CEFC Fight Night 44 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kingpin Switz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Switz's entrance music is King nothing. A fine choice. Camacho Jr comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Astro Zombies by The Misfits kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Switz
vs
Camacho Jr

178 cm
23
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

172 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kingpin Switz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Camacho Jr does no damage.
Switz tries to clinch but Camacho Jr moves away

and Camacho Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Switz! Camacho Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Switz to his feet! Switz is in big trouble!

Switz is rocked!
Switz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Camacho Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Switz with a body shot.
Oh Switz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Camacho Jr misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Switz misses
and Camacho Jr counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Switz badly! Camacho Jr follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Switz out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Camacho Jr finished him against the cage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benedict Camacho Jr!
Benedict Camacho Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kingpin Switz was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Serget (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjermus Myrene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serget comes to the cage accompanied by Friends in lower places. Bob Serget is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Serget
vs
Myrene

191 cm
32
275 lbs
31 - 11 - 1

198 cm
27
265 lbs
4 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Serget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gjermus Myrene!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myrene tries to clinch up

and Serget counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Myrene working for a triangle but Serget defends it easily.
Serget slips nicely into half guard.
Myrene is pressing down on Serget's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Serget scoring with some ground and pound.
Serget showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myrene is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Serget content to stall in guard here.
Myrene wants to stand but Serget is controlling the position.
Serget looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Myrene rushes Serget and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Serget drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myrene gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Myrene throws a knee to the head but misses.
Serget blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Serget jumps into guard, dragging Myrene to the mat.
Myrene throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrene stopping the sweep attempt from Serget.
Myrene in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myrene connects with a couple of short punches.
Myrene postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Myrene wanted to stand there but Serget had control of the position.
Myrene throws a strike but Serget rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Myrene working for a triangle but Serget defends it easily.
Myrene is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Serget dives into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Serget working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Myrene is trying to buck Serget off.
Serget cracks Myrene with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myrene is looking to regain half guard here but Serget keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Serget dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Serget circles away from the clinch attempt

and Serget counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Myrene working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Serget doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Serget manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Myrene being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serget chips away with some ground and pound.
Serget is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Myrene wants to stand up but Serget is controlling him.
Myrene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Myrene wants to get back to his feet but Serget is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Myrene tries a head kick but it misses.
Myrene tries a head kick but it misses.
Myrene connects with a single shot there.
Serget closes the distance and clinches up with Myrene, looking for a takedown. Serget pushes Myrene against the cage but Myrene circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Serget. No joy for Myrene on that attempt.
Serget with a lazy takedown attempt
and Myrene counters with a three punch combo that has Serget backing up. Serget nods at Myrene to acknowledge the strikes.
Serget displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myrene.
Serget drops down looking for a counter takedown but Myrene sprawls and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serget changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myrene tries to avoid it but Serget manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myrene to the ground. Myrene escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Myrene doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Serget. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myrene tries to clinch up

and Serget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myrene!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myrene is looking for a sweep.
Myrene keeps trying to improve his position.
Serget controlling the position.
Myrene tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Myrene bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

Serget closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Myrene to the mat! Myrene manages to get full guard.
Serget looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Myrene wants to stand and escape but Serget is having none of it.
Myrene looking to hit a scissor sweep but Serget is one step ahead there.
Serget slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serget is in close to Myrene's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Myrene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob Serget overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Serget slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Serget is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myrene can do to turn this around?
Serget has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myrene misses with a double jab

and Serget counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Myrene!
Myrene is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Serget 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!

Myrene misses with a right hand

so Serget counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Serget controlling from the top position.
Myrene working a defensive guard here.
Serget engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Myrene is looking for a triangle here but Serget uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serget controlling the position.
Serget working the ground and pound.
Serget working the ground and pound.
Serget working the body and head with strikes.

Myrene is rocked!
Serget content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Serget wants to control but Myrene is keeping him busy.
Serget just content to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myrene is looking to regain half guard here but Serget keeps moving and retains side control.
Myrene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myrene is looking to get back to his feet here but Serget is keeping cool and he's managed to take Myrene's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrene rolls, trying to escape but Serget keeps control of the position.
Myrene is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Serget controls the position.
Myrene is trying to stand back up.
Serget is riding his opponent, not letting Myrene buck him off.
Gjermus Myrene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Myrene is trying to get back to his feet but Serget has full control of the position and if anything, Myrene has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Serget lands a shot to the body.
Myrene is trying to remain composed but Serget is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Serget scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Serget slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Serget lands shots to the head and Myrene turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Serget!
A very excited looking Bob Serget 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Valko Dragov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yan Beliveau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dragov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go to Sleep - Eminem, Obie Trice, & DMX. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dragov
vs
Beliveau

165 cm
30
160 lbs
12 - 17 - 0

180 cm
23
160 lbs
6 - 14 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

AnonymouS

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 12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Valko Dragov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yan Beliveau!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beliveau fails with the takedown.
Dragov scores with a nice strike.
Nice cross by Dragov.
Beliveau goes for a double leg but Dragov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dragov continues to drive forward.

