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CEFC Fight Night 67 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bantoo Kumari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Lawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bantoo Kumari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gary Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kumari throws a nice looking combination but Lawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kumari misses with a looping left.
Kumari throws a hook to the side of Lawler's head but Lawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been hearing reports that Kumari has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kumari thows a leg kick but Lawler checks it
and Lawler counters with a nice uppercut.
Lawler gets a clinch.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but Lawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kumari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawler has Kumari pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumari stops a takedown attempt from Lawler.
Lawler is trying to pull guard but Kumari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lawler wants a takedown but no success here.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumari trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Kumari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumari controls the pace.
Lawler trying to control the position.
Lawler keeping full guard, as Kumari tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kumari trying to control but Lawler is working from the bottom.
Kumari is breathing heavily.
Kumari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumari motions for Lawler to come forward. Kumari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lawler has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lawler instigates a clinch.
Kumari is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawler to keep the fight standing.
Lawler pulls guard effortlessly.
Kumari stays in close to Lawler's body and controls the position.
Lawler trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler has his foot on Kumari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumari works his way back into a safe position though.
Lawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Kumari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lawler is keeping the position for now.
Lawler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kumari controls the pace.
Lawler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kumari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kumari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Kumari misses with a straight left.
Kumari closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lawler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler has his foot on Kumari's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kumari works his way back into a safe position though.
Kumari trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lawler's guard.
Lawler working for a triangle but Kumari defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Lawler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kumari swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kumari lands a leg kick that knocks Lawler off balance momentarily.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumari feinted with a counter takedown.
Lawler moves out of range of the leg kick from Kumari.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown but Kumari shows good takedown defense.
Kumari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kumari misses with a body punch
enabling Lawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab from Kumari.
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Lawler trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kumari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kumari forces Lawler back against the cage and clinches.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Kumari manages to get underhooks.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumari pulls Lawler into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lawler content to stall in guard here.
Lawler is looking to work some ground and pound but Kumari has wrist control.
Lawler controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lawler looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lawler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumari works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kumari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawler.
Lawler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kumari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kumari wants it to stay on the feet.
Kumari throws a right hand that Lawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawler also avoids with ease.
Kumari slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Kumari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler shoots in looking for a takedown but Kumari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kumari fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawler.
A head kick misses from Lawler.
Lawler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kumari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bantoo Kumari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kumari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lawler counters with a series of strikes. Kumari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kumari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Kumari.
Kumari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kumari as he jumps to the side.
Kumari throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lawler throws a sloppy head kick and Kumari moves out of range easily.
Kumari looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bantoo Kumari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
A low kick from Kumari misses
and Lawler counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kumari tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawler is able to avoid easily.
Kumari tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawler lands a two punch combo.
Bantoo Kumari is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawler shoots in but Kumari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kumari throws a low kick, looking for Lawler's leg but Lawler calmly moves out of range.
Kumari fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawler misses.
Kumari thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawler throws a fast counter high kick but Kumari manages to duck under it in time.
Lawler shoots in and drives through. Kumari sprawls well.
Kumari tries to counter by clinching up but Lawler breaks away and moves out of range.
Lawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kumari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bantoo Kumari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lawler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice sprawl there from Kumari as Lawler shoots in.
Kumari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kumari wants to free his trapped foot but Lawler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kumari moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lawler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lawler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumari wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lawler keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawler is looking for a sweep.
Kumari decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawler to his feet.
Lawler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kumari scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kumari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawler.
Despite the aggression on Lawler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lawler dives in for a single leg takedown but Kumari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kumari.
Kumari is looking to counter the offense by Lawler and move into the clinch.
Kumari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawler. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler misses with a head kick.
Kumari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lawler circles away.
Lawler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kumari swivels and escapes.
Bantoo Kumari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Lawler.
Kumari shoots in but Lawler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kumari moves into the clinch.
Lawler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kumari walks away with a smile on his face. Lawler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kumari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawler punishes Kumari's body with a nice straight punch.
Kumari fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kumari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lawler tries a head kick but it misses.
Lawler is looking to score with low kicks.
Lawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kumari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kumari misses with a body punch
and Lawler counters with a three punch combo that has Kumari backing up. Kumari nods at Lawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Kumari throws a head kick that Lawler semi-blocks.
Kumari swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lawler has managed to clinch.
Lawler jumps guard.
Kumari trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawler 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.
Kumari is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gary Lawler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler keeping moving, preventing Kumari from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Lawler.
I think Lawler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Lawler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frost's entrance music is O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. A fine choice. 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.
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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
33 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Frost tests Burgundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgundy tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burgundy misses with a jab to the body
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Burgundy as he connects with a hook.
