaye

186 cm
38
210 lbs
22 - 13 - 0

185 cm
23
220 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

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 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Wesley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ian Mackaye!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wesley closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesley.
Wesley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wesley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesley throws a head punch that misses.
Wesley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mackaye wants a takedown.
Mackaye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mackaye wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wesley lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Wesley.
Wesley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesley misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesley scores with a shoulder strike.
Wesley throws a punch but it's blocked by Mackaye.
Wesley lands with a left 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!
Wesley misses with some punches.

Mackaye breaks the clinch.

Mackaye has closed the distance and engaged Wesley in a clinch.
Mackaye is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mackaye wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesley creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mackaye's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mackaye drops to his knees and Wesley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Wesley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Christian Wesley made sure he mentioned [CBK] The Smashwear Corporation, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Booker McQuade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQuade comes to the cage accompanied by Eyes of a Ranger. Dragov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McQuade
vs
Dragov

178 cm
28
165 lbs
24 - 7 - 0

165 cm
29
160 lbs
10 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Fury Nutrition Inc.

AnonymouS
Fury Nutrition Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Booker McQuade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McQuade.
Nice takedown defense from McQuade. No joy for Dragov on that attempt.
McQuade throws a nice looking combination but Dragov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice inside leg kick there by McQuade. That's going to slow Dragov down.
McQuade lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A nice leg kick lands there from McQuade.
McQuade missing with a left hand there. Dragov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragov looks to land a left hand but McQuade moved out of range nicely.
McQuade scores with a jab.
McQuade stuffs the takedown.

McQuade moves into the clinch.
McQuade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dragov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Booker McQuade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valko Dragov.
McQuade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McQuade lands with a short shot to the head.
McQuade struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragov controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from McQuade.
A short right from McQuade.
Dragov blocks a body shot from McQuade.
Dragov is working for takedown but McQuade is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McQuade stops a takedown attempt from Dragov.
Dragov avoiding damage as McQuade throws knees to the body.
McQuade landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
Dragov tries for a takedown but McQuade manages to get underhooks.
Dragov can't get the takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for McQuade.
Dragov looks winded!
McQuade is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McQuade obliges.
McQuade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dragov backwards.
Dragov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McQuade misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragov.
McQuade lands an elbow inside that Dragov shrugs off.
Dragov managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade pushes Dragov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQuade tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragov avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQuade tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dragov wants a takedown but no success here.
McQuade lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McQuade working aggressively here.
McQuade stops a takedown attempt from Dragov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McQuade.
Dragov avoids a wild elbow strike from McQuade.
McQuade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragov backwards.
McQuade misses with a punch to the body.
McQuade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dragov's efforts to push away.
McQuade prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dragov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McQuade.
Dragov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McQuade gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McQuade lands a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McQuade is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from McQuade.
Dragov managing to block the knees to the body from McQuade.
McQuade lands a damaging elbow.
McQuade throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragov.
McQuade lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Dragov is rocked!
Still in the clinch, McQuade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dragov is still on wobbly legs! Can McQuade finish him?
McQuade putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dragov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McQuade lands a big knee! That's hurt Dragov! Oh, he's all over the place! McQuade lands another knee that sends Dragov to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booker McQuade!
Booker McQuade is the new lightweight champion!
Booker McQuade decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.