CEFC Fight Night 63 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tormund Giantsbane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Giantsbane
vs
Lannister

186 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tormund Giantsbane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaime Lannister!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantsbane loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Lannister.
Lannister swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Giantsbane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lannister throws a lazy right hand but Giantsbane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lannister lands with an uppercut that bounces Giantsbane off the cage and back into range.
Lannister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lannister cracks Giantsbane with a good jab.
Nice shot lands for Giantsbane.
Giantsbane tests Lannister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Giantsbane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Giantsbane is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
BAM! Lannister delivers a spinning backfist that drops Giantsbane like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jaime Lannister!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Troublefield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Daath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troublefield's entrance music is Hell Song - Sum 41. A fine choice. Joey Troublefield has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Troublefield
vs
Daath

179 cm
24
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
18
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joey Troublefield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Daath!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daath fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Troublefield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Daath gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daath throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Troublefield has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Troublefield has Daath pressed against the cage.
Troublefield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Troublefield avoids a wild elbow strike from Daath.
Troublefield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daath's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troublefield tries to break free but Daath pushes him back against the cage.
Daath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Troublefield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Troublefield tries to throw a body punch but Daath avoids it by throwing Troublefield back against the cage.
Troublefield is trying to break the clinch but Daath has him pressed against the cage.
Troublefield can't find room to land a body shot as Daath controls the action.
Daath lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daath throws an elbow but misses.
Troublefield is looking to take this one to the mat.
Troublefield tries to break free but Daath pushes him back against the cage.
Troublefield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Daath has him pressed against the cage.

That's two 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.
Troublefield is looking to control Daath's arms but Daath gets an underhook and turns him. Now Troublefield has his back to the cage.
Daath lands with a right to the head.
Daath prevents a body shot from Troublefield.
Troublefield is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daath is keeping busy.
Troublefield stalling in the clinch but Daath improves position.
Maybe Troublefield would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Troublefield can't break the clinch.
Troublefield is trying to force a seperation but Daath has the dominant position.
Troublefield tries to stall but Daath uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Troublefield managing to block the knees to the body from Daath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield avoids the elbow strike from Daath, against the cage.
Troublefield tries to break free but Daath pushes him back against the cage.
Troublefield stalling.
Troublefield is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Troublefield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Daath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Troublefield's elbow.
Troublefield is trying to force a seperation but Daath has the dominant position.
A short left from Daath.
Daath's coach down at Fight Factory was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daath's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Troublefield fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Daath is rocked!
Daath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daath avoids the head kick by Troublefield.
Troublefield throws a leg kick but Daath sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Troublefield backs off Daath throws a huge counter combo but Troublefield manages to avoid it all.
Nice defenses there by Daath.
Daath ducks under a wild hook from Troublefield.
Daath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Troublefield lands a slapping body shot.
Max Daath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Daath looks to score with a jab to the body but Troublefield is just out of range.
Troublefield tries to counter with a takedown but Daath is quick to defend against it.
Daath throws a hook but Troublefield blocks it.
Troublefield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Daath ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Troublefield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Daath moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Troublefield is predictable there

and Daath counters with a single leg into guard. Troublefield didn't expect that.
Daath trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Troublefield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Troublefield is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daath 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daath trying to keep a closed guard but Troublefield is proving a slippery customer.

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

Troublefield wants to sweep but no luck.
Daath must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daath wants to control from the top but Troublefield keeps moving.
Daath postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daath is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daath trying to control but Troublefield is working from the bottom.
Troublefield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Daath manages to get himself to full guard.

Troublefield content to stall in guard here.

Troublefield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Troublefield postures up and lands a big shot to Daath's brow.
Troublefield controls from within his opponent's guard.

Daath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Troublefield scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daath is looking to stand up but Troublefield isn't so interested in that idea.
Daath being controlled here, momentarily.
Daath controls Troublefield momentarily but Troublefield frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Troublefield's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Troublefield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Daath's head.
Daath working a defensive guard here.
Troublefield postures up and lands a big shot to Daath's brow.
Daath tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Troublefield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daath's head.
Troublefield 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 four 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.