Dragov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dragov lands in his opponent's guard.
Dragov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beliveau's head.
Dragov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beliveau is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beliveau controls Dragov momentarily but Dragov frees himself.
Dragov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beliveau trying to keep a closed guard but Dragov is proving a slippery customer.
Dragov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Beliveau looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dragov is one step ahead there.
Dragov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dragov forces his way into half guard.
Dragov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dragov 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beliveau is refusing to be controlled, as Dragov sits in half guard.
Dragov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dragov breaks from Beliveau's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dragov working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Beliveau is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Dragov! Beliveau is hurt baaadly! Dragov is firing away with more strikes - Beliveau is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valko Dragov!
A victorious Valko Dragov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aristos Ioannidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ioannidis has chosen If I Can't - 50 Cent as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Ioannidis

185 cm
39
186 lbs
34 - 23 - 1

185 cm
30
185 lbs
9 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 34 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aristos Ioannidis!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ioannidis is looking to clinch but Anderson is avoiding it.
And Anderson counters with a quick kick to the body but Ioannidis blocks it.

Anderson closes the distance and pushes Ioannidis back into the cage.
Anderson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ioannidis's face.

It looks like Aristos Ioannidis has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ioannidis.

Ioannidis breaks from the clinch.
Anderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ioannidis. Ioannidis gets slowly back to his feet.

Anderson drives through and clinches with Ioannidis against the cage.
Anderson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Anderson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Anderson working aggressively here.

Ioannidis has picked Anderson up - he's going for a ride! Ioannidis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ioannidis wants to pass to mount but Anderson is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ioannidis controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson trying to hold on to Ioannidis's head to control him but Ioannidis postures up.
Anderson is staying active underneath Ioannidis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Anderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ioannidis is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Ioannidis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ioannidis prevents Anderson from improving his position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ioannidis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ioannidis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Ioannidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anderson avoids it really well and circles away.
Brownie Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aristos Ioannidis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ioannidis misses with a takedown
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Anderson rushes Ioannidis and presses him up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson pushes Ioannidis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ioannidis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anderson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ioannidis looking for a takedown.
Anderson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ioannidis is trying to pull guard but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to work over Ioannidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anderson scores a nice knee to the body.
Ioannidis looks winded!
Ioannidis has Anderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Anderson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Anderson.
Anderson lands a good knee to the midsection. Ioannidis won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson working Ioannidis over with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Anderson.
Anderson looking to throw knees to the head but Ioannidis is blocking nicely.
Ioannidis takes an elbow to the temple.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.

That has opened up Aristos Ioannidis's cut even more.
Anderson is pushing Ioannidis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anderson lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Anderson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brownie Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aristos Ioannidis's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ioannidis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ioannidis tries to move into range but Anderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Anderson dips to his left and cracks Ioannidis with an uppercut!

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

Ioannidis is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Anderson throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Ioannidis is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brownie Anderson!
A very excited looking Brownie Anderson 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Sokka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sokka has chosen Black Sun Aeon - Core of Winter as his entrance music. Antti Sokka will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kimura
vs
Sokka

170 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

185 cm
41
181 lbs
22 - 16 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antti Sokka!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Sokka tenderised Kimura's leg. Kimura is trying to keep his angry face on.
A clash of legs there as Kimura blocks the low kick.
Sokka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kimura.
Sokka wants to slow Kimura down by chopping away at his legs.
Sokka throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Sokka misses with a wild body shot.
Sokka throws a leg kick

and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Sokka is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kimura in particular looking to stall.
Kimura is pressing down on Sokka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sokka is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka wants to get back to his feet.
Kimura wants to control but Sokka is keeping him busy.

Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sokka has one foot on Kimura's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sokka misses with a hook to the body

and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sokka pushes Kimura off and gets back to his feet.
Sokka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sokka.
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!
Sokka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kimura moves out of range as Sokka strikes.
Sokka misses with a kick to the body.
Sokka scores with a nice right hand.
Kimura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kimura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sokka counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Kimura checks the leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Sokka. That snapped Kimura's head back.
Kimura takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sokka misses with a low kick as Kimura jumps back.
Kimura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sokka.
Sokka throws a body kick that misses

and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Sokka defends the submission attempt.

Kimura seems to be working for a kimura but Sokka defends the submission attempt.
Kimura is just content to waste time from the top position. Sokka takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Sokka keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Sokka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Sokka tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kimura is trying desperately to improve position.
Kimura might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sokka sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Sokka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sokka misses with a body shot.
Antti Sokka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kimura fails to land the takedown.
Kimura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kimura defending well as Sokka loads up on a big left hand.
Sokka lands a nice looking body shot.
Sokka tries to land a front kick but Kimura steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sokka lands a nice hook to Kimura's body. Kimura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sokka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sokka. That's going to slow Kimura down.
Antti Sokka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sokka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kimura on the side of the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sokka. Kimura shrugs it off though.
Sokka throws a low kick but Kimura avoids it.
Kimura feinted with a counter takedown.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sokka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sokka lands a jab to Kimura's midsection.
Sokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Sokka as Kimura shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura tries to move into range but Sokka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sokka throws a body shot but no joy.
Sokka is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Sokka slams his shin into Kimura's torso.
Sokka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sokka misses with an uppercut.
Sokka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kimura counters with a right hand to the body.
Kimura shoots for a double leg takedown but Sokka sprawls well. He's pushed Kimura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sokka throws a wild body kick that Kimura sees coming a mile off.
Sokka fakes the leg kick and cracks Kimura in the body.
Sokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kimura's sensitive parts.
Sokka throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Decent striking displayed by Sokka there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka misses with a hook to the body
and Kimura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sokka scores with a decent looking hook.
Sokka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kimura checks a leg kick.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Kimura shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sokka as he jumps to the side.
Sokka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kimura's hands.
Sokka scores with a nice head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sokka.
Kimura shoots in and drives through. Sokka sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
Kimura is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sokka swats away the attempt to clinch by Kimura.
Antti Sokka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sokka looks to land a body kick but Kimura moved away.
Sokka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sokka scores with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sokka misses with a head kick.
Sokka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antti Sokka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A solid leg kick lands there for Sokka.
A head kick misses from Sokka.
Kimura fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sokka wants to slow Kimura down by chopping away at his legs.
Sokka throws a sloppy head kick and Kimura moves out of range easily.
Kimura feinted with a counter takedown.
Sokka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kimura is able to avoid easily.
Sokka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kimura momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Kimura.
Kimura feinted with a counter takedown.
Sokka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sokka lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kimura's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokka finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sokka scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kimura in his tracks.
Sokka catches Kimura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Sokka misses

and Kimura counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kimura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Sokka keeps moving.
Sokka wants to stand and escape but Kimura is having none of it.
Sokka keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Sokka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sokka keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
Kimura looking to sit in guard and control but Sokka gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kimura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sokka is one step ahead there.
Masahiko Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sokka content to stall in guard here.
Sokka lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokka wanted to stand there but Kimura had control of the position.
Kimura can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sokka controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sokka decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kimura, up you get!
Kimura shoots and misses
and Sokka counters with a nice uppercut.
Sokka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sokka sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sokka.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Sokka.
Kimura changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kimura takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Sokka.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sokka.
Kimura checks the leg kick.
Kimura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimura gets cracked there but stands up to it.

Masahiko Kimura's cut is getting worse.
Sokka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A clash of legs there as Kimura blocks the low kick.
Kimura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sokka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kimura somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Masahiko Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sokka throws a push kick but Kimura slaps the foot to one side.
Masahiko Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Antti Sokka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sokka connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Sokka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sokka winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30

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

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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noz Gurreff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Kirkland comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Van Kirkland
vs
Gurreff

180 cm
34
164 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

172 cm
21
169 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Noz Gurreff!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gurreff throws a shot from downtown. Van Kirkland moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Gurreff. Those never looked like landing.
Gurreff throws a looping overhand right but Van Kirkland ducks down to avoid it.
Van Kirkland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gurreff takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gurreff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Kirkland connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gurreff looks to land a right hand but Van Kirkland moved out of range.
Gurreff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gurreff swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gurreff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Kirkland moves forwards but Gurreff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gurreff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gurreff.
Van Kirkland is looking for a counter combo.
Gurreff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Kirkland.

