CEFC 206 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bjarni Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jackson Jackson Jr enters the cage!

Avalon
vs
Jackson Jr

175 cm
26
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
23
178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bjarni Avalon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jackson Jackson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon cracks Jackson Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avalon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson Jr can't get the takedown.

Jackson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackson Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Jackson Jr.
We've been informed that Jackson Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jackson Jr delivers a nice body kick.
Avalon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson Jr throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon throws a shot from downtown. Jackson Jr moves away and avoids it.
Jackson Jr raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Avalon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Avalon moves into range and clinches up with Jackson Jr.
Avalon blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon effectively controlling the action here.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson Jr has Avalon pressed against the cage, preventing Avalon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Jackson Jr breaks from the clinch.
Avalon moves out of range of the body kick.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Jackson Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avalon, pushing him back against the cage.
Avalon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Jackson Jr breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avalon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avalon misses with a double jab.

Avalon clinches up with Jackson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avalon's elbow.
Avalon is trying to break the clinch but Jackson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson Jr trying to control the position but instead, Avalon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jackson Jr into the cage.
Avalon blocking some punches.
Avalon avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avalon smiles and moves away.
Avalon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Avalon throws a right hand that Jackson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson Jr also avoids with ease.
Jackson Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Avalon rushes Jackson Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Avalon lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson Jr backwards.
Jackson Jr keeps control of Avalon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bjarni Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Jackson Jr.
Avalon gets underhooks to prevent Jackson Jr's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jackson Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jackson Jr is trying to pull guard but Avalon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Avalon is trying to force a seperation but Jackson Jr has the dominant position.
Jackson Jr stalling in the clinch but Avalon improves position.
Avalon has had enough of the clinch but Jackson Jr keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Avalon walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Avalon clinches up with Jackson Jr and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjarni Avalon dominated that 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.

Avalon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avalon dips to his left and cracks Jackson Jr with an uppercut!
Avalon checks a leg kick.

Avalon rushes Jackson Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson Jr can't get the takedown.

Jackson Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avalon scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Avalon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson Jr.
Bjarni Avalon is winning the standup battle so far.
Avalon throws a head kick but Jackson Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Jackson Jr in a clinch.
Jackson Jr wants a takedown.
Bjarni Avalon has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Avalon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson Jr's shoulder, as Jackson Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Jackson Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bjarni Avalon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Jackson Jr.
Jackson Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avalon.

Jackson Jr is rocked!

Avalon has Jackson Jr up against the cage in a clinch.

Jackson Jr manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson Jr.

Avalon has closed the distance and engaged Jackson Jr in a clinch.
Avalon tries to break free but Jackson Jr pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson Jr manages to break the clinch.
Avalon throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson Jr tries to counter with a clinch but Avalon shakes him off and moves away.
Avalon throws a lazy right hand but Jackson Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avalon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jackson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Avalon finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jackson Jr tries to keep at a distance but Avalon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avalon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jackson Jrs head.
Jackson Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Avalon's efforts to push away.
Jackson Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Jackson Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bjarni Avalon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a good cross that connects.
Avalon steps in with a hook that catches Jackson Jr right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Avalon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson Jr looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjarni Avalon!
Bjarni Avalon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Edmodson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Bodahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmodson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Deorro - Yee. Michael Edmodson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Edmodson
vs
Bodahl

189 cm
26
198 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Edmodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Bodahl!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmodson punishes Bodahl's body with a nice straight punch.
Edmodson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Edmodson throws a right hand that Bodahl ducks under and follows up with a left that Bodahl also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Edmodson.
Bodahl is trying hard to land a takedown here. Edmodson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmodson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Edmodson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bodahl with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edmodson to score with a decent uppercut.
Edmodson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edmodson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edmodson connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bodahl closes the distance and clinches up with Edmodson, looking for a takedown. Bodahl pushes Edmodson against the cage but Edmodson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Michael Edmodson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Bodahl.
Edmodson lands a nice hook to Bodahl's body. Bodahl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edmodson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bodahl doesn't seem bothered though.
Bodahl drops his hands momentarily and Edmodson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab lands there for Edmodson.
Some wild striking there from Edmodson.
Edmodson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Edmodson.

