CEFC Live 12 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Ben Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Normand Cleveland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Joshua comes to the cage accompanied by Krav Maga- KABANOS. 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 Normand Cleveland was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ben Joshua
vs
Cleveland

187 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

164 cm
27
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caleb Ben Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Normand Cleveland!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Ben Joshua as he connects with a hook.
Cleveland drops his hands momentarily and Ben Joshua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by Ben Joshua's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cleveland should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cleveland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ben Joshua lands a jab to the head.
Ben Joshua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua lands a head shot.
Cleveland closes the distance and clinches up with Ben Joshua, looking for a takedown. Cleveland pushes Ben Joshua against the cage but Ben Joshua circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cleveland shoots in but Ben Joshua avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Caleb Ben Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Normand Cleveland.
Ben Joshua wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cleveland fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Joshua is looking to counter punch.
Ben Joshua lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Joshua scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ben Joshua lands a two punch combo.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that Cleveland avoids nicely.
Ben Joshua looks to land a combination but Cleveland avoids it well.
Ben Joshua takes a swing at Cleveland's ribcage but misses.
Ben Joshua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ben Joshua lands with a nice body punch.
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot.
Ben Joshua scores with a jab to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Cleveland has eaten all the pies!
Ben Joshua throws a combination. Cleveland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleveland.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ben Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Ben Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cleveland misses with a takedown attempt - Ben Joshua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cleveland tries to move into range but Ben Joshua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ben Joshua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ben Joshua stuffs the takedown.
Ben Joshua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ben Joshua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cleveland circles away quickly and effectively.
Good shot there by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cleveland shoots in for a takedown but Ben Joshua shows good takedown defense.
Caleb Ben Joshua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ben Joshua does it's job there.
Ben Joshua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleveland moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Joshua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Ben Joshua. Beautiful body shot.
Ben Joshua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cleveland at a distance.
Cleveland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ben Joshua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ben Joshua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Ben Joshua scores with a four punch combination!
Ben Joshua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cleveland.
Ben Joshua is looking to wear down Cleveland with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ben Joshua looks to throw the jab but Cleveland is out of range.
Cleveland dives in and grabs Ben Joshua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ben Joshua pushes down on Cleveland's head and hops out.
Cleveland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cleveland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ben Joshua is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ben Joshua leaves Cleveland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cleveland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cleveland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ben Joshua is refusing to be controlled, as Cleveland sits in half guard.
Ben Joshua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cleveland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cleveland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cleveland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ben Joshua defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ben Joshua manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that 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.

Ben Joshua lands with a nice combination. Cleveland backs away looking to recover.
Cleveland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Caleb Ben Joshua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ben Joshua swings for the body but Cleveland moves out of range.
Ben Joshua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cleveland can do to turn this around?
Ben Joshua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ben Joshua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Ben Joshua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ben Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Cleveland's belly button to the back.
Ben Joshua lands a body shot.
Cleveland dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
Caleb Ben Joshua is winning the standup battle so far.
Ben Joshua throws a series of strikes that have Cleveland backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cleveland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua cracks Cleveland with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleveland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ben Joshua is fending him off so far but Cleveland persists. Nope, Ben Joshua circles away and we're back to standing.
Cleveland dodges the punch combination from Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Cleveland avoids them all with ease.