Troublefield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Troublefield drops back looking for a leg! Daath is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Daath manages to kick Troublefield off! Troublefield jumps back into Daath's guard.
Troublefield working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Daath's head.
Troublefield slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Joey Troublefield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Troublefield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Troublefield scoring with some ground and pound.
Troublefield landing with the ground and pound.
Troublefield is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Troublefield dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Troublefield cracks the inside of Daath's front leg.
Daath scores with a three punch combo!
Daath throws a head kick that misses.
Daath stuns Troublefield with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Daath.
Max Daath is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Troublefield shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daath sprawls well. Daath wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Troublefield gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Troublefield looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Troublefield with a lazy takedown attempt
and Troublefield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daath connects with a good right hand that stumbles Troublefield. Troublefield circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Troublefield moves out of range of the leg kick from Daath.
Daath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Troublefield throws a jab when Daath was well out of range.
Troublefield misses with a hook
and Daath counters with a series of strikes. Troublefield will be more careful next time no doubt.
Troublefield wants to land a leg kick but Daath is out of range.
Daath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Troublefield throws a jab when Daath was well out of range.
Troublefield slips a jab and a cross from Daath.
Max Daath seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Daath.
Daath keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Troublefield looks to score with a jab to the body but Daath is just out of range.
Daath misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daath shoots for a takedown but Troublefield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Max Daath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield misses with a kick to the body.
Daath checks a low kick from Troublefield.
Daath misses with a wild combination.
Joey Troublefield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daath misses with a hook.
Troublefield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Daath misses with a series of wild punches.
Daath tries to clinch up
and Troublefield 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!
Daath blocks a jab.
Troublefield tests Daath's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daath swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daath throws a combination. Troublefield tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Troublefield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Daath on his heels. He'll look to pass Daath's guard now, I'm sure.
Troublefield scoring with punches to the head and body.
Troublefield stays in close to Daath's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Troublefield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Daath for as long as he can get away with.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Daath misses with a wild body shot.
Daath misses with a wild body shot.
Daath throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Troublefield counters with a body kick.
Troublefield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daath tries to clinch but Troublefield moves out of range.
Daath throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Troublefield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Daath moves out of range of the body kick from Troublefield.
A nice side step and Daath releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Daath comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Troublefield has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Troublefield!
A victorious Joey Troublefield thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jensen
vs
Ray

196 cm
42
225 lbs
26 - 18 - 2

186 cm
36
222 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite 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 26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Ray!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ray lands with a shot to the body.
Ray tries to clinch there but Jensen circles away.
Ray scores with a nice right hand.
Jensen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ray looks to throw the jab but Jensen is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray lands with a good body shot.
Ray misses with a combination

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jensen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ray is trying is best to control the position here.
Ray is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ray misses with a looping right.
Ray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jensen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Ray.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a leg kick but Jensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Ray throws a shot from downtown. Jensen moves away and avoids it.
Ray throws a lazy right hand but Jensen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
A lazy body kick from Ray

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jensen wanted to stand there but Ray had control of the position.
Ray looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jensen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ray, up you get!
Ray tests Jensen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ray cracks Jensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray throws a head kick that misses.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ray. Ray obviously looking to wear him down.
Jensen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricky Ray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jensen takes one on the button.
Ray connects with a looping right hand.
Ray digs a good body shot into Jensen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ray throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ray does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ray looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ray throws a looping overhand right but Jensen ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Ray. Beautiful body shot.
Ricky Ray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Jensen counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to stand but Ray has his arm trapped.
Ray is positioning himself to get back to half 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.

