CEFC 193 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Daath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Troublefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troublefield has chosen Hell Song - Sum 41 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Daath
vs
Troublefield

173 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
166 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Daath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Troublefield!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troublefield takes a swing at Daath's ribcage but misses.
Daath takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Troublefield thows a leg kick but Daath checks it

and Daath counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Troublefield has Daath pulled in close to control his posture.
Daath looking to sit in guard and control but Troublefield gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Troublefield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath trying to control the position.
Daath preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daath wants to stand up but Troublefield is controlling him.
Daath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daath keeping full guard, as Troublefield tries to pass.
Daath looking to hit a scissor sweep but Troublefield is one step ahead there.
Troublefield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Daath looking for a sweep. Not yet Daath, not yet.
Troublefield is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daath controls Troublefield momentarily but Troublefield frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Troublefield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Troublefield keeping control of the position.
Daath trying to control the action but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Troublefield tries to get to full guard but Daath has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield keeping control of the position.

Daath is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Troublefield has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Troublefield has his hands clasped together around Daath's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Troublefield is pressing down on Daath's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daath is fighting to break Troublefield's control of his arms but Troublefield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daath shoots in for a takedown but Troublefield shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Troublefield has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Joey Troublefield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troublefield slaps away a takedown attempt from Daath, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Troublefield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daath throws a half hearted mid kick.
Troublefield throws a quick inside leg kick.

Troublefield drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daath is breathing heavily.
Troublefield advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Troublefield feints and as Daath raises his hands in defense, Troublefield changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daath wants to sweep here but Troublefield controlling him for the moment.
Troublefield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daath is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Daath looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Daath is trying to control the action in half guard but Troublefield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Troublefield.
Daath has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Troublefield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daath is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troublefield keeping moving, preventing Daath from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troublefield 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.
Troublefield trying to control the position here.

Troublefield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daath wants to control from the top but Troublefield keeps moving.

Troublefield has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Daath is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Troublefield.
Troublefield gets back to half guard.
Troublefield gets full guard.
Troublefield pulls Daath in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.
Daath tries to free his leg and advance position but Troublefield is retaining full guard.
Troublefield wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Troublefield misses with a leg kick

and Daath counters with a single leg into guard. Troublefield didn't expect that.
Troublefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Troublefield, not yet.
Troublefield is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daath trying to control but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Troublefield looking for a sweep. Not yet Troublefield, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Max Daath will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Troublefield.

Daath closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Troublefield did well to prevent Daath getting side control.
Troublefield is concentrating on defense, preventing Daath from advancing position.
Troublefield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Troublefield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daath manages to get himself to full guard.

Daath trying to keep a closed guard but Troublefield is proving a slippery customer.
Troublefield passes Daath's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath tries to roll over but Troublefield keeps him under control.

Troublefield is trying for a kimura here. Daath looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Troublefield wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joey Troublefield!
Joey Troublefield 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
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus Beau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Whaley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whaley has chosen Drowning Pool - Tear Away as his entrance music. Gus Beau has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Beau
vs
Whaley

186 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
196 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gus Beau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Whaley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beau rushes Whaley and presses him up against the cage.
Beau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whaley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whaley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whaley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Whaley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Beau avoids it.
Beau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Beau breaks the clinch.

Beau moves into the clinch successfully.
Beau tries to circle away but Whaley has him pinned against the cage.
Beau has had enough of the clinch but Whaley keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gus Beau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Whaley.
Beau stops a takedown attempt from Whaley.
Beau is trying to break the clinch but Whaley has him pressed against the cage.

Whaley breaks the clinch.
Beau shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Whaley as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whaley.
Beau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whaley sprawls well. Whaley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beau gets slowly back to his feet.
Whaley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beau misses with a double jab
and Whaley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beau throws a series of punches but Whaley moves out of range.
Beau falls off balance throwing a combination
and Whaley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whaley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gus Beau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Beau moves into the clinch.
Beau looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Whaley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Beau pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Whaley. No joy for Beau on that attempt.
Whaley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beau throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whaley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beau fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Whaley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Beau rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whaley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whaley is looking for the big counter here.

Beau takes the fight into the clinch.
Beau is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whaley has Beau pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Beau manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Beau looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whaley lands a nice uppercut.
Whaley blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Beau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beau fails to land with a series of punches.
Beau misses with a lunging right hand

and Whaley moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Beau just misses with a elbow thrown towards Whaley's brow.
Whaley is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beau is defending well.
Whaley jumps guard but Beau stands there with Whaley around his waist. Whaley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Beau tries to break the clinch but Whaley is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whaley drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Beau gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Beau wants to break free but Whaley has control.
Whaley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beau gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Beau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Beau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Whaley wants a takedown.