Frost scores with a head kick. Burgundy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Burgundy connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Burgundy misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Burgundy thinking.
Frost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burgundy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burgundy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Frost.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burgundy.
Frost throws a leg kick which misses Burgundy's front leg but catches the back leg as Burgundy tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burgundy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a wild combination.
Burgundy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost connects with a leg kick. Burgundy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a left hand
and Frost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frost misses the shot to the body.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
Frost throws out a loose jab but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burgundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Frost moves out of range as Burgundy strikes.
Burgundy misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a big head kick but Burgundy shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burgundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Burgundy lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a looping right.
Frost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgundy.
It looked like Frost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burgundy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frost with a jab.
Frost thuds his right hand into Burgundy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Burgundy slips under a jab from Frost.
Frost slips a straight right by Burgundy.
A counter left hand to the body from Frost misses its target.
Burgundy misses with a combination
and Frost makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burgundy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost throws a body punch but Burgundy moves out of range.
Burgundy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Frost avoids the punch easily.
Frost jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Frost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost slips a jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A good leg kick by Frost.
Frost throws a solid leg kick but Burgundy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Frost.
Frost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burgundy.
Frost thuds his shin into the meat of Burgundy's side.
Burgundy misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good leg kick by Frost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost is looking to counter with a body 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!
Burgundy throws a hook but Frost blocks it.
It looked like Frost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burgundy.
Frost lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frost misses with a low kick.
Burgundy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frost.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Burgundy misses with a leg kick
enabling Frost to counter with a crisp jab.
Frost fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgundy thows a leg kick but Frost checks it
letting Frost counter with a right hand.
Burgundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Frost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Burgundy is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost cracks Burgundy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Burgundy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Frost pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Burgundy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olaf Frost!
After the fight, Olaf Frost 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.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mats Söderlund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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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
29 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey takes a swing at Söderlund's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Anstey misses.
Söderlund tries to clinch but Anstey moves out of range.
Söderlund misses the shot to the body.
Anstey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Söderlund has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Söderlund throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Söderlund moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Söderlund tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Söderlund thumps Anstey with a low kick.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
Söderlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from Söderlund.
Söderlund throws a nice inside leg kick.
Söderlund swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Anstey.
Söderlund misses with a leg kick.
Anstey appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anstey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Söderlund smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Söderlund chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Söderlund takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Anstey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anstey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Söderlund is on top in guard.
Anstey wants to hit a switch here but Söderlund passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Anstey there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Söderlund tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Anstey tries to reverse the position but Söderlund maintains control.
Söderlund takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Söderlund is continuing to stall.
Anstey gets back to half guard.
Söderlund is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Söderlund wants to pass the guard but Anstey is defending well.
Anstey wants to control but Söderlund is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
Söderlund is trying to control the action in half guard but Anstey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anstey is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Söderlund is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anstey controlling the position well.
Söderlund is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anstey sees it coming and defends easily.
Anstey is trying to maintain the position but Söderlund is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick lands there from Söderlund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mats Söderlund dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Anstey cracks Söderlund with an open hand slap.
Anstey ducks under a wild hook from Söderlund.
As Söderlund backs away, Anstey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Söderlund. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Söderlund.
Good shot there by Anstey.
Anstey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Söderlund - just one landing.
Söderlund throws a jab but it's blocked by Anstey.
Söderlund misses with a wild body shot.
Söderlund throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Söderlund is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Söderlund's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey throws an elbow that misses. Söderlund uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anstey's guard. Nice move by Söderlund!
Söderlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Anstey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Söderlund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anstey looking for a guillotine here but Söderlund defends easily.
Anstey looking to control.
Söderlund has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Söderlund pushes down on Anstey's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anstey is trying to stand up here but Söderlund is controlling him well.
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.
Anstey wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Söderlund performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anstey is looking for a sweep. Söderlund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control but Söderlund postures up.
Söderlund prevents Anstey from improving his position.
Anstey moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Söderlund passes into half guard.
Anstey trying to control from the bottom.
Söderlund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four 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.
Anstey tries to get to full guard but Söderlund has control of the leg.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Söderlund throws a body kick that misses.
Söderlund tries to land a front kick but Anstey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Söderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anstey cracks Söderlund with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Mats Söderlund has been cut.
Anstey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Anstey tries to close the distance and clinch but Söderlund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Söderlund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Söderlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Anstey.
Anstey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Söderlund.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mats Söderlund will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mats Söderlund's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Söderlund looks to throw a body kick
so Anstey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Söderlund throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Söderlund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey won't allow Söderlund to sweep him here.
Anstey slips nicely into half 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.