Bodahl is rocked!
Bodahl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bodahl is still on wobbly legs! Can Edmodson finish him?
Edmodson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edmodson lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bodahl falls backwards - clearly groggy! Edmodson dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Edmodson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Boyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Karkmananis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Boyd
vs
Karkmananis

188 cm
38
214 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

185 cm
37
215 lbs
18 - 20 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Namunamu Clothing

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 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sammy Boyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nicolas Karkmananis!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyd looks to score with a jab to the body but Karkmananis is just out of range.

Karkmananis drives through and clinches with Boyd against the cage.
Karkmananis lands a left hand.
Karkmananis tries to throw a body punch but Boyd avoids it by throwing Karkmananis back against the cage.

Karkmananis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karkmananis lands a nice hook to Boyd's body. Boyd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyd misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Karkmananis misses.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boyd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karkmananis is looking to land body kicks.
Karkmananis avoids a kick to the body.

Boyd tries to keep at a distance but Karkmananis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boyd tries to work over Karkmananis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis misses with a punch on the inside.
Boyd makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Karkmananis blocks a body shot from Boyd.
Karkmananis scores with a shot to the side of Boyd's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyd blocks an uppercut.

Karkmananis manages to break the clinch.
Karkmananis slips a jab from Boyd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyd misses with a wild body shot.
Boyd takes one to the chin there.
Karkmananis tries to clinch there but Boyd circles away.
Karkmananis ducks under a wild hook from Boyd.
Boyd waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Karkmananis.
Boyd misses with a hook.
Boyd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyd swats away the attempt to clinch by Karkmananis.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Boyd circles away and keeps his distance.

Karkmananis clinches up against the cage.
Boyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boyd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Karkmananis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Karkmananis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boyd blocks a head kick by Karkmananis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis scores with a head kick. Boyd tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boyd throws a body kick that misses.
Boyd tries to move into range but Karkmananis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Boyd moves out of range of the body kick from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Boyd tries to keep at a distance but Karkmananis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boyd lands a right hand.
Boyd lands with a light punch inside.
Karkmananis is trying to push Boyd away but Boyd has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boyd.
Karkmananis has Boyd pushed against the cage.
Boyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karkmananis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boyd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boyd lands with a right to the head.
Karkmananis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karkmananis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karkmananis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karkmananis gets underhooks to prevent Boyd's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Karkmananis prevents it.
Boyd dodges an elbow strike from Karkmananis.
Karkmananis prevents a body shot from Boyd.
Karkmananis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boyd or not.
Karkmananis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boyd lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boyd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karkmananis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karkmananis prevents the takedown attempt.
Boyd tries to score a body lock takedown but Karkmananis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karkmananis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boyd throws a leg kick but Karkmananis checks it.
Karkmananis misses with a series of wild punches.
Karkmananis tries a head kick but it misses.
Karkmananis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Boyd moves into the clinch successfully.
Boyd is working Karkmananis over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Karkmananis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Boyd as the two fighters clinch.
Karkmananis looks winded!
Boyd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Karkmananis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Karkmananis prevents the takedown attempt.
Karkmananis stalls.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Boyd.
A body shot lands from Boyd.
Karkmananis tries to stall but Boyd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Boyd.
Boyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boyd tries to score a body lock takedown but Karkmananis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boyd lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karkmananis or not.
Boyd digs a right hand into Karkmananis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karkmananis's gas tank.

Boyd turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Boyd manages to end up in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boyd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karkmananis.

It looks like Nicolas Karkmananis has been cut.

Boyd gets the takedown into side control.
Karkmananis tries to improve position but can't.
Boyd is looking to take a break and control but Karkmananis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyd working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karkmananis is not content to let Boyd control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis wants to control but Boyd postures up.

Boyd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boyd grinds an elbow into Karkmananis's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boyd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Karkmananis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Karkmananis is trying to control Boyd's posture but Boyd avoids it.
Boyd prevents Karkmananis from escaping the position.
Boyd scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Karkmananis to see if he's OK.
Karkmananis pushes Boyd away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boyd gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Boyd cracks Karkmananis with a big right hand but Karkmananis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

