CEFC Fight Night 76 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Francois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Johnny Francois was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hammer
vs
Francois

188 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dirk Hammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Francois!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a series of punches but Francois moves out of range.
Francois looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Francois has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Francois wants to clinch.
Hammer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hammer lands with a good body shot.
Francois on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Francois's head backwards.
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!
Hammer works Francois's body with a nice hook.
Hammer works the jab nicely.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hammer lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francois fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Francois doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Francois moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dirk Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer lands a jab to Francois's midsection.
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
Francois throws a right and a left that Hammer avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francois tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Hammer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hammer digs a good hook to Francois's body.
Hammer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hammer connects with a body shot that sends Francois's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hammer digs a good body shot into Francois's ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Hammer.
Hammer with a jab.
Hammer jabs at Francois's body.
Dirk Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francois on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francois takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer lands a right hook to the body.
Hammer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Francois looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hammer throws a shot to the body.
Francois tries to clinch up
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hammer duly obliges.

Francois is rocked!
Hammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Francois is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammer finish him?
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer jabs Francois to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hammer lands a body shot.
Francois takes a jab right on the kisser.
Francois takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer lands with a shot to the body.
Hammer jabs Francois right on the nose. Francois blinks but takes it well.
Francois tries for a takedown but Hammer circles away easily
and Francois takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammer scores with a jab. Francois acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hammer scores with a body shot.
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
Francois takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Francois doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hammer pounces like a tiger and cracks Francois with a vicious hook! Francois is down but not out! Hammer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dirk Hammer!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osold Seth Sinclair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Seth Sinclair
vs
Axelsson

181 cm
33
203 lbs
13 - 12 - 2

183 cm
36
194 lbs
30 - 17 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 13 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Osold Seth Sinclair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johan Axelsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seth Sinclair tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Axelsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Seth Sinclair off the cage and back into range.
Seth Sinclair throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Seth Sinclair tries to clinch up
and Axelsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Seth Sinclair looks to clinch

and Axelsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Seth Sinclair!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsson prevents Seth Sinclair from escaping the position.
Axelsson works to advance to full mount. Seth Sinclair defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Axelsson controlling the pace for now.

Axelsson goes for an armbar but Seth Sinclair turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Seth Sinclair.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Seth Sinclair got a little sloppy there for a moment and Axelsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seth Sinclair has managed to get both his arms back between Axelsson's legs - danger averted.

Axelsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seth Sinclair defends it easily.
Seth Sinclair wanted to stand there but Axelsson had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seth Sinclair engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Seth Sinclair content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Axelsson has locked up a guillotine! Axelsson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Seth Sinclair is holding on here and Axelsson must be using up a lot of energy. Seth Sinclair has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Axelsson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Axelsson!
Johan Axelsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzannavabizch has chosen Brandon Loveladdy's band WE ARE THE CHOSEN : BREAKING THE KARMIC CYCLE as his entrance music. Gunnar Jensen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch's chin.

Jensen
vs
Uzannavabizch

196 cm
43
223 lbs
27 - 22 - 2

189 cm
43
205 lbs
41 - 31 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 27 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uzannavabizch tries a low kick but Jensen avoids it.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Jensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Uzannavabizch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Uzannavabizch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Uzannavabizch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jensen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Uzannavabizch sprawls and moves away.
Uzannavabizch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Uzannavabizch throws a leg kick

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzannavabizch has his hands on Jensen's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch looking to control.

Jensen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Uzannavabizch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jensen has managed to get both his arms back between Uzannavabizch's legs - danger averted.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uzannavabizch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jensen avoids the body shot from Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Uzannavabizch.
Jensen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jensen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Uzannavabizch. Jensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Uzannavabizch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jensen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Uzannavabizch throws a jab but it's blocked by Jensen.
Uzannavabizch clobbers Jensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Uzannavabizch is predictable there

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzannavabizch looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch trying to keep a closed guard but Jensen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Uzannavabizch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jensen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jensen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Uzannavabizch wants to control the position but Jensen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Jensen wants to stand up but Uzannavabizch has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Uzannavabizch keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Uzannavabizch.
Uzannavabizch wants to get back to his feet.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but Jensen postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Uzannavabizch avoids it well and moves away.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Jensen attempts a counter takedown but Uzannavabizch avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phukyorselvf Uzannavabizch will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Uzannavabizch tries to clinch up but Jensen circles away and keeps his distance.
Uzannavabizch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Uzannavabizch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jensen.
Uzannavabizch just misses with a punch to the body.
Uzannavabizch scores with a punch to the head.
Jensen moves out of range of the strikes.
Uzannavabizch swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Jensen counters with a single leg into guard. Uzannavabizch didn't expect that.
Uzannavabizch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch is controlling Jensen's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Uzannavabizch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Uzannavabizch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzannavabizch working a defensive guard but Jensen manages to pass into side control anyway.
Uzannavabizch wants to control but Jensen postures up.