Söderlund is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corwin Anstey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Söderlund defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Söderlund defending well though.
Söderlund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anstey.
Anstey lands strikes from half guard.
Söderlund is staying active underneath Anstey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Anstey is working for a submission of some sort.
Anstey stalling away here and it's allowed Söderlund to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Anstey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Söderlund 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 Söderlund! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Mats Söderlund! Mats Söderlund retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Mats Söderlund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Shuya Nanahara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nicolas Karkmananis's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shuya Nanahara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karkmananis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nanahara counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karkmananis thinking.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis has managed to clinch.
I was talking to Nanahara's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nanahara breaks the clinch.
Nanahara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karkmananis lands a really nice looking cross but Nanahara seems unphased.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Nanahara up against the cage.
Karkmananis pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nanahara can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanahara tries to break free but Karkmananis pushes him back against the cage.
Nanahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Nanahara. Those never looked like landing.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara tries to keep at a distance but Karkmananis has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karkmananis has him pressed against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nanahara avoids it.
Karkmananis lands a hook that snaps the head of Nanahara backwards.
Nanahara breaks from the clinch.
Karkmananis rushes Nanahara and presses him up against the cage.
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karkmananis wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
Karkmananis throws a right hand that Nanahara ducks under and follows up with a left that Nanahara also avoids with ease.
Nanahara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karkmananis moves away.
Karkmananis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Karkmananis does no damage.
A slow jab from Karkmananis misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nanahara swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nanahara misses with a straight right.
Karkmananis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nanahara thows a leg kick but Karkmananis checks it
and Karkmananis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nanahara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karkmananis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nanahara.
Karkmananis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara dodges the punch combination from Karkmananis.
Nanahara throws a head kick but Karkmananis moves out of range.
Karkmananis wants to clinch
and Nanahara counters with a series of strikes. Karkmananis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nanahara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
Nanahara appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Karkmananis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooh a lovely combination from Karkmananis sends Nanahara down but not out. Karkmananis dives into side control looking to finish.
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!
Nanahara is pushing Karkmananis's head away, looking to escape. Karkmananis manages to hold on to the position though.
Karkmananis decides to stand back up.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Nanahara up against the cage.
Karkmananis misses with the head strike.
Nanahara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karkmananis tries to land a knee to the head but Nanahara blocks with his arms.
Karkmananis prevents Nanahara from breaking the clinch.
Karkmananis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nanahara backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis'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.
Nanahara tries to circle away but Karkmananis has him pinned against the cage.
Nanahara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karkmananis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis lands a two punch combo.
Karkmananis darts in and clinches Nanahara up against the cage.
Karkmananis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karkmananis misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karkmananis misses with a double jab.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Karkmananis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good shot there by Nanahara.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it.
Nanahara keeps the fight on the outside.
Nanahara misses with a wild combination.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara is having none of it.
Nanahara throws a looping overhand right but Karkmananis ducks down to avoid it.
Karkmananis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara throws a big counter combination but Karkmananis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nanahara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karkmananis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nanahara fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nanahara moves out of range of the body kick from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis misses with a body kick.
Karkmananis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Karkmananis closes the distance and pushes Nanahara back into the cage.
Karkmananis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nanahara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karkmananis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nanahara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis slips a jab from Nanahara.
Karkmananis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Karkmananis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nanahara misses with a body shot.
Nanahara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nanahara misses with a left hand
and Karkmananis counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nanahara misses with a two punch combination.
Nanahara lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karkmananis scores with a nice body kick.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Nanahara throws a jab when Karkmananis was well out of range.
Karkmananis tries to clinch but Nanahara moves out of range.
Nanahara lands with a slapping head kick.
Karkmananis takes a swing at Nanahara's ribcage but misses.
Karkmananis throws a nice looking combination but Nanahara bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheers as Karkmananis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nanahara doesn't seem phased though.
Karkmananis moves into the clinch.
Nanahara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karkmananis throws a head kick that misses.
Karkmananis looks to land a combination but Nanahara avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara throws a nice looking combination but Karkmananis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karkmananis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nanahara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Karkmananis.
Nanahara avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Nanahara circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Nanahara fails to land with a series of punches.
Karkmananis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karkmananis avoids the body shot from Nanahara.
Nanahara tries to score with a low kick but Karkmananis moves his leg out of the way.
Shuya Nanahara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nanahara misses the target.
Karkmananis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nanahara falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karkmananis counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nanahara lands a head kick!
Karkmananis wants to clinch
enabling Nanahara to counter with a crisp jab.
Nanahara with a jab.
Karkmananis slips under a jab.
Nanahara lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Karkmananis can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Nanahara and Karkmananis drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Nanahara.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
Shuya Nanahara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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