Cleveland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ben Joshua is adopting a defensive guard.
Ben Joshua will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cleveland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cleveland trying to control but Ben Joshua is working from the bottom.
Cleveland throws a big elbow that misses.
Ben Joshua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cleveland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cleveland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cleveland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ben Joshua preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cleveland throws a big right hand that misses.
Cleveland with a nice head shot there.
Cleveland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ben Joshua keeping moving, preventing Cleveland from controlling successfully.
Cleveland throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cleveland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ben Joshua is trying to control the position but Cleveland postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cleveland prevents Ben Joshua from getting back to his feet.
Cleveland stays in close to Ben Joshua's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland won't allow Ben Joshua to get back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ben Joshua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Ben Joshua.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cleveland or perhaps it was just good defense by Ben Joshua, which made it look bad.
Ben Joshua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ben Joshua duly obliges.
Ben Joshua connects with a looping right hand.
Cleveland has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice shot lands for Ben Joshua.
Ben Joshua cracks Cleveland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ben Joshua swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Cleveland counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ben Joshua!
Normand Cleveland has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Joshua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ben Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleveland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ben Joshua to see if he's OK.
Cleveland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ben Joshua wants to get back to his feet but Cleveland drags him back down.
Cleveland lands an elbow.
Ben Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cleveland on the ground.
Ben Joshua is looking for a sweep.
Ben Joshua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ben Joshua is looking to reverse the position.
Cleveland working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cleveland lands a few punches from side control.
Ben Joshua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cleveland working the ground and pound from side control.
Cleveland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ben Joshua down.
Cleveland lands a nice forearm strike.
Ben Joshua is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Ben Joshua dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Ben Joshua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cleveland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ben Joshua lands a two punch combo.
Ben Joshua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cleveland.
Ben Joshua misses with a wild combination.
Cleveland feints the counter takedown.
Ben Joshua just misses with a punch to the body.
Cleveland slips a jab and a cross from Ben Joshua.
Some wild striking there from Ben Joshua.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleveland slips under a jab.
Cleveland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ben Joshua throws a series of punches but Cleveland avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cleveland closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cleveland misses with the ground and pound.
Ben Joshua taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cleveland scoring with punches from side control.
Cleveland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ben Joshua down.
Ben Joshua wants to get back to his feet.
Cleveland trying to control the position but Ben Joshua is working away.
Ben Joshua is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cleveland landing strikes.
Ben Joshua takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ben Joshua taking punishment in the form of punches.

Ben Joshua is rocked!
Ben Joshua seems a little lost for a moment, as Cleveland dominates the positioning.
Oh Ben Joshua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cleveland scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ben Joshua is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Cleveland can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Normand Cleveland!

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A

C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bodgan Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kevin Rush enters the cage!

Petrov
vs
Rush

176 cm
20
288 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
26
240 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bodgan Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Rush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt - Rush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rush takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rush's coach down at Canadian Dragon MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rush takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kevin Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrov's calf.
Rush throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Petrov gets a double leg takedown into Rush's guard.
Petrov lands a couple of digs.
Petrov throwing strikes but missing.
Petrov pushes down on Rush's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petrov.
Petrov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Petrov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rush is trying to stand.
Petrov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Petrov is taking a breather. Rush says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrov thows a huge punch but Rush dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rush looks winded!
Petrov throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Petrov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrov throwing shots but Rush is blocking nicely.
Petrov winds up and cracks Rush with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Petrov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to control the action in half guard but Rush is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Petrov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Petrov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov stalling.
Petrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
Rush really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Petrov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petrov working Rush over with strikes.
Petrov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Petrov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Petrov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Petrov lands a big shot there that rocks Rush but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Rush is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Rush is out cold - huge knockout for Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bodgan Petrov!
Bodgan Petrov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas Kivi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rage Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kivi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Ride the Lightning. Rage Machine acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Kivi
vs
Machine

175 cm
41
160 lbs
35 - 27 - 2

175 cm
27
158 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 35 - 27 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Atlas Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rage Machine!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi connects with a leg kick. Machine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kivi.
Kivi blocks a low kick nicely.
Machine pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Machine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Machine tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
Kivi takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Atlas Kivi has been cut.
Kivi is looking to land body kicks.
Machine throws a head kick that half lands.
Machine misses with a body kick.
Machine with a nice cross.
Machine closes the distance but Kivi moves to the side
and Machine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kivi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kivi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machine tries to clinch but Kivi moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kivi misses its target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kivi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machine.
Machine misses the shot to the body.