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.
Uzannavabizch is looking to reverse the position.
Uzannavabizch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jensen working away.
Uzannavabizch tries to control but Jensen manages to take his back.
Uzannavabizch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch is in bad spot here.
Uzannavabizch has hold of Jensen's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Jensen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Uzannavabizch is in bad spot here.
Jensen not allowing Uzannavabizch to control his hands.
Uzannavabizch is holding onto Jensen's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Uzannavabizch trying to control the position but Jensen manages to sink in the hooks.
Jensen has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Uzannavabizch's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uzannavabizch can do to turn this around?
Uzannavabizch wants to control his opponent's hands but Jensen gets his hands free.
Jensen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Uzannavabizch doesn't escape.

Jensen has decided that he can't make progress quickly enough from the back position and has rather unusually decided to stand up from the dominant position. Obviously he's going to be looking for the knockout on the feet here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jensen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jensen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Jensen dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A low kick from Uzannavabizch is predictable there

so Jensen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Uzannavabizch 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.
Jensen wanted to stand there but Uzannavabizch had control of the position.
Uzannavabizch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jensen postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzannavabizch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jensen manages to get himself to full guard.

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

Uzannavabizch is trying to keep Jensen in close.
Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen wants to stand and escape but instead Uzannavabizch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Uzannavabizch throwing strikes from guard but Jensen blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Uzannavabizch from controlling successfully.
Jensen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uzannavabizch is controlling him.
Uzannavabizch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jensen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uzannavabizch looking to pass the guard.
Uzannavabizch throws an elbow that misses. Jensen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Uzannavabizch's guard. Nice move by Jensen!

Uzannavabizch tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Uzannavabizch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jensen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uzannavabizch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Uzannavabizch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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.
Uzannavabizch is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Uzannavabizch fails to land with a series of punches.
Jensen feinted with a counter takedown.
Uzannavabizch throws a lazy uppercut

and Jensen counters with a shoot takedown. Uzannavabizch fights it but they end up in guard.
Uzannavabizch pulls Jensen in close to prevent any damage.
Uzannavabizch is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Jensen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jensen 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Jensen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Parks
vs
Cuervo

173 cm
40
159 lbs
34 - 11 - 1

172 cm
26
156 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jose Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cuervo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cuervo lands a lovely overhand right.
Cuervo throws a solid leg kick but Parks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cuervo.
Parks throwing a counter right hand but Cuervo manages to avoid it.
Cuervo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parks's calf.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Cuervo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cuervo feints and then cracks Parks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parks down.
Cuervo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cuervo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Parks takes a step back to recover.
Cuervo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuervo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parks is able to avoid easily.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuervo.
An attempted straight right counter from Parks misses the target.
Cuervo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Cuervo misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cuervo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Parks on the side of the head.
Parks misses with a left hand
and Cuervo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cuervo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Parks.
Cuervo tries to land a body kick
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cuervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot by Cuervo.
Cuervo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cuervo.
Parks swings for the body but Cuervo moves out of range.
Cuervo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Cuervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuervo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuervo!
Parks throws a lazy right hand but Cuervo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuervo as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Parks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cuervo misses with a low kick.
Cuervo connects with a nice looking jab.
Parks checks a leg kick.
Cuervo throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Cuervo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cuervo misses with a hook. Parks ducked under it nicely.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Parks staying out of range there.
Parks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parks is looking to clinch.
A head kick from Cuervo lands but Parks takes it in his stride.
Cuervo sizes up Parks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Parks.

Cuervo is rocked!
Cuervo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cuervo misses with a right hand
and Parks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cuervo throws a leg kick which misses Parks's front leg but catches the back leg as Parks tries to avoid it.
Parks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cuervo throws out the jab.
Cuervo misses with a kick to the body
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Cuervo is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Cuervo scores with a push kick.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Cuervo's jaw. Cuervo's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Parks does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Parks!
After winning the bout, Lyoto Parks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Jose Cuervo was interviewed post fight and said 'Taxi! To the nearest pub.'.