Gurreff takes the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland is leaning against Gurreff and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

Gurreff breaks the clinch.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gurreff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurreff throws a hook but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Gurreff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurreff checks a leg kick nicely.
Gurreff moves out of range as Van Kirkland throws a body kick.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Gurreff moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Kirkland moves out of range as Gurreff strikes.
Van Kirkland lunges at Gurreff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gurreff's hand.
Gurreff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Gurreff off balance momentarily.
Gurreff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Kirkland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gurreff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurreff looks to land a right hand but Van Kirkland moved out of range.
Gurreff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gurreff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Kirkland doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Kirkland.
Gurreff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've been informed that Gurreff has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gurreff misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland blocks a jab.
Gurreff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Kirkland manages to avoid it.
Gurreff misses with a hook. Van Kirkland ducked under it nicely.
Gurreff misses with a jab to the body
and Van Kirkland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Kirkland fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gurreff as he connects with a hook.
Gurreff scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Gurreff misses.
Gurreff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurreff. Van Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gurreff avoids the body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Kirkland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Kirkland moves out of range as Gurreff strikes.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland tried to score with a low kick but Gurreff checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Gurreff as he connects with a hook.
Gurreff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gurreff swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gurreff crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Kirkland - the referee stops the clock and Gurreff gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Kirkland. Gurreff manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Kirkland scoring well with a low kick there.
Gurreff swings widly with a right hand
and Van Kirkland counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Kirkland displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab from Gurreff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurreff throws a hook but Van Kirkland avoids it easily.
Gurreff tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Kirkland counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurreff throws a hook to the side of Van Kirkland's head but Van Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Kirkland thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despite the aggression on Gurreff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Kirkland fakes the leg kick and cracks Gurreff in the body.
Van Kirkland misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gurreff throws out the jab.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Gurreff's front leg with a kick but Gurreff checks it.
Van Kirkland lands a nice shot to the body.
Gurreff scores with a nice strike.
Gurreff moves forwards but Van Kirkland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gurreff throws a right hand that misses
and Van Kirkland makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gurreff slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gurreff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gurreff misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gurreff lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Kirkland wants to slow Gurreff down by chopping away at his legs.
Gurreff misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland throws a quick counter head kick but Gurreff was just out of range.
Gurreff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gurreff misses with an uppercut.
Van Kirkland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gurreff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Kirkland can pounce on him.
Van Kirkland scores with a punch to the head.
Gurreff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gurreff scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Kirkland should have avoided that one.
Gurreff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Kirkland is looking to counter punch.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab.
Van Kirkland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Van Kirkland.
Jab by Gurreff.
Van Kirkland cracks the inside of Gurreff's front leg.
Gurreff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Gurreff throws out a counter right but Van Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Gurreff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Kirkland is looking to score with low kicks.
Gurreff checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Kirkland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gurreff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Kirkland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gurreff throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Gurreff.
Van Kirkland looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Kirkland throws a hook but Gurreff blocks it.
Gurreff throws out a counter right but Van Kirkland avoids it with no problem.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab from Gurreff.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Gurreff moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Kirkland.
Gurreff throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Gurreff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurreff.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Van Kirkland there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Kirkland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gurreff can do to turn this around?
Gurreff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Kirkland.
Gurreff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gurreff moves forwards but Van Kirkland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gurreff misses with a straight left.
Van Kirkland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Kirkland buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gurreff checks a low kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with a jab.
Van Kirkland scores with a shot to the body.
Gurreff tries to clinch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland lands a leg kick that knocks Gurreff off balance momentarily.
Gurreff digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs.
Gurreff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Kirkland counters with a straight right hand.
Gurreff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Kirkland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurreff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Kirkland on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Gurreff. Beautiful body shot.
Gurreff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Kirkland punishes Gurreff's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Kirkland looks to throw the jab but Gurreff is out of range.
Van Kirkland tries to land a leg kick but Gurreff saw it coming and moves away.
You can see that Gurreff has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Van Kirkland blocks a jab.
Van Kirkland looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Gurreff.
Gurreff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Kirkland moves away.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gurreff misses the shot to the body.
Van Kirkland scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gurreff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gurreff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Kirkland - that will leave a mark!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but Gurreff is out of range.
Gurreff throws a series of punches but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Kirkland throws a front kick that sends Gurreff stumbling back into the cage.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that Gurreff semi-blocks.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gurreff tries to clinch up
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Gurreff misses with a body punch
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gurreff's knee momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Kirkland digs a good body shot into Gurreff's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Gurreff blocks the leg kick.
Gurreff blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Kirkland lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Van Kirkland dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Van Kirkland scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gurreff lands with a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Gurreff misses the shot to the body.
Gurreff keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gurreff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gurreff lands the left hand.
Gurreff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gurreff throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
Gurreff throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a thumping low kick.
Gurreff's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurreff throws a big shot that misses.
Gurreff misses with a wild body shot.
Van Kirkland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurreff misses with a looping right.
Gurreff throws a hook to the side of Van Kirkland's head but Van Kirkland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy body kick from Van Kirkland
and Gurreff counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurreff misses with a hook
and Van Kirkland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gurreff thinking.
Gurreff throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurreff. Van Kirkland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurreff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gurreff lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Kirkland scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gurreff doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gurreff.
Van Kirkland misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Van Kirkland.
Gurreff tries to clinch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Gurreff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gurreff misses with an uppercut
and Van Kirkland counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Gurreff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Kirkland takes one on the button.
Gurreff throws a hook but Van Kirkland blocks it.
Van Kirkland darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gurreff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gurreff pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Kirkland misses the target.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Kirkland moves away from the strike by Gurreff.
Gurreff swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Kirkland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Kirkland throws a nice head kick!
Gurreff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Kirkland.
Gurreff looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Kirkland is just out of range.
Van Kirkland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gurreff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gurreff punishes Van Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Gurreff misses its intended target.
Gurreff misses with an uppercut. Van Kirkland saw that one coming.
Gurreff throws a jab when Van Kirkland was well out of range.
Van Kirkland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gurreff.
Gurreff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gurreff counters with a straight right hand.
Van Kirkland lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noz Gurreff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gurreff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gurreff.
That kick from Van Kirkland tenderised Gurreff's leg. Gurreff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Kirkland walks into a jab.
A slow jab from Gurreff misses its intended target.
Jab from Van Kirkland.
Decent striking displayed by Van Kirkland there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild body shot.
Gurreff appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Kirkland slips under a jab.
Gurreff loads up on a big right hand but Van Kirkland slips the punch.
Gurreff misses with a straight right.
Some wild striking there from Gurreff.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Kirkland with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gurreff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Kirkland.
Gurreff looks to land a combination but Van Kirkland avoids it well.
Gurreff throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Kirkland counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gurreff misses with the combination.
Gurreff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Kirkland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Vladimir Van Kirkland.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Kirkland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Van Kirkland!
A less than humble Vladimir Van Kirkland misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudy Pu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ScHoolboy Q - Hands On The Wheel Feat A$AP Rocky kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Daron Buxton is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Pu
vs
Buxton

