CEFC 195 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shit Face (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Vegata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face comes into the arena with Blue clear sky blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Face
vs
Vegata

176 cm
36
157 lbs
32 - 21 - 1

175 cm
43
165 lbs
26 - 30 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Shit Face!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Vegata!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face shoots in looking for a takedown. Vegata tries to sprawl out of it but Face keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vegata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vegata feints a jab promting Face to slip. Vegata then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Face slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Face fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegata slaps away a takedown attempt from Face, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Face has picked Vegata up - he's going for a ride! Face dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Vegata manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Face keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Face is blocking nicely.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Face is blocking nicely.
Vegata has Face pressed against the cage.

Face has picked Vegata up - he's going for a ride! Face dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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!

Face is working for a submission of some sort.
Face sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegata defending well though.
Face has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face works his way into side control.
Face trying to control the action but Vegata is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Face is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegata is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Face goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vegata rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Face's guard! Nice work there by Vegata!
Vegata stopping the sweep attempt from Face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Face is trying to control the position but Vegata postures up.
Vegata controlling from the top position.
Face wants to sweep but no luck.
Face trying to control the position.
Face 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.

That's four 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.
Vegata is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Face looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vegata trying to control the position from guard on top but Face is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vegata has Face up against the cage in a clinch.
Vegata tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Face avoids it.
Face has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vegata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Face managing to block the knees to the body from Vegata.
Vegata stops a takedown attempt from Face.
Vegata looking to throw knees to the head but Face is blocking nicely.
Face blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vegata using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Face has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vegata avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Face has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vegata is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vegata prevents the takedown attempt.
Vegata's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegata stops a takedown attempt from Face.
Vegata trying to stall but Face improves his position.
Vegata tries to land knees in the clinch but Face avoids the damage to the body.
Vegata is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vegata throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vegata gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Face.
Face looking for a takedown.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vegata with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vegata tries a knee to the head but Face blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face is looking to take this one to the mat.

Face turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vegata prevents Face from improving position.
Vegata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vegata seems a little lost for a moment, as Face dominates the positioning.
Vegata takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Vegata's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vegata is looking for a sweep.

Face tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Face working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Face working the strikes but Vegata uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Face sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vegata defending well though.

Face is working for a kimura but Vegata is defending it quite comfortably.
Face is keen to just control but Vegata is a slippery customer.

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 wants to free his trapped foot but Vegata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Face scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Face wants to take a breather but Vegata is having none of it.

Face is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vegata sees it coming and defends easily.
Face seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vegata does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face tries to pass to full mount but Vegata defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vegata regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Vegata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Face's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Face is defended easily by Vegata.
Vegata tries to close the distance and clinch but Face swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vegata.
Face fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face tries for a takedown but Vegata sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shit Face. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegata doesn't manage to clinch there - Face circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Face.
Face backing away here, and Vegata unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vegata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vegata sprawls and moves away.

Vegata clinches up against the cage.
Face drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vegata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Face can't get the takedown.
Vegata misses with a knee to the head.
Face tries for a takedown. No joy.
Face avoiding damage as Vegata throws knees to the body.
Vegata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vegata misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Face gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vegata regains guard.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Face drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vegata looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vegata looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vegata!

Vegata remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Face is trying to improve his position.
Face is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Vegata stalls from top position.
Face wants to control but Vegata postures up.
Vegata remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Face tries to bench press Vegata off him but Vegata keeps the position.

That's four 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.
Face manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Face wants to get back to full guard.
Face is trying to maintain the position but Vegata is very close to passing his half guard.
Vegata content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face tries to get to full guard but Vegata has control of the leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Vegata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vegata 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Vegata!
Antonio Vegata gave a mention to Real Fighters Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Muhammad (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. 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.

Muhammad
vs
Whaley

188 cm
29
185 lbs
18 - 6 - 1

189 cm
20
196 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Highland Clothing

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 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mehmet Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Whaley!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Muhammad. Whaley does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Whaley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muhammad looks to land a right hand but Whaley moved out of range.
Whaley defending well as Muhammad loads up on a big left hand.
Muhammad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whaley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad.
Nice straight punches there by Muhammad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muhammad.
A big right from Muhammad misses.
Whaley doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mehmet Muhammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Muhammad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whaley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Whaley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Muhammad throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whaley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Muhammad swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whaley.
Whaley ducks under a wild hook from Muhammad.
Whaley defending well as Muhammad loads up on a big left hand.
Whaley tries to counter with a clinch but Muhammad shakes him off and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whaley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad.
Whaley walks into a straight right hand from Muhammad.
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot.
Muhammad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut lands for Muhammad. That snapped Whaley's head back.
Jab from Muhammad.