Jensen decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ray to his feet.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
Jensen takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray lands a jab to Jensen's midsection.
A jab from Ray misses.
Jensen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jensen blocks a jab.
Ray throws a jab when Jensen was well out of range.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
Ray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen slips a straight right by Ray.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray takes a swing at Jensen's ribcage but misses.
Jensen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ray.
Ray wants to land a leg kick but Jensen is out of range.
Jensen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ray in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ray misses with a low kick as Jensen jumps back.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray throws an off balance right hand

and Jensen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ray is pulling down on Jensen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jensen, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Ray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Good shot there by Ray.
Ray misses with a wild body shot.
Ray connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ray listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ray.
Ray swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Ray.
Ray scores with the left hand. Jensen knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circling - Ray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ray sprawls and moves away.
Ray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ray throws an overhand right that lands on Jensen's shoulder, as Jensen tries to avoid the shot.
Jensen slips a straight right by Ray.
Ray is looking to slow Jensen down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ray.
Ricky Ray seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Ray avoids it well and moves away.
Ray misses the shot to the body.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Ray connects with a nice looking jab.
Ray throws a hook to the side of Jensen's head but Jensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jensen staying out of range there.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Ray buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Ray throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
Ricky Ray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ray fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jensen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jensen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ray.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ray loads up on a big right hand but Jensen slips the punch.
Jensen tries to counter with a takedown but Ray is quick to defend against it.
Jensen needs to keep his hands up - Ray had a free shot at his head there.
Ray connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jensen momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ray throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ray stuns Jensen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jensen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ray.
Ray throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ray with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ray scores with a punch to the head.
Ray digs a good hook to Jensen's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Ray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ray 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Ray!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Golden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Golden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kongos- Come with me now. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Söderlund
vs
Golden

185 cm
31
181 lbs
25 - 17 - 0

187 cm
36
184 lbs
23 - 16 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Söderlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Golden!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Golden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Söderlund lands a jab to Golden's midsection.
Söderlund moves out of range of the body kick.
Golden throws out a leg kick but Söderlund moves out of range and Golden only half commits.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golden.
Golden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Söderlund uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golden.
Golden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Söderlund circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Golden.
Söderlund misses with a straight right.
Golden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Söderlund.
Söderlund scores with a jab. Golden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

It looks like Trey Golden has been cut.
Söderlund throws a low kick, looking for Golden's leg but Golden calmly moves out of range.
Golden misses with a leg kick.
Söderlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Golden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Söderlund.
Söderlund wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Golden takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A low kick from Golden misses
and Golden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Söderlund. Golden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Golden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Söderlund was well out of range. Poor timing from Golden.
Golden checks a leg kick.
Golden thinks about the counter body kick.
Söderlund stuns Golden with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Söderlund throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Golden misses with a wild body shot.
Golden wants to land a leg kick but Söderlund is out of range.

Söderlund moves into range and clinches up with Golden.
Golden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Söderlund.
A head punch on the inside from Söderlund fails to land.
Golden misses with a knee to the head.
Söderlund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golden tries to pull guard but Söderlund holds him up against the cage and eventually Golden drops back down to his feet.
Söderlund works on Golden's body with a couple of short punches.
Golden looks winded!
Golden connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Söderlund works on Golden's body with a couple of short punches.
Golden misses with a knee strike.
Söderlund lands a nice uppercut.
Golden lands a knee to the head.
Söderlund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Golden misses with a knee to the head.
Golden with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Golden fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mats Söderlund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Golden.
Golden tries to throw a body punch but Söderlund avoids it by throwing Golden back against the cage.
Golden tries a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goldens head.
Golden landing knees to the head.
Söderlund digs a right hand underneath Golden's ribcage. Golden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Söderlund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Golden tries to pull guard but Söderlund holds him up against the cage and eventually Golden drops back down to his feet.
Söderlund lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golden working Söderlund over with knees to the body.
Golden looking to throw knees to the head but Söderlund is blocking nicely.
Golden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Söderlund lands a body shot.
Söderlund makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Söderlund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Golden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Golden is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Söderlund as the two fighters clinch.
Golden is still on wobbly legs! Can Söderlund finish him?
Söderlund lands a hook that snaps the head of Golden backwards.
Söderlund misses with a punch on the inside.
Golden tries a knee to the head but Söderlund blocks it.
Söderlund works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Golden seems to have recovered his senses.
Söderlund working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Söderlund creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Golden with a big uppercut! Golden tries to clinch up but Söderlund pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Golden to the mat! Golden covers up and Söderlund unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mats Söderlund!
Our winner, Mats Söderlund, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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FIGHT
RATING
66%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Margera has chosen Sail as his entrance music. Corwin Anstey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anstey
vs
Margera

175 cm
36
178 lbs
28 - 10 - 0

183 cm
40
173 lbs
37 - 23 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Margera swinging wildly here.
Anstey bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Margera's head backwards.
Margera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anstey on the side of the head.

