CEFC Fight Night 55 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Camacho Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Camacho Jr's choice of entrance music: Astro Zombies by The Misfits. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Corleone
vs
Camacho Jr

173 cm
33
180 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

172 cm
24
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Camacho Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camacho Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Corleone walks into a stiff left hand from Camacho Jr.
Corleone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Corleone throws a jab but it's blocked by Camacho Jr.
Jab, jab by Camacho Jr - just one landing.
Camacho Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Camacho Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Camacho Jr both land. Nice combination.
Camacho Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a lunging right hand
and Camacho Jr counters with a left to the body.
Camacho Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Corleone's hands.
Camacho Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Camacho Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Corleone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Camacho Jr throws a series of punches but Corleone moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Corleone misses the target.
Camacho Jr throws a right and a left that Corleone avoids nicely.
Corleone slips a jab and a cross from Camacho Jr.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Camacho Jr as Corleone shoots in.
Camacho Jr throws a combination. Corleone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Corleone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Corleone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Camacho Jr.
Corleone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camacho Jr counters with a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Camacho Jr counter with a right hand.
Camacho Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Corleone swings away with a body shot that misses
and Camacho Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Corleone misses with a right hand
and Camacho Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camacho Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Camacho Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Corleone had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Camacho Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camacho Jr throws a right hand that Corleone ducks under and follows up with a left that Corleone also avoids with ease.
Camacho Jr feints a jab promting Corleone to slip. Camacho Jr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Corleone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Camacho Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A right-left combo lands from Camacho Jr.
Corleone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Camacho Jr does it's job there.
Corleone swings widly with a right hand
and Camacho Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corleone misses the body punch
and Camacho Jr counters with a one-two to the body.

Corleone scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Camacho Jr kicks off Corleone and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Camacho Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Corleone backs up against the cage.
Corleone misses with a shot to the body
and Camacho Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Corleone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camacho Jr catches Corleone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Corleone slips a jab and a cross from Camacho Jr.
A quick step to the side and Corleone tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camacho Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Camacho Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corleone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camacho Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Camacho Jr tries to bum rush Corleone with a series of wild strikes but Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corleone changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Camacho Jr counters with a left to the body.
Corleone goes for a double leg but Camacho Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camacho Jr continues to drive forward.
A swing and a miss from Corleone.
Camacho Jr throws a counter combo.
Camacho Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Corleone eats them both and turns towards Camacho Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Camacho Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Corleone misses with a body shot.
Benedict Camacho Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Corleone tries for a takedown but Camacho Jr circles away easily
and Camacho Jr counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Camacho Jr catches Corleone right on the button with a cross.
Camacho Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Corleone misses with a takedown attempt
and Camacho Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vito Corleone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corleone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Corleone looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camacho Jr swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Benedict Camacho Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Camacho Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Camacho Jr lands a jab to Corleone's midsection.
Corleone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Camacho Jr manages to avoid it.
Vito Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho Jr throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camacho Jr is working the combinations to good effect here.
Camacho Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Corleone's head.
Corleone shoots in but no luck this time.
Camacho Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Corleone bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Camacho Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Corleone throws a lazy right hand but Camacho Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Corleone misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho Jr scores with a four punch combination!
Corleone tries to move into range but Camacho Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Corleone misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Corleone throws a lazy uppercut
and Camacho Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Camacho Jr scores with a four punch combination!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone walks into a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Corleone misses the target.

Corleone shoots in and gets a takedown into Camacho Jr's guard.
Camacho Jr keeping moving, preventing Corleone from controlling successfully.
Corleone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Camacho Jr wants to stand but Corleone is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Camacho Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camacho Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Corleone is controlling him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corleone shoots in looking for a takedown. Camacho Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Corleone keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Camacho Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice combination there by Camacho Jr.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Benedict Camacho Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Camacho Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vito Corleone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Camacho Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corleone.
A little feinted left hand from Corleone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Corleone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Camacho Jr is looking for the big counter here.
A nice combination there by Camacho Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a hook
and Camacho Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Corleone throws a sloppy body shot
and Camacho Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Corleone.
Camacho Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Corleone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corleone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Camacho Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Camacho Jr.
Corleone avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Corleone misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Camacho Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Camacho Jr 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Camacho Jr!
A relieved looking Benedict Camacho Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angel Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Verner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Verner has chosen Lose Yourself - Eminem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jacob Verner will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rey
vs
Verner

185 cm
23
224 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Angel Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Verner!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Verner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Rey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Verner!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verner looks winded!
Rey is putting a hurting on Verner here, landing some big shots from side control.

Rey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Verner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rey working the ground and pound.

Rey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rey landing a few strikes.
Rey cracks Verner with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rey immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Verner is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rey!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angel Rey!
After winning the bout, Angel Rey thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masahiko Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Jackson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jackson
vs
Kimura

180 cm
28
180 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

170 cm
31
180 lbs
10 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Masahiko Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackson.

It looks like Masahiko Kimura has been cut.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.

Kimura gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Kimura is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kimuras head.
Kimura letting Jackson take a breather here.
Jackson with a knee to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kimura drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jackson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kimura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jackson throws a push kick but Kimura slaps the foot to one side.
Kimura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura dodges the punch combination from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jackson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Kimura misses.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jackson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kimura! But no joy.
Jackson swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!

That has opened up Masahiko Kimura's cut even more.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot

and Kimura counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson 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.

Kimura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kimura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kimura trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Kimura pushes down on Jackson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kimura is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson is not content to let Kimura control the position.
Kimura wants to advance to full mount but Jackson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson pulls Kimura in to control the position.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Kimura controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kimura manages to get himself to full guard.

Jackson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Masahiko Kimura's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Kimura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kimura scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kimura drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson stalks Kimura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kimura's face. Kimura staggers backwards, shaken.
Jab from Jackson.

Kimura is rocked!

The cut above Masahiko Kimura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson tests Kimura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kimura is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Jackson forces Kimura back against the cage and clinches.
Kimura is working for takedown but Jackson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kimura seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson misses with a knee to the head.
Kimura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
George Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Masahiko Kimura.
Kimura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Kimura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Jackson cracks Kimura with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jackson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kimura to stand back up!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson tries to bum rush Kimura with a series of wild strikes but Kimura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jackson throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kimura manages to avoid it.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Jackson clinches.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kimura's face.

Masahiko Kimura's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson working Kimura over with knees to the body.
Jackson lands a left hand.

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

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Masahiko Kimura's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Machio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Welsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welsh has chosen Lets Have A War as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. TJ Welsh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Machio
vs
Welsh

190 cm
23
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
35
199 lbs
21 - 25 - 1

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ralph Machio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, TJ Welsh!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Welsh gets a takedown into half guard.
Welsh moves into full mount! Machio won't be happy about that!

Welsh stands up from mount. Strange move.
Machio tries to bum rush Welsh with a series of wild strikes but Welsh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Welsh feints and as Machio raises his hands in defense, Welsh changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Welsh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Welsh gets to his feet - Machio follows without any prompting.

Welsh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Welsh lands in his opponent's guard.
Machio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Welsh decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Machio, up you get!

Machio gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Welsh to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Welsh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Machio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Machio is working an open guard so Welsh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Machio gets a clinch.

Welsh manages to pull guard.
Welsh keeping moving, preventing Machio from controlling successfully.
Machio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Machio trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
Machio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machio throws a big elbow that misses.
Machio won't allow Welsh to sweep him here.
Machio 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.
Welsh has control of Machio's left arm, preventing Machio from doing any damage.
Machio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machio preventing the sweep.
Machio forces his way into half guard.
Welsh tries to kick Machio off but Machio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Welsh keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Welsh trying to control but Machio postures up.

Machio seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Welsh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Welsh.
Welsh controlling Machio's posture.

Welsh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Welsh landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Machio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Welsh can't fight it off and eventually Machio manages to take the fight to the floor. Welsh looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Welsh pushes Machio off and gets back to his feet.

Welsh gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Welsh scores with a knee to the head.
Machio takes a knee right on the jaw!
Welsh with a knee to the head.
Welsh with a knee to the head.
Welsh connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Welsh.

Welsh jumps into guard, dragging Machio to the mat.
Machio trying to control but Welsh is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machio wants to stand but Welsh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Welsh pulls Machio in close to his closed guard and prevents Machio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Welsh 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TJ Welsh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Welsh closes the distance and pushes Machio back into the cage.
Welsh using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Welsh scores a nice knee to the body.
Welsh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right from Welsh on the inside.

Machio tightens his grip and picks Welsh up, before dumping him to the ground. Welsh manages to land in guard.

Welsh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Welsh clinches up with Machio and pushes him back against the cage.

Welsh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Welsh shoots in and gets a takedown into Machio's guard.
TJ Welsh has got the better of the ground game so far.

Welsh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Machio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Machio lands in his opponent's guard.

Welsh pushes Machio off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Welsh darts in and clinches Machio up against the cage.
Welsh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Machio drags the fight down to the ground.
Welsh stays in close to Machio's body and controls the position.
Machio is trying to control the position but Welsh postures up.
Welsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Machio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Welsh stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Welsh darts in and clinches Machio up against the cage.
Welsh connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Welsh obliges.
Welsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Machio seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Welsh can turn it around.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Welsh turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welsh advances nicely into full mount.
Machio is working to get back to half guard.
Welsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Welsh working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Welsh seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Machio is holding on tight.

Welsh is working for a guillotine from mount but Machio frees his head quite easily.
Welsh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Welsh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Welsh gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Welsh scores with a takedown into Machio's guard.
Machio wants to sweep but no luck.

Welsh stands and steps away. Machio gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Welsh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Machio is trying to control but can't.
Machio is trying to get back to full guard.
Welsh seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Welsh seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Machio is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). TJ Welsh!
TJ Welsh spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Hair of the Dog/ Nazareth. Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hunter
vs
Uzannavabizch

190 cm
26
205 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

189 cm
40
205 lbs
38 - 23 - 1

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

AnonymouS

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Stewart Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunter has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Uzannavabizch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Uzannavabizch attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Uzannavabizch stuffs the takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzannavabizch shoots and misses
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Uzannavabizch lands a slapping body shot.

Hunter clinches up against the cage.
Hunter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uzannavabizch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hunter misses with a short punch on the inside.

Uzannavabizch pulls guard effortlessly.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Uzannavabizch is on top in guard.

Hunter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Uzannavabizch won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
Hunter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Uzannavabizch's guard.

Hunter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Uzannavabizch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uzannavabizch wants to sweep but no luck.
Uzannavabizch is still trying to improve position.
Uzannavabizch has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hunter cracks Uzannavabizch with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Uzannavabizch blocks nicely.
Hunter stops Uzannavabizch from standing up.
Hunter preventing the sweep.

Uzannavabizch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunter won't allow Uzannavabizch to sweep him here.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzannavabizch has wrist control.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch controlling Hunter's posture.
Uzannavabizch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throwing strikes but missing.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uzannavabizch looking for a sweep. Not yet Uzannavabizch, not yet.
Hunter landing some decent shots from guard.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Uzannavabizch blocks nicely.

Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzannavabizch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Uzannavabizch's legs - danger averted.

Uzannavabizch working for a triangle but Hunter defends it easily.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Uzannavabizch keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunter throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Uzannavabizch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uzannavabizch is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Uzannavabizch keeps moving.
Hunter is looking to work some ground and pound but Uzannavabizch has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uzannavabizch trying to keep a closed guard but Hunter is proving a slippery customer.
Hunter working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stewart Hunter dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Uzannavabizch moves out of range of the strikes.
Hunter has a takedown stuffed.
Hunter fails with the takedown.
Uzannavabizch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hunter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Uzannavabizch lands a high kick!
Hunter closes the distance and clinches up with Uzannavabizch, looking for a takedown. Hunter pushes Uzannavabizch against the cage but Uzannavabizch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Hunter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uzannavabizch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hunter feinted with a counter takedown.
Uzannavabizch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Uzannavabizch slips a straight right by Hunter.
Hunter tries to bum rush Uzannavabizch with a series of wild strikes but Uzannavabizch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uzannavabizch is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hunter wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uzannavabizch as he jumps to the side.
Hunter slips a straight right by Uzannavabizch.

Hunter looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Uzannavabizch!
Hunter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uzannavabizch keeps working.
Hunter working the head with strikes.
Uzannavabizch takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hunter working the ground and pound.
Hunter connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Uzannavabizch some visible discomfort.

Uzannavabizch is rocked!
Uzannavabizch prevents Hunter from improving position.
Hunter scoring with punches and elbows.
Uzannavabizch is still in real trouble! Can Hunter finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter scoring with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hunter lands a huge shot from side control! Uzannavabizch is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stewart Hunter!
After the big win, Stewart Hunter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AnonymouS and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost comes to the cage accompanied by O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. James has chosen Tuesday's Gone as his entrance music. 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.

Frost
vs
James

198 cm
32
226 lbs
29 - 14 - 0

189 cm
34
206 lbs
22 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (80% laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy James!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by James.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
James lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
As James backs away, Frost returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost tries to clinch but fails miserably
and James counters with a nice body shot.
Frost on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost chopping away at his opponent's legs.

James shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frost is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
James avoids the attempt from Frost to control.
The referee warns Frost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Frost is squirming around, avoiding James's attempts to control the action.
Frost tries to hold on but James pushes him away.
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by James there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frost is desperately trying to improve his position but James has a good base and remains in mount.
James working Frost over with strikes here.
Frost is looking to get to half guard.
James looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Frost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Frost really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Frost tries to hold on but James postures up.
James breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands with some strikes.
Frost bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
James keeping moving, preventing Frost from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now James is on top in guard.

James trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
James postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
James is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frost is on top in guard.

James is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frost defends well.
Our spies down at at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) inform us that James has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
James has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Frost controls from within his opponent's guard.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frost's guard.

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

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

James misses with a head kick.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Frost sprawls well. Frost wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost throws a sloppy head kick
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Frost throws a lazy uppercut
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
James throws a leg kick
and Frost counters with a nice body kick.
Frost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
James throws a right hand that misses
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
James swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tommy James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James tries to work over Frost's front leg with a kick but Frost checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost thows a leg kick but James checks it
and James cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olaf Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frost is out of range and James settles back down.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
James has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Frost takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
James throws a predictable looking body shot
and Frost makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!

Frost moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Frost fails to land.
Frost working aggressively here.
James has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Frost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee calls for Frost to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is looking for a takedown.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy James.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Frost.
Frost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frost tries to break free but James pushes him back against the cage.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
Frost lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Frost lands an elbow inside that James shrugs off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost gets through James's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but James is controlling him.
Frost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James avoids a wild elbow strike from Frost.

Frost escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Frost closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Frost is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Frost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Frost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A big left from Frost misses.
James unleashes a big counter combination but Frost bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Frost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James scoring well with a low kick there.
James misses with a right hand
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Frost wants to clinch but James slips to the side
and James counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James is trying to drag Frost to the mat but Frost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frost missing with knees to the body.
Frost tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and James avoids it.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frost just leaning against James, taking a breather.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
Olaf Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy James.
Nice body punch from Frost - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James can't get the takedown.
James looking for a takedown.
James has Frost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Frost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frost cracks James with a nice body shot.
James drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost digs a right hand into James's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on James's gas tank.
Frost using the Thai plumb to throw knees but James has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
James dodges an elbow strike from Frost.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
James tries for a takedown but Frost manages to get underhooks.
Frost tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Frost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Frost lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost working aggressively here.
Frost misses with the head strike.
James blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

James has hold of one of Frost's legs. Frost is fighting the takedown attempt but James gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost 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.
James advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James controls the position from side control.
Frost stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olaf Frost clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

James lands with a right hand.
Frost throws a poor cross that misses
letting James counter with a right hand.
Frost on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James tries to clinch
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Tommy James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
James moves out of range of the leg kick from Frost.
James tries to land a front kick but Frost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
James wants to clinch.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
James avoids the head kick by Frost.
James just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses with a combination
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
Frost misses with a hook
and James counters with a straight right hand.
Frost takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Frost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by James. That's going to slow Frost down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to move into range but James moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frost's sensitive parts.
Frost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by James.
James throws a leg kick but Frost sees it coming and moves out of range.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
James throws a poor cross that misses
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frost wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by James.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped James's head back.
James slips under a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
James misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a nice low kick that buckles James's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Tommy James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

That kick from James tenderised Frost's leg. Frost is trying to keep his angry face on.
Frost misses with a hook. James ducked under it nicely.
James flicks out a counter leg kick but Frost steps away.
Frost moves away from the strike by James.
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Frost back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James throws a push kick but Frost slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Frost was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost slips a straight right by James.
Frost connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frost ducks under a wild hook from James.

Frost closes the distance and clinches.
James changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Frost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
James tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James lands a jab to the head.
Frost misses with a hook
and James makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Frost is looking to clinch.
Frost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost connects with a high kick.
Frost misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Frost lands with a hook. James tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James connects with a leg kick. Frost looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James tries to clinch but Frost moves out of range.
Frost throwing a counter right hand but James manages to avoid it.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a hook.
James scores with a nice strike.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Frost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frost tries to clinch there but James circles away.
James throws a counter combo.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Frost appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost slips a jab from James.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Frost blocks the leg kick.
James swings for the body but Frost moves out of range.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Frost throws a hook but James blocks it.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
James connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Frost looks to throw the jab but James is out of range.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
James misses with a wild combination.
Frost is looking to counter punch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Olaf Frost retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!