191 cm
23
252 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

196 cm
27
272 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Mohito Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rudy Pu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Pu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Buxton drives through and clinches with Pu against the cage.
Buxton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pu taking a breather.
Buxton can't get the takedown.
Buxton tries to land knees in the clinch but Pu avoids the damage to the body.
Pu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buxton scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Buxton has Pu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Buxton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pu tumbling to the mat - Buxton dives into Pu's guard.
Buxton postures up.
Buxton trying to move into half guard but instead Pu has managed to sweep!

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!
Buxton trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pu connects with a couple of short punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton 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.

Buxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pu stopping the sweep attempt from Buxton.
Buxton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Buxton is trying to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from Pu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is trying to get back to half guard.
Pu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buxton keeps working.
Pu is staying tight to Buxton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buxton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pu controlling the position from side mount.
Pu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buxton keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is looking for a sweep.
Buxton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Buxton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pu is working away from the top position though.
Buxton is trying to get back to full guard.
Pu is keen to just control but Buxton is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pu.
No joy there for Buxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Buxton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buxton.
Buxton lands the left hand.
Pu misses with a wild body shot.
Rudy Pu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu misses with an uppercut. Buxton saw that one coming.
Pu connects with a jab.
Buxton missing with a left hand there. Pu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Pu misses the target.
Pu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buxton.
Buxton blocks a jab.
Buxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buxton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pu scores with a hook to the body. Buxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Buxton ducks under a wild hook from Pu.
Pu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buxton misses with a double jab.
Rudy Pu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buxton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buxton circles away quickly and effectively.
Buxton tries to counter with a clinch but Pu shakes him off and moves away.
Pu throws the left hand but Buxton avoids the punch easily.
Buxton is looking to clinch.
Buxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buxton feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rudy Pu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pu loads up on a big right hand but Buxton slips the punch.
Buxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Buxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rudy Pu is winning the standup battle so far.
Buxton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buxton misses with a wild combination.
Buxton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pu.
A cross from Buxton lands.
Buxton moves away from the strike by Pu.
Jab, jab by Pu - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pu misses with a body shot.
Buxton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buxton keeps the fight on the outside.
Pu lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pu connects with a looping right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Pu does no damage.
Pu misses with a two punch combination.
Buxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Pu misses with a wild body shot.
Pu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buxton can do to turn this around?
Buxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Pu.
Pu throws a lazy right hand but Buxton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buxton moves away.
Buxton ducks under a wild hook from Pu.
Pu fails to land with a series of punches.
Pu scores with a jab. Buxton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pu misses the body punch
and Buxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Buxton. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pu throws a body punch but Buxton moves out of range.
Pu misses the shot to the body.