Whaley is rocked!
Muhammad cracks Whaley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Whaley falls to his knees and Muhammad doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mehmet Muhammad!
A very excited looking Mehmet Muhammad 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augustus Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Augustus Cole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kevin Rush's chin.

Cole
vs
Rush

188 cm
26
283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
240 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Augustus Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rush shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cole.
Rush thinks about the counter body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Cole checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rush blocks a head kick by Cole.
Cole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rush tries to avoid it but Cole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rush to the ground. Rush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Cole darts in and clinches Rush up against the cage.

Cole manages to break the clinch.
Rush avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rush avoids the head kick by Cole.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cole throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rush throws out a powerful jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cole looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cole walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Augustus Cole has been cut.
Cole slips a jab and a cross from Rush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole digs a good body shot into Rush's ribs.
Rush has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rush there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rush throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Cole just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Rush has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Augustus Cole!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Zepp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brownie Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zepp comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room . Zepp has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zepp
vs
Anderson

177 cm
37
187 lbs
43 - 16 - 0

184 cm
34
180 lbs
20 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Zepp!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zepp.
Anderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Bobby Zepp has been cut.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Anderson lands a jab to the head.
Anderson misses with a hook. Zepp ducked under it nicely.
Anderson lands a jab to Zepp's midsection.
Zepp is breathing heavily.
Zepp fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zepp misses with a body shot
and Anderson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Anderson lands a big right hand that sends Zepp crashing to the mat! Anderson stays standing though and waves Zepp back to his feet!

Bobby Zepp's cut is getting worse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Anderson lands a big right hand that sends Zepp crashing to the mat! Anderson stays standing though and waves Zepp back to his feet!

Zepp is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zepp takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Zepp is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zepp gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Anderson points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Zepp wakes up just in time to hear Anderson thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brownie Anderson!
Brownie Anderson is the new middleweight champion!
Brownie Anderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hammarskjold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammarskjold comes to the cage accompanied by Rasmus på luffen - Luffarvisan. Prime is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . Optimus Prime is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Hammarskjold
vs
Prime

183 cm
40
290 lbs
32 - 20 - 0

194 cm
41
250 lbs
31 - 16 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hammarskjold!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime tries to clinch but Hammarskjold moves out of range.
Hammarskjold slips a jab and a cross from Prime.
Prime waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammarskjold.
Hammarskjold tries to counter with a takedown but Prime is quick to defend against it.
Prime fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammarskjold checks the leg kick nicely there.
Prime rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hammarskjold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Prime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Prime manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A slow jab from Prime misses its intended target.

Hammarskjold shoots in and bounces Prime off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Hammarskjold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold landing with the ground and pound.
Prime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammarskjold distracts Prime with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Prime wants to stand up but Hammarskjold is controlling him.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hammarskjold throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Prime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prime wants to stand and escape but Hammarskjold is having none of it.

Prime uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Prime stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Alfred Hammarskjold has been cut.
Prime throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammarskjold drops his hands momentarily and Prime takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prime throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hammarskjold.

Prime bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Optimus Prime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prime. Hammarskjold does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Prime misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hammarskjold half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Prime scores with a decent looking hook.
Prime looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammarskjold is just out of range.
Prime lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Prime missing with a left hand there. Hammarskjold was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammarskjold shoots and misses
and Prime connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Prime rushes Hammarskjold and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hammarskjold blocking some punches.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.

Hammarskjold has clasped his hands together around Prime's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Prime throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prime throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Prime moves into the clinch successfully.
Hammarskjold wants to take the fight to the mat but Prime manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alfred Hammarskjold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hammarskjold.
Prime slows down the pace here.

Hammarskjold breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Prime misses with a head kick.
Hammarskjold tries to counter with a takedown but Prime is quick to defend against it.
Prime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hammarskjold in his tracks.

Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is getting worse.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Prime.
Hammarskjold circles away from the clinch attempt

so Hammarskjold counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prime looking for a sweep. Not yet Prime, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hammarskjold keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Prime.
Optimus Prime seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prime throws a hook but Hammarskjold avoids it easily.
Hammarskjold tries to counter with a takedown but Prime is quick to defend against it.
Hammarskjold takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prime misses with a body punch

and Hammarskjold counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prime trying to control but Hammarskjold postures up.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Hammarskjold trying to control from half guard but Prime is working away.
Hammarskjold not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammarskjold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime controlling the position well.

Hammarskjold seems to be looking for submissions.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Prime. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

Hammarskjold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Prime tries to roll over but Hammarskjold keeps him under control.
Well, if Hammarskjold is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hammarskjold throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Alfred Hammarskjold overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammarskjold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hammarskjold trying to control the pace.

Hammarskjold is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammarskjold throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prime manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammarskjold throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammarskjold trying to control but Prime is working from the bottom.
Hammarskjold is really struggling to control Prime but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold looking to sit in guard and control but Prime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Prime postures up in Hammarskjold's guard and throws a big left but Hammarskjold blocks it.

Prime is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammarskjold is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammarskjold has escaped and now he's on top!

Hammarskjold is looking to work some ground and pound but Prime has wrist control.
Prime avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammarskjold throwing strikes but missing.
Hammarskjold throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Prime stands up from Hammarskjold's guard - Prime perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prime throws a combination that misses

and Hammarskjold counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Prime!

Prime throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prime smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Prime misses with an uppercut

and Hammarskjold counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Prime pushes Hammarskjold off and gets back to his feet.
Prime fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Prime scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Prime swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hammarskjold drops down looking for a counter takedown but Prime sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Prime throws a combination. Hammarskjold tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Prime clinches up with Hammarskjold and pushes him back against the cage.
Hammarskjold has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Prime after a bit of a struggle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hammarskjold as Prime tries to tie him up.
Prime scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Prime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Prime.
Prime throws a punch but it's blocked by Hammarskjold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammarskjold.
Prime misses with the head strike.
Prime is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Prime scores with a shoulder strike.
Prime misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime lands a nice uppercut.

Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Prime misses with a punch on the inside.
Prime working aggressively here.
A short left from Prime.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hammarskjold.

Hammarskjold is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Prime can't fight it off and eventually Hammarskjold manages to take the fight to the floor. Prime looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hammarskjold is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prime has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammarskjold's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prime utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammarskjold throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hammarskjold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Prime drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hammarskjold looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hammarskjold looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hammarskjold!

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prime sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold throwing shots but Prime is blocking nicely.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Hammarskjold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Prime's head.
Hammarskjold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hammarskjold drops an elbow to the side of Prime's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prime manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hammarskjold scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Prime takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammarskjold throws a strike but Prime rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hammarskjold trying to control the position.
Prime trying to move into half guard but instead Hammarskjold has managed to sweep!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammarskjold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammarskjold postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammarskjold wants to control from the top but Prime keeps moving.
Hammarskjold throws an elbow that misses. Prime uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hammarskjold's guard. Nice move by Prime!

Prime is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prime wants to control from the top but Hammarskjold keeps moving.

Hammarskjold manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Prime.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Prime, as that shot connected.

Jeez, Alfred Hammarskjold's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Prime with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Prime enables Hammarskjold to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Prime manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammarskjold trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammarskjold trying to control the position from guard on top but Prime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammarskjold lands a couple of elbows.
Prime wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Prime is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Optimus Prime really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Hammarskjold's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Prime tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prime throws a sloppy head kick and Hammarskjold moves out of range easily.
Hammarskjold moves out of range of the leg kick from Prime.
A combination from Prime does no damage.
Hammarskjold feinted with a counter takedown.
Prime throws a combination that misses

and Hammarskjold counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hammarskjold sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prime defending well though.
Hammarskjold seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prime wants to control but Hammarskjold is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime is refusing to be controlled, as Hammarskjold sits in half guard.
Hammarskjold looks to land a strike but Prime avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammarskjold looking to sit in guard and control but Prime gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Prime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammarskjold wants to get back to his feet but Prime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prime looking to pass the guard.
Hammarskjold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Prime has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Hammarskjold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hammarskjold managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Prime.
Prime throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hammarskjold works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammarskjold tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hammarskjold is looking to escape.

Prime is looking for a kimura here.
Prime working Hammarskjold over with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Optimus Prime!
Optimus Prime is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Optimus Prime thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.