Margera drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Anstey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anstey trying to control from the bottom.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anstey wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.

Margera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anstey has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Anstey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey works his way to full guard. Good work.
Anstey keeping moving, preventing Margera from controlling successfully.
Anstey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Margera manages to get himself to full guard.

Anstey throws a strike but Margera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anstey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Margera's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.

Anstey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey looking to control.
Margera trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Margera postures up and lands a big shot to Anstey's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey can't keep his opponent in guard - Margera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Margera wants to work for an arm triangle but Anstey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anstey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Margera.
Anstey wants to stand up but Margera is controlling him.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Margera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Margera stopping the sweep attempt from Anstey.

That's four 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.
Margera being controlled here momentarily.
Margera postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Anstey is looking to sweep but instead, Margera has passed into half guard.
Anstey is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Margera wants to get back to his feet.
Margera not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bam Margera dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anstey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anstey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Margera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anstey.
Anstey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Margera looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anstey scores with a hook.
Margera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Anstey counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Margera thinking.
Margera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey shoots in for a double leg but Margera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Margera lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Anstey backs up against the cage.
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!
Margera slips a jab from Anstey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anstey counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Margera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anstey scores with a kick to the body.
Margera slaps away a takedown attempt from Anstey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Anstey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Margera swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Margera stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Margera gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Margera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anstey defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control but Margera is working from the bottom.

Margera scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Margera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anstey can pounce on him.
Anstey tries a head kick but it misses.
Anstey lands with an overhand left.
Anstey throws a hook but Margera blocks it.
Margera cracks Anstey with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anstey drives through and clinches with Margera against the cage.

Anstey is fighting off a takedown attempt but Margera is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Anstey to the mat. Anstey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Margera working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey wants to sweep but no luck.
Anstey wants to improve his position but instead Margera has moved into half guard.
Margera not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Margera looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Anstey is trying to get back to full guard.
Margera seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Margera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Anstey defending well though.
Margera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Margera wants to pass to mount but Anstey is defending the position.
Anstey wants to control but Margera is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Anstey just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera misses with a left hand
and Anstey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Margera scores with a one two! Anstey had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Margera moves out of range of the strikes.
Anstey misses with a jab to the body
and Margera counters with a nice uppercut.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Margera has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Margera gets caught flat footed, as Anstey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Margera is wriggling around but Anstey manages to pass to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Anstey is trying to control. Margera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera is trying to stand.
Anstey wants to take a breather but Margera is having none of it.
Anstey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Anstey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Anstey.
Anstey trying to control from half guard but Margera is working away.
Anstey throwing shots but Margera is blocking nicely.
Anstey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Margera is trying to stand.

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.
Anstey stalling.
Margera wants to get back to full guard.
Margera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Anstey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Margera looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Margera throws a nice looking combination but Anstey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anstey slips under a jab from Margera.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anstey.
Anstey walks into a left hand.
Bam Margera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Margera finds it's way through Anstey's defenses.
Anstey avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Anstey.
Anstey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Margera misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Margera scores with a jab. Anstey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anstey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Margera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bam Margera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Margera takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Margera finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Margera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Anstey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Margera misses with a series of wild punches.
Anstey throws a head kick but Margera moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Margera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Anstey throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Corwin Anstey did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Margera punishes Anstey's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab from Anstey finds it's way through Margera's defenses.
Margera lands a head kick!
A combination from Margera does no damage.
Anstey throws a counter high kick but Margera was just alert enough to avoid it.
Margera blocks the body kick.
Anstey lands with a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anstey - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Margera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Margera shoots for a takedown but Anstey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Margera is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Anstey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Anstey.
Margera tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey throws a body shot but no joy.
Margera misses with a telegraphed body shot

so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Anstey stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Margera throws up his legs and catches Anstey in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Anstey tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Margera! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bam Margera!
Bam Margera is the new welterweight champion!
After the fight, Bam Margera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.