Buxton clinches up against the cage.
Pu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Buxton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Buxton is trying to control the action in half guard but Pu is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buxton.
Pu wants to get back to his feet.
Pu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buxton.
Pu wants to control but Buxton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pu is trying to stand back up but Buxton is controlling him
Pu is staying active underneath Buxton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pu is looking for a sweep. Buxton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Buxton both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Rudy Pu has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buxton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pu misses with a punch to the body.

Buxton pulls guard successfully.
Buxton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buxton is continuing to stall.
Pu won't allow Buxton to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pu trying to control the position from guard on top but Buxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Buxton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pu is aware though and is defending well.

Pu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buxton keeping full guard, as Pu tries to pass.
Buxton controls Pu momentarily but Pu frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daron Buxton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rudy Pu's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Pu throws a right hand that misses
and Buxton counters with a left and a right that stings Pu.
Buxton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab from Buxton.

Buxton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pu's guard.
Pu keeping moving, preventing Buxton from controlling successfully.
Daron Buxton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buxton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pu haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Buxton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pu is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buxton, into his guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Pu tries to free his leg and advance position but Buxton is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buxton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Buxton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pu is trying to maintain the position but Buxton is very close to passing his half guard.
Buxton trying to control the action but Pu is working from the bottom.
Pu tries to roll over but Buxton keeps him under control.
Buxton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton is keen to just control but Pu is a slippery customer.
Buxton passes the guard and advances to mount!
Buxton punching from mount but Pu doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Buxton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Buxton controlling the position easily from mount.
Buxton throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton throwing strikes here but Pu is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Buxton pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Pu is desperately trying to improve his position but Buxton has a good base and remains in mount.
Buxton throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Buxton fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Pu defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buxton.
Buxton connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Pu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pu is staying active underneath Buxton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buxton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Buxton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Buxton seems to be working for a kimura but Pu defends the submission attempt.

Buxton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Buxton.
Buxton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daron Buxton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buxton 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Jorgenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan's entrance music is 3DD - Kryptonite. A fine choice. Jorgenson has chosen Made You Look by Nas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Noonan
vs
Jorgenson

190 cm
40
260 lbs
35 - 14 - 1

190 cm
37
273 lbs
31 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)
Spartan Nutrition

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Spencer Jorgenson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgenson darts in looking for a takedown but Noonan gets double underhooks and turns Jorgenson into the cage.
Jorgenson scores with a sloppy right hand. Noonan should have avoided that one.

It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
A big right from Jorgenson misses.

Jorgenson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Noonan sprawls well initially but Jorgenson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noonan is looking to improve his position.
Noonan moves into full guard.
Noonan striking off his back.

Jorgenson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Noonan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Noonan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jorgenson is aware though and is defending well.

Jorgenson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jorgenson controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorgenson is one step ahead there.
Jorgenson looking to pass the guard.
Jorgenson 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.

Noonan is looking for a triangle but Jorgenson pushes his legs off easily.
Noonan keeping moving, preventing Jorgenson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noonan working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jorgenson is looking to advance position but Noonan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

A nice elbow there by Noonan.
Noonan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jorgenson?
Noonan lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jorgenson hang on?
Jorgenson is trying desperately to improve position.

Noonan looking for a guillotine from mount but Jorgenson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Noonan lands a big elbow.
Jorgenson is looking to improve his position but Noonan isn't that keen on the idea.
Noonan landing punches.

It looks like Spencer Jorgenson has been cut.
Noonan with a couple of short strikes.
Jorgenson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Noonan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Jorgenson is rocked!
Noonan cracks Jorgenson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan retains his heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Michael Noonan waved his t-shirt featuring Modern Wear Apparel's logo in front of the cameras.