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

Boyd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karkmananis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis holds on to Boyd's head and controls the position momentarily.
Boyd working the body and head with strikes.
Boyd lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Karkmananis is trying to control Boyd's posture but Boyd avoids it.
Boyd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Boyd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karkmananis keeps working.
Karkmananis tries to bench press Boyd off him but Boyd keeps the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyd throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Karkmananis works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Boyd is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Karkmananis is just riding it out for now. Boyd eventually gives up the hold.
Boyd wants to pass to mount but Karkmananis is defending the position.
Boyd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karkmananis wants to control but Boyd is keeping busy.
Karkmananis tries to roll over but Boyd keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boyd winds up and cracks Karkmananis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karkmananis is looking for a sweep. Boyd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boyd trying to control from Karkmananis's half guard. Karkmananis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Boyd cracks Karkmananis with a solid left hand.
Karkmananis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boyd forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karkmananis is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Boyd lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Boyd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Karkmananis's cut.
That's time! Boyd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Karkmananis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boyd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karkmananis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Karkmananis clinches with his opponent.
Boyd lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boyd tries a body shot but Karkmananis blocks it.
Boyd goes for a takedown attempt but Karkmananis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boyd shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karkmananis as he jumps to the side.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karkmananis doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyd circles away.
Karkmananis blocks a leg kick.
Karkmananis lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karkmananis works over Boyd's head and body with a nice combination.
Boyd fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Boyd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyd throws a jab when Karkmananis was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boyd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyd lands a nice leg kick that just misses Karkmananis's sensitive parts.
Boyd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karkmananis tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyd drops down looking for a counter takedown but Karkmananis sprawls and moves away.
Karkmananis throws a head kick but Boyd moves out of range.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up.
Karkmananis is looking to clinch.
Boyd feinted with a counter takedown.
Karkmananis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karkmananis misses with a two punch combination.
Boyd attempts a counter takedown but Karkmananis avoids it well and moves away.
Boyd moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nicolas Karkmananis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Boyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Karkmananis ducks under a wild hook from Boyd.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Boyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boyd dives in and grabs Karkmananis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Karkmananis pushes down on Boyd's head and hops out.
Karkmananis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karkmananis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyd misses with a wild combination.
Karkmananis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karkmananis misses the shot to the body.
Karkmananis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karkmananis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karkmananis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boyd throws a hook but Karkmananis blocks it.

Karkmananis tries to sprawl but Boyd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boyd is pressing down on Karkmananis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karkmananis is holding on for now.
Boyd is keen to just control but Karkmananis is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Boyd.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karkmananis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boyd.
Boyd tries to pass to full mount but Karkmananis defends it.
Boyd controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Boyd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karkmananis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boyd.

Karkmananis manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Boyd keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Boyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.
Karkmananis throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boyd.
Boyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Karkmananis controls his hands.

Karkmananis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Boyd shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karkmananis napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Karkmananis sneaks out the side door and pushes Boyd away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karkmananis tries to clinch up but Boyd circles away and keeps his distance.
Boyd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boyd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karkmananis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karkmananis avoids the head kick by Boyd.

Karkmananis moves into range and clinches up with Boyd.
Karkmananis tries to work over Boyd's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karkmananis misses with a knee strike.
Karkmananis misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nicolas Karkmananis.
I think Karkmananis 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicolas Karkmananis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shuya Nanahara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaf Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nanahara comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Frost has chosen O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei as his entrance music. Shuya Nanahara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Nanahara
vs
Frost

188 cm
36
215 lbs
30 - 8 - 0

198 cm
35
225 lbs
34 - 16 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

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 30 - 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 34 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Olaf Frost!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost slips under a jab.
We've been told by Nanahara's head coaches at 5 Star Spar Bazaar that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Nanahara does it's job there.
A big left from Frost misses.
Nanahara loads up on a big right hand but Frost slips the punch.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.
Nanahara misses with a straight right.
Nanahara misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost wants to clinch up but Nanahara keeps it at a distance.
Nanahara throws a counter high kick but Frost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Nanahara connects with a looping right hand.
Frost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nanahara manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch but Nanahara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nanahara scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nanahara misses with a straight left.
Nanahara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Frost cracks the inside of Nanahara's front leg.
Nanahara on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Frost throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nanahara tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nanahara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frost gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nanahara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nanahara lands a nice shot to the body.

Oooooh!!! Nanahara has knocked Frost down with a huge combo! Nanahara steps away and waves a wobbly Frost back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Frost is rocked!
Frost ducks into an uppercut from Nanahara and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shuya Nanahara!
Shuya Nanahara retains his light heavyweight title!
After the fight, Shuya Nanahara 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.