Machine forces Kivi back against the cage and clinches.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kivi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machine up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Machine - that landed with a thud.
Kivi prevents a body shot from Machine.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine works on Kivi's body with a couple of short punches.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Machine stalling in the clinch but Kivi improves position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi avoiding damage as Machine throws knees to the body.
Machine misses with the head strike.
Machine pushes Kivi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machine.
Kivi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Machine tries to work over Kivi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Machine up against the cage.
Kivi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kivi blocks a body shot from Machine.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine looking to slow down the pace here.
Kivi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kivi stalling.
Machine is trying to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Machine as Kivi tries to tie him up.
Machine misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Machine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kivi slowing the pace effectively.
Kivi being controlled against the cage.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Machine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Machine has Kivi pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kivi.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Machine - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machine.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Machine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machine taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's time! Kivi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A jab from Machine misses.
Rage Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Machine gets a clinch.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machine stalling in the clinch.
Kivi can't find room to land a body shot as Machine controls the action.
Machine blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Machine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Machine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Kivi avoiding damage.
Machine is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kivi is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kivi up against the cage.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kivi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Machine can turn it around.
Machine holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine lands with a left to the head.
Machine lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kivi takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rage Machine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Machine being controlled against the cage.
Machine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Machine misses with a punch to the body.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Machine tries to land knees in the clinch but Kivi avoids the damage to the body.
Machine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kivi up against the cage.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Machine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Kivi.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
A short body shot lands from Kivi as the two fighters clinch.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Machine's head.
Machine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
Machine throws a head punch that misses.
Machine stalling against the cage.
Kivi stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machine.
Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
Machine lands a nice uppercut.
Machine misses with some punches.
Machine taking a breather.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Machine misses with some punches.
Kivi stalls.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine missing with knees to the body.
Machine avoiding damage.
Kivi misses with a punch to the body.
Machine takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Machine.
Kivi has had enough of the clinch but Machine keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Machine.
Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Machine trying to control the position but instead, Kivi has worked for underhooks and has pushed Machine into the cage.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with some punches.
A short right from Kivi on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kivi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kivi misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Kivi.
Machine stalling against the cage.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Atlas Kivi's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kivi throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.
Machine tries to clinch there but Kivi circles away.
Kivi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

Machine clinches up against the cage.
Kivi struggles to land a body shot inside as Machine controls his hands.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Machine gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Machine gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Machine misses with an elbow strike.
Kivi lands a nice shot to the body.
Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machine is looking to control Kivi's arms but Kivi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Machine has his back to the cage.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kivi tries to throw a body punch but Machine avoids it by throwing Kivi back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Machine.
Machine is trying to stall.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Machine tries a body shot but Kivi blocks it.
Kivi blocking some punches.
Machine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kivi's elbow.
Machine digs a right hand into Kivi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kivi's gas tank.
Kivi stalling against the cage.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Machine.
Kivi wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kivi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kivi backwards.
Machine leaning against his opponent.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi looking to slow down the pace here.
Machine is struggling to control the position.
Kivi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Machine struggles to land a body shot inside as Kivi controls his hands.
Machine lands a body shot.
Kivi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machine's elbow.
Machine is trying to maintain a safe position but Kivi gets an underhook and turns Machine into the cage.
Machine manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine presses Kivi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Machine.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kivi.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi trying to stall but Machine improves his position.
The referee calls for Machine to work.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Machine prevents a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi tries to work over Machine's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi trying to stall but Machine improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kivi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machine has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
Kivi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Machine looking to stall.
Atlas Kivi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Kivi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kivi slips under a jab from Machine.
The fight stays on the outside here - Machine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kivi appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machine tries a head kick but it misses.

Machine fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kivi, pushing him back against the cage.
Machine lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machine has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Machine!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Killing in the name of.... Sparky Anderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sigurd Lodbrok's chin.

Anderson
vs
Lodbrok

173 cm
40
164 lbs
26 - 9 - 0

168 cm
29
165 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sigurd Lodbrok!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lodbrok. That's going to slow Anderson down.
Lodbrok throws a nice looking combination but Anderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anderson.
Some wild striking there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lodbrok walks into a jab.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Lodbrok misses with a wild combination.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Anderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Lodbrok throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lodbrok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Anderson.
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!
Lodbrok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Anderson misses with a double jab.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
Anderson throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a low kick, right behind Lodbrok 's knee.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Lodbrok.
Anderson throws a good cross that connects.
Lodbrok swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lodbrok checks a leg kick.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anderson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lodbrok swats away the attempt to clinch by Anderson.
Lodbrok lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lodbrok throws a right hand that Anderson ducks under and follows up with a left that Anderson also avoids with ease.
Anderson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Lodbrok misses.

Anderson pushes Lodbrok up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lodbrok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Anderson.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.
Lodbrok misses with some punches.

Anderson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lodbrok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A good leg kick by Anderson.
Lodbrok takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Anderson lands a big head kick that sends Lodbrok to the canvas! Anderson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson retains his lightweight title!
Sparky Anderson decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.