Whaley jumps into guard, dragging Beau to the mat.
Beau throws a big right hand that misses.
Whaley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beau chips away with some ground and pound.
Beau with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Beau has closed the distance and engaged Whaley in a clinch.
Whaley wants to take the fight to the mat but Beau manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Beau manages to break the clinch.
Whaley fails to land the takedown.
Beau seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Beau cracks Whaley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Whaley tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Whaley is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beau finds Whaley's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Whaley flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Beau lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Whaley will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gus Beau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes to the cage accompanied by Blue clear sky. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Face
vs
Olov Hermansson

176 cm
36
157 lbs
31 - 20 - 1

178 cm
38
168 lbs
28 - 27 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
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 31 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Face gets tackled into the cage by Hermansson. Hermansson maintains the clinch.
Face is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hermansson is defending well.
Face is looking to take this one to the mat.
Face prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hermansson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Face gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hermansson.
Shit Face has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hermansson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Face gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Face drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Face is pressed up against the cage. Hermansson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Face down to the mat. Face avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hermansson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Face counters with a single leg into guard. Hermansson didn't expect that.
Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Hermansson is retaining full guard.
Face looking to sit in guard and control but Hermansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hermansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Face is proving hard to escape from.
Face looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Face holds on and takes a little breather.
Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.
Hermansson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Face is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Face looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hermansson is one step ahead there.
Hermansson is looking to stand up but Face won't let him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Hermansson rushes Face and presses him up against the cage.
Hermansson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Face prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hermansson prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hermansson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hermansson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Face is looking to improve his position.

Hermansson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hermansson circles away.

Hermansson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Face has Hermansson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Face pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hermansson tumbling to the mat - Face dives into Hermansson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Face.

Face drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hermansson dives on top into guard.

Jan Olov Hermansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Face looking to control.
Face wants to sweep but no luck.

Face looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermansson passes into half guard.
Face makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson postures up.
Hermansson wants to stand but Face is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hermansson preventing the sweep.
Face managing to control the position.
Face wants to sweep here but Hermansson controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to control the position but Hermansson postures up.

Face looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hermansson passes into half guard.
It looks like Hermansson is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Face tries to get to full guard but Hermansson has control of the leg.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hermansson drives through and clinches with Face against the cage.
Hermansson is trying to drag Face to the mat but Face just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Face lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Olov Hermansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Hermansson tries to clinch there but Face circles away.
Hermansson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Face.

Hermansson closes the distance and clinches.
Hermansson tries to score a body lock takedown but Face shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hermansson prevents a takedown attempt there.

Face gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermansson regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face looking to sit in guard and control but Hermansson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Hermansson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Face has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hermansson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Hermansson stands up and waves to Face to follow him.

Hermansson has managed to clinch.
Jan Olov Hermansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

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.
Hermansson goes for a takedown attempt but Face pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Hermansson darts in and clinches Face up against the cage.
Face has Hermansson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hermansson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face wants a takedown but no success here.
Face is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hermansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Face gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hermansson regains guard.
Hermansson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Face controls the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermansson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Face throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Face trying to control but Hermansson is working from the bottom.
Face throws a big right hand that misses.

Face has gone for a leg lock! Hermansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Face's guard.

Hermansson wants to stand but Face is controlling his posture from full guard.
Face is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.
Hermansson stopping the sweep attempt from Face.
Hermansson wanted to stand there but Face had control of the position.
Hermansson stopping the sweep attempt from Face.
Shit Face has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Face working for a triangle but Hermansson defends it easily.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Olov Hermansson!
An out of breath Jan Olov Hermansson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. Prime comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Optimus Prime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Noonan
vs
Prime

190 cm
44
260 lbs
44 - 19 - 1

194 cm
41
250 lbs
30 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 44 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Prime lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noonan doesn't seem phased though.

It looks like Michael Noonan has been cut.
Noonan drops his hands momentarily and Prime takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Prime throws a head kick but Noonan moves out of range.
Prime pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Noonan back to the cage. Prime follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Noonan throws a head kick that misses.
Prime looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noonan takes a swing at Prime's ribcage but misses.
Prime throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Prime drops Noonan with a left right combo! Prime follows him down to the ground into side control.

Noonan is rocked!

Michael Noonan's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noonan wants to get back to his feet.

Prime tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Noonan wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Prime working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Prime is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noonan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Noonan wants to get back to his feet.
Prime tries to score with some ground and pound. Noonan controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Noonan wants to get back to his feet.
Prime creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Noonan is pushing Prime's head away, looking to escape. Prime manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prime working the ground and pound but Noonan is defending the strikes.

Prime working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noonan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Prime tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Prime has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Noonan tries to escape but Prime is in control.
Prime trying to control the action but Noonan is working from the bottom.
Noonan pushes Prime away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Prime gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Prime dips to his left and cracks Noonan with an uppercut!

Michael Noonan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prime lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Jeez, Michael Noonan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Optimus Prime!
An out of breath Optimus Prime thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Michael Noonan had this to say: 'Damn cuts...'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Diaz

173 cm
39
164 lbs
19 - 8 - 0

183 cm
31
168 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Diaz.
Anderson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anderson throws a hook but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Anderson with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Anderson's head back.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
Diaz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diaz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Anderson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to work over Diaz's front leg with a kick but Diaz checks it.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Diaz misses with a hook
and Anderson counters with an inside leg kick.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Anderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - Anderson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Diaz walks into a jab.

Diaz is rocked!
Diaz scores with a nice body kick.
Anderson misses with a kick to the body.
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Anderson scores with a body shot.
Anderson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anderson throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
A jab from Diaz finds it's way through Anderson's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Anderson tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Anderson tries to land a body kick
and Diaz counters with a good, hard body kick but Anderson shrugs it off.

Anderson clinches up against the cage.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Anderson.
Anderson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anderson to keep the fight standing.

Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anderson moves out of range of the leg kick from Diaz.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diaz cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
Anderson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Diaz if he has to take too many more of those.
Anderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Sparky Anderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diaz!

It looks like Sparky Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.

Anderson is rocked!
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Anderson out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nate Diaz!
Nate Diaz is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